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UFO'S of UAP'S, ASTRONOMIE, RUIMTEVAART, ARCHEOLOGIE, OUDHEIDKUNDE, SF-SNUFJES EN ANDERE ESOTERISCHE WETENSCHAPPEN - DE ALLERLAATSTE NIEUWTJES
UFO's of UAP'S in België en de rest van de wereld In België had je vooral BUFON of het Belgisch UFO-Netwerk, dat zich met UFO's bezighoudt. BEZOEK DUS ZEKER VOOR ALLE OBJECTIEVE INFORMATIE , enkel nog beschikbaar via Facebook en deze blog.
Verder heb je ook het Belgisch-Ufo-meldpunt en Caelestia, die prachtig, doch ZEER kritisch werk leveren, ja soms zelfs héél sceptisch...
Voor Nederland kan je de mooie site www.ufowijzer.nl bezoeken van Paul Harmans. Een mooie site met veel informatie en artikels.
MUFON of het Mutual UFO Network Inc is een Amerikaanse UFO-vereniging met afdelingen in alle USA-staten en diverse landen.
MUFON's mission is the analytical and scientific investigation of the UFO- Phenomenon for the benefit of humanity...
Je kan ook hun site bekijken onder www.mufon.com.
Ze geven een maandelijks tijdschrift uit, namelijk The MUFON UFO-Journal.
Since 02/01/2020 is Pieter ex-president (=voorzitter) of BUFON, but also ex-National Director MUFON / Flanders and the Netherlands. We work together with the French MUFON Reseau MUFON/EUROP.
ER IS EEN NIEUWE GROEPERING DIE ZICH BUFON NOEMT, MAAR DIE HEBBEN NIETS MET ONZE GROEP TE MAKEN. DEZE COLLEGA'S GEBRUIKEN DE NAAM BUFON VOOR HUN SITE... Ik wens hen veel succes met de verdere uitbouw van hun groep. Zij kunnen de naam BUFON wel geregistreerd hebben, maar het rijke verleden van BUFON kunnen ze niet wegnemen...
26-06-2023
Letter exposes top-secret reverse engineering UFO programs involving the Five Eyes Alliance
Letter exposes top-secret reverse engineering UFO programs involving the Five Eyes Alliance
The release of a new document by investigative journalists Jeremy Corbell and George Knapp, pertaining to an alleged multinational coordination of UFO/UAP reverse-engineering programs, has brought further attention to the UFO coverup.
According to the document, a confidential letter, dated 22 March 2023, sent by a veteran Member of Parliament (MP) in Canada to the nation's Defense Minister, with specific details outlined regarding an ongoing program within the "Five Eyes" alliance (USA, Canada, Australia, UK, New Zealand). This program supposedly aims to analyze and reverse-engineer exotic materials acquired from crashed UFOs.
Isn't it a coincidence that in a short time frame (so-called) whistleblowers have come forward, like David Charles Grusch, the mainstream media continue to publish amazing stories about alien encounters, crashed UFOs, whatever, and now a letter is being released showing the existence of multinational coordination of UFO/UAP reverse engineering programs.
But as with any new information or document, things may not be all they seem! All the UFO news from the last period published by the main stream media, government agencies and whistleblowers could maybe a psyop, a psychological military operation, eventually designed by the "Five Eyes" alliance to influence the perceptions and attitudes of individuals, groups, and even foreign governments on this issue for reasons still unknown to us, but it is clear that something is going on behind the scenes.
In the video below we delve into the secretive world of unidentified flying objects and government involvement with Dr. Michael Salla who also analysis the letter from MP Larry Maguire.
Besides, Dr. Michael Salla states that there is ongoing program within the "Five Eyes" alliance whereby Australia has been chosen to host the production of reverse engineered spacecraft (man-made UFOs) including the secret space fleet. Large facilities have been built in a remote area in Australia, thousands of miles from the largest cities to produce these craft.
It is a truth universally acknowledged, or maybe still contested, that we are not alone in the universe. From inexplicable sightings to narratives of abductions, the concept of UFOs and extraterrestrial life forms have riddled the human consciousness since time immemorial. Today, we explore the depths of this intrigue, unraveling the experiences of those who have been at the forefront of UFO and alien encounters.
Capturing the Unseen: Betty and Barney Hill’s Encounter
Perhaps the most pivotal account in the history of UFO encounters is that of Betty and Barney Hill. An ordinary American couple, they became the center of extraordinary circumstances in 1961, when they reported being abducted by aliens.
Kathleen Marden, niece of Betty and Barney Hill, and a relentless UFO researcher, provides a chilling insight into the harrowing account of their experience. According to Marden, the extraterrestrial beings were keenly interested in the couple’s biological structure, examining their skeletal structure, nervous system, and even taking skin samples.
These beings, reportedly a race of ‘Greys‘, were intrigued by the stark differences between their own and human bodies. However, their interest did not end there. The abduction also hinted at an ominous ‘hybrid agenda’. The ETs extracted reproductive samples from both Betty and Barney, leading many to surmise a possible interest in hybrid creation.
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Betty and Barney’s recollections, drawn from sessions of hypnosis, painted a vivid picture of the interior of the alien craft. A stark room lit by bluish-white light, pie-shaped compartments, and a chair reminiscent of a dentist’s, the descriptions were eerily consistent. Yet, despite their fear, the ETs, communicating telepathically, assured them they meant no harm and would return them safely.
Marden’s account, enriched by her personal relationship with the couple and years of rigorous research, adds an undeniable credibility to the narrative.
The Earth’s Message: Crop Circles Decoded
Crop circles, mysteriously precise and elaborate patterns in fields, have always sparked curiosity and debates. Patty Greer, a crop circle researcher and filmmaker, believes these patterns are not only real but serve as Earth’s messages to us, aided by our extraterrestrial neighbors.
According to Greer, upon entering a crop circle, one can experience an enhanced electromagnetic field, making your hairs stand on end and your body light up. The well-known scientist, William Levengood, is said to have proven that crop circles are created by plasma balls of light, energized through counter-rotating vortices, and imprinted on the Earth within seconds.
These crop circles, often encoded in binary, carry critical messages about our history and our world’s plight. Greer passionately asserts that the seeds from crop circles can produce up to 400% more food, with 75% more nutritional value, hinting at the suppression of this knowledge by those who stand to lose from it.
The Disclosure Dilemma: Is It Time?
While we ponder over the evidence and accounts, one question lingers – when will the extraterrestrial presence be officially disclosed? Many believe that we are inching closer to this reality, with the weight of proof becoming too massive to ignore.
For some, it’s not about pressuring the government to confess, but about leaving them behind and embracing the truth independently. With advanced civilizations potentially having occupied our planet in the past, and non-human entities possibly being present even now, the case for the acknowledgment of extraterrestrial life seems stronger than ever.
The consensus among researchers like Kathleen Marden and Patty Greer is clear – we are being visited by intelligently controlled extraterrestrial spacecraft. The implication of this reality is monumental, possibly signifying the biggest revelation of the millennium. The necessity of this disclosure transcends the mere quelling of human curiosity; it has the potential to reshape our perception of life and our place in the cosmos.
Such a revelation might seem overwhelming, yet it’s essential to approach this disclosure from a perspective of growth and understanding. As human beings, we’ve always learned to adapt and grow in the face of new discoveries and challenges. The official recognition of extraterrestrial life should be seen as another significant stride in our endless pursuit of knowledge and understanding.
The case of Betty and Barney Hill, the enigmatic crop circles, and the anticipated disclosure are all pieces of an intricate cosmic puzzle. As we delve deeper into these phenomena, we not only step closer to unraveling the mystery surrounding UFOs and extraterrestrial life but also toward a greater understanding of our universe and ourselves. These encounters, these messages, these imminent revelations – they all serve as testaments to the beauty, vastness, and complexity of the universe we inhabit.
And while we look to the skies in search of answers, let us also turn inward, toward our own consciousness and potential, realizing that we too are an integral part of this magnificent cosmic tableau. As we continue this extraordinary journey into the UFO phenomenon, let’s keep our minds open, ready to embrace the truths waiting to be unveiled and the mysteries yet to be unraveled. This quest might just be the greatest story being written in our era – one of self-discovery, cosmic connection, and universal brotherhood.
Dr. Steven Greer Leads Shocking UFO Disclosure: Unearthing Secrets of Antarctic Station, Hidden Space Programs, and More
Dr. Steven Greer Leads Shocking UFO Disclosure: Unearthing Secrets of Antarctic Station, Hidden Space Programs, and More
On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, an intriguing press event was held in the hallowed halls of Washington D.C.’s press club. Orchestrated by the well-known figure, Dr. Steven Greer, the gathering amassed a crowd of curious onlookers, military personnel, defense contractors, and former government officials. The revelation at the heart of this convocation was nothing short of shocking – secrets of an Antarctic station, allegations of a clandestine space program, and claims of reverse-engineered alien craft.
The event spotlighted several key speakers, each recounting tales of enigmatic phenomena and alleged deep state conspiracies. Among them was Michael Herrera, a former US Marine who reported a sighting of a UFO in Indonesia. His account echoes previous claims made earlier this month about a covert operation involving an unidentified flying object and unmarked US forces.
Another military whistleblower, former US Army serviceman Steven Digma, told an unsettling tale of an unanticipated UFO encounter that allegedly left him with brain damage. Digma claims that the injuries resulted from an explosion and a microwave pulse emanating from the UFO.
Yet, perhaps the most compelling narrative came from Eric Hecker, a contractor for Raytheon, who worked at the Ice Cube Neutrino Observatory at the Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station in Antarctica from 2010-2011. His accounts redefined the presumed purpose of this research facility in a startling way.
