Avi Loeb and the DoD’s Chief UAP Investigator Sean Kirkpatrick Say Solving Aerial Mysteries Requires Known Physics
In a new paper, Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb and AARO director Sean Kirkpatrick say that evaluations of UAP must rely on known physics.
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Excessive Secrecy Could Undermine U.S. Efforts to Evaluate Unidentified Flying Objects, Experts Warn
Incidents involving several objects downed over North America have renewed debate over excessive secrecy and unidentified flying objects.
Pentagon: No Plans To Release Images of Unidentified Objects From Recent Shootdowns
The Pentagon says it has no plans to release images of a series of unidentified objects recently shot down over the U.S. and Canada.
A New Era of Optical SETI: The Search for Artificial Objects of Non-Human Origin
Searching for artificial objects of non-human origin in our skies could provide a promising new route forward in SETI research.
Opinion: The Power of Cooperation Can Help Us Solve the Mystery of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
Retired U.S. Navy fighter pilot Alex Dietrich shares her thoughts on the power of cooperation in solving unidentified aerial phenomena.
Biden Addresses Unidentified Objects Amidst Calls For Greater Transparency from Lawmakers, Scientists
On Thursday, President Biden spoke for the first time regarding a series of recent incidents involving the downing of unidentified objects detected in U.S. and Canadian airspace.
White House Says Mysterious Objects Shot Down Over the U.S. and Canada Remain Unidentified
Several objects shot down over the United States and Canada within the last week remain unidentified, according to U.S. officials.
New Details on Unidentified Objects Shot Down Over the U.S. and Canada: Here’s Everything We Know
Incidents involving the shootdown of unidentified objects over North America are believed to have involved balloons carrying small payloads, officials say.
U.F.O. Shot Down by U.S. Military Over Alaska Raises New Questions Over Possible Foreign Surveillance
A U.F.O. shot down over Alaska on orders from President Biden raises concerns over possible surveillance efforts by adversaries like China.
Opinion: Let’s Bring the UAP Challenge Into the Light of Day
Computer scientist Jacques Vallée shares his views on bringing the unique challenge UAP represents "out of the shadows and into the light of day."
An Astronomer’s Thoughts on the 2022 ODNI Report on UAP
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb offers his views on the recent release of the 2022 ODNI report on unidentified anomalous phenomena.
New Government UAP Report Outlines the DOD’s Latest Investigations Into ‘Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena’
A new government report details the latest findings in the DOD's ongoing investigations into unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).
As a Former Fighter Pilot Who Encountered UAP, We Need Science—Not Stigmas and Conspiracies—to Solve This Mystery
A major barrier to our understanding of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) is not just government secrecy: it’s stigma.
$858 Billion Defense Bill Signed into Law by Biden Includes “Unprecedented” Legislation on “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena”
President Joe Biden has signed the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2023 into law, which includes provisions related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).
Key Takeaways You Need to Know from the DOD’s Recent AARO Media Roundtable on UAP
This week we analyze a recent DOD media roundtable on the efforts of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) and its UAP studies.
Astronauts, Historians, Scientists, and Officials Convene to Discuss Stigmas Surrounding UAP
The International Symposium on UAP Research, a virtual event organized by the company Vertical Project Media, was held on October 16th, 2022.
The Strange Tale of Russia’s UFO Wonder Weapons Based on “New Physical Principles”
For over a decade Russia has been talking about developing "weapons based on new physical principles." An idea that apparently has its origins in the belief of UFOs.
80 Years Ago, The Royal Air Force Saw Flying Objects They Couldn’t Explain
English Crews Were First to Report Sightings of "Foo Fighters"
English Crews Were First to Report Sightings of "Foo Fighters"
They may not have been called “Foo Fighters” at the time, but Royal Air Force crews saw and reported strange lights at least two years before American night-fighter crews.
Recent Pilot UAP Sightings Point to Aviation Safety Challenges, Experts Say
Several recent pilot UFO sightings may have been explained, but ongoing incidents involving unidentified aerial phenomena point to safety issues and other challenges for aviators.
The Confluence of Natural and Artificial Intelligence
Nature established two distinct pathways for reflecting upon itself, one based on natural intelligence and the second based on artificial intelligence.
Nation’s Largest Center for Historical Records on UFOs to be Established in New Mexico
At its new home in New Mexico, the National UFO Historical Records Center is set to become the largest archive of historical records on UAP ever assembled.
Knowledge, Belief, and the Cosmos: The Proper Way of Swiping Left or Right
The suite of instruments assembled by the Galileo Project will seek the evidence needed to properly swipe the extraterrestrial interpretation of UAP to the left or to the right.
The French Government’s Space Agency Just Hosted an International Conference on UAP
Here's what you need to know about the recent GEIPAN conference on UAP studies.
Here's what you need to know about the recent GEIPAN conference on UAP studies.
Researchers from around the world recently gathered in France to discuss the best data and technical analyses involving unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP).
The NASA UAP Study: A New Calculation On the Fly
Astronomer Avi Loeb shares his thoughts following a recent meeting in Washington with members of the forthcoming NASA UAP Study.
“Any Idea What They Are?” American Pilots Report Multiple Encounters with Unusual ‘Racetrack’ UAP in Recent Weeks
Pilots and crews from more than 15 commercial aircraft say they have recently encountered unusual "Racetrack" UAP in American airspace.
Jacques Vallée: Pursuing Unidentified Aerial Phenomena and ‘Impossible Futures’
The 83-year-old scientist tells The Debrief what more than six decades of studying aerial mysteries have taught him about UAP phenomena and the scientific process.
Open Science and Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
Avi Loeb weighs in on the recent controversial Ukrainian UAP study and reactions to it from other commentators.
