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Americans Are Increasingly Convinced That Aliens Have Visited Earth

Polling shows that nearly half of Americans now believe aliens have visited this planet—and that the number who aren't sure has dropped by two-thirds. The reasons why, experts say, are complicated.

Americans are becoming more open to the idea that aliens have visited Earth, according to a series of polls that show belief in alien visitation has been steadily on the rise since 2012.

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Becky Ferreira is a science reporter based in Ithaca, New York. She covers space, archaeology, paleontology, climate change, and the intersection of science and culture. Her book First Contact, about the search for alien life, is published on September 30 2025. ... Read More

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