Incident 207: A Tic Tac over Washington, DC, in 1948?
A 1948 UFO event in Washington, DC, may have featured an aircraft resembling the famous "Tic Tac" observed by Carrier Strike Group 11 in 2004.
Jazz Shaw
From The Project Blue Book Archives: A Few Lesser-Known UFO Cases From Yesteryear
The U.S. has collected information on aerial objects that, at least in some cases, did not appear to be balloons or "balloon-like entities."
The Hudson Valley UFOs: How the Media Reacted to a 1980s UFO Flap
Jazz Shaw revisits an unusual series of sightings of aerial objects in upstate New York in the 1980s, known today as the Hudson Valley UFO flap.
UFO at the Miami Air and Sea Show?
Did retired NBA agent David Sugarman recently capture video of a UFO at the Hyundai Air and Sea Show in Miami Beach?
The Curious Case of Project Blue Book Incident 88
"Incident 88", a multiple witness sighting in the Project Blue Book files remains a cold case... and leaves us with many questions.
Have UFOs Ever Attacked Terrestrial Aircraft?
It's complicated, but some of the records are compelling
It's complicated, but some of the records are compelling
The cases involving purported attacks by UFOs on aircraft, both military and civilian, is complicated... but some of the records are compelling.
After Kenneth Arnold Saw “Flying Discs”, This is the Journalist Who Tracked One Down
And what Project Grudge investigators really thought about his sighting
And what Project Grudge investigators really thought about his sighting
Widely recognized as the "first" UFO sighting of the modern era, there are two little-discussed aspects of the famous sighting by pilot Kenneth Arnold in 1947.
Long Before the Phoenix Lights There Was “Incident 40”
Including photos of an alleged UFO, and perhaps one of the first appearances of the Men in Black
Including photos of an alleged UFO, and perhaps one of the first appearances of the Men in Black
Before the Phoenix Lights, "Incident 40" involved photos of an alleged UFO, and perhaps one of the first appearances of the Men in Black.
Was This Underreported Fighter Plane Crash UFO-Related?
A Significant FAA Investigation Leaves Many Questions
A Significant FAA Investigation Leaves Many Questions
Multiple FOIA requests were sent to the Air Force based on the assumption that if one of their planes had gone down and they had lost a pilot, they would clearly have taken an interest... but did they?
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) System is Broken, and Has Been Since Its Inception
That includes FOIA requests related to UFOs.
That includes FOIA requests related to UFOs.
The FOIA process is one of the strongest tools available to citizens seeking information from the government... but it is also rife with problems.
The Secretive History of the NSA’s UFO Studies in the Sixties
What is the position of the National Security Agency (NSA), arguably one of the most secretive groups in America's security apparatus, on UFOs?
Project Sign: What Did the Air Force Think About “Spacemen” in 1948?
Modern questions about UAP mirror what was being debated seventy years ago during Project Sign, the first USAF study of the phenomenon.
What Was Pilot Thomas Mantell Chasing When His Plane Crashed in 1948?
Balloon, UFO, or something else? Questions remain over one of the most famous--and tragic--UFO incidents of the 1940s
Balloon, UFO, or something else? Questions remain over one of the most famous--and tragic--UFO incidents of the 1940s
Balloon, UFO, or something else? Questions remain over one of the most famous--and tragic--UFO incidents of the 1940s
Out of the Shadows: When Mainstream Media Began Taking the UFO Topic Seriously
When it comes to UFOs, the mainstream media only recently got into the game. Here are some of the major voices who helped make that happen.
The St. Clair Triangle UFO Incident of 2000: A Fresh Look
In the early morning hours of January 5, 2000, something odd was observed in the skies by police officers in southern Illinois. What was the St. Clair Triangle UFO?
What Was Really Seen During the 1994 Lakeshore, Michigan UFO Sighting?
It is frequently cited as one of the most solid, well-researched reports of UFO activity in history: the 1994 Lakeshore, Michigan UFO Sighting.
Sadly, That Technosignature From Proxima Centauri Was a False Alarm
One of the strongest candidates to date for an alien technosignature most likely originated from a source much closer to home than Proxima Centauri, new research says.
