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We Need to Investigate UFOs. But Without the Distraction of Conspiracy Theories

UFOs remain a subject of fascination and intrigue for many despite being a focus of conspiracy theories and skepticism.

The creation of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) in 2022 highlights a government initiative to investigate unidentified aerial phenomena, focusing on national security. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

3 months ago

Science

Here's What I Learned as the U.S. Government's UFO Hunter

Misinformation and conspiracy-driven decision making are eroding our capacity for evidence-based critical thinking.

Claims about UFOs/UAPs have overwhelmed rational investigation efforts and captured public attention, resulting in wasted time and energy. [ more ]

Mail Online

5 months ago

Science

US Space Force: tracking orbital UFO cases is a 'strategic imperative'

The US Space Force has detected thousands of UFOs in Earth's orbit, hindering threat identification.

Space Force is concerned about the risk of threatening spacecraft hidden in the unwatched area between Earth and the moon.

The military branch is investigating potential hazards and threats that exhibit abnormal observables and patterns of life. [ more ]

Futurism

3 months ago

OMG science

Harvard Scientist Presents New Evidence That Samples Are Alien Spacecraft

Harvard Professor Avi Loeb claims to have new evidence that meteor fragments recovered from the ocean floor are alien technology.

Loeb's findings have been met with skepticism, with some scientists suggesting alternate explanations for the spherical metal fragments. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

4 months ago

US politics

U.F.O.s Remain a Mystery to Lawmakers After Classified Briefing

Lawmakers received hedged answers during a closed-door briefing about UFOs, leaving them with more questions than answers.

The confidential nature of the briefing and the inability of lawmakers to discuss what they heard only fueled conspiracy theories surrounding UFOs. [ more ]

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5 months ago

Right-wing politics

Opinion | It's Time for U.F.O. Whistle-blowers to Show Their Cards

Two senators express disappointment with the House of Representatives for impeding transparency on U.F.O.s

The National Defense Authorization Act included provisions for a presidential commission to declassify records, but it was watered down by House Republicans. [ more ]