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Hi, I'm Becky! I'm a science writer based in Ithaca, New York. My book FIRST CONTACT: The Story of Our Obsession with Aliens was published by Workman Publishing on September 30, 2025. Buy a copy from the Hachette, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Powells. I am a regular contributor to the journalist-founded site 404 Media, where I write the weekly science newsletter the Abstract. I also write my own newsletter, The BeX Files, which covers science, culture, and more. I have bylines in The New York Times, WIRED, MIT Technology Review, National Geographic, Motherboard, Supercluster, and many more. I have appeared as an expert guest on the Science Channel and hosted the Motherboard video series "Space Show." Contact me at [email protected] |
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What an incredible year it’s been for aliens—and therefore the alien-obsessed. Now, to tie the year up in a neat little extraterrestrial bow, Steven Spielberg has dropped the trailer for his forthcoming film Disclosure Day, due out next summer. Read the full story on The BeX Files! 
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charlie murphy
4/13/2026 11:49:59 am
Becky....Really enjoyed your Alien Obsession book. You captured so much in this small work. As a 93 year old retired attorney & ex USAF Navigator I really appreciated your book & the format. Charlie Murphy in Olympia, Wash.
Becky
4/21/2026 11:13:34 am
Thanks so much, Charlie! I'm so glad you enjoyed, especially considering your own background. Say hi to the Puget Sound for me! Leave a Reply. |
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