When scientists describe “Earth-like” planets, the phrase often brings to mind worlds scattered across the galaxy, quietly ...

Across astronomy and astrobiology, a quiet but profound shift is underway. Instead of assuming the galaxy teems with ...

It was around 1950. UFO mania had recently ramped up across the world, with dozens of reported sightings of strange flying machines fueling rampant speculation regarding their origins. The eminent ...

The evolution of humans on Earth may not be entirely exceptional. That is because intelligent life is likely to form if certain planetary conditions are met, a new study suggests. This idea displaces ...

High intelligence without the right habits is like owning a Ferrari with no steering wheel—all that brainpower, yet you're watching less "brilliant" people zoom past you in life.

Daniel Brady Mills receives funding from the German Research Foundation. Jason Wright works for Penn State University, where his research in the search for life in the universe is supported by ...

For decades, many scientists have relied on the "hard steps" model to suggest that intelligent life is rare — the improbable result of a series of unlikely evolutionary leaps. But new research by ...

Everyone's talented in their own way. Whether it's being mathematically gifted or insanely creative, each person has a field in which they excel. But intelligence isn't always determined by a person's ...

There’s a surprising truth about highly intelligent folks. They often masquerade their brilliance behind some unexpected behaviors. The reality is, having a high IQ doesn’t always equate to bragging ...

There are several everyday behaviors that signal whether or not a person is highly intelligent. How they respond to learning new things and embracing different perspectives can say a lot about their ...

A man with a high IQ is major marriage material. In a world that's increasingly recognizing the importance of emotional intelligence, finding a man who embodies these qualities is like discovering a ...