The Senate Hearings on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we analyze the recent Senate hearings on UAP, and what they convey about the U.S.'s assessments of these mysteries in our skies.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Are Intelligent Extraterrestrials Hiding from Us? In Fact, it Might Be the Other Way Around
Could intelligent aliens be hiding from us? A new research paper asks if a unique astronomical phenomenon could effectively hide Earth from any friendly aliens' view.
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."
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.
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.
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.
What Do They Know About Us?
As the U.S. military and scientific groups continue trying to learn about UAP, maybe we should consider what the phenomena could know about us.
As the U.S. military and scientific groups continue trying to learn about UAP, maybe we should consider what the phenomena could know about us.
As the U.S. military and scientific groups continue trying to learn about UAP, maybe we should consider what the phenomena could know about us.
Highlights From The Congressional Hearing on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
Join The Debrief for live coverage of the C3 Subcommittee Hearing on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena on May 17, 2022 at 9 AM ET.
Washington’s Ongoing UAP Problem
Here's what the Pentagon’s track record with UAP says about its level of transparency, and what must change going forward.
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.
Analysis: Newly Released Version of Once-Classified Report Presents New Clues About the U.S. Government’s UAP Investigations
A once-classified version of the ODNI's June 2021 UAP report presents a clearer picture of the U.S. government's UAP investigations, but also raises new questions.
Scientific Conference on Anomalous Aerospace Phenomena To Convene This Summer
One of the largest scientific conferences dealing with the study of anomalous phenomena occurring in U.S. airspace has just been announced, according to a leading scientific coalition that studies aerial mysteries.
Opinion: UFOs are a National Security Concern; the USAF Needs to Come Clean
Retired USAF officers have reported UAP in close proximity to military sites for decades. It is time for congress to demand answers.
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
Opinion: When it Comes to the USAF and UAP, the Tide May Finally Be Turning
Is the USAF beginning to show serious concern regarding the UAP issue? It could be that the tide is finally turning.
Why is the Air Force AWOL on the UAP Issue?
The U.S. Air Force and its component organizations have detected and tracked thousands of UAP from 2004 to 2021... but you wouldn't know that from their official statements on the subject.
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?
Welcome to the Future, as Seen From the Past
This week, The Intelligence Brief takes a trip back in time, as we take a look at how people in decades envisioned the future world of 2022.
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.
The SETI Institute Looks Back on 2021, and Forward to the Future
As The Debrief looks back on its first year in business, one of the big areas we have covered involves the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, or SETI.
DoD Announces the Establishment of “Airborne Object Identification and Management Synchronization Group” to Study UAP
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks says the AOIMSG will assume the current duties of the Navy’s UAP task force.
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks says the AOIMSG will assume the current duties of the Navy’s UAP task force.
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks says the Airborne Object Identification and Management Synchronization Group (AOIMSG) will assume the current duties of the Navy’s UAP task force.
“We don’t understand everything that we’re seeing”: Group Convenes in Washington to Discuss Space, the Future, and Extraterrestrials
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines and a range of panelists gathered to address the "Final Frontier," and humankind’s search for the unexplained.
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines and a range of panelists gathered to address the "Final Frontier," and humankind’s search for the unexplained.
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines and a range of panelists gathered to address space, the future, and humankind’s search for the unexplained.
Aerial Threats: Foreign, Domestic, and Exotic
This week, we examine Russia's aspirations for the country’s new state armament program, and how this relates to unidentifed aerial threats.
UFOs Disabled Weapons at Nuclear Facilities, According to These Former USAF Officers
Calling on Congress for public hearings, several former USAF officers say they witnessed UFOs during incidents at nuclear bases.
Calling on Congress for public hearings, several former USAF officers say they witnessed UFOs during incidents at nuclear bases.
Calling on Congress for public hearings, several former USAF officers say they witnessed UFOs during incidents at nuclear bases.
House Intelligence Committee Approves Bill to Mandate Intelligence Sharing in “Pursuit of Unexplained Aerial Phenomena”
Congress continues to narrow its focus on what it calls a “mysterious threat to U.S. airspace and our military forces.”
Congress continues to narrow its focus on what it calls a “mysterious threat to U.S. airspace and our military forces.”
Recent legislation approved by the House Intelligence Committee includes a mandate that would increase the sharing of data collected about unexplained aerial phenomena (UAP), according to language within the bill.
San Marino Could Become the U.N.’s New “Geneva” For UFOs
The subject of “unidentified aerial phenomena” or “UAP,” more commonly known as UFOs, has surprisingly become a topic...
A Permanent U.S. Government Office of UAP Investigations?
Welcome to this week’s installment of The Intelligence Brief… in this edition we’ll be looking at 1) The...
The Extraterrestrial Hypothesis: In the Debate Over UAP Origins, Scientists Wrestle With Possibilities… and Biases
As UFO interest reaches unprecedented heights, a favored theory about their origin presents new challenges for scientists.
As UFO interest reaches unprecedented heights, a favored theory about their origin presents new challenges for scientists.
As UFO interest reaches unprecedented heights, renewed favor for the "extraterrestrial hypothesis" reveals a new challenge for scientists.
The FAA Finally Admits it Documents Reports of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
The FAA has now confirmed that it documents UFO reports, in contrast with the agency's history of avoiding involvement with the subject.
Pentagon Report Is Helping Prime Australia for Possible Future UAP Studies
A little more skittish to cover the topic, Australia may be getting comfortable with UFOs.
A little more skittish to cover the topic, Australia may be getting comfortable with UFOs.
A recent government report on UAP resulted in increased media attention, and individuals of high standing taking more interest in the topic.
Government UFO Data Should be Studied by Scientists, This Astronomer Says
Americans have been left wondering whether information the U.S. government is collecting on UFO incidents will be provided to scientists for independent evaluation.
Is Russia Trolling America’s UFO Interest While Teasing a New Mystery Aircraft?
In a cryptic tweet, Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) appeared to troll the United States over its renewed...
The UAP Report: Knowns and Unknowns
Welcome to this week’s Intelligence Brief… on the heels of last week’s big release of the UAP Task...
Remembering Tunguska: A Mystery Explosion that Baffles The CIA Over a Century Later
Theories Continue to Run Wild As Scientists Try to Explain the 15 Megaton Blast That Shook Sibera
Theories Continue to Run Wild As Scientists Try to Explain the 15 Megaton Blast That Shook Sibera
Several theories have been brought forward to explain it, but the Tunguska event remains a mystery over a hundred years later.
Detailed Analysis of the Government’s Report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
The Debrief has analyzed the Government's recent report on unidentified aerial phenomena with significant takeaways and predictions about what comes next.
Government Releases Highly Anticipated Report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
A highly anticipated report detailing the U.S. government's assessments of military encounters with unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) has just been released.