"Star Trek" is a staple of pop culture. Much of its visuals and iconography, as well as its characters and fictional technology, have become part of the culture at large. From Captain Kirk to the ...

A violent, almost demonic alien race called the Furies first appeared in a series of Star Trek crossover novels published in 1996. Titled Star Trek: Invasion!, these four novels spanned the 23rd and ...

One common complaint about science fiction involving aliens, especially a large and diverse cast of different alien races, is that the aliens just aren't alien enough. It seems like every week, the ...

Cosmic Encounter is a masterclass in board game design. One of the most enjoyable and varied board games that money can buy, the rules are simple and elegant, but thanks to the huge menagerie of alien ...

Move over Xenomorph — these are the most mind-bendingly terrifying aliens in fiction. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Breaking ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook But what are other examples? What benevolent races should we welcome with open arms? What ...