From Viking to Perseverance, scientists have spent decades chasing chemical hints that could point to life beyond Earth.

How do films get overlooked? Many are increasingly bypassing theaters. Online platforms offer stand-alone films and episodic series. Only big-budget, star-studded Hollywood products get publicized.

It's been an bumper year for movies, but chances are you haven't seen them all. Esther McCarthy suggests 20 highlights right ...