Terug wakker na 40.000 jaar

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Russische onderzoekers hebben in 2018 een bijzondere ontdekking gedaan. Toen de onderzoekers regenwormen ontdooiden die al 40.000 jaar bevroren zaten in een Siberische ijslaag, begonnen ze opnieuw te bewegen en zelfs te eten.

De uitleg hiervoor is een extreme vorm van cryptobiose. Dit is een overlevingsstrategie waarbij een organisme onder extreme omstandigheden toch overleeft.

De wetenschappers vrezen nu dat ook andere organismen die tot nu toe steeds bevroren waren in de permafrost, opnieuw tot leven kunnen komen. Daarbij kunnen mogelijks ook bacteriën en zelfs dodelijke virussen naar boven komen.

De ontdooiing van de permafrost is een gevolg van de steeds toenemende klimaatopwarming.

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10-02-2024 om 20:08 geschreven door peter  

First up for Dream Chaser is the shock test which is the jolt experienced when the plane is separated from the cargo module. It stays on the spacecraft shaker system (a giant table supported on pneumatics and springs that can shake a payload/spacecraft at up to 100 vibrations per second to simulate the violent shaking experienced during launch) to undergo vibration tests before another shock test is completed. On completion of the tests, the spacecraft will undergo a rigorous examination to identify any issues that may have surfaced. 

Once Dream Chaser has completed this first suite of tests, it will move into the huge vacuum chamber to experience the lower ambient pressures experienced in space. Low temperatures and simulated dynamic solar heating will all go further to test the space planes readiness for space. 

If the tests are successful then Dream Chaser is well on its way to its first uncrewed test flight to the International Space Station later in 2024 as part of NASAs Commercial Resupply program. It won’t be completely empty though, it will deliver just over 3,500kg of cargo to the ISS. 

If the first flight is successful then there are variants of the plane under development including an additional crewed variant that can carry up to seven passengers to low Earth orbit and a National Security Variant, the details of which are being kept under strict security protocols.

Source : 

• NASA Spaceplane Shaken at NASA Test Facility

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09-02-2024 om 23:52 geschreven door peter  

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Perseverance Gives Us One Last Look at the Damaged Ingenuity Helicopter

Well I consider that a success; the first aircraft on another world surpassed all expectations. Ingenuity, the helicopter that has been buzzing around on Mars has finally reached the end of its life after a total of 72 flights on the red planet. In a wonderful piece of computer imagery, Simeon Schmauß took a number of images of Ingeniuty from Perseverance and stiched them together into a mosaic and upscaled to provide a human eye view. 

The groundbreaking voyage of the Ingenuity helicopter commenced on February 18, 2021, upon its arrival on Mars. This journey was facilitated as part of the Mars 2020 mission, alongside the Perseverance rover. Ingenuity was developed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, with collaborative efforts from AeroVironment Inc., Qualcomm, SolAero, and Lockheed Space. Its primary objective was straightforward: to showcase the technological capabilities required for flight operations on an extraterrestrial terrain.

Once configured for flight, it stood at a height of 0.49 meters with a rotor span of 1.2 meters. While this may appear substantial in comparison to drones on Earth, such dimensions were imperative for achieving flight on Mars. The thinner atmosphere necessitated larger rotors to generate the required lift. These rotors were designed to rotate at a speed of 2,400 revolutions per minute, with two separate drives enabling the clockwise and counterclockwise rotation of blade sets. Positioned atop the rotors was a solar panel for battery charging, alongside a wireless communication system and essential navigation sensors and cameras.

The first flight took place on 19th April and sadly the 72nd flight on the 18th January was to be its last. An emergency landing led to damage to one of the rotor blades rendering Ingeniuty grounded, permanently. 

One of the core principles of NASA is that the images and data they capture are all public domain and released for anyone to look at and work with. Taking six images from the right MastCam-Z of Perseverance, GeoVisual Design student Simeon Schmauß recreated the vista that a human visitor to Mars would have been greeted with. The image was even colour corrected to match our eyes and revealed Ingenuity’s final resting place among the rippling sands of Neretvav Vallis on Mars. 

The full resolution image really is incredible, testimony not only to the quality of the imaging platform on Perseverance but also to the processing skills of Schmauß. I found myself exploring the view for some time and even found myself transported to Mars (virtually of course) walking among the dunes on the Martian surface and coming across the plucky helicopter as it sat silently. Farewall Ingenuity, thank you for all the science and stunning images, you were an incredible helicoper and our first on another world.

Source :

• Simeon Schmauß ‘X’ feed 

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09-02-2024 om 23:41 geschreven door peter  

Finding the fragments was a major challenge because of the peculiar appearance of aubrites, which resemble rocks like any other from a distance but are quite different to look at up close. Whereas other types of meteors have a thin crust of black glass caused by the extreme heat generated by passing through the atmosphere, aubrites have a mostly translucent glass crust. Christopher Hamann, a researcher from the Museum für Naturkunde, was involved in the initial classification and participated in the search. As he related in a SETI Institute press release:

“Aubrites do not look like what people generally imagine meteorites to look like. Aubrites look more like a gray granite and consist mainly of the magnesium silicates enstatite and forsterite. It contains hardly any iron and the glassy crust, which is usually a good way to recognize meteorites, looks completely different than that of most other meteorites. Aubrites are therefore difficult to detect in the field.”

The asteroid (2024 BX₁) was first spotted by Hungarian astronomer Dr. Krisztián Sárneczky using one of the telescopes at the Konkoly Observatory in Budapest. The task of tracking it and predicting where it would impact Earth’s atmosphere was performed by NASA’s Scout mission and the ESA’s Meerkat Asteroid Guard impact hazard assessment systems, with Davide Farnocchia of JPL/Caltech providing frequent trajectory updates. Like the Chelyabinsk meteorite that exploded over southern Russia in 2013, the explosion was witnessed by many and filmed (though the explosion caused no damage).

This was Jenniskens’ fourth guided recovery of a small asteroid that fell to Earth, the previous events being a 2023 impact in France, a 2018 impact in Botswana, and a 2008 impact in Sudan. As he explained, this latest asteroid was particularly challenging to track down:

“Even with superb directions by meteor astronomers Drs. Pavel Spurný, Jirí Borovicka, and Lukáš Shrbený of the Astronomical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences, who calculated how the strong winds blew the meteorites and predicted that these could be rare enstatite-rich meteorites based on the light emitted by the fireball, our search team initially could not easily spot them on the ground. We only spotted the meteorites after a Polish team of meteorite hunters had identified the first find and could show us what to look for. After that, our first finds were made quickly by Freie Universität students Dominik Dieter and Cara Weihe.”

This past week, Jenniskens’ colleagues at the MfN officially announced that they had conducted their first analyses of one of the meteor fragments. The process was led by Dr. Ansgar Greshake, the scientific head of the MfN’s meteorite collection, which consisted of an electron beam microprobe studying the mineralogy and chemical composition of the fragments. Their results revealed they the fragments are consistent with an achondrite meteor of the aubrite type, which were submitted to the International Nomenclature Commission of the Meteoritical Society on February 2nd, 2024, for verification.