The Ice Cube Neutrino Observatory, famous for its 86 holes bored deep into the Antarctic ice, is an instrument of astrophysics. It seeks out point sources of neutrinos in the teraelectronvolt (TeV) range, probing the highest-energy astrophysical processes. But Hecker suggests there is more to this icy installation than meets the eye.
According to him, the Observatory functions as an air traffic control power station, monitoring all interstellar craft, both human and non-human. He also suggests that the thousands of sensors under the ice serve as a direct energy weapon platform, a claim that extends beyond current scientific understanding.
Hecker extends his claims further, stating that the facility is used for faster-than-light communication, a concept which, as of 2021, is still purely theoretical. This purported communication system, he says, is linked to a secret space fleet discovered by Gary McKinnon in 2002.
The Ice Cube Neutrino Observatory is even alleged to host a powerful green laser that Hecker believes serves as a secondary form of long-range communications or a defense system. This is despite no concrete evidence of such a device’s existence surfacing in the public domain.
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Unsurprisingly, these claims have drawn both intense interest and skepticism. While intriguing, they present extraordinary theories that defy the mainstream understanding of astrophysics and geopolitics. As such, these claims call for rigorous scrutiny and independent verification.
Dr. Greer’s concluding remarks suggested that the biggest secret isn’t extraterrestrial existence, but the alleged technology developed by the deep state through capturing and reverse-engineering alien crafts. He argued that the misuse of this technology threatens national security. He warned of a potential false flag alien invasion, supposedly to establish a world government.
While these revelations have certainly provoked curiosity, they’ve also stirred up controversy. The existence of a secret space program, reverse-engineered alien technology, and a grand ‘deep state’ cover-up lacks broad support in the mainstream scientific community.
What these claims serve to remind us, however, is that the universe is a vast, largely unexplored place. Despite the extraordinary nature of these claims, it’s clear that our quest to understand the cosmos is far from over. As we journey forward, it’s essential that we approach each claim with scientific rigor and an open mind. We must balance our pursuit of knowledge with a healthy skepticism, challenging each assertion until it is either disproven or supported by substantial evidence.
The voices of the whistleblowers, however controversial, are a testament to the enduring human spirit and our insatiable thirst for the truth. Whether we find ourselves delving into the mysteries of an Antarctic research station or contemplating the possibility of a hidden space fleet, the quest for answers about our place in the cosmos continues.
Interestingly, these revelations also shed light on the power dynamics at play in our world, as they suggest that technology and knowledge might be kept out of public reach. The mere notion that such technologies exist and are potentially used for purposes beyond public welfare raises critical questions about transparency and accountability within our institutions.
This press event also reminds us of the intriguing interplay between science and popular culture. The UFO phenomenon has long been a subject of fascination, from pulp science fiction novels to blockbuster films. Yet, it’s events like these that blur the line between fiction and reality, leaving us wondering about the true extent of our scientific advancement and its implications.
Indeed, these are exciting times to be alive. Each new claim, each whisper of a secret space program, each tale of Antarctic mysteries, brings us one step closer to understanding the infinite expanse that lies beyond our planet. As we sift through the clamor of voices and the whirlwind of speculation, one thing remains certain – our exploration of the universe and the search for extraterrestrial life are pursuits that will continue to captivate us.
In conclusion, while Dr. Greer’s press event may have stirred up a hotbed of controversy, it has undeniably sparked a renewed public interest in the UFO phenomenon and the mysteries of the cosmos. As we venture deeper into the 21st century, we stand on the precipice of discovery, looking out into the vast unknown with anticipation, ready to embrace whatever secrets the universe has in store for us.
The PENTAGON Releases Shocking Video of UFO | The Proof Is Out There
The PENTAGON Releases Shocking Video of UFO | The Proof Is Out There
In the quiet solemnity of the congressional halls, the unthinkable happened. The Pentagon, the apex of America’s defense apparatus, released never-before-seen footage of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs), colloquially known as UFOs, stirring the pot of intrigue and debate.
In a groundbreaking move, Congress had, in 2022, convened a public hearing on UAPs, the first such instance in 50 years. The Pentagon, in an unexpected reveal, admitted to lawmakers that over 400 reports of UAPs had been cataloged, some of which had nearly resulted in calamitous encounters with aircraft.
The release of one video, in particular, captured global attention. The footage was from 2021, featuring a Navy pilot in his F-18 fighter jet off the east coast. While scanning the skies for a reported unidentified object, the pilot managed to capture the strange anomaly on his cell phone. The video revealed a split-second glimpse of what appeared to be an unknown spherical metallic object zipping past the plane, a scene straight out of a science fiction novel.
Amy Title, a seasoned journalist, commented that the release of this footage had sent a tremor of shock through Congress. The U.S. government, she noted, could not definitively identify the object in the video but acknowledged it as a physical entity that had crossed paths with the aircraft. This admittance was seen as significant, with the government affirming that these occurrences are indeed real, albeit unexplained.
What continues to baffle researchers and enthusiasts alike is the seemingly advanced physics-defying capabilities exhibited by these UAPs. These mysterious craft demonstrate what UFO investigators call “the five observables”. They defy gravity, accelerate rapidly, travel at hypersonic speeds without visible exhaust, are often cloaked and hard to detect, and can transition seamlessly from water to air.
Another curious aspect is that these unidentified objects appear to have an uncanny interest in military aircraft, leading to speculations of potential alien surveillance of human technology. This hypothesis, while fascinating, remains speculative.
In response to the increasing interest and urgency surrounding UAPs, the military and Congress have opened certain aspects of their investigation to the public, albeit maintaining some “closed door sessions” on more sensitive cases.
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Leading Aviation expert Tim McMillan weighed in on the issue, asserting that the object in the 2021 video lacked any identifiable features of an aircraft or a drone. The only airborne objects that could match the description, he suggested, were balloons. However, this explanation seems as improbable as the one offered by the Pentagon about the infamous Roswell wreckage in 1947.
Another intriguing question that emerges is whether we are witnessing top-secret technology, perhaps test flights of undisclosed military craft. But as McMillan pointed out, it would be extremely unlikely for the Office of Naval intelligence to inadvertently publicize their secret technology.
The possibility of extraterrestrial origin is also being considered. As McMillan muses, “anything is on the table till it’s not”, an open-ended stance that echoes the sentiments of many following this enigmatic issue.
Echoing the uncertainty, the experts align with Naval Intelligence’s conclusion that they simply do not know what they are looking at. As a result, the Pentagon has established a special task force to detect, identify, and attribute these objects of interest, lending a more serious, committed approach to this unsolved mystery. As we hold our collective breath, we await the next report, hoping for a glimpse of clarity in the cloud of uncertainty.
VIDEO: Spectacular UFO Sightings Light Up Arizona Skies
VIDEO: Spectacular UFO Sightings Light Up Arizona Skies
Arizona – a state famous for its radiant sunsets, the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon, and as of the 22nd June 2023, a stunning spectacle of UFO sightings that has captivated not only the local residents, but also the world. The mysterious event unfolded in the evening sky, featuring a bewildering cluster of 8 to 10 lights moving slowly in a northward direction, with the entire phenomenon recorded in an unforgettable video.
The Arizona UFO sightings are a mesmerizing addition to the growing body of UFO encounters. With the recent surge in these sightings, the demand for explanations, evidence, and clarity has never been higher. The increasing frequency of these sightings has sparked a wave of interest across online platforms, making “UFO sightings” one of the most searched terms in recent times.
The witness of this recent Arizona sighting provides a remarkable first-hand account of the event. “I saw 8 to 10 lights clustered together in the sky. They were slowly moving north,” they reported. Adding to the intrigue, they captured the entire event on video, providing a rare piece of potential evidence in the elusive search for unidentified flying objects.
The video shows a mesmerizing display of lights, clustered together, unlike anything one would typically see in the night sky. Their movements are slow and deliberate, maintaining a consistent northward trajectory. The unexplained nature of this event makes it a significant entry into the growing log of UFO sightings.
Mysterious Crop Circles Emerge in Saint-Babel, France: A Confluence of Intrigue and Agricultural Impact
Mysterious Crop Circles Emerge in Saint-Babel, France: A Confluence of Intrigue and Agricultural Impact
In the serene agricultural landscape of Saint-Babel, a hamlet near Issoire in Puy-de-Dôme, France, an enigmatic spectacle unfolded on the morning of June 21, 2023. A series of intricate crop circles were discovered, mysteriously etched into a flourishing field of wheat, an event that has not only ignited a wave of intrigue and speculation but also raised concerns about the future of the harvest.
Crop circles, also known as crop formations, have long fascinated scholars, UFO enthusiasts, and curious onlookers alike. These elaborate geometric patterns, often appearing overnight, have sparked numerous theories ranging from hoaxes and artistic endeavors to natural phenomena and even extraterrestrial activity.
The crop circles in Saint-Babel present a captivating sight: three diminutive circles in sequence lead to a larger circular formation. Within this grand circumference nestles another circular pattern, surmounted by an additional one. This compelling design, traced with a precision that challenges the boundaries of human artistry, was etched across a small hectare of land.
Guy Archimbaud, the town’s mayor and a resident of the vicinity, expressed bewilderment at the silent emergence of these cryptic patterns. He shared, “I didn’t hear anything, even though I live next door.” The stealthy, noiseless appearance of these crop circles intensifies the mystery surrounding their creation.
Crop Circles and Their Agricultural Impact
The farmer and owner of the affected land, Didier Archimbaud, reflected on the situation with a combination of awe and concern. He noticed the wheat within the formations was crushed regularly, a signature trait of traditional crop circles. Beyond the curiosity and speculation these shapes elicit, Archimbaud’s primary concern remains the preservation of his harvest.