Controversial Ukrainian UAP Study Shot Down in Statement by Scientific Council
A Ukrainian UAP study claiming to have captured images of unknown aerial objects has been taken to task by astronomers with the country's National Academy of Sciences.
Here Comes the October Surprise
The calendar says it’s not too late for Unidentified Aerial Phenomena to still be an issue in the U.S. midterm elections.
The calendar says it’s not too late for Unidentified Aerial Phenomena to still be an issue in the U.S. midterm elections.
The calendar says it’s not too late for Unidentified Aerial Phenomena to become an "October Surprise," and become an issue in the U.S. midterm elections.
Reality On Demand: Why Humans Are Not Scientific Detectors
In today’s popularity contests, it is important to remember reality is whatever it is, irrespective of how many “likes” it gets on Twitter.We don't get whatever version of reality we desire "on demand."
The Paradox of Fermi’s Paradox
“Where is everybody?” quipped Enrico Fermi, progenitor of the Fermi paradox. Now, Christopher Mellon examines an updated, similar concept he calls the “UAP paradox."
“Cosmics” and “Phantoms”: Ukrainian Independent Study Reveals Observations of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
Ukrainian researchers say an independent study of unidentified aerial phenomena has produced images of objects that defy simple explanation.
Canadian Researcher Chris Rutkowski Talks UFOs on ‘Rebelliously Curious’
From Pilot Encounters to Crash Retrievals, Chris Tells All
From Pilot Encounters to Crash Retrievals, Chris Tells All
Canadian UFO researcher Chris Rutkowski says his UFO journey began when he intercepted a call to his univerity's astronomy department.
Extraterrestrial Intelligence: What is Our Rating on the Cosmic Dating Scene?
Avi Loeb shares his insights on the first Galileo Project conference and the scientific search for the relics left behind by extraterrestrial intelligence.
Interstellar Archaeology: The Search for Non-Terrestrial Artifacts
If anomalous, non-terrestrial artifacts exist in space, using the best tools at our disposal through "interstellar archaeology" may find them.
The Pentagon Just Revealed the New Name of Its UAP Investigative Office
The DoD says the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), the newest iteration of its UAP investigations, will continue the efforts of the UAP Task Force.
Looking to the Skies, Astronomers Assemble the New Eyes and Brain of the Galileo Project
The new telescopes of the Galileo Project provide a unique observatory with innovative capabilities. What will they help us learn about UAP?
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.
Famous Roswell UFO Incident Celebrates 75th Anniversary
75 Years Ago, an incident in the New Mexico desert gave rise to one of America's most iconic UFO controversies.
75 Years Ago, an incident in the New Mexico desert gave rise to one of America's most iconic UFO controversies.
75 Years Ago, an incident in the New Mexico desert gave rise to one of America's most iconic UFO controversies.
New Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Reporting Procedures Outlined in Amendment to FY 2023 NDAA
New language proposed for inclusion in the 2023 NDAA aims to ensure transparency about information the Pentagon collects on UAP.
Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Becomes Focus of Recent Brazilian Senate Hearings
A recent Brazilian Senate hearing was organized to address the country's history of military involvement with unusual aerial objects.
Evidence of Non-Terrestrial Objects Surveilling Earth Could Be Revealed in New Research Effort
Evidence of non-terrestrial objects of intelligent origin could turn up in a place many wouldn't expect: images of the sky that predate the dawn of the Space Race.
Summer of the Saucers
In 1947, the public narrative about flying saucers began with the Kenneth Arnold sighting, deepened in mystery with the Roswell crash, saw the creation of both the Air Force and the CIA, then ended with the famous Twining Memo… and nothing has been the same since.
In 1947, the public narrative about flying saucers began with the Kenneth Arnold sighting, deepened in mystery with the Roswell crash, saw the creation of both the Air Force and the CIA, then ended with the famous Twining Memo… and nothing has been the same since.
In 1947, the public narrative about flying saucers began with the Kenneth Arnold sighting, deepened in mystery with the Roswell crash, saw the creation of both the Air Force and the CIA, then ended with the famous Twining Memo… and nothing has been the same since.
NASA Details Plans for New Study to Investigate Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
The U.S. space agency says its study of UAP will begin in late 2022, with the complete results "made available to the public."
The U.S. space agency says its study of UAP will begin in late 2022, with the complete results "made available to the public."
The U.S. space agency says its study of UAP will begin in late 2022, and "will be made available to the public."
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?
Top UFO Patents Since Roswell: Tech Talk
In the latest edition of Tech Talk, The Debrief’s Mr. Stefan Gerhart and Josh Rutledge dive into the murky history of UFO Patents
Incursions at the Border: Homeland Security Agents Tell of Encounters With Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
Sightings and video footage of aerial objects that defied explanation led one Customs and Border Patrol Agent to push for the creation of a UAP Task Force within the DHS.
Sightings and video footage of aerial objects that defied explanation led one Customs and Border Patrol Agent to push for the creation of a UAP Task Force within the DHS.
Sightings and video footage of aerial objects that defied explanation led one Customs and Border Patrol Agent to push for the creation of a UAP Task Force within the DHS.
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.
Ariel Phenomenon Documentary: A Journey Worth Taking
The long-awaited documentary about a 1994 UFO sighting by students at the Ariel School in Zimbabwe is an emotional journey worth taking.
Reflections On the First Congressional Hearing on Unidentified Aerial Objects in Half a Century
In the aftermath of Congressional hearing on UAP, it is clear governments and scientists must work together to determine their nature.
In the aftermath of Congressional hearing on UAP, it is clear governments and scientists must work together to determine their nature.
In the aftermath of Congressional hearing on UAP, it is clear governments and scientists must work together to determine their nature.