The Quickening
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we are joined by author Whitley Strieber, who discusses the role of the experiencer in the UAP equation.
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The Vanishing Star Enigma and the 1952 Washington D.C. UFO Wave
Astronomer Beatriz Villarroel examines the enigma of "vanishing stars" in relation to the famous 1952 Washington D.C. UFO incident.
Salvatore Pais’s Mysterious ‘UFO patents’: What Do They Really Mean?
Whatever technologies these "UFO patents" may represent, they aren’t reverse-engineered UAP technology, argues philosopher Bernardo Kastrup.
Classified: The Intelligence Community UAP Briefing
Recently, members of Congress received a classified briefing from the Intelligence Community Inspector General regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).
Opinion: Non-Human Intelligence at the Threshold
Computer scientist Jacques Vallée examines the question of non-human intelligence, and the potential impacts of human decisionmaking at the intersection of AI and UAP.
New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Strengthen UAP Reporting from Civilian Pilots and Aviation Personnel
A new bill, the 'Safe Airspace for Americans Act' aims to encourage reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) from pilots.
Pilot’s Bizarre Encounter With 30-Foot-Tall Triangular UFO Prompts Aviation Safety Concerns
A bizarre incident unfolded in the skies above Frederick County, Maryland, last month as a private pilot reported a mid-air encounter with a 30-foot-tall triangular UFO.
UAPs and Non-Human Intelligence: What Is the Most Reasonable Scenario?
Philosopher and computer scientist Bernardo Kastrup, Ph.D., presents a thought-provoking argument for the terrestrial origins of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).
2023: A Year of Energy Breakthroughs, Space Discoveries, and Whistleblower Allegations
In this 2023 year-end roundup edition of The Intelligence Brief, we'll be looking at several of the biggest stories of the year brought to you by The Debrief.
A Dramatic Dilution of the Disclosure Process: A Temporary Shore Break Against The Waves of Change?
J.P. Hague, Barrister-at-Law, offers an international perspective on the legislative path and outcome of the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Act of 2023, also known as the “Schumer Amendment.”
Catastrophic Disclosure: A Mitigation Plan
This week, we explore the concept of "catastrophic disclosure," and whether mitigation strategies could help reduce the chances of harm resulting from uncontrolled or unplanned disclosure of the existence of non-human intelligence.
All Habitable Worlds Come to an End
How many tragedies of alien civilizations on habitable worlds have we missed over the 13.8 billion years that elapsed since the Big Bang?
The Minot Air Force Base UFO Incident
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we take a deep dive into the Minot Air Force Base UFO incident of 1968.
It’s Time to Think Beyond the Science and National Security Framework When It Comes to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena
Now is the time for us to begin taking a serious, multi-spectrum view of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).
The Battle for UAP Disclosure in Washington
This week, we examine the battle that rages on in Washington over whether legislation that could help to ensure UAP disclosure will pass into law.
The Fight for UFO Transparency
There’s trouble brewing on Capitol Hill, as a group of top lawmakers are banding together to attempt to block the UAP Disclosure Act of 2023.
Canadian Journalist Hires Law Firm After Being Denied Access to Files on UAP Sightings at Nuclear Power Facilities
A Canadian journalist has enlisted the aid of a law firm to help appeal a decision involving the denial of access to records about UAP sightings over Canadian nuclear power facilities.
UAP Disclosure Act Receives Pushback From Lawmakers on Capitol Hill, as Bipartisan Fight for Transparency Continues
A bipartisan measure aiming for disclosure of U.S. government records related to UFOs now hangs in the balance, according to sources who say it has come under fire by top politicians in Washington.
A Deep Dive into the Anthropology of Searching for ET
In this episode, Chrissy is joined by Dr. Michael P. Masters, a Professor of Biological Anthropology at Montana Tech.
Are UAPs Relics from an Earlier Technological Civilization on Earth?
Is it possible that a devastating event was caused 252 million years ago by industrial pollution from an ancient technological civilization?
The Sol Foundation: Academia’s Cutting-Edge UAP Think Tank
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, Micah reports on the Sol Foundation’s first annual event that was recently held at Stanford University.
Disclosure and National Security: Should the U.S. Government Reveal What It Knows About UAP?
Should our elected officials seek out and initiate disclosure of information the U.S. government possesses about unidentified anomalous phenomena?
uNHIdden: The Non-Human Intelligence Initiative
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we are joined by an international panel addressing advancement of the discussion about non-human intelligence (NHI).
Did Microphones Recently Capture the ‘Mystery Sound’ of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena?
A mystery sound was recently recorded with instruments at the Galileo Project Observatory at Harvard University. What caused it?
Pentagon Confirms Retirement of AARO Director Sean Kirkpatrick, as New Deputy Director is Named
The Pentagon has confirmed Sean Kirkpatrick, current Director of the DoD's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, will be retiring before the end of the year.