About 3,000 m² of wheat – a substantial part of the crop that sustains his pig farming operation – has been damaged by these crop circles. In the face of this unexpected challenge, Archimbaud holds on to the hope that the grains, if adequately formed, may still reach maturity and be harvested.
Decoding the Crop Circles Phenomenon
For years, the phenomenon of crop circles has led to many a furrowed brow. As part of the international dialogues and debates, these patterns have become keywords in discussions involving UFOs, ancient mysteries, and scientific speculations.
While some suggest that the crop circles in Saint-Babel may be the result of nocturnal artists or natural causes such as wind patterns, others lean towards more unconventional explanations. They propose that these markings are the handiwork of extraterrestrials or are borne out of some otherworldly phenomena.
Whatever the cause, the mystery of these crop circles continues to unfold. In the meantime, the people of Saint-Babel and the wider world watch and wonder, waiting for the truth to eventually emerge from the wheat.
The unfolding story of the Saint-Babel crop circles offers a glimpse into the age-old enigma of these fascinating formations. As we venture deeper into the mystery, we come face to face not only with our quest for understanding these unique phenomena but also their very real impact on our agricultural landscapes.
VIDEO: Alien Intrigue in Ohio? The Unexplained Green Lights of Middletown
VIDEO: Alien Intrigue in Ohio? The Unexplained Green Lights of Middletown
Beneath the indigo sky of Middletown, Ohio, an extraordinary event unfolded on a late Wednesday night. The tranquil city found itself entwined in the global narrative of Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) sightings. A display of mystifying green lights put the town on the radar of UFO enthusiasts and skeptics alike.
The unexpected phenomena transpired around 10:30 p.m. on June 22, 2023, when Middletown residents reported seeing strange, rotating green lights maneuvering in the night sky. Eyewitness accounts depict the UFO as moving in a clockwise motion, hovering briefly, before jetting across the sky and disappearing into the ether.
Residents, including Bryce Garrick and Caden Little, who had the presence of mind to record the incident, were left in awe. The uncertainty surrounding the occurrence has fueled further speculation, with many pondering the possibility of extraterrestrial activity. According to Bryan Simpson, president of the Cincinnati Astronomical Society, the extraordinary speed at which the lights sped off defies the behavior of known aircraft or drones. Yet, Simpson also reminds us to approach such incidents with a healthy dose of skepticism, citing the prevalence of fabricated videos.
What makes this instance in Middletown more intriguing is the global context in which it occurs. The Middletown sighting came on the heels of a public meeting held by a NASA panel to examine hundreds of similar reports. These UFO sightings have remained largely unexplained, despite exhaustive efforts to identify their origins and characteristics. The subjects of these reports were often small or round objects, usually appearing silver, translucent, or white. Most sightings reported objects flying at heights of about 10,000 to 30,000 feet, and their speed varied from being stationary to Mach 2.
While this enigma is not exclusive to Middletown or the United States, it nonetheless adds a compelling layer to the growing global dossier of UFO sightings. These sightings, combined with NASA’s attempts to remove stigma around reporting such incidents, provide a fertile ground for serious investigation and public discourse on the existence of extraterrestrial entities.
In conclusion, the green lights of Middletown present yet another fascinating chapter in the annals of UFO sightings. Whether a terrestrial phenomenon or a genuine extraterrestrial visitation, it’s certain to keep enthusiasts, researchers, and skeptics on their toes. As the intrigue continues to mount, one thing remains clear: our curiosity about the unknown, our place in the universe, and the question of “are we alone?” is far from being satisfied.
On June 20th, 2023, an extraordinary event occurred that is quickly becoming the talk of the global community. A UFO sighting in the skies above Poland has caused ripples of excitement, intrigue, and speculation among enthusiasts and skeptics alike.
The sighting involved an unidentified flying object captured in broad daylight, a rare event in the world of UFO sightings. A metallic orb, hovering and navigating seamlessly over the city landscape, was captured on video and photographs, adding tangible evidence to the puzzling phenomenon.
The video, a 23-second masterpiece of mystery, displays this enigmatic object in full, radiant glory. It showcases the metallic orb, eerily static in the sky, then nimbly darting around – an exhibition that defies the conventional understanding of physics and aviation. Coupled with the video, four crystal-clear photographs offer additional perspectives on this enigmatic UFO sighting.
For those fascinated by the unknown, this footage provides a thrilling new mystery to ponder. The metallic orb, gleaming under the sunlight, elicits an air of otherworldly beauty. Its ability to remain stationary and then swiftly move across the sky poses challenging questions about its origin and purpose.
Is this sighting a glimpse into advanced technological realities unknown to us? Or is it a natural phenomenon yet to be fully understood by our scientists? The myriad possibilities are fueling spirited debates online and offline, giving the UFO sightings in Poland a life of their own.
Poland, a country rich in history and culture, now adds another feather to its cap – a UFO sighting that is making waves worldwide. Interest in the event is rapidly growing, with countless internet users flocking to the footage to marvel at the enigmatic spectacle.
With this fresh influx of curiosity, Poland has become a trending hot spot for UFO enthusiasts, who are all captivated by the remarkable sighting and the questions it stirs. From casual observers to dedicated researchers, everyone is keeping a keen eye on Poland and its newfound cosmic connection.
This event marks a noteworthy entry in the vast collection of UFO sightings worldwide. The Polish UFO sighting is indeed an enchanting encounter, one that reminds us all that the universe still holds many mysteries, ready to be unraveled.
So, what’s your take on this captivating event? As this story continues to evolve, we encourage you to keep checking back for more updates about these UFO sightings. In the meantime, watch the video below and witness the stunning footage for yourself.
Bill Uhouse: The Area 51 Engineer’s Reverse-Engineering Flying Saucer From a 1953 UFO Crash
Bill Uhouse: The Area 51 Engineer’s Reverse-Engineering Flying Saucer From a 1953 UFO Crash
In the vast universe we inhabit, the question of whether we are alone has always been a subject of intrigue. For centuries, we’ve speculated about alien life, dissected tales of encounters, and pondered over unidentified flying objects. But what if those stories had a hint of truth? Imagine engineers not only glimpsing these elusive flying discs, but also reverse-engineering and constructing them, bringing what was once the realm of science fiction into reality.
Drawing on a fascinating conversation with a purported test pilot and mechanical designer, this article offers a deep dive into the intriguing, albeit controversial, world of back-engineering extraterrestrial technology.
At the heart of this discourse lies a man whose journey started as a government test pilot. His journey took an unexpected turn when he was asked to work on aircraft simulators, a move he believed would be beneficial for his career. Along with other engineers, he was assigned to different companies in the U.S., where they worked on simulators for various cutting-edge aircraft, such as the F-89, F-94, and F-102. This work was an essential precursor to his entry into a realm beyond conventional aeronautics.
He and his colleagues were then presented with a unique challenge: to join metal together without the use of traditional fasteners such as glue or nuts, with the objective of creating lighter aircraft. After dedicating several years to perfecting this process, the team was transferred to a special project in New Mexico.
It was there that the reality of their work unveiled itself. Their focus shifted from traditional aircraft simulators to those of a more enigmatic nature – “flying discs.” The task was not merely to understand these unique aircraft, but to translate alien avionics into our scientific language and technology. Unlike conventional aircraft, these discs flew at three specific positions – 65 degrees, flat horizontal, and occasionally, vertical. This presented a unique challenge for the engineering team, who had to develop avionics systems to handle such unconventional flight characteristics.
The design of these discs was not derived from human creativity but was apparently reverse-engineered from craft of extraterrestrial origin. The team worked alongside a specific type of alien known as “the Grays,” who provided scientific data necessary for the reverse engineering process. This marked a unique confluence of human and alien engineering, a collaboration that might seem implausible yet forms the bedrock of these accounts.
The disc that our source observed resembled those depicted in the Bob Lazar posters – a popular reference for UFO enthusiasts. The description paints a picture of a compact, smooth-surfaced saucer-like object with a heavy aura of secrecy shrouding it. The impression it left on the engineer was profound, eliciting a sense of awe and excitement that only a designer could truly comprehend.
But the intrigue did not stop at the flying discs. The engineers were introduced to the Grays several times to acclimate themselves to their presence. Comparing it to a cultural immersion experience, he likened it to visiting Africa and seeing tribes for the first time. The Grays’ presence, while initially startling, eventually became an accepted part of the project’s landscape.
The events narrated by our source are not without controversy, and many would find them hard to accept. The existence of extraterrestrial life is still a contentious topic, and accounts of reverse-engineering alien technology even more so. However, these tales ignite our imaginations, pushing the boundaries of what we deem possible. They invite us to question our understanding of technology and our place in the cosmos, compelling us to keep our minds open to possibilities beyond our current comprehension.
As we stand on the threshold of the unknown, one can’t help but wonder if there is indeed truth behind these extraordinary tales. Could we really have come into contact with extraterrestrial beings? Are there tangible technological advancements nestled within secretive government facilities, awaiting the right moment to revolutionize our understanding of flight and propulsion? Or are these stories merely the product of our collective fascination with the unknown, a testament to our insatiable curiosity and hunger for exploration?
In these accounts, we find a narrative that extends beyond the bounds of everyday reality, venturing into the uncharted realms of possibility. The narrative of reverse-engineering alien technology is not merely a science fiction trope, but a prospect that could redefine our scientific understanding, challenge our perceptions of reality, and reshape the future of technology. It’s a narrative that begs us to consider the potential for tremendous leaps forward in our technological capabilities, changes that could alter the trajectory of human civilization as we know it.
