The most common depiction of aliens in the science fiction genre usually links them to enemies, threats, and invaders. The majority of sci-fi movies see aliens as antagonists and villains, who are ...

Based on Ted Chiang’s novella Story of Your Life, Arrival is an unusually smart and thoughtful exploration of a classic sci-fi scenario: Earth’s first contact with aliens. The title hints at the ...

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 ...

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 ...