Regulation vs. Eminent Domain: An Alternate Approach to ‘The Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Disclosure Act of 2023’
An attorney explores the ethical, legal, and practical challenges that may be associated with the current language that appears in the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) Disclosure Act of 2023.
The Pentagon’s AARO Rolls Out Its New Secure Reporting Mechanism for UAP… Sort Of
The Pentagon has announced that AARO has a new secure portal for U.S. personnel to report UAP... but there are problems right out of the gate.
From Beyond: Uncanny Encounters
In this Halloween installment, we suspend our disbelief as we shift our attention toward unreal experiences from over the decades where people have described visits with entities hailing “from beyond.”
Why Is the United Kingdom So Far Behind on UAP Policy?
Despite official denials, there's evidence suggesting the UK government is still engaged in monitoring UAPs. Now is the time for a more transparent approach to foster understanding and support affected individuals.
Pentagon Launches Secure Reporting Mechanism for U.S. Personnel with Knowledge of Government UAP Programs
The Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) has just launched a secure portal for receiving information from U.S. personnel.
Has the Mystery Behind One of the U.S. Military’s UAP Videos Been Solved?
This week, a U.S. government video that reportedly depicts an anomalous aerial vehicle revealed earlier this year could now have an explanation.
The 2023 Annual UAP Report: An Analysis
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we provide an in-depth analysis of the 2023 UAP report and highlight the key takeaways many missed.
The U.S. Department of Energy UAP Files
In the latest of a series of ongoing disclosures involving mysterious sightings logged by government agencies, the U.S. Department of Energy has released several incident reports involving UAP observations at its facilities.
U.S. Department of Energy UAP Documents Reveal Puzzling Aerial Incursions Near American Nuclear Sites
Documents released by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) reveal new details involving unauthorized drones incidents and UAP sightings.
The Case of the White Pine Triangle
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we interview a witness to the appearance of a large, triangular UFO over Canada.
NASA’s Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena
This week we look at NASA's new UAP report, and get commentary from Mark Rodeghier, Ph.D, the Director of the J. Allen Hynek Center for UFO Studies.
Stealth Extraterrestrial AI Probes: Reconsidering the UAP Mystery
Could some UAP sightings represent stealth extraterrestrial AI probes? A pair of Cornell regional science students explore this hypothetical solution to the UAP Mystery.
NASA’s UAP Independent Study Team Publishes Its Findings, as the Agency Appoints a New NASA Director of UAP Research
A report by NASA’s UAP Independent Study Team has called for better data, and reveals the appointment of a new NASA Director of UAP Research.
NASA’s Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Report: Key Takeaways
Welcome to this week’s installment of The Intelligence Brief… the results of an assessment by NASA’s Unidentified Anomalous...
Hunt for the Mystery Spheres
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we look at the history involving sightings of strange metallic or translucent spherical UAP.
The Sol Foundation: How a New Think Tank of Academics is Applying ‘Cutting-Edge Research’ to the UAP Mystery
In an exclusive interview, Garry Nolan and Peter Skafish speak with The Debrief about the Sol Foundation, and how it aims to reframe the debate on UAP.
The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office Has Finally Launched Its Official Website. Here’s What’s Missing.
The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) that oversees the Pentagon’s investigations into UAP finally has its own website.
The DOD Taps AI to Monitor Washington D.C.’s Airspace, and AARO Gets a New Website
This week, we look at the DOD and its plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help monitor the airspace over the nation’s capital.
Pilot UFO Sightings Collected by NASA Reveal Serious Safety Concerns Over Objects in U.S. Airspace
Incident reports describing recent U.S. pilot UFO sightings in controlled airspace convey the serious concerns aviators have about potential collisions with unknown objects, The Debrief has learned.
Questions About Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Enter the 2024 Presidential Race
As things start gearing up for the 2024 election season, the UAP question already managed to make its way into the first round of debates featuring eight GOP hopefuls.
Antigravity: Zero Point and the Classified World of UAP Technology
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we go in search of the truth about the classified world of antigravity, and the DoD’s efforts to make this science-fiction technology a reality.
The Struggles of a Whistleblower: Separating Fact From Fiction in the Latest UAP Revelations
In this week's Intelligence Brief newsletter, we look at a recent report involving UAP whistleblower David Grusch’s past struggles since leaving active duty.
Non-Human Intelligence: UAP, Humanoids, & Flying Saucer Folklore
This week we delve into UFO folklore in search of whether credible reports exist of alleged examples of non-human intelligence.
Will Disclosure Occur Before Scientists Obtain Evidence of UAP?
Recruiting Panelists from the Bar at Harvard Square as The Galileo Project Turns Two
Recruiting Panelists from the Bar at Harvard Square as The Galileo Project Turns Two
Is it easier to learn what lies in interstellar space from scooping the bottom of the Pacific Ocean than from politicians in Washington DC?
The Congressional Hearing on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena
In this installment of The Micah Hanks Program, we provide an analysis of last week’s hearing and the explosive statements the former military witnesses provided under oath to members of Congress.