Moreover, the descriptions of ‘the Grays’ provide a tantalizing glimpse into the potential nature of alien life. The reports of these beings not as conquerors or destroyers, but as collaborators, paints a refreshingly cooperative picture of interstellar relations. It invites speculation on the nature of life beyond our planet, fostering a sense of curiosity and fostering dialogue about the possibilities of inter-species communication and collaboration.
While we tread with caution and skepticism, parsing truth from speculation, these accounts serve as a reminder of the human capacity for exploration and discovery. They remind us that, as a species, we are driven by a relentless quest for knowledge, an insatiable curiosity that propels us into the vast unknown.
In a world often limited by what we can see and touch, these tales allow our minds to venture beyond the confines of our everyday existence, challenging us to ponder the profound and yet unanswered question: Are we alone in the universe?
Whether fact or fiction, these narratives about encounters with extraterrestrial life and technology are compelling, to say the least. They open doors to the possibility of a universe teeming with life and technology beyond our wildest dreams, a universe where human ingenuity meets extraterrestrial innovation, promising an extraordinary future.
As we explore these fascinating accounts, we are invited to dream, to speculate, and to imagine a world where the line between science fiction and reality is blurred. It’s an invitation that is as thrilling as it is disconcerting, compelling us to confront our fears and doubts as we journey into the uncharted territories of the cosmos.
Perhaps one day, these accounts of flying discs and alien encounters will no longer be subjects of debate, but established realities, proof of a universe more diverse and intriguing than we ever dared to imagine. Until then, these stories remain a testament to the power of curiosity and the irresistible allure of the unknown. They keep us questioning, exploring, and dreaming of a universe where we are not alone, but part of an interconnected cosmic family.
The Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole had a Burst of Activity 200 Years Ago. We Just Saw the Echo.
Imagery from NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer and Chandra X-ray Observatory have been combined to show X-ray data of the area around Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the core of the Milky Way galaxy. The lower panel combines IXPE data, in orange, with Chandra data in blue. The upper panel depicts a much wider field-of-view of the center of the Milky Way, courtesy of Chandra. The thin white lines layered onto the top panel frame the highlighted area, and indicate that the perspective in the bottom panel has been rotated approximately 45 degrees to the right. The combination of IXPE and Chandra data helped researchers determine that the X-ray light identified in the molecular clouds originated from Sagittarius A* during an outburst approximately 200 years ago.
The Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole had a Burst of Activity 200 Years Ago. We Just Saw the Echo.
We in the Milky Way Galaxy are pretty lucky to have a fairly quiet central supermassive black hole in Sgr A*. It’s not loud and bright like an active galactic nucleus. It appears to be active for brief periods before going to sleep. Two hundred years ago, it “woke up” for about a year and a half and had a bite to eat.
How do astronomers know this happened? They recently looked at specific molecular clouds in the neighborhood of the supermassive black hole. Those clouds seem brighter than usual. That’s because they’re glowing from X-rays emitted when Sgr A* had a brief period of activity at the beginning of the 19th century.
Most molecular clouds are dark and cold, so when one lights up like these are doing, it grabs astronomers’ attention. “One of the scenarios to explain why these giant molecular clouds are shining is that they are, in fact, echoing a long-gone flash of X-ray light, indicating that our supermassive black hole was not that quiescent some centuries ago,” said Frédéric Marin, an astronomer at the Astronomical Observatory of Strasbourg in France and lead author of a new study published in Nature.
Interestingly, astronomers think Sgr A* black hole accretion disk was also actively snacking about 150 years earlier for a time before it quieted down again. They tracked another nearby cloudbathed in gamma rays from that event. That hints at periods of wakefulness and quiescence that they want to explain.
Tracking the Glow of a Supermassive Black Hole Snack
Marin and a team of colleagues studied the X-ray-brightened clouds from Sgr A*’s most recent snack using NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE). It measures the polarization of X-rays (or the average direction and intensity of the electric field of light waves). The polarization angle acts very much like a compass, pointing toward the source of the illumination. It turns out that Sgr A* is right on the path, making it the source of the emissions.
The team combined their data with images from the Chandra X-Ray Observatory and compared them to data from the XMM-Newton mission. That helped them really pinpoint the origin of the emissions brightening the nearby clouds. Basically, when the black hole accretion disk gobbled up nearby material, there resulting X-ray emissions were more than a million times greater than usual. That made it as luminous as an active galactic nucleus in a Seyfert galaxy.
What Happens When Our Supermassive Black Hole Feasts
The Sgr A* black hole and its accretion disk lie embedded at the center of our galaxy. It lives in a busy place. Stars circle the black hole in various orbits. Occasionally a cloud of gas and dust flits by. Just as occasionally, Sgr A*’s intense gravitational pull sweeps up some of that material into its accretion disk. The material gets heated and eventually, that energizes it enough to give off X-ray emissions.
This snacking happens fairly often, but usually, the flares are very short-lived—some on the order of only minutes. Those may take place in very small regions of the accretion disk. But some, like the one 200 years ago, are longer and brighter. For that event, the cloud of material that got sucked into the accretion disk must have been fairly large to trigger the brilliant, long-term blast of X-rays.
Learning More About Sgr A*
Now that Marin and the team have pinpointed the source of those emissions, they want to know more about the large flare that emitted them. For example, when exactly did it occur? How intense was it at its peak? How long did it actually last? Follow-up observations should give some answers and also provide astronomers a three-dimensional view of the glowing clouds.
One of the biggest unanswered questions about such flares is: what causes them? Obviously, the infall of material plays a role. But, what else is going on with Sgr A* that would cause it to “wake up” and start eating its neighbors? “IXPE is playing a key role in helping us better understand the timescale on which the black hole at the center of our galaxy is changing,” said Steven Ehlert, Steven Ehlert, IXPE project scientist at NASA. “We know change can happen to active galaxies and supermassive black holes on a human timescale. We’re learning more about this one’s behavior over time, its history of outbursts, and we’re eager to observe it further to determine which changes are typical and which are unique.”
Sonifying Sgr A*’s X-ray Emissions
Obviously, Sgr A* went back to sleep after its year-and-a-half-long cloud snack at the beginning of the 19th century. But, the echoes of its “burp” toward the nearby molecular clouds provided astronomers with a unique opportunity. They combined images of Sagittarius A* from NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer and Chandra X-ray Observatory and adapted them to sound. Essentially, they took the digital data from all the observations and translated it into musical notes and sounds. The original data would be too low for humans to hear, so the sounds were transposed into a region of sound that we can hear.
In this video, we see an arched line ripple across the image. As it passes over the orange-tinted IXPE data, sounds like digital winds are triggered, particularly where those orange areas are brightest. When the traveling line passes the blue-tinted Chandra data, the resulting notes resemble steel drums.
Aside from this sonification and the X-ray echo astronomers detected from Sgr A‘s outburst, there was no effect felt on Earth. That’s because Sgr A* lies some 26,000 light-years away from us. At that distance, we get a nice view of the long-ago action without any of the danger associated with a huge burst of X-rays.
Parker Solar Probe Makes a Surprising Discovery About the Source of the Geminid Meteor Shower
If you’ve ever seen a meteor shower, you know it can be an amazing sight. You watch the skies as every few moments there’s a streak of light. Sometimes bright and in your field of vision. Sometimes starting just out of the corner of your eye. Although a meteor can occur at any time, they tend to appear at certain times of the year, such as the Perseids of August, or the Orionids of October.
Meteor showers are named by the constellation they appear to emanate from. It’s consistent from year to year, as is the time of year. This is because meteor showers occur when Earth passes through a debris trail of a comet. The Orionids, for example, occur when we pass through the trail of Halley’s Comet. When the dust-like particles cast off from the comet strike our atmosphere, they glow as they burn up. The cometary origins of meteors have been known since the late 1800s, and while most meteor showers are caused by comets, not all of them are.
The Geminids are the best example of this exception. They occur in December and can be quite intense. They seem to be growing more intense over the years as Earth’s orbit shifts to pass more strongly through the debris trail. For a while, the origin of the Geminids was a bit of a mystery, since they had no corresponding comet. But then in 1983, an asteroid called 3200 Phaethon was discovered, with an orbit directly in line with the Geminid debris trail.
Phaeton is an odd asteroid, just 6 kilometers across. It’s not icy, but it has been seen with a dusty tail, leading some to refer to it as a dusty comet. The reason it produces a trail is because of its dusty surface composition and the fact that Phaeton’s orbit takes it within 0.14 AU of the Sun, which is less than half the orbital distance of Mercury. When Phaeton makes its closest approach to the Sun, its surface is baked like a dry lake bed, causing a trail of dust.
Astronomers have assumed that the Geminid dust trail formed gradually as dust accumulated with each of Phaeton’s orbits, following the cometary process. But a new study finds this isn’t the case. Instead the team found the Geminids appeared rapidly.
They used data from the Parker Solar Probe, which measured the size and composition of Geminid dust particles as well as their relative speed and direction. The team then compared the observed data with three models: a “basic” model where particles were simply set along the orbital path, a cometary model which trickled particles into the debris path gradually, and a violent origin model, which assumed particles were released in a single burst.
Of the three models, the violent burst approach was the best fit to observations. This implies that the origin of the Geminids was not slow and steady, but rather due to an impact event where Phaeton was struck by a smaller asteroid. This model addresses one of the problems with the “dusty comet” model, which some argued isn’t sufficient to explain the strength of the Geminids. But there are still aspects this study doesn’t explain. The data and model aren’t precise enough to pin down a particular impact origin, only that an impact is the likely cause.
With all their beauty, the Geminids still hold a few mysteries.
Compilation Of UFO Footage That Was Shown On The Channel
This is a look back at some of the UFO videos that i'm so proud to have shown on the channel and i felt we should take another look at. Thanks to you guys for your endless support of me and the channel and i sure hope you all will enjoy this video. Much love to you all, Stay Blessed and safe.
