Law Enforcement Encounters with UAP
This week, we examine law enforcement encounters with UAP and their significance to the history of the phenomenon on The Micah Hanks Program.
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Global Allies Turn a Blind Eye to Adversarial Airborne Surveillance and UAP Despite U.S. Warnings
Despite U.S. warnings, global allies appear unconcerned by the implications of adversarial airborne surveillance or unidentified aerial phenomena.
Physics of the Phenomenon: A New Scientific Perspective on Aerial Mysteries
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb joins us to discuss a recent paper he and AARO director Sean Kirkpatrick authored on the physics of UAP.
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.
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.
Ryan Graves: Recent Pilot UAP Sightings Point to Aviation Reporting Challenges
Former Navy fighter pilot Ryan Graves joins Chrissy Newton to discuss pilot safety and action based solutions on how to change UAP reporting issues.
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.
Begun, the Balloon War Has…
This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
MJ Banias and guest co-host Micah Hanks discuss the U.S.'s recent war against balloons, a memory-enhancing new medicine, and more.
U.S. Senators Leave Classified Briefing on Unidentified Objects With More Questions Than Answers
This week's Intelligence Brief looks at a recent classified briefing on the three objects recently shot down over North America, and what U.S. Senators had to say about it.
Shoot-Down: Unidentified Objects in North American Airspace
Micah Hanks looks at the recent shoot-down of several objects over North America, along with a discussion with journalist Leslie Kean.
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.
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.
Unidentified Aerial Espionage: The Strange Saga of the Chinese Spy Balloon Shoot-Down
This week's Intelligence Brief newsletter examines the recent Chinese spy balloon controversy, and the current intelligence U.S. officials have gathered on it.
Incursion: Spy Balloons, UAP, and the New Cold War
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we dive into the Chinese spy balloon controversy and examine one of the most unusual diplomatic crises in recent memory.
Bryce Zabel: Is Hollywood and Current News Media Setting the Stage for a Shift in UFO Pop Culture?
Writer, producer, co-host of the podcast Need To Know and former CNN correspondent Bryce Zabel joins Chrissy Newton to discuss how Hollywood has played a major role in propelling cultural feedback loops within pop culture surrounding the UAP topic.
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.
Seeking Immortality in Space: Encounters With ‘Interstellar Memorabilia’
Like prehistoric cave paintings, finding interstellar extraterrestrial devices might indicate that the quest for immortality is universal to all sentient beings past and present throughout the Milky Way galaxy.
$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.
Compromise 2023 NDAA Outlines Provisions for Military, Disruptive Tech, UAP, and More
This week, a compromise has been reached between the House and Senate Armed Services Committees regarding the National Defense Authorization Act for 2023.
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.
The Strange Case of the ODNI’s Missing UAP Report
In this Thanksgiving installment of the Intelligence Brief Newsletter, we look at the latest status of a "missing" UAP report scheduled to be delivered to Congress last month.
The State of the Universe: Lost Civilizations from Our Cosmic Past
Future interstellar travel could reveal that the "State of the Universe" is far more significant than our present concerns over worldly political matters at home.
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).
NASA UAP Study Update: Team Members Assemble as Study Officially Goes Underway
With NASA's UAP study now underway, in recent days we learned who the space agency has selected to collect and study data related to the phenomenon.
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.
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.
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."
A Meeting with ‘Oumuamua at the Venice Film Festival
On September 3, 2022, the 79th Venice Film Festival hosted a session titled “Meeting with `Oumuamua” at the Excelsior Hotel in Venice.
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."
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.
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?
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.
Could UAP Have Kinship to Our AI Systems?
If some UAPs represent extraterrestrial AI systems, perhaps their appearance in recent government data was triggered by us being on the verge of developing sentient AI systems.