Still thinking about Denis Villeneuve’s 2016 sci-fi film Arrival? Us too, and a new book dives deep. reading time 1 minute Explore more on these topics Share this story Subscribe and interact with our ...

If scientists ever succeed in making contact with extraterrestrial beings, who gets to steer the conversation? Indeed, how do we even have a conversation? Despite what Gene Roddenberry told you, any ...

David Bowie as Thomas Jerome Newton in 'The Man Who Fell to Earth'; a Xenomorph in 'Aliens'; Scarlett Johansson as the Female in 'Under the Skin' A casual viewer might assume that if you've seen one ...

The Art and Science of Arrival by Tanya LaPointe is out September 6 in the UK and September 13 in the U.S. and Canada. Grab a copy here. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel ...