This story first appeared in Trying!, a thoughtful, funny, wide-ranging daily newsletter featuring essays from the mind of Matt Gross. You can sign up for them here. Those were simple aliens for ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Are we alone in the universe? It's a huge question with no easy answer. And, following on from that, if we aren't alone, what would beings ...

A survey has revealed the US states that would be the safest places to hide if aliens invaded Earth. The analysis couldn't come at a better time as public concern over the threat of an alien invasion ...