“Based on this evidence, we were able to make a rough classification relatively quickly,” said Greshake. “This underlines the immense importance of collections for research. So far, there is only material from eleven other observed falls of this type in meteorite collections worldwide.”

Further Reading:

• SETI

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09-02-2024 om 23:31 geschreven door peter  

THE PENTAGON’S EX-UFO CHIEF IS BLAMING THE GOVERNMENT FOR CONSPIRACY THEORIES

TELL US HOW YOU REALLY FEEL!

Loose Lips

After leaving the government last month, the Pentagon's former UFO chief has had his fair share of media hits. And he's revealing more than he likely could've while still in the military's employ — but this latest one, we gotta admit, is a doozy.

In an interview with Politico, the former head of the Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), Sean Kirkpatrick, seemed mighty critical of his ex-employer when discussing the impenetrable institution's closed-off attitude.

The decorated military man — who now serves as the chief technology officer of the Oak Ridge Nuclear Laboratory and runs his own intelligence consulting business — thinks that the Department of Defense's secrecy leaves space for all manner of ills. Including, apparently, conspiracy theories.

"If there is a void in the information space," Kirkpatrick said, "it will be filled with the imagination of the public right and the conspiracies and these accusations."

This is not, it should be noted, the first time the onetime professional UFO-hunter has taken on conspiracy peddlers.

In an op-ed penned for Scientific American and published last month, Kirkpatrick accused so-called government whistleblowers of spreading outlandish claims about extraterrestrial corpses and alien technology being reverse-engineered for human ends. To his mind, those fairytales did little more than derail the AARO's work.

"Our efforts were ultimately overwhelmed by sensational but unsupported claims that ignored contradictory evidence yet captured the attention of policy makers and the public," Kirkpatrick wrote in his editorial, "driving legislative battles and dominating the public narrative."

Now, however, his accusations have shifted from a loose cabal of government-employed conspiracists to, well, the government itself.

In particular, Kirkpatrick believes that the Pentagon should be "more forceful" when explaining what the AARO does and why it's important. As he's said repeatedly, the office's mission was less to hunt for aliens and more to figure out what those unidentified flying objects really are. More often than not, as he told CNN's Philip Bergen for the "In the Room" podcast, the things people are seeing are secretive military crafts.

As it's become abundantly clear since he left his role as the AARO's inaugural director, the career military servant thinks dialogue and transparency between government and media is important — and as he indicated in his discussion with Politico, which came in response to the DOD's watchdog slammed the UFO office's efforts as "uncoordinated," his former employer does not agree.

"There was a very strong concern to engage in the public discourse as often as I thought we needed to," Kirkpatrick said. "The fact that [the Pentagon's leadership] can’t figure out how to get at that message without concern for spillage into other areas has always been a frustrating point."

If an ex-spook is sounding off about the government secrecy, you know the problem might be worth taking seriously — though there's little doubt his objections will make much of a difference now that he's out the door.

More on UFOs: 

• After Classified Briefing, Congressman Says UFOs May Be "Extradimensional" Angels

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09-02-2024 om 23:11 geschreven door peter  

On February 3, 2024, NASA’s Juno spacecraft made a second close flyby of Io, the fifth of Jupiter’s moons and the third largest. Like the previous flyby on December 30, 2023, this second pass was at a distance of about 1,500 km (930 miles). During the twin flybys, the spacecraft’s JunoCam instrument returned spectacular, high-resolution images and raw data. The flybys were designed to provide new insight into how Io’s volcanic engine works and whether a global magma ocean exists under the rocky, mountainous surface terrain of the volcanic moon.

The JunoCam instrument aboard NASA’s Juno spacecraft imaged Io, the most geologically active body in our Solar System, on February 3, 2024, from a distance of about 7,904 km (4,911 miles).

Image credit: NASA / SwRI / MSSS.

Io is the innermost of the four Galilean moons of Jupiter and the fourth-largest moon in our Solar System.

It is approximately 3,630 km (2,556 miles) across — only slightly bigger than our own Moon.

Aside from Earth, it is the only known place in the Solar System with volcanoes erupting hot lava like that on our planet.

Io has more than 400 active volcanoes, which are caused by tidal heating, the result of a gravitational tug-of-war between Jupiter’s gravity and the smaller but precisely timed pulls from Europa and Ganymede.

The moon’s yellow-white-orange-red coloration is produced by sulfur dioxide-frost on its surface, elemental sulfur and a variety of sulfur allotropes.

Volcanoes were first discovered on Io in 1979, and subsequent studies by NASA’s Galileo spacecraft and ground-based telescopes show that eruptions and lava fountains occur constantly, creating rivers and lakes of lava.

Only 13 giant eruptions were observed between 1978 and 2006, in part because only a handful of astronomers regularly scan the moon.

The JunoCam instrument aboard NASA’s Juno spacecraft imaged Io on December 30, 2023, from a distance of about 5,857 km (3,639 miles).

Image credit: NASA / SwRI / MSSS.

NASA’s Juno spacecraft has been monitoring Io’s volcanic activity from distances ranging from about 11,000 km (6,830 miles) to over 100,000 km (62,100 miles), and has provided the first views of the moon’s north and south poles.

On December 30, 2023, Juno came within about 1,500 km of the surface of Io; the orbiter made a second ultra-close flyby of the moon on February 3, 2024.

The second pass went predominantly over the southern hemisphere of Io, while prior flybys have been over the north.

“By combining data from these close flybys with our previous observations, the Juno science team is studying how Io’s volcanoes vary,” said Juno’s principal investigator Dr. Scott Bolton, a researcher at the Southwest Research Institute.

“We are looking for how often they erupt, how bright and hot they are, how the shape of the lava flow changes, and how Io’s activity is connected to the flow of charged particles in Jupiter’s magnetosphere.”

Juno captured two volcanic plumes rising above the horizon of Io on February 3, 2024, emitted either by two vents from one giant volcano, or two volcanoes near each other. The JunoCam instrument imaged the plumes from a distance of about 3,800 km (2,400 miles).

Image credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS / Andrea Luck.

“We are investigating the source of Io’s massive volcanic activity, whether a magma ocean exists underneath its crust, and the importance of tidal forces from Jupiter, which are relentlessly squeezing this tortured moon.”

“There’s evidence of an active plume, tall mountain peaks with well-defined shadows, and lava lakes — some with apparent islands.”

Starting in April 2024, Juno will carry out a series of occultation experiments that use Juno’s Gravity Science experiment to probe Jupiter’s upper atmospheric makeup, which provides key information on the planet’s shape and interior structure.

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09-02-2024 om 22:56 geschreven door peter  

The accepted narrative describes the Knights Templar as humble warrior monks protecting Christians on the road to Jerusalem. 

The Knights were later betrayed and, ultimately, destroyed. 

