UAP

Fact-Check Q & A with Debrief Co-founder and Investigator Tim McMillan: Part 1

Christopher Plain·June 5, 2023

In a one on one interview, Debrief Co-founder and professional investigator Tim McMillan outlines the steps he and his investigators undertook to fact check the key components of Leslie Kean and Ralph Blumenthal's latest groundbreaking UAP story.

Intelligence Officials Say U.S. Has Retrieved Craft of Non-Human Origin

Leslie Kean and Ralph Blumenthal·June 5, 2023

In a Debrief exclusive, Ralph Blumenthal and Leslie Kean report that a former intelligence official turned whistleblower has told Congress and the IG that the U.S. has retrieved craft of non-human origin.

Tim Burchett Talks UAPs, Destroyed Data, Honeypots, Whistleblowers and Corruption with Chrissy Newton

Christopher Plain·June 2, 2023

In the latest episode of Rebelliously Curious, The Debrief's Chrissy Newton goes one on one with U.S. Representative Tim Burchett to discuss UAPs, crash retrievals, whistleblowers and corruption.

NASA, AARO and the Galileo Project Agree on the Need for a Scientific Study of UAP

Avi Loeb·June 2, 2023

Suppose NASA astronauts had images of technological objects hovering above Earth that are not identified as human made. Should they share the data with the public or worry that such an act would generate turmoil in society?

NASA Study Team on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Calls for Better Data, Ending Harassment and Stigmas

Micah Hanks·May 31, 2023

On Wednesday, members of a NASA independent study team held a public briefing on its current efforts to categorize and evaluate data related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).

Investigation and Tracking of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Explored in New Publications by Harvard Team

Micah Hanks·May 26, 2023

A series of new scientific papers detailing methods of detection and investigation into unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) has been published by a team of Harvard researchers.

All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office Seeks Deputy Director, as Friday Deadline Approaches

Micah Hanks·May 24, 2023

The All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), is looking to hire a new Deputy Director, according to a vacancy on the website of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) that expires on Friday.

13% of Academics Who Responded to UAP Survey Suspect “Devices of Unknown Intelligence”

Christopher Plain·May 22, 2023

In a study of university professors, associate professors and assistant professors across a range of disciplines, 19% say that they or someone they know has witnessed an Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon, or UAP.

Garry Nolan: A Stanford Professor’s Quest to Resolve Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena

Micah Hanks·May 22, 2023

The Debrief recently caught up with Stanford professor of pathology Garry Nolan, who discusses his research involving unidentified anomalous phenomena.

It’s Time To Rethink Some Common Assumptions About UFOs

Michael Glawson, Ph.D.·May 17, 2023

Professor of philosophy Michael Glawson, Ph.D., offers perspectives on common assumptions we have about UFOs, and why they need to change.

The Chicago O’Hare UAP Incident: Physics Team’s Analysis Offers a Fresh Look at This Famous 2006 Case

Christopher Plain and Micah Hanks·May 2, 2023

According to a group of physicists, witness descriptions of the famous 2006 Chicago O’Hare UAP incident are suggestive of a form of advanced propulsion that may one day revolutionize space travel. 

Here Are the Major Takeaways You Missed From the Recent Senate Hearing on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

Tim McMillan·April 26, 2023

Here are the key takeaways you likely missed from the recent Senate hearings on AARO and unidentified aerial phenomena.

Odd Green Light Filmed Over Japan Came from Space, but NASA Satellite Data Reveals It Was No Meteor

Micah Hanks·April 26, 2023

Whatever flashed through the skies over Japan certainly wasn’t a bird or a plane… could it have been a meteor? As it turns out, NASA satellite data had the answer.

Senate Hearing on UAP Reveals New Videos and Common Features, but Says No Proof of ET

Micah Hanks·April 19, 2023

Common shapes of UAP and other characteristics, as well as a pair of new videos were presented in Wednesday's Senate hearing on UAP.

April 19th Senate Hearing on UAP: The Shot Heard Round the World

Avi Loeb·April 19, 2023

On April 19, 2023, exactly 248 years after the Lexington-Concord Battle, a public Senate hearing on UAP is to be held by the Senate Committee on Armed Services.

Unidentified Aerial Phenomena: Science “From Farm to Table”

Avi Loeb·April 14, 2023

Scientists, working with open data like the Galileo Project comprises, must help the U.S. government unravel the nature of UAP.

UFO Documentary ‘Accidental Truth’ Makes Strongest Case Yet for Crash Retrievals, Vehicles of Non-Human Origin

Christopher Plain·April 4, 2023

A brand new, award-winning documentary from MUFON TV founder Ron James presents an impassioned argument that UFOs have crashed here on earth and that they are of non-human origin.

Incident 207: A Tic Tac over Washington, DC, in 1948?

Jazz Shaw·March 10, 2023

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.

Global Allies Turn a Blind Eye to Adversarial Airborne Surveillance and UAP Despite U.S. Warnings

Tim McMillan·March 7, 2023

Despite U.S. warnings, global allies appear unconcerned by the implications of adversarial airborne surveillance or unidentified aerial phenomena.

From The Project Blue Book Archives: A Few Lesser-Known UFO Cases From Yesteryear

Jazz Shaw·March 7, 2023

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."

Avi Loeb and the DoD’s Chief UAP Investigator Sean Kirkpatrick Say Solving Aerial Mysteries Requires Known Physics

Micah Hanks·March 6, 2023

In a new paper, Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb and AARO director Sean Kirkpatrick say that evaluations of UAP must rely on known physics.

Excessive Secrecy Could Undermine U.S. Efforts to Evaluate Unidentified Flying Objects, Experts Warn

Micah Hanks·February 26, 2023

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

Tim McMillan·February 24, 2023

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

Beatriz Villarroel and Geoff Marcy·February 20, 2023

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

Alex Dietrich·February 17, 2023

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

Micah Hanks·February 16, 2023

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

Micah Hanks, Tim McMillan and MJ Banias·February 13, 2023

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

Tim McMillan and Micah Hanks·February 12, 2023

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

Micah Hanks·February 10, 2023

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

Jacques Vallée·January 14, 2023

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

Avi Loeb·January 13, 2023

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’

Micah Hanks·January 12, 2023

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

Ryan Graves·December 31, 2022

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”

Micah Hanks·December 24, 2022

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

Micah Hanks·December 22, 2022

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

Baptiste Friscourt·December 19, 2022

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”

Tim McMillan·December 9, 2022

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"

Graeme Rendall·December 2, 2022

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

Micah Hanks and Chrissy Newton·November 30, 2022

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

Avi Loeb·November 29, 2022

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

Micah Hanks·November 18, 2022

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

Avi Loeb·November 14, 2022

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.

Baptiste Friscourt·October 28, 2022

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

Avi Loeb·October 25, 2022

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

Micah Hanks and Chrissy Newton·October 19, 2022

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’

Micah Hanks·October 7, 2022

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·October 6, 2022

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

Micah Hanks·October 4, 2022

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.

Bryce Zabel·September 23, 2022

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

Avi Loeb·September 16, 2022

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."