Stephen Hawking Warns Aliens Could “Conquer And Colonise” Our Planet

#1 Aliens Visiting Earth Might Not Turn Out Well for Us

Stephen Hawking has tackled the mysteries of the universe his entire life. Now the world-renowned scientist has some new things to say about a potential alien invasion.

"If aliens visit us, the outcome could be much like when Columbus landed in America, which didn't turn out well for the Native Americans," Professor Hawking told El País.

"Such advanced aliens would perhaps become nomads, looking to conquer and colonize whatever planets they can reach," he said.

#2 We Probably Aren't Alone

The physicist, who has suffered from motor neurone disease since his twenties, explained that the existence of aliens is beyond doubt.

"To my mathematical brain, the numbers alone make thinking about aliens perfectly rational. The real challenge is to work out what aliens might actually be like."

#3 Earth Is In Danger

He also explained that the best chances for the survival of the human race is to find a new home on another planet.

"There's an increasing risk that a disaster will destroy Earth," Prof Hawking explains.

"I therefore want to raise public awareness about the importance of space flight. I have learnt not to look too far ahead, but to concentrate on the present.

#4 Space Colonies?

Way back in July, he and helpful billionaire, Yuri Milner, announced that they were going to spend £64 million in the pursuit of contacting alien life.

So one of the greatest minds says we should be scared of aliens, and that we should all head off to space to avoid them, but we're going to try to contact them anyway.

Talk about mixed messages.