But there is another story within that story. It's a legend filled with murder, mystery, and buried treasure. And it involves a secret powerful enough to rewrite history and change the world. 

Yes, the Templars were in Jerusalem protecting Christians. But that was their cover story. 

The real reason they were there was: they were looking for something. Ancient technology. 

So as soon as the Knights Templar arrived in the Holy Land, they started digging. 

And then....

  

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09-02-2024 om 21:22 geschreven door peter  

Old Couple in Argentina Take Photos Of UFO, Feb 1, 2024, UFO Sighting News.

Date of sighting: Feb 1, 2024
Location of sighting: Capilla del Monte, Argentina

News source: 

• https://www.yahoo.com/news/couple-snaps-pics-flying-saucer-001605430.html

Now most people wont know this but Argentina is a hotbed of UFO activity. Over the years I have posted dozens of video and photos from Argentina and this one is defiantly one of the best. At first I thought this may be a blimp, but I enlarged the photo to see its a large tilted dark disk. Now I remember an interview with Bob Lazar of Area S4, who worked on UFOs inside Area 51. He said when a UFO disk moves, it has to tilt to steer itself into the direction it wants to go. And this UFO is tilting big time. Blimps don't do that. They stay live. And the over cast sky clearly was giving this UFO good hiding area, however it flew too low and was seen by the elderly couple. This is 100% proof that UFOs love Argentina and feel released enough to fly low and slow. 

Scott C. Waring 

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09-02-2024 om 20:13 geschreven door peter  

Mysterious UFO Encounter in Tucumán: A Remarkable Sighting

In the serene landscapes of Tucumán, Argentina, a recent event has captivated both locals and the global community, sparking conversations about the unknown and the unexplained. A couple, while on a scenic drive to their vacation home in San Pedro de Colalao, experienced an extraordinary phenomenon that would leave an indelible mark on their lives and fuel the endless curiosity surrounding unidentified flying objects (UFOs).

The Encounter

On a crisp morning of February 1st, amidst the tranquil beauty of Tucumán’s countryside, Rina and René, a couple enjoying the early hours of their road trip, found themselves witnesses to a sight beyond their wildest imaginations. Intent on capturing the natural beauty surrounding them, they were unexpectedly thrust into a scenario that challenges our understanding of the skies above.

As they neared San Pedro de Colalao, a destination known for its breathtaking vistas and as a beacon for tourists seeking solace in nature, Rina aimed her camera at the sky, hoping to photograph the local avian life. What she captured instead was not the wildlife they anticipated, but an oval-shaped object, distinct against the blue expanse, defying conventional explanations.

Analysis of the Sighting

This object, described by the couple as resembling a “flying saucer,” hovered momentarily, sharing the sky with them for a brief three minutes before vanishing without a trace. The photographs taken by Rina offer a tangible testament to their encounter, showcasing an anomaly that, at first glance, mirrors the countless descriptions of UFOs chronicled over the decades.

The incident gains further significance when placed in the context of Argentina’s rich history of UFO sightings. Notably, the event occurred mere hours from Capilla del Monte, a locale synonymous with extraterrestrial folklore and the site of an annual festival dedicated to celebrating the enigmatic.

Broader Implications

This sighting in Tucumán adds to a growing compendium of similar occurrences worldwide, prompting a reevaluation of our skies and what secrets they may hold. It echoes past events that have captured global attention, such as the incident in Varginha, Brazil, often likened to Roswell for its profound impact and the mysteries it harbors.

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As the conversation around UFOs evolves, driven by both scientific inquiry and a universal sense of wonder, incidents like the one experienced by Rina and René serve as a reminder of the vast, unexplored frontiers that exist not only beyond our planet but within the confines of our atmosphere. The photographs and testimonies they have shared contribute to the tapestry of evidence that challenges us to look up and question what we know about the world around us.

In the end, the Tucumán sighting underscores the enduring allure of the unknown and the human drive to understand the mysteries of the universe. It invites us to ponder, explore, and, perhaps most importantly, keep our minds open to the infinite possibilities that lie just beyond our grasp.

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09-02-2024 om 19:59 geschreven door peter  

Ex-US Marine Saw Massive UFO Being Loaded With Weapons By Secret Military In Indonesia Jungle

On June 12, 2023, Dr. Steven M. Greer, a renowned founder of the Disclosure Project, presented a compelling three-hour UFO conference. This conference featured whistleblowers who shared their astonishing testimonies. For 33 years, Dr. Greer has dedicated himself as a volunteer to the Disclosure Project. His most recent event before this was held 22 years ago on May 9, 2001, where 22 individuals from various government sectors participated.

In this long disclosure event, Dr. Greer presented his investigations on secret programs, and he was joined by six courageous whistleblowers who shared compelling information about covert operations. Among them was Michael Herrera, a former United States Marine, who shared an astonishing account from 2009 where he and five comrades saw a giant UFO being loaded with weapons while serving in Indonesia. During this incident, they were threatened at gunpoint by unmarked US forces at the scene.

Herrera was assigned to the 2nd Battalion 5th Marines, described as the most decorated infantry battalion within the Marine Corps. This battalion was part of Operation Ketsana, a humanitarian mission in the Philippines in 2009. Herrera’s unit was affiliated with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, primarily conducting maritime operations across Southeast Asia in partnership with the seventh naval fleet.

Herrera was on the USS Denver and went to help after a big tsunami and earthquake hit Padang City in Indonesia. It was surprising because it was Herrera’s first time doing a mission like this. When Herrera and his team got there on October 8, they got some important information. They found out that some of President Obama’s family might be there. They knew it was a dangerous place because of the threat from terrorist activities prevalent in Indonesia.

Their job was to keep the area safe and give people things they needed like medical supplies, food, water, and shelter. Herrera was picked to be one of the main people for this job. When they landed in Padang, it was all broken and damaged. Everything looked bad with fires and floods everywhere. They quickly went to a higher place so they could see better and plan. They had to be ready for anything.

Herrera and his team, armed with M16A4 rifles, advanced about 300 meters, maintaining a tactical column formation. Their primary goal was to maintain situational awareness, be prepared for potential engagements, and execute their mission amidst the harrowing conditions.

The Mystery Craft in the Jungle

Herrera had a camera and was taking pictures of a damaged area from a high spot. But he noticed something strange: a weird object in the jungle. This thing looked different from the trees around it. It changed colors from light gray to dark black and spun around. This was so memorable for Herrera that he could not forget it for 14 years. He and his team took pictures and videos of this odd object.

As they got closer to the strange object, Herrera and his team saw a group of soldiers. These soldiers looked American — a group of soldiers or, as Herrera described them, a “Rogue military force.” What made this encounter even more unsettling was their distinctly American appearance and gear. These were not just any soldiers; they were equipped similarly to elite Special Operations units, dressed in black camouflage and donning OTVs.

Finding these soldiers made things even more confusing. Why were they there? Were they part of a secret mission? Or something even stranger? Herrera’s story made people think a lot about what really happened that day. His story mixed a strange flying object, its odd behavior, and meeting mysterious soldiers. This made people wonder about secret things happening in the world.