We Might Be Able to Nuke an Asteroid to Save the World After All, Study Says
A recent study by a team of scientists says that under the right conditions, a nuclear blast actually could be used to save the Earth from an incoming asteroid.
Will Birds or Toads Be the New Tsunami Early Warning System?
Scientists have recently begun investigating whether there may be a better way to detect an earthquake and the answer may come from birds.
Cannibalistic Cane Toads May Hold the Secrets of Biological Evolution
Cannibalistic cane toads are causing problems in Australia, but scientists think they may still teach us a few things.
Animal Life On Earth Emerged Far Earlier Than Previously Believed
A new study has revealed the existence of sponges as early as 890 million years ago, making them the oldest known animal life on Earth.
Forget Extraterrestrials: What if UFOs Were Piloted by Dolphins?
Crazy? Perhaps... but hear me out.
Crazy? Perhaps... but hear me out.
While many scientists downplay the idea of extraterrestrials visiting Earth, looking at a seemingly crazy alternative hypothesis makes for an interesting thought experiment.
The U.S. Navy has Laid Development of its Hypersonic Railgun to Rest
The United States Navy has officially abandoned the development of its hypersonic railgun after more than a decade of development.
What Really Happened to Japan Airlines Flight 1628 in 1986?
On November 17th, 1986, Japan Airlines flight 1628 became involved in one of the most controversial UFO incidents of the 20th century.
Auditory Pareidolia: The Voices in Your Head Have a Rational Explanation
Have you ever thought you heard voices or music in the midst of random noise? Then you have likely experienced the common form of sensory illusion known as audio pareidolia.
Ball Lightning and the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Mystery
The Debrief recently spoke to experts on the subject of ball lightning, looking into some of the existing research on the often cited, but little-understood phenomenon.
The Ethics of a Human-Monkey “Chimera” Embryo
Growing human organs is the future of organ transplant surgery. There is an ethical cost and are we willing to pay it?
Growing human organs is the future of organ transplant surgery. There is an ethical cost and are we willing to pay it?
Researchers were able to produce more than a hundred "chimera" embryos for the purpose of potentially growing human organs for transplant.
Were Those UAP Just “Drones and Balloons?”
Jazz Shaw provides his opinion on the recent release and coverage of the leaked UAP images.
Jazz Shaw provides his opinion on the recent release and coverage of the leaked UAP images.
Are those latest images of UAP just "drones and balloons?" Journalist Jazz Shaw weighs in with his thoughts.
You Need This Bullet (and Bomb!) Proof Flying Iron Man Suit
TV host Adam Savage revealed that he had developed a functional "Iron Man" suit created out of titanium. Oh, and it can fly.
If Aliens Landed Tomorrow, Could We Communicate With Them?
An interview with Dr. Arik Kershenbaum, author of "The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy: What Animals on Earth Reveal About Aliens—and Ourselves."
An interview with Dr. Arik Kershenbaum, author of "The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy: What Animals on Earth Reveal About Aliens—and Ourselves."
Are we alone in the universe? If not, would we even be able to communicate with aliens should the ever arrive? An interview with Arik Kershenbaum.
DARPA is Fighting Hackers by Building The ‘Unhackable’ Computer Chip
DARPA is working to put hackers out of business, particularly for America's defense industry, by building the "unhackable" computer chip.Â
DARPA Wants To Buy Your Best Jetpack Ideas
A recent U.S. DARPA initiative seeks innovative research submissions to aid in developing jetpack technology.
Fighter Pilots Rely on Technology That Will One Day Steal Their Jobs
Technology that helps save the lives of fighter pilots may one day eliminate the need for the pilots it was designed to protect.
Is Terraforming Mars Ethical?
Terraforming Mars would create an atmosphere, water, and sustainable sources of food. But if life does exist on Mars, terraforming would destroy it.
No, China Did Not Build A Time Machine
Recently, a document surfaced stating that the Chinese were building a time machine. Alas, it was a hoax, but time travel happens all the time.
Can Humanity Build a Space Station on Ceres?
Astrophysicist Pekka Janhunen has published a paper claiming that humans could be living on a space station orbiting Ceres.
Are the New Chinese Aircraft Carriers a Threat?
China has announced it is building new aircraft carriers and increasing her naval power. Does this represent an increasing threat?