Humanoid Light Entity Filmed In Southern Minas Gerais, Brazil
This being of light was sighted in Caxambu which is a Brazilian municipality in Minas Gerais. This being looks humanoid and seems to have human characteristics such as a head, shoulder, arms & a body but what could this be? A trick of the light or someone with a suit made of light? Some might even think that this could be an Angel or an Alien...
All The Presidents Aliens (Full Documentary)
Evidence suggests that the advancements in weaponry, technology, air travel, and even space exploration, which exceeded our highest expectations in the 1950s, may be the result of an alliance made between the United States Government and Extraterrestrials from another solar system.
Examination of the Alien / UFO phenomenon during the Eisenhower era and the events that lead to the establishment of the industrial military complex.
Explore the web of black projects and top secret operations with Larry Holcombe, author of the best selling book, "The Presidents and UFO's" in this fascinating and revealing feature documentary.
UFOs - Truth, Lies & Coverup (Session 4) | The Citizen Hearing on UFO Disclosure
Held at the National Press Club, Washington D.C. April 29th - May 3rd, 2013.
In this captivating video, we take you back to the historic Citizen Hearing on UFO Disclosure held at the prestigious National Press Club in Washington, D.C. from April 29th to May 3rd, 2013.
Witness the gathering of forty esteemed researchers, including influential military, agency, and political figures, as they presented compelling evidence pointing towards an extraterrestrial presence engaging with humanity. The goal of this unprecedented event was to achieve what the U.S. Congress had overlooked for an astonishing forty-five years.
We are thrilled to bring you exclusive footage from this groundbreaking event, allowing these courageous testimonies to become part of the public record on the intriguing topic of UFOs. Join us as we delve into the mysteries that have captivated the world's attention for decades. Don't miss out—subscribe now and be a part of this remarkable journey!
10 Most Mysterious UFO And Government Secrets That Slipped!
Did you know there stands a metal pillar for the last 1600 years without a speck of RUST! Doesn't sound natural. Isn't ?
From highly classified information concerning the Area 51 to UFO and Crop Circles. Find out who got abducted and had experiments done on him by what he recalled as "Other-worldly beings".
Watch till the end to find out!
UFO search in the Pacific yields more results! Plus, Oumuamua not a natural object!
A new paper has proven conclusively that all natural explanations for Oumuamua are now invalid. But what about artificial explanations? Plus, we have new results from the UAP search off the coast of New Guinea!
The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch: Experiment Triggers MYSTERIOUS Thermal Anomaly (S4)
A flashing blob appears on thermal cameras after several rocket tests. See more in this scene from Season 4, Episode 9, "Something's Up."
Alien Artifacts - The Outer Dimensions (Full Documentary)
As modern science strives to catch-up with the technological marvels of the ancient world, the evidence and research becomes ever more stupefying.
Our notions of human evolution and civilization timelines are being turned upside down like never before. From the massive blocks in Lebanon, to the Dogu, small humanoid figures found in Japan resembling Aliens, to the astonishing stonework at Puma Punku and much more, explore the artifacts that continue confounding scientists and archaeologists alike.
New UAP/UFO Science and Astronomy on the Ocean Floor
An exploration of the recent developments within the NASA probe in UAP, AARO and the Galileo Project and it's expedition to recover an apparent meteorite of interstellar origin. And even the potential that it might have. been technological in nature.
Alien and UFO Sightings in Switzerland: A Swiss Man Met Aliens?
The truth is out there and it might be closer than you think. Join us for a fascinating deep dive into the alleged meeting between a Swiss man and extraterrestrial life. We will take a closer look at the evidence and try to distinguish between fact and fiction. Whether you are a skeptic or a believer, our video will leave you questioning the mysteries of the universe.
Incredibly Bright Saucer Shaped UFO Filmed Flying Over The Tree Cover Of Córdoba in Argentina
This brightly lit UFO was filmed in Río Cuarto, Córdoba a city in Argentina on June 10, 2023. In the footage we can see this object glide over the heads of the witnesses and keep flying above the the tree tops until it is out of sight. With no engine noise or any Nav lights and just the odd shape, this doesn't look like a plane or helicopter.
Bill Cooper’s Unveiled Theory: A Staged Alien Invasion and The New World Order
Bill Cooper’s Unveiled Theory: A Staged Alien Invasion and The New World Order
Are you intrigued by unorthodox theories, covert operations, and notions of shadowy forces shaping the world as we know it? If you are, the conspiracy theories of the late Milton William “Bill” Cooper may send chills down your spine. Cooper was a prominent figure in the world of conspiracy theories, known for his controversial claims about secret governmental plots, hidden extraterrestrial interactions, and the supposed New World Order (NWO).
So who was Bill Cooper? Born on May 6, 1943, Milton William “Bill” Cooper was a former U.S. Naval Intelligence Briefing Team member and later turned into an author and radio broadcaster. He is most famous for his book “Behold a Pale Horse” (Amazon bestseller – link) published in 1991, which has become a sort of ‘bible’ in the conspiracy community. This book encompasses a vast array of Cooper’s conspiracy theories involving secret societies, the U.S. government, and extraterrestrial life.
Cooper’s theories gained traction, and his radio show, The Hour of the Time, enjoyed a loyal following. His claims were quite extraordinary and included everything from AIDS being a population control scheme to John F. Kennedy’s assassination being orchestrated by a secret society.
However, one of his most far-out theories revolves around the concept of a staged alien invasion and the creation of a New World Order.
According to Cooper, the U.S. government has been planning since 1917 to fabricate an extraterrestrial threat to unite all nations under a single banner. The objective? To establish a one-world totalitarian socialist government, a new world order. This idea was highlighted in a document he claimed to have found in 1972 titled “Operation Majority.”
He postulated that this conspiracy had been in the works for a long time, with various elements like environmental pollution and disarmament being integral parts of the grand plan. He argued that these conditions were intentionally orchestrated to unify the globe against a common, invented enemy. This enemy, as he stressed, would be a technologically superior extraterrestrial race.
The role of popular culture and mass media, according to Cooper, was crucial in making this global conspiracy a reality. He stated that the steady flow of movies and media content about flying saucers and alien invasions since the 1950s was all part of a scheme to convince the world’s population of an impending alien threat.
Cooper even claimed that President Ronald Reagan was in on the plot. Reagan had made six speeches hinting at an external threat from outer space, which Cooper saw as a strategy to psychologically prepare the public for a staged alien invasion.
The objective, Cooper believed, was to make the Earth seem insignificant and threatened by a superior alien force. This would, in theory, lead to the dissolution of nations and existing religions and facilitate the formation of a world government.
The theories of Bill Cooper are undoubtedly provocative and continue to stir heated debates in the realm of conspiracy theories. Whether one regards them as groundbreaking revelations or dismisses them as the product of an overactive imagination, they serve as a reminder that the world we live in can sometimes be much stranger than fiction.
An international team of astronomers reports they have succeeded in detecting the fastest stars ever observed within the Milky Way galaxy.
The team, led by Kareem El-Badry, an astrophysicist at the Institute for Theory and Computation at the Harvard & Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, reports the detection of a white dwarf, J0927, which they observed moving through space at an incredible 5.112 million miles per hour.
The discovery was reported in a paper published on the preprint arXiv website and is currently awaiting peer review.
In their paper, El-Badry, who specializes in the study of binary stars in the Milky Way, and his co-authors describe their research involving stellar bodies known as hypervelocity white dwarfs, which they characterize as “runaways” from Type Ia supernovae.
When a star collapses, the stellar body that remains is called a white dwarf, comprising a very small, dense star roughly the size of a planet. A Type Ia supernova occurs when a pair of stars–including a white dwarf–begin to orbit one another. As the white dwarf pulls the hydrogen away from its sister star, it produces the “runaway” effect that eventually results in a massive thermonuclear explosion.
According to their paper, the team reports that by searching for potential Type Ia supernovae candidates from Gaia data, there were six new runaway stars detected, including four that El-Badry and the team believe “are most likely the surviving donors from double-degenerate binaries in which the other [white dwarf] exploded.”
Four of the stars in the new collection are both hotter and are also much smaller than other known Type 1a supernovae, also known as “D6 stars.” Three of the stars possess primarily carbon atmospheres, while the other’s atmosphere is comprised mostly of helium.
“A significant population of fainter low-mass runaways may still await discovery,” El-Badry and his co-authors report, adding that the birth rate of these stars remains in question since astronomers remain uncertain about the lifetimes of D6 stars, as well as the amount of light they produce.
However, the team estimates that the birth rate of D6 stars is probably consistent with models where Type Ia supernovae produce hypervelocity runaway white dwarf stars, “but the observed population is dominated by the most massive and brightest runaways.”
Going forward, additional models that allow astronomers to characterize the thermal evolution of D6 stars will be required, the team says, to estimate the birth rates of these stars more accurately.
On July 28, 2011, former astronaut and scientist Brian O’Leary passed away shortly after making a big statement. When the United States space agency NASA selected its sixth group of astronauts in August 1967, he was selected to be a member of that group. O’Leary had been a member of Princeton University’s physics faculty for many years. According to him, there is substantial evidence indicating that Earth is being visited by extraterrestrial beings. He claimed that advanced civilizations arrived on earth a very long time ago and that these civilizations employ technology that are founded on consciousness.
“There is much evidence that we have been contacted by aliens, and that these civilizations have been visiting us for a very long time, their appearance may be bizarre from any traditional Western materialistic point of view. These visitors use consciousness-influencing technologies – the toroid and use co-rotating magnetic disks for their propulsion systems, which appear to be the common denominator of the UFO phenomenon,”— Dr. Brian O’Leary on Thrive Movement
Dr. Brian O’Leary was born on January 27, 1940. Unfortunately, he was diagnosed with intestinal cancer and died of a heart attack. In August 1967, he was one of the astronauts chosen by NASA to participate in the sixth group of astronauts. The people that made up this team were commonly referred to as the scientist-astronauts. Dr. O’Leary attended Williams College and earned a bachelor of arts degree in physics in 1961. He then attended the University of California at Berkeley and earned a doctor of philosophy degree in astronomy in 1967.
He was a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and secretary of the Planetology Section of the American Geophysical Union. In addition, he led the Asteroidal Resources Group for the NASA Ames Summer Study on Space Settlements. He was a founding board member of the International Association for New Science and the New Energy Movement’s first president. He was a fellow at the World Innovation Foundation and a Princeton University physics professor.
After O’Leary quit NASA, Carl Sagan invited him to lecture at Cornell University in 1968. He stayed there as an astronomy research associate from 1968 to 1969 and as an assistant professor from 1969 to 1971. He looked into lunar mascons while he was at Cornell. During the 1970–1971 academic year, O’Leary worked as a visiting researcher at the California Institute of Technology. He was the deputy team leader of the Mariner 10 Venus-Mercury TV Science Team. NASA recognized the team’s efforts by presenting them with a group accomplishment award.
During a live interview with Kerry Cassidy of Project Camelot, he shared some fascinating insights regarding Carl Sagan. O’Leary and Sagan had been friends for a number of years, but when O’Leary decided to leave Cornell, they had a falling out. (Source)
Following his departure, O’Leary began to explore some of Carl’s work. He claimed that the iconic “Face” at Cydonia on Mars, which was photographed by Viking in 1975 and resembled a human face, was altered by Sagan before being released to the public: “It was very, very disappointing to me, because not only was Carl wrong, he also fudged data. He published a picture of the ‘Face’ in Parade Magazine, a popular article, saying that the ‘Face’ was just a natural formation, but he doctored the picture to make it not look like a face.”
In May 1990, O’Leary released a paper titled “Analysis of Images of the Face on Mars and Possible Intelligent Origin,” which only further demonstrated his skepticism. It was published in the Journal of the British Interplanetary Society, Vol.43 No.5. O’Leary also went on the record and stated:
“I began to realize, just directly from the scientific point of view, not only hearsay, that this man was colluding with NASA, that there might be more to this than before… Carl was on a committee with a number of notable people. There was a report issued by the Brookings Institution in 1961 — and that’s about when I knew Carl, during those years; the ’60s mostly was when I worked closely with him — that he and this other group said: Well, if any ETs ever showed up on the Earth, it has to be covered up. That’s the only way we’re going to be able to manage this, because if we can’t, then it would be too much of a culture shock.”
On the 18th of September, 1994, Dr. O’Leary said during the International Forum on New Science in Fort Collins in Colorado: “A secret group within the U.S. government keeps the masses for nearly 50 years away at about UFOs and extraterrestrial contact. We have contact with extraterrestrial civilizations. This information is probably obscured by an elite group within the CIA, NSA and DIA. This small group knows well the secrets to keep. Watergate and the Iran-Contra affair are child compared to this cosmic Watergate about UFOs, aliens, mind control, genetic engineering, free energy and antigravity.”
O’Leary suggested not only the existence of an extraterrestrial presence on Earth, but also the existence of a face on Mars. He also penned the introduction to Steven Greer’s book Hidden Truth, Forbidden Knowledge. The book is about repressed alien technologies such as free energy, anti-gravity, and extraterrestrial presence on Earth.
“There is a serious possibility that we are being visited and have been visited for many years by people from outer space, by other civilizations. Who they are, where they are from, and what they want should be the subject of rigorous scientific investigation and not be the subject of ‘rubishing’ by tabloid newspapers.” (source) – Lord Admiral Hill-Norton, Former Chief of Defence Staff, 5 Star Admiral of the Royal Navy, Chairman of the NATO Military Committee
“Intelligent beings from other star systems have been and are visiting our planet Earth. They are variously referred to as Visitors, Others, Star People, Et’s, etc…They are visiting Earth now; this is not a matter of conjecture or wistful thinking. – Theodor C. Loder III, Phd, Professor Emeritus of Earth Sciences, University of New Hampshire (source)
“Aliens are living among us and that it is likely at least two of them are working with the U.S. government. Decades ago, visitors from other plants warned us about where we were headed and offered to help. But instead, we, or at least some of us, interpreted their visits as a threat, and decided to shoot first and ask questions after…Because I know that they are. As a matter of fact, they’ve been visiting our planet for thousands of years.” – Paul Hellyer, Former Canadian Defense Minister (source)
My people tell of Star People who came to us many generations ago. The Star people brought spiritual teachings and stories and maps of the cosmos and they offered these freely. They were kind, loving, and set a great example. When they left us, my people say there was a loneliness like no other.” – Richard Wagamese, Ojibway Author (source)
A team of Canadian researchers says that the lack of clumpiness in the structure of the universe could help to shed new light on the composition of dark matter.
A hypothetical form of matter believed to represent as much as 85% of the known universe, dark matter consists of particles that do not produce, reflect, or absorb light, making it undetectable by conventional methods astronomers use to observe electromagnetic radiation.
Although it is essentially invisible, the existence of dark matter can be inferred from the effect it has on objects that can be seen throughout the universe. There are several theories about what forms this hypothetical substance might take, which include “cold dark matter” comprised of weakly interacting particles and “hot” forms resulting from the movement of high-energy particles whose origins go all the way back to the beginning of the universe.
However, according to new research led by Keir Rogers with the University of Toronto’s Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics, dark matter may really consist of a variety of ultra-light particles known as axions, based on the lack of clumpiness in the universe.
The team believes this insight could ultimately reveal the longstanding mystery of invisible dark matter, along with providing new insights into what is known by cosmologists as the cosmic web, by establishing new links between these phenomena.
In the past, astronomers have noted how the distribution of matter throughout the universe is very even—perhaps surprisingly so—even at large scales. This goes against our expectations about how the matter should be distributed and could suggest that dark matter is composed of axions, a hypothetical form of very light, electrically neutral particles.
Rogers says that future experiments which may confirm this could be “one of the most significant discoveries of this century,” adding that his team’s research not only suggests the role axions may play in the mysterious nature of dark matter but also points to “an explanation for why the universe is less clumpy than we thought.”
Rogers adds that the apparent lack of clumpiness is “an observation that has become increasingly clear over the last decade or so and currently leaves our theory of the universe uncertain.”
Because of their wave-like behavior at wavelengths that can be even larger than a galaxy, axions are often characterized as “fuzzy,” a feature that has a direct influence on the formation of dark matter, as well as its distribution. This would not make sense in a universe without axions, Rogers and the team says, and is suggestive of the presence of axions in the dark matter equation.
The new research presents challenges to past cold dark matter theories involving weakly interacting subatomic particles, or WIMPs.
“In science, it’s when ideas break down that new discoveries are made,” Rogers said in a statement, “and age-old problems are solved.”
Analyzing Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) emanating from the earliest moments of the universe and collected by a series of large-scale surveys conducted in 2018, the CMB data was compared with data on galaxy clustering obtained from the Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey (BOSS), which provides information on the positions of close to one million galaxies. The galactic distribution is a corollary for the influence of gravitational forces on dark matter throughout the universe.
Using this data to measure variances in the amount and distribution of matter in the universe, Rogers and his team were first able to confirm the lack of clumpiness, then apply computer simulations that allowed them to predict the manifestation of the earliest “relic light” emanating from the Big Bang, as well as the distribution of galaxies within the universe based on where they would be positioned in a universe with long dark matter waves.
Rogers and the team found that the simulations were a good match for the CMB data they analyzed and appear to lend further weight to the notion that axions are indeed a component behind the lack of clumpiness observed throughout the universe. In the future, additional large-scale surveys could help to provide data that will allow researchers like Rogers and his team to conduct even more precise measurements.
“We have the tools now that could enable us to finally understand something experimentally about the century-old mystery of dark matter,” Rogers said in a statement, adding that such insights may occur within the next two decades.
Insights which, Rogers hopes, “could give us hints to answers about even bigger theoretical questions.”
A solar-powered balloon mission detected a repeating infrasound noise in the stratosphere. Scientists don't know what is making it.
A view of Earth from a high-altitude balloon.
(Image credit: Matt Champlin/Getty Images)
Scientists have detected sounds high in Earth's atmosphere that can't be identified.
A solar-powered balloon mission launched by researchers from Sandia National Laboratories carried a microphone to a region of Earth's atmosphere found around 31 miles (50 km) above the planet called the stratosphere. This region is relatively calm and free of storms, turbulence and commercial air traffic, meaning microphones in this layer of the atmosphere can eavesdrop on the sounds of our planet, both natural and human-made.
However, the microphone in this particular study also heard strange sounds that repeat a few times per hour. Their source has yet to be identified. The sounds were recorded in the infrasound range, meaning they were at frequencies of 20 hertz (Hz) and lower, well below the range of the human ear. "There are mysterious infrasound signals that occur a few times per hour on some flights, but the source of these is completely unknown," Daniel Bowman of Sandia National Laboratories said in a statement..
To gather acoustic data from the stratosphere, Bowman and the team used devices initially designed to monitor volcanoes called microbarometers that are capable of detecting detect low-frequency sounds.
Along with the expected natural and man-made sounds, the microbarometers detected the mysterious repeating infrasound signals.
The sensors were carried aloft by balloons that Bowman and fellow researchers built. Featuring diameters between 20 and 23 feet (6 and 7 meters), the balloons were built from common and inexpensive materials. Powered by sunlight, these deceptively simple devices were able to climb to altitudes of around 70,000 feet (13.3 miles) over Earth.
"Our balloons are basically giant plastic bags with some charcoal dust on the inside to make them dark," Bowman said. "We build them using painter's plastic from the hardware store, shipping tape, and charcoal powder from pyrotechnic supply stores. When the sun shines on the dark balloons, the air inside heats up and becomes buoyant."
Bowman explained that this passive solar power is enough to propel the balloons from the surface of the planet to the stratosphere. After launch, the balloons were tracked using GPS, something that the team had to do because balloons can often fly for hundreds of miles and may land in difficult-to-navigate regions of the planet.
And, as recent events have shown, scientific balloons can be mistaken for other objects, sometimes causing unintentional alarm.
In addition to helping further investigate these mysterious stratospheric sounds, solar-powered balloons like these could be used to investigate mysteries much further from Earth.
Such vehicles are currently being tested to discover if they could be partnered with a Venus orbiter to observe seismic and volcanic activity through its thick atmosphere. Robotic balloons could drift through the upper atmosphere of "Earth's evil twin," high above its hellishly hot and high-pressure surface investigating its thick atmosphere and clouds of sulfuric acid.
The team's research containing the detection of these unidentified infrasound sources will be presented by Bowman on Thursday (May 11) at the 184th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America being held in Chicago.
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Bryce Zabel, a CNN reporter has done a marvelous job in presenting the detailedRoswell incidentin his personal blog. He collectively mentioned top witnesses’ statements that assure Roswell disclosure is on a fast track. The legendary incident that happened in 1947 was indeed real, according to moon-walking astronaut Edgar Mitchell. He claimed in his interviews that he had informants that had told him about the inside story of Roswell, but he never disclosed their names.
“Make no mistake, Roswell happened. I’ve seen secret files which show the government knew about it — but decided not to tell the public,” claimed Edgar Mitchell, Ph.D., Apollo 14 Astronaut.
In February 1971, after the successful completion of the mission, the Apollo 14 crew returned to Earth. Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell became the fifth and sixth astronauts to walk on the moon’s surface. While Shepard chose to live in the glory, Mitchell became the main troublemaker for many years.
He publicly accepted the existence of aliens after being on the Moon and stuck to it until his death. He accused the US government of hiding the truth about contact with aliens. Immediately after his return, Mitchell left NASA and immersed himself in studying UFOs, ancient history, and human consciousness.
Mitchell grew up in the small town of Artesia, a few miles from the very Roswell airbase where the crash allegedly occurred. The astronaut claimed that many of his neighbors, acquaintances, and friends worked at that base, and what he heard from them is enough for him to consider the Roswell incident a real UFO crash. Mitchell did not disclose the names of his informants, referring to the fact that they all signed a non-disclosure agreement and he did not want them to have any problems.
Michell, who claimed he briefed the highest members of the Pentagon, said the reality is that there was an advanced civilization that could penetrate our air defenses at will and that we could not stop them in any way, shape, or form, immediately doomed the Roswell incident to become one of the greatest coverups in history.
ET stopped Nuclear War
According to Mitchell, he once had a confidential conversation with a Navy admiral, who secretly told him that in fact, aliens had established contact with the government back in the early 1940s. They were interested in earthly weapons, primarily the atomic bomb. At the very beginning of the Cold War between the USSR and the USA, aliens often came to Earth because they feared nuclear war and tried to influence the world elites in some way. (Source)
Growing up in New Mexico gave him a unique insight to the Roswell area, he told the UK’s Mirror in 2015.
“White Sands was a testing ground for atomic weapons – and that’s what the extraterrestrials were interested in… They wanted to know about our military capabilities. My own experience talking to people has made it clear the ETs had been attempting to keep us from going to war and help create peace on Earth.”
According to a 2015 story, Apollo 14 astronaut said: “My own experience talking to people has made it clear the ETs had been attempting to keep us from going to war and help create peace on Earth.”
However, he clarified in hisinterview with Observerthat he did not make those statements but at the same time, he somewhat agreed with those words. He said: “I don’t remember speaking to them personally. I don’t know where they got that information. I didn’t make those statements. Somebody has added to my words. Those weren’t my exact words but I don’t necessarily disagree with those statements.”
However, the 2016 Wikileak emails say Mitchell was worried about space weaponization. Despite the fact that aliens might be violent as shown in various sci-fi, the notable astronaut called them nonviolent in his email. In January 2015, he sent an email to Podesta, asking him to have an urgent meeting to discuss Disclosure and Zero Point Energy (ZPE). He was concerned about the peace in space.
Mitchell wrote: “My Catholic colleague Terri Mansfield will be there too, to bring us up to date on the Vatican’s awareness of ETI. Another colleague is working on a new Space Treaty, citing involvement with Russia and China. However, with Russia’s extreme interference in Ukraine, I believe we must pursue another route for peace in space and ZPE on Earth.”
Mitchell emailed Podesta again on September 18, 2015. He wrote: “Because the War in Space race is heating up, I felt you should be aware of several factors as you and I schedule our Skype talk. Remember, our nonviolent ETI from the contiguous universe are helping us bring zero point energy to Earth. They will not tolerate any forms of military violence on Earth or in space.”
Why Believe the Roswell Crash?
Bryce Zabel writes: “That storyline has hundreds of witnesses testifying to roughly the same fact trail. Some were first-hand witnesses to debris and even the recovery of bodies, and several accounts came from death bed confessions. Many more witnesses were family members who learned of the secret their fathers and husbands had kept inside them for decades. There were many dozens who attested to extremely tight security and transportation of material in the aftermath of what crashed at Roswell.”
Moreover, the hype of Roswell stories has increased. The New York Times started covering this issue in the summer of 2020 and is continuing its investigation into crash wreckage. Besides, the former head of the AATIP Luis Elizondo gave his candid take on the 1947 Roswell crash in New Mexico and more in an interview with the Roswell Daily Record.
Elizondo: “I’ll share with you… some of the observations that were made by some people. Before I was part of AATIP, I had no idea about Roswell, other than that there was sort of some alleged crash at some point and some farmer found debris — but during my time with AATIP, there was some very interesting anecdotal information that suggests there wasn’t just one crash, there may have been two crashes, and that somehow it may have been related to some sort of testing that was being done at the time at White Sands, and that material was recovered.
And that material that was recovered, samples of that material found their way into the hands of private citizens, some of them, but that the … allegedly the larger sections of debris were all recovered by the U.S. Government.”
During the interview, Elizondo said that while he headed the AATIP, his job was to concentrate on current UAP incidents, however, he added that he had conversations with so-called “graybeards” at the Pentagon who had been involved with UAPs since Project Blue Book. It was from these individuals that Elizondo learned what probably occurred at Roswell in 1947.
Elizondo: ”These individuals were convinced that the events in New Mexico were not fiction. In fact that it was a, very much a real event and that some very exotic material was recovered… And then there was a subsequent effort to try to be very dismissive about what occurred in New Mexico. But again, I will share with you that it was, from my understanding, it wasn’t one, it was two crashes, and it may have been related to some sort of nuclear-type testing of technology that we were doing, atomic and/or nuclear technology at Los Alamos at the time.”
It has been a dream for many over the centuries to visit the Moon. The space racein the 1960s illustrated just how important that dream was to countries all around the world, but following the successful manned Moon missions of that era, many have wondered if Americans will ever return.
Now, NASA and other space agencies are working on technology to send people back to the Moon to learn more about its origins, and companies like AI SpaceFactory are even working on the prospect of helping make a continuous human presence on the Moon a reality. In a recent announcement, the company revealed its designs for LINA, a lunar outpost concept that would be developed in collaboration with NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC).
BACKGROUND: THE HISTORY OF AI SPACEFACTORY
AI SpaceFactory may not be a household name as far as the new space race of the 21st century goes, but they are hard at work on the development of future space technology. Their primary goal is to build construction tools for improved space exploration with the use of sustainable materials.
Founded in 2017, the company mainly focuses on the future of human habitation, and the company has made a name for itself by winning $500,000 from NASA’s 3D Printed Habitat Challenge. The printed habitat was created from recycled materials and was able to withstand the extreme environments that NASA tested on it. Now, the company hopes to use a similar technology to build its lunar outpost.
ANALYSIS: PRINTING THE LUNAR OUTPOST
The LINA lunar outpost project came from NASA’s 2020 Announcement of Collaboration Opportunity (ACO) Selections, of which AI SpaceFactory was a collaborator. Using the collaboration, AI SpaceFactory was able to change the composition of its 3D printed material, which originally was made from Martian soil types to now being created using a more lunar soil-type base. The 3D-printed habitat was tested in a special vacuum chamber at NASA, which simulates the environment on the Moon. Tests revealed that the material can be tweaked to be even more sustainable too, and AI SpaceFactory hopes to use it to print its LINA complex.
The complex will be printed by robots on the Moon’s south pole near the Shackleton crater. There, LINA can take advantage of almost constant sunlight for solar power arrays, and nearby frozen water can be harvested easily. The building’s architecture makes it possible to have 2.7-meter-thick walls, withstanding radiation, heat, meteors, and more. As AI SpaceFactory CEO David Malott explained, “Our Mars habitat prototype MARSHA proved that 3D printing with a polymer composite was a strong solution for habitation off-world. Developing LINA and printing in an environment that is void of atmospheric pressures or weather systems advances that technology through a new context, with new and more precise variables.”
OUTLOOK: LUNAR LIVING
The printed model of LINA will reside at one of KSC’s laboratories called the Swamp Works, and will be fitted with other infrastructure created by NASA. Not only does this next-level lunar habitat provide a cost-effective and easy way to construct buildings off-planet, but it also places sustainability as one of its main objectives. Creating these habitats may not only shift the current space-exploration industry, but may also provide a huge boost in terms of space tourism, especially if our aspirations to build lunar outposts ever extend beyond science, and into the hotel industry.
The oldest star in the universe is HD140283 — or Methuselah as it's commonly known. This Digitized Sky Survey image shows Methuselah star, located 190.1 light-years away. Astronomers refined the star's age to about 14.3 billion years (which is older than the universe), plus or minus 800 million years. Image released March 7, 2013.
(Image credit: Digitized Sky Survey (DSS), STScI/AURA, Palomar/Caltech, and UKSTU/AAO)
In 2000, scientists looked to date what they thought was the oldest star in the universe. They made observations via the European Space Agency's (ESA) Hipparcos satellite and estimated that HD140283 — or Methuselah as it's commonly known — was a staggering 16 billion years old.
Such a figure was rather baffling. After all, the age of the universe — determined from observations of the cosmic microwave background — is 13.8 billion years old, so how can a star be older than the universe?
"It was a serious discrepancy," says astronomer Howard Bond of Pennsylvania State University. So with that in mind, Bond and his colleagues set out to discover the truth and test the accuracy of the figure. Their conclusions were just as mind-blowing.
Astronomers began observing Methuselah — named in reference to a biblical patriarch who is said to have died aged 969, making him the longest-lived of all the figures in the Bible — more than 100 years ago. The curious star is located some 190 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Libra and it rapidly journeys across the sky at 800,000 mph (1.3 million kilometers per hour).
FAST FACTS:
Methuselah covers the width of the moon in the night sky every 1,500 years.
You can't see Methuselah with the naked eye. It can only be seen using a telescope
It contains just 1/250th of the iron content of our sun
It was clear that the star was old. The metal-poor subgiant is predominantly made of hydrogen and helium and contains very little iron. Such composition meant the star must have come into being when helium and hydrogen dominated the universe and before iron became commonplace (the heavier elements only appeared when massive stars created them in their cores)
But could Methuselah really be more than two billion years older than its environment? Surely that is just not possible. Either the star was older than the universe or the universe was not as "young" as scientists thought it to be. Or maybe the dating was simply all wrong. What was it to be?
INVESTIGATING THE AGE OF METHUSELAH
A mystery of this magnitude could not be ignored so Bond and his colleagues attempted to unearth the truth by pouring over 11 sets of observations that had been recorded between 2003 and 2011.
These observations had been made by the Fine Guidance Sensors of the Hubble Space Telescope, which noted the positions, distances and energy output of stars. In acquiring parallax, spectroscopy and photometry measurements, the scientists could determine a better sense of age.
"One of the uncertainties with the age of HD 140283 was the precise distance of the star," Bond said. "It was important to get this right because we can better determine its luminosity and, from that, its age — the brighter the intrinsic luminosity, the younger the star.
"We were looking for the parallax effect, which meant we were viewing the star six months apart to look for the shift in its position due to the orbital motion of the Earth, which tells us the distance."
Bond adds that there were also uncertainties in the theoretical modeling of the stars, such as the exact rates of nuclear reactions in the core and the importance of elements diffusing downwards in the outer layers. So they worked on the idea that leftover helium diffuses deeper into the core, leaving less hydrogen to burn via nuclear fusion. With fuel used faster, the age is lowered.
"Another factor that was important was, of all things, the amount of oxygen in the star," Bond said. HD 140283 had a higher than predicted oxygen-to-iron ratio and, since oxygen was not abundant in the universe for a few million years, it pointed again to a lower age for the star.
As a result of all of this work, Bond and his collaborators estimated HD 140283's age to be 14.46 billion years. It was a significant reduction on the 16 billion previously claimed but it was still more than the age of the universe itself.
In that sense, it didn't clear up the mystery and, on the face of it, simply ensured Methuselah remained a curiosity. But the scientists posed a residual uncertainty of 800 million years, which Bond said made the star's age compatible with the age of the universe. It was a major breakthrough.
"Like all measured estimates, it is subject to both random and systematic error," said physicist Robert Matthews of Aston University in Birmingham, UK, who was not involved in the study. "The overlap in the error bars gives some indication of the probability of a clash with cosmological age determinations"
"In other words, the best-supported age of the star conflicts with that for the derived age of the universe [as determined by the cosmic microwave background], and the conflict can only be resolved by pushing the error bars to their extreme limits."
Further refinements saw the age of HD 140283 fall a bit more. A 2014 follow-up study, for instance, updated the star's age to 14.27 billion years. "Again, if one includes all sources of uncertainty — both in the observational measurements and the theoretical modeling — the error is about 700 or 800 million years, so there is no conflict because 13.8 billion years lies within the star's error bar," Bond said.
What's more, in May 2021, another group of astronomers revised the best estimates for the age and mass of Methuselah and, having modeled how stars change over time, they found its age to be 12 billion years. It still makes HD 140283 extremely old (the sun, by comparison, is only a kid at 4.6 billion years old) but it puts the age of the star well and truly within the age of the universe. Or does it?
INVESTIGATING THE AGE OF THE UNIVERSE
On the one hand, Bond says the efforts to date Methuselah is "an amazing scientific achievement which provides very strong evidence for the Big Bang picture of the universe". By showing similarities between the age of the universe and that of this old nearby star, he says the problem with the age of the oldest stars is far less severe than it was in the 1990s when the stellar ages were approaching 18 billion years or, in one case, 20 billion years. "With the uncertainties of the determinations, the ages are now agreeing," Bond said.
Yet, on the other hand, Matthews believes the problem has not yet been resolved. Astronomers at an international conference of top cosmologists at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics in Santa Barbara, California, in July 2019 were puzzled over studies that suggested different ages for the universe. They were looking at measurements of galaxies that are relatively nearby which suggest the universe is younger by hundreds of millions of years compared to the age determined by the cosmic microwave background.
Far from being 13.8 billion years old, as estimated by the European Planck space telescope's detailed measurements of cosmic radiation in 2013, the universe may be as young as 11.4 billion years. If that is, indeed, the case, then Methuselah is one again older than the universe. The plot, indeed, thickens, but how accurate are these re-estimates proving to be?
One of those behind the studies to date the universe is Nobel laureate Adam Riess of the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, Maryland.
The conclusions are based on the idea of an expanding universe, as shown in 1929 by Edwin Hubble. This is fundamental to the Big Bang — the understanding that there was once a state of hot denseness that exploded out, stretching space. It indicates a starting point that should be measurable, but fresh findings are suggesting that the expansion rate is around 10% higher than the one suggested by Planck.
Indeed, the Planck team determined that the expansion rate was 67.4 km per second per megaparsec, but more recent measurements taken of the expansion rate of the universe point to values of 73 or 74.
That means there is a difference between the measurement of how fast the universe is expanding today and the predictions of how fast it should be expanding based on the physics of the early universe, Riess said. It's leading to a reassessment of accepted theories while also showing there is still much to learn about dark matter and dark energy, which are thought to be behind this conundrum.
A higher value for the Hubble Constant indicates a shorter age for the universe. A constant of 67.74 km per second per megaparsec would lead to an age of 13.8 billion years, whereas one of 73, or even as high as 77 as some studies have shown, would indicate a universe age no greater than 12.7 billion years.
It's a mismatch that suggests, as stated, that HD 140283 could still be older than the universe. It has also since been superseded by a 2019 study published in the journal Science that proposed a Hubble Constant of 82.4 — suggesting that the universe's age is only 11.4 billion years. Astronomers are hoping the James Webb Space Telescope could shed light on this particular mystery.
Matthews believes the answers lie in greater cosmological refinement. "I suspect that the observational cosmologists have missed something that creates this paradox, rather than the stellar astrophysicists," he said, pointing to the measurements of the stars being perhaps more accurate.
"That's not because the cosmologists are in any way sloppier, but because the age determination of the universe is subject to more and arguably trickier observational and theoretical uncertainties than that of stars."
WHY DOES THE UNIVERSE APPEAR YOUNGER THAN METHUSELAH?
But what could be making the universe potentially appear younger than this particular star?
"There are two options, and the history of science suggests that in such cases the reality is a mix of both," Matthews said. "In this case that would be sources of observational error that haven't been fully understood, plus some gaps in the theory of the dynamics of the universe, such as the strength of dark energy, which has been the prime driver of the cosmic expansion for many billions of years now."
He suggests the possibility that the current "age paradox" reflects time variation in dark energy, and thus a change in the rate of acceleration — a possibility theorists have found might be compatible with ideas about the fundamental nature of gravity, such as the so-called causal set theory. New research into gravitational waves could help to resolve the paradox, Matthews said.
To do this, scientists would look at the ripples in the fabric of space and time created by pairs of dead stars, rather than relying on the cosmic microwave background or the monitoring of nearby objects such as Cepheid variables and supernovae to measure the Hubble Constant — the former resulting in the speed of 67 km per second per megaparsec and the latter in 73.
Trouble is, measuring gravitational waves is no easy task, given they were only directly detected for the first time in 2015. But according to Stephen Feeney, an astrophysicist at the Flatiron Institute in New York, a breakthrough could be made over the next decade. The idea is to collect data from collisions between pairs of neutron stars using the visible light these events emit to figure out the speed they are moving relative to Earth. It also entails analyzing the resulting gravitational waves for an idea of distance — both of which can combine to give a measurement of the Hubble Constant that should be the most accurate yet.
The mystery of the age of HD 140283 is leading to something bigger and more scientifically complex, altering the understanding of how the universe works.
"The most likely explanations for the paradox are some overlooked observational effect and/or something big missing from our understanding of the dynamics of the cosmic expansion," Matthews said. Precisely what that "something" is, is sure to keep astronomers challenged for some time.
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