As the tension escalated, Herrera and his team were on high alert. These soldiers looked like U.S. Special Forces but acted differently. Their clothes, weapons, and tools showed they were well-trained. Even though Herrera and his team were outnumbered, they stayed calm. They did not talk to the strange soldiers and moved away carefully. Their main goal was to keep safe and learn more about the unknown flying object and the mysterious soldiers.

Many questions arise about this strange meeting. Maybe these soldiers were doing secret missions without permission? Or were they guarding the strange flying object? Herrera thought maybe they were there to protect the craft and was curious about where it came from.

The flying object Herrera saw had unique features. He noticed its color changes and its pyramid-like top. It also made a sound like a guitar amp or a machine.

“They had no insignias on, they had no ranks,” Herrera began, describing the unidentified soldiers who confronted him and his team. The soldiers’ attire and equipment far surpassed the standard-issue gear Herrera and his unit possessed. Their M4A4 rifles were enhanced with Advanced Combat Optical Gunsights (ACOGs) and PEC 16 IR illumination devices, indicating advanced capabilities and possibly specialized training.

Things got intense quickly. Herrera remembered these soldiers yelling at him and his team. They made scary threats, suggesting they could harm them severely or even make them disappear. The soldiers were very thorough. They checked everyone’s identity carefully, using devices that looked like they were scanning their military cards. This made Herrera believe they were very organized and knew what they were doing.

Herrera also saw some trucks that looked suspicious. The trucks had special containers, and there were rumors that these might be used for illegal activities, like smuggling people. This worried Herrera because the area was already facing many problems.

The strangest part was when Herrera saw an odd flying object. It appeared suddenly and then left quickly without making any noise or causing any disturbance. Herrera and his team were shocked and did not know what to make of it.

“So as we’re going back between these guys, as well as what’s going on in the background at that time, there were four of these trucks which were f-350s.” However, it was what these trucks were transporting that took center stage in Herrera’s recounting.

He described the craft in vivid detail: “It floated right above the tree line.” He emphasized its unique shape, stating, “On each corner, it emanated a light. It was either red, yellow, green, or blue – only those four colors. I can distinctly remember.” This octagonal craft, with its mesmerizing lights, seemed to defy conventional understanding, as Herrera continued to describe its departure.

“As soon as it was able to break that tree line,” Herrera recounted, “it shot over to the left, basically where the ocean was, at a speed so fast I would estimate probably three, four, five thousand miles an hour – instantaneous like that.” The craft’s rapid movement, devoid of any discernible sonic boom or disturbance, left Herrera and his team in a state of shock and bewilderment.

From Herrera’s story, it sounded like he saw something very strange and unexpected. He did not understand what it was, and it left him with many questions. His story highlights the mystery of what he saw and suggests that there is a lot more to learn about such strange occurrences.

After this weird encounter, Herrera was approached by someone from the Air Force. This person, even though not wearing a name tag, made Herrera sign a paper promising not to talk about what happened. The paper had confusing terms on it, and Herrera was left puzzled and scared about what might happen if he spoke up.

Read also:

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As Herrera concluded his account, he made a compelling plea to Washington, urging political figures to address the situation. “There are people who are either being hurt or killed by this,” he emphasized, highlighting the gravity of the events he witnessed.

According to DailyMail, Herrera left the Navy in October 2011, his certificate of release showing four years of active duty and medals for “national defense service,” “global war on terrorism service,” “humanitarian service,” “sea service deployment” and a “sharpshooter rifle badge.” He made several million dollars as an entrepreneur and now runs a private security company called Valkyrie Eye.

Video/Photo Evidence

In this interview with Jimmy Chruch on FADE TO BLACK Radio, Herrera said that during the operation, he had a Panasonic camera capable of capturing both stills and videos. Throughout their mission, he took several photographs and videos, capturing the devastation and potentially more. Herrera concealed this vital evidence in his dump pouch, which seemed to go unnoticed by the individuals overseeing the mission.

When Herrera and his team got back to their ship, strange things started happening. As they gave back their weapons, they felt worried. They were scared about what might happen if their bosses found out about their strange experiences.

After their tough trip, Herrera and his team went to Subic Bay in the Philippines for a break. They tried to relax and have fun. But when Herrera went back to his ship, he found his camera in his locker. Sadly, the battery and memory card were gone. When he tried to use it again, it did not work. Herrera felt upset because he realized how important the missing camera parts were to his story.

Herrera shared more about what he learned from his experience. He talked to people who told him about secret groups that do bad things. These groups hurt people and try to keep their actions hidden. But Herrera also met some good people who wanted to tell the truth about these secret operations.

During an event with Dr. Greer, Herrera thought the containers they saw might have drugs. But someone from the group told him they were not drugs. This new information made everyone wonder: What were they really hiding? Why was it so secret? And how does this affect Herrera and his team?

Herrera said that these mysterious people have been doing secret stuff since the 1990s. Most of them come from JSOC, which is like the top experts in the military. He was careful when talking about them to keep things secret and protect people’s identities.

He remembered when these mysterious folks reached out to him. Instead of asking for his contact details, they gave him theirs. This made Herrera curious. He wanted to know why they did not harm him during a mission in 2009.

Herrera met these secretive people in a safe place out West. When he got there, they had strict rules to make sure no one was listening in on their talk. What Herrera learned surprised him.

He originally thought their main thing was illegal drug deals. But it turned out to be something even stranger. They seemed interested in people from certain backgrounds or groups, like the Bureau of Indian Affairs. These people were seen as spiritually wise and not influenced by mainstream beliefs, making them important for what the group was doing.

“They screen individuals with specific conscious abilities and higher consciousness. They particularly focus on people from third-world countries since these individuals haven’t been indoctrinated by television and lack certain resources. Consequently, their minds aren’t as clouded, making them more spiritually adept. Additionally, they recruit individuals from the Bureau of Indian Affairs for similar reasons: these individuals are spiritually more adept and have a higher level of consciousness, making them suitable participants for these programs.”

Herrera describes a group that works everywhere, not just in one country. They keep their actions hidden and use very advanced machines. To most people, these machines might look like they come from outer space, but they’ are made by humans. Because no one knows much about them, they can act fast and quietly.

A surprising thing Herrera says is that this group sometimes shoots down crafts that seem to be from outer space. They do this a few times every year. They also have strong weapons that can destroy other countries’ copied machines. Herrera tells stories of private planes that accidentally go into their area and get shot down. No one knows what happened to these planes or the people inside.

“They shoot down two to three ET crafts a year, retrieve them, and then take them away for analysis or whatever they do with them. Additionally, they shoot down aircraft from other agencies for reverse engineering purposes. Most of the time, these retrieved crafts are destroyed; they don’t return them. They often blow them up or discard them.

The airspace isn’t always open 24/7; it’s restricted, especially during operations or testing. When restricted, it’s limited up to 60,000 feet. Regrettably, some private aircraft have suffered tragic consequences because they didn’t divert their course. These planes were targeted with advanced weapons, which aren’t just experimental — they’re regularly used. After such incidents, they dispose of the wreckage, and bodies, and issue missing persons reports. They are adept at keeping their secrets, and that’s how their operations function.”

Herrera talks about a building that looks normal from the outside but is full of secret work inside. Even though it looks old and worn out, inside, it is busy with top-secret tasks. Most people working there come from places with lots of problems, like war or poverty. For them, the place might seem like a dream compared to what they had before.

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09-02-2024 om 01:32 geschreven door peter  

Hidden moon may hold together rings of strange comet-like object between Jupiter and Neptune

Related: 

• Centaur Chariklo has rings: Images of a space rock oddity (gallery)

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09-02-2024 om 01:05 geschreven door peter  

“This discovery adds Mimas to an exclusive club of moons with internal oceans, including Enceladus and Europa,” explained Dr. Nick Cooper, a co-author of the study and Honorary Research Fellow in the Astronomy Unit of the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences at Queen Mary University of London.

“The existence of a recently formed liquid water ocean [also] makes Mimas a prime candidate for study, for researchers investigating the origin of life,” the researchers adds.

Previous research by the Southwest Research Institute had hinted at the presence of a subsurface ocean on Mimas, but this latest finding seems to solidify the case.

Cooper also notes that this discovery was a collaborative effort, which not only includes himself and Dr. Lainey, but a group of international colleagues who were co-authors on the study. Cooper also tips his hat to the folks at NASA who are also responsible for the growing list of successes connected to the research done by Cassini.

“This has been a great team effort,” said Cooper, “with colleagues from five different institutions and three different countries coming together under the leadership of Dr. Valéry Lainey to unlock another fascinating and unexpected feature of the Saturn system, using data from the Cassini mission.”

MOON BENEATH MIMAS A PRIME TARGET TO STUDY THE ORIGIN OF LIFE

Within this announcement, the researchers note that the discovery of a moon beneath the surface of Minas unlocks the possibility of further understanding the formation of oceans in the cosmos. Perhaps even more tantalizing, Cooper, Lainey, and their colleagues believe that such a young body of water this close to home could be a boon to astrobiologists trying to unravel the mysteries of life.

“The discovery of Mimas’s young ocean has significant implications for our understanding of the potential for life beyond Earth,” the researchers explain. “It suggests that even small, seemingly inactive moons can harbor hidden oceans capable of supporting life-essential conditions. This opens up exciting new avenues for future exploration, potentially leading us closer to answering the age-old question: are we alone in the universe?”

• Christopher Plain is a Science Fiction and Fantasy novelist and Head Science Writer at The Debrief. Follow and connect with him on X, learn about his books at plainfiction.com, or email him directly at christopher@thedebrief.org

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09-02-2024 om 00:49 geschreven door peter  

Inside the 'UFO cult' led by a 'sex maniac': Netflix's new documentary reveals how journalist who claimed he was an 'alien prophet' used his power to 'bed thousands of women'

• Four-part Netflix documentary series premiered this week on the streamer
• READ MORE:  Inside the world of Raël and his alien embassy plans in Jerusalem

By MATTHEW PHELAN FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

A French sports-car journalist promised 'out of this world' ecstasy and enlightenment to anyone (particularly women) who followed the teachings that he claimed to have learned via his alien abduction.

Now Claude Vorilhon — who adopted the name 'Raël' as his UFO ministry began in the 1970s — is under scrutiny again in a four-part docuseries premiering on Netflix.

In addition to accusations that Raël coerced women into signing 'a contract' making them 'sexually exclusive' to him, and wild accounts of nude 'sensual meditation,' the doc delves into the Raëlians dubious claim to have mastered human cloning.

As debates over ethics of human cloning reached to a fever pitch during the George W. Bush presidency, Raël was even dragged before Congress to testify.

Claude Vorilhon (above) — who adopted the name 'Raël' as his UFO ministry began — is under scrutiny again in a new docuseries on Netflix. In addition to accusations that Raël made women 'sex slaves,' the doc delves into Raël's dubious claim to have mastered human cloning

As Brigitte McCann, a Calgary-based journalist who went undercover inside the group and witnessed these events firsthand put it: 'Ultimately, they were sex slaves'

In 1992, the movement bought 284 acre property in Quebec, Canada, which they called Le Jardin du Prophète ('the Garden of the Prophet'). It was in Canada that the darkest allegations of sexual abuse by Raël and some of his chief lieutenants first emerged

But the journey of this oft-described 'UFO cult' to those tense public hearings on Capitol Hill spanned decades of controversy and sensational TV appearances. 

In the early 1980s, the Raëlians bought a campsite in the South of France, which they used for mass nude worship ceremonies to 'welcome the Elohim' — the Biblically themed race of ancient aliens whom Claude or 'Raël' claimed his wisdom from.

Debates over ethics of human cloning reached to a fever pitch during the George W. Bush presidency - with Raël (above) even dragged before Congress to testify

The group called their French wilderness retreat Eden. 

'He had a key phrase, 'If you want to remove the pants from your head, you must first remove the pants from your ass,"' according to an ex-follower named Jean-Paul.

'To find myself in a group unashamedly naked. It wasn't easy but we did it.'

During the 1990s, Raël and his followers became the subject of numerous daytime TV talk shows and news programs as the group's following grew more international. 

In 1992, the movement bought a 284-acre property in Quebec, Canada, which they called Le Jardin du Prophète ('the Garden of the Prophet'). They built a museum to UFO research there in order to, they claimed, raise money for their 'Elohim Embassy.'

In the early 1980s, the Raëlians bought a campsite in the South of France, which they used for mass nude worship ceremonies to 'welcome the Elohim' — the Biblically themed race of ancient aliens whom Claude or 'Raël' claimed his wisdom from

Netflix's 'Raël: The Alien Prophet' is now streaming 

Above, Raël (former sports-car reporter Claude Vorilhon) - after the movement's spread to Canada - poses with his then-wife Sophie, whom he married with the permission of her mother, who was also a member of the group, while she was only 16 years old

It was in Canada that the darkest allegations of sexual abuse by Raël and some of his chief lieutenants first emerged. 

As Brigitte McCann, a Calgary-based journalist who went undercover inside the group and witnessed these events firsthand put it: 'Ultimately, they were sex slaves.'

READ MORE: 

• The clone cult's sinister King 

The Raëlian movement takes its inspiration from the bizarre teachings of a single charismatic leader. The 55-year-old tells his followers that extraterrestrials created the human race 25,000 years ago using DNA technology. 

Within the culture of Raëlians, however, they were known as the 'Order of Angels.'

McCann reported that she saw ceremonies where naked 'Angels' tended to the prophet's every whim.  

Nadine Gary, a member of the order, who had been recruited by her mother at 18, described how Raëlians explained the order to themselves: 'They are at the service of the Elohim and to honor and to serve Raël.'

'So I thought, "You must be part of this order" and when I became an angel, it was moving. I felt immense love.'

During this period, Raël married a 16-year-old girl, Sophie, with the permission of her own mother, herself a member of the fringe 'alien worshipping' group.

But the scandals and controversy surrounding the group reached it highest point during the George W. Bush presidency, after the Raëlians incorporated a human cloning research company in the Bahamas, Clonaid. 

In March of 2001, Raël and others were called before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee to testify on the ethics of their enterprise, as lawmakers debated a ban on human cloning.

That same spring, the US Food and Drug Administration's Office of Criminal Investigations inspected a Clonaid lab, located in a rented room from a high school in Nitro, West Virginia.

Ultimately, the FDA, Clonaid and the former West Virginia state legislator who had helped Clonaid purchase its lab equipment, Mark Hunt, reached an agreement to not conduct their attempts to clone Hunt's son in the United States.  

Undaunted, the Raëlians' Clonaid group announced their first alleged human cloning success on December 2002 - at a Holiday Inn in Hollywood, Florida. 

Dr. Brigitte Boisselier, who served as the scientific director of the movement’s cloning company Clonaid, sat for interviews with the makers of the new Netflix doc.

President Bush called the very idea of human cloning 'deeply troubling' and Democrats worried that the scandals surrounding Clonaid and Raël would blowback on therapeutic cloning research in medicine, which they felt was badly needed. 

Above, Dr. Brigitte Boisselier, who served as the scientific director of the movement’s cloning company Clonaid, announced the group's first, alleged cloning success at a December 2002 press conference - held at a Holiday Inn in Hollywood, Florida

 Whether the Raëlians' claims of a human cloning breakthroughs were real or just science fiction, the group could not back away from the concept which had been central to Claude Vorilhon's vision since the 1970s

But, whether the Raëlians' claims of a cloning breakthroughs were real or just science fiction, the group could not back away from the concept which had been central to Claude Vorilhon's vision since the 1970s.

In a 1975 book, 'Raël' described his meeting with aliens deep within the crater of a volcano in France. The beings, he said, had explained that all of humanity was created from the DNA of their more advanced alien race, the 'Elohim.'

These beings encouraged him, he wrote, to pursue human cloning and, as the Washington Post put it, 'unlock the secret to immortality.'

At a minimum, Claude Vorilhon and his Raëlians have achieved a kind of immortality, the kind that comes with the notoriety of a 'true crime' docu-series. Netflix's 'Raël: The Alien Prophet' is now streaming.

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08-02-2024 om 23:45 geschreven door peter  

Three Structures On Mars & An Alien Statue 3 Miles High, UFO Sighting News. Video.

Date of discovery: Feb 8, 2024

Location of discovery: Mars

Source URL Map: 

• https://www.google.com/mars/#lat=36.624783&lon=95.765162&zoom=9&map=infrared

I found a few structures on Mars on the online google map last night. One is a dark dome that is over 25 miles across! It's dark because the grey aliens don't like bright light or light from the sun. Grey's have dark eyelids that cover their real eyes, like sunglasses but built in to protect them from bright light. Also there was a rectangle structure with devil horns on its roof which was about 1.5 miles across and another crater near it had a statue of an alien standing and it stood over 3 miles high. Thats a low estimate since the crater floor is between 2.5-5 miles deep, but this could be as much as 5 miles high! Just wanted to share that with you. It's only visible on the infrared map, so when you click the map link, then hit the IR button. You will then see the dome. 

Scott C. Waring 

 

 

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08-02-2024 om 21:54 geschreven door peter  

Mysterious Lights Over Oregon: A Mesmerizing UFO Sighting

In the early hours of December 6, 2023, the tranquil skies of Oregon became the canvas for an extraordinary event that has since captured the imaginations of thousands. Residents were treated to an enigmatic display that defies easy explanation, sparking a flurry of interest in UFO sightings across the region and beyond.

An Unexplained Phenomenon

According to eyewitness reports, a mysterious object illuminated the night sky, holding its position with an eerie steadiness that ruled out the usual suspects of airplanes or satellites. For nearly three minutes, this unidentified flying object (UFO) mesmerized onlookers with its unwavering presence, before it abruptly ceased its luminescence and vanished into the darkness, leaving no trace behind.

The sighting’s location, far from any towers or known aerial traffic routes, adds a layer of intrigue to the incident. Witnesses were quick to note the object’s distinct characteristics: it maintained a consistent size and brightness, and its sudden disappearance was as puzzling as its initial appearance.

Fueling Speculation and Interest

This event has fueled speculation and debate among UFO enthusiasts and skeptics alike. The absence of any identifiable source or explanation has led many to wonder about the possibilities of extraterrestrial visitation. It’s a reminder of the vast, unexplored mysteries that lie beyond our understanding, hovering in the skies above.

A Call to the Curious

For those fascinated by the unknown, this sighting in Oregon is a vivid testament to the enduring allure of the unexplained. It serves as a beacon, drawing the curious and the open-minded into a world where the possibilities are as limitless as the universe itself.

As the search for answers continues, this incident joins the annals of UFO sightings that have both puzzled and captivated humanity. Whether a visitor from distant stars or a natural phenomenon yet to be explained, the Oregon sighting of December 6, 2023, remains a compelling invitation to look up and wonder.

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For enthusiasts eager to dive deeper into the mystery of UFO sightings, this event represents yet another fascinating chapter in the ongoing quest to understand the unexplained. As we gaze into the skies, the question remains: what other secrets are waiting to be uncovered?

In the spirit of discovery, we invite you to stay tuned for further updates and to share your thoughts and theories. Whether you’re a seasoned UFO researcher or simply a curious observer, there’s never been a more exciting time to explore the unknown.

Remember, the truth may be out there, and the next sighting could provide the key to unlocking it. Keep your eyes on the skies, and you just might be the next witness to the extraordinary.

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08-02-2024 om 21:36 geschreven door peter  

The 10 best UFO documentaries to watch now

Explore UFOs, UAPs, and the existence of alien life from multiple fact-based perspectives in these films.

By Katie Rife 

 

The 2020s have been an exciting time for UFO enthusiasts, as the U.S. government has finally admitted that yes, their pilots do see a lot of strange things in the sky, and yes, they are looking into it. As UFOs become UAPs (unidentified aerial phenomena), however, we’re still no closer to answering some of the major questions that keep believers up at night: Who’s piloting these crafts? Where do they come from? What do they want from us? 

There are a few different ways to look at the phenomenon. Maybe they’re physical beings piloting actual spaceships. Or perhaps the explanation is more mystical; some experts speculate that alien encounters and religious experiences have more in common than one might think. The films featured here all look at the topic from different angles, exploring multiple hypotheses and coming to provocative conclusions. We still don’t know exactly what’s out there — decide for yourself after watching the 10 best UFO documentaries.

1. Ariel Phenomenon (2022)

Director Randall Nickerson spent more than a decade gathering material for this recent documentary, which tells the story of a massive otherworldly sighting and the psychological effects of not being believed. On September 16, 1994, 60 children claimed they saw a UFO on their school grounds in rural Zimbabwe; their accounts were dismissed, but the group is still sticking to their story nearly 30 years later. The Ariel Phenomenon follows one of those witnesses as she returns to the site of the event as an adult, bringing in a BBC reporter and a Harvard professor to corroborate her story — and those of her classmates — for the first time. 

• Where to watch Ariel Phenomenon: Amazon Prime Video (to rent)

2. I Know What I Saw (2009)

James Fox is a mainstay of the UFO sighting scene, and his film for the History Channel is considered one of the most thorough and well-researched documentaries on the “nuts and bolts” side of extraterrestrial research. Fox’s focus here is on the link between the U.S. military and the UFO phenomenon: What do they know, how long have they known it, and why aren’t they sharing this information with the public? His approach is straightforward and fact-based, utilizing footage from congressional hearings and press conferences, along with interviews with retired military and government officials, to lend an air of legitimacy to the subject. 

• Where to watch I Know What I Saw: Tubi

3. Love & Saucers (2017)

David Huggins, a New Jersey-based artist who claims to have had a consensual sexual relationship with a female alien that lasted for several years, could be nothing more than a joke. What makes this documentary about Huggins so good though is that it doesn’t treat him as one, instead using his story as a jumping-off point into an earnest exploration of the nature of belief, and, indeed, of reality itself. Sequences of Huggins explaining his artwork — a series of paintings depicting his encounters that numbers in the hundreds — to skeptical gallery-hoppers skillfully strike a tricky tonal balance, and the addition of a religious studies professor who compares Huggins’ experiences to those of medieval saints brings a fresh, fascinating perspective. 

• Where to watch Love & Saucers: Tubi

4. Mirage Men (2013)

This provocative documentary, based on the book of the same name by Mark Pilkington and John Lundberg, presents a radical alternative theory of UFOs: That they’re all lies. What the directors posit is that, 60 years ago, the U.S. military deliberately concocted the extraterrestrial phenomenon as a way to distract the public from classified weapons research, and that the government has been manipulating belief in aliens ever since. Interviews with former members of the AFOSI (Air Force Office of Special Investigations) officers support Pilkington and Lundberg’s case, and the film has a spooky aura that makes you feel as if you’re being watched. But by who?

• Where to watch Mirage Men: Kanopy

5. Moment of Contact (2022)

Another documentary investigation of a global extraterrestrial event, this film focuses on the Varginha UFO Incident, which began in the winter of 1996 when three teenage girls saw a four foot tall creature with a huge head and red eyes they described as “the devil” in Varginha, Brazil. Things get even weirder from there, and this latest film from documentarian James Fox shines a light on a lesser-known example of a so-called UFO “flap” in his deep-dive, interview-based style. 

• Where to watch Moment of Contact: Plex

6. Out of the Blue (2003)

Billing itself as “the definitive investigation of the UFO phenomenon,” this 2003 film was originally produced for the Sci-Fi Channel, and its reputation has only grown in the years since its release. It also marked the directorial debut of James Fox, a name that appears no less than four times on this list. Fans praise the documentary for the depth of its research and its level-headed approach to what can be a very out-there topic. It’s convinced of the existence of UFOs, and argues this point passionately, which was a risky stance to take 20 years ago — but, given recent revelations, it’s a stance that’s aged as well as the documentary itself. 

• Where to watch Out of the Blue: Tubi

7. The Phenomenon (2020)

Documentarian and UFO expert James Fox’s 2020 follow-up to I Know What I Saw incorporates new information that’s come to light in the decade since that previous film’s release, creating an informative overview of what we know about what the U.S. government knows about UFOs (or, to use the more official term, UAPs). The documentary covers revelations from The New York Times’ bombshell 2017 investigation into the Pentagon’s clandestine UFO program, pairing it with new evidence for a movie that comes with the endorsement of both Jacques Vallée and now-deceased U.S. Senator Harry Reid. 

• Where to watch The Phenomenon: Plex

8. Unacknowledged (2017)

UFOlogist Steven M. Greer is the founder of the Disclosure Project, a group that advocates for classified information on extraterrestrials to be made available to the public. This crowdfunded 2017 documentary is part of that mission, collecting theories and stories from the early ‘60s through the present day that all point towards a government cover-up of the truth about aliens. Like I Know What I Saw, this film relies heavily on interviews with retired military personnel to give it credibility, along with archival footage to bolster Greer’s convincing case.

• Where to watch Unacknowledged: Amazon Prime Video (to rent)

9. Unsolved Mysteries, “Something in the Sky” (2022)

The long-running newsmagazine show has performed dozens of investigations into extraterrestrial encounters, but this 2022 episode, part of the recent series revival on Netflix, is among the best. Its focus is on the UFO sightings that occurred all over West Michigan in 1994, where multiple people — including a National Weather Service meteorologist — saw what they described as clusters of lights flying over Lake Michigan before abruptly disappearing. This episode is structured around first-person interviews, and while it offers no clear answers, it’s pretty darn compelling. 

• Where to watch Unsolved Mysteries: Netflix

10. Witness of Another World (2018)

Like Ariel Phenomenon and Love & Saucers, this UFO documentary from director Alan Stivelman focuses on the human consequences of extraterrestrial contact. The film follows Juan, an Argentinian gaucho whose life was so shattered by an alien encounter that he still lives as a hermit and refuses to talk about what happened to him even 30 years later. Astronomer and UFOlogist Jacques Vallée appears to shed additional light on Juan’s story, and dramatic effects sequences dramatize the emotional impact of his close encounter. 

• Where to watch Witness of Another World: Tubi

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07-02-2024 om 23:45 geschreven door peter  

Saturn’s Moon Mimas Harbors Global Ocean beneath Its Icy Shell, Study Suggests

From detailed analysis of Mimas’ orbital motion based on data from NASA’s Cassini mission, planetary researchers from Sorbonne Université, Nantes Université, Queen Mary University of London, Université de Franche-Comté and Jinan University show that its heavily cratered icy shell hides a recently formed (less than 2-3 million years ago) global ocean, at a depth of 20-30 km.

Mimas’ surface, like the surfaces of most of the other major Saturnian moons without atmospheres, is not pure ice but contains some dark impurities; the relatively dark markings appear along the lower portion of the walls of the 130-km-wide Herschel Crater (the peak in the middle of the crater is about as tall as Mount Everest; the impact that made it likely almost destroyed the moon) and some of the smaller craters; scientists interpret this darkening as evidence for the gradual concentration of impurities from evaporating icy materials in areas where the dark impurities slide slowly down the crater wall.

Image credit: NASA / JPL / Space Science Institute.

Evidence that some moons may have oceans beneath their surface is growing, but the detection of such watery worlds is challenging.

Mimas — the innermost, and smallest (radius = 198.2 km, or 123 miles), regular moon of Saturn — is an unlikely candidate, owing to differences in its surface properties compared with other icy moons, such as Enceladus.

This theory is challenged by Sorbonne Université researcher Valery Lainey and colleagues, who assess observations of the small moon made by Cassini.

Previous research suggested two possibilities for Mimas’ interior: either an elongated rocky core or a global ocean.

The new study reveals changes to the rotational motion and orbit of the small moon that are affected by its interior.

Applying the solid-body model would require the rocky core to be elongated, almost pancake-shaped, which does not match the observations.

Instead, the measurements of Mimas’ position suggest that the evolution of its orbit is better explained as being influenced by an internal ocean.

The researchers calculate that the ocean lies beneath an icy shell approximately 20-30 km deep.

Their simulations suggest that it appeared between 25 and 2 million years ago.

As such, signs of such a subsurface ocean would not have had time to make a mark on the surface.

The results imply that the recent processes on Mimas may have been common in the early stages of formation for other icy worlds.

“Mimas is a small moon, and its heavily cratered surface gave no hint of the hidden ocean beneath,” said co-author Dr. Nick Cooper, a researcher at Queen Mary University of London.

“This discovery adds Mimas to an exclusive club of moons with internal oceans, including Enceladus and Europa, but with a unique difference: its ocean is remarkably young.”

• The study was published today in the journal Nature.

• V. Lainey et al. 2024. A recently formed ocean inside Saturn’s moon Mimas. Nature 626, 280-282; doi: 10.1038/s41586-023-06975-9

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07-02-2024 om 22:30 geschreven door peter  

Secrets Unveiled: Inside Britain’s Covert UFO Investigations

In the realm of unexplained aerial phenomena, Britain’s clandestine exploration into unidentified flying objects (UFOs) stands out as a riveting chapter of intrigue and enigma. Far from the public eye, dedicated investigators have delved into the depths of some of the most perplexing and bewildering sightings, drawing on a wealth of eyewitness accounts and physical evidence that challenges the boundaries of our understanding.

The Quest for Truth

At the forefront of this quest was former federal agent Ben Hansen, who embarked on a mission to uncover the truth behind a series of UFO sightings across America. Hansen’s journey was not solitary; it was supported by the extensive archives of the late Dr. J. Allen Hynek, the chief scientific adviser of Project Blue Book. Through this unprecedented access, Hansen sought to unlock the secrets of the past to illuminate the nature of present and future UFO encounters.

Eyewitness Accounts: From Fireballs to Triangular Craft

The range of UFO sightings investigated is as diverse as it is fascinating. Witnesses have reported everything from fiery orbs streaking across the sky to egg-shaped objects hovering near military installations, and dark, triangular craft moving silently through the night. One notable account involved a witness who, during a routine afternoon, observed what appeared to be a meteor; however, its behavior—a smoke trail without the typical mist of a meteor—suggested something far more mysterious.

Another unsettling encounter involved a civilian who, after witnessing a fireball UFO, was confronted by armed military personnel in an area where they had not been present moments before. This incident hinted at a possible military interest or involvement in tracking or possibly engaging with these unidentified objects.

Investigative Breakthroughs and Theories

Among the various leads followed, one particularly intriguing theory emerged: the existence of underground bases beneath Native American reservations, specifically around the Archuleta Mesa. Rumors and whispers of jointly operated human-alien facilities, where extraterrestrials were allowed to conduct experiments on humans in exchange for advanced technology, have persisted. Witnesses have claimed to see egg-shaped UFOs entering and exiting these hidden installations, fueling speculation about the nature of the activities within.

Historical Context and Continuing Enigmas

The investigations also revisited historical cases, such as the Socorro incident, where a traffic policeman witnessed an egg-shaped craft and beings in white coveralls—a sighting that remains unparalleled in its details and implications. Such cases underscore the persistent nature of UFO phenomena and the challenge they pose to conventional explanations.

VIDEO:

• Ancient Aliens: Britain’s Secret UFO Investigation (Special)

• https://youtu.be/WOmJ--KVVDg

Britain’s secret investigation into UFOs reveals a tapestry of unexplained phenomena that continues to challenge, fascinate, and inspire. Through the dedication of investigators like Ben Hansen and the courage of countless witnesses, the pursuit of understanding these mysterious sightings endures. As we stand on the brink of potentially groundbreaking discoveries, the quest for truth remains as compelling as ever, promising to unravel the mysteries that lie beyond our current gras

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07-02-2024 om 22:11 geschreven door peter  

Wat de natuurkunde zegt over tijdreizen

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Wat de natuurkunde zegt over tijdreizen
Het concept van tijdreizen boeit lezers en bioscoopbezoekers al tientallen jaren. Maar hoewel mensen gefascineerd zijn door het idee, is niemand erin geslaagd om het tijdreizen meer tot realiteit te maken dan voorheen. Het lijkt een droom die net iets te ver buiten bereik ligt. Maar in een tijdperk waarin de wetenschap de grenzen van het mogelijke blijft verleggen, weten we eigenlijk wel - in theorie - wat de fysica van tijdreizen zou kunnen inhouden?

Nieuwsgierig? LEES HIERONDER VERDER om te ontdekken wat we tot nu toe weten over het vooruitzicht van reizen door de tijd.

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Hoe tijd werkt
Het zal je misschien verbazen dat natuurkundigen nog steeds niet precies weten hoe tijd werkt. Voorlopig lijkt reizen naar de toekomst mogelijk (aangezien we er elke dag naartoe razen).

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Hoe tijd werkt
Maar als het aankomt op het mogelijk ontmoeten van onze over-over-overgrootouders door naar het verleden te reizen, ziet het er extreem moeilijk, of bijna volledig onmogelijk uit.

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Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein heeft bijgedragen aan ons huidige begrip van tijdreizen. Zijn relativiteitstheorie beschrijft ruimte, tijd, massa en zwaartekracht.

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Relativiteitstheorie
Tijd was relatief voor Einstein. Een belangrijk resultaat van relativiteit is dat de tijdstroom niet constant is. Tijd kan versnellen of vertragen, afhankelijk van de omstandigheden.

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Tijd is relatief
Het feit dat het kan versnellen of vertragen is waar het concept van tijdreizen zijn intrede doet als mogelijkheid, met gevolgen in de echte wereld.

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Lichtsnelheid
Tijd verloopt sneller met een hogere snelheid, maar om het effect te merken zou je met de snelheid van het licht moeten reizen.

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Zwaartekracht
Op dezelfde manier gaat tijd langzamer voorbij in een intens zwaartekrachtsveld, bijvoorbeeld in een zwart gat.

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Zwaartekracht
De zwaartekracht van de aarde is sterker bij je voeten, dus je voeten verouderen eigenlijk langzamer dan je hoofd!

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GPS-satellieten
Voor ons zijn de relativistische effecten van tijd te subtiel om op te merken. Maar ze hebben wel degelijk invloed op de satellieten die worden gebruikt voor het Global Positioning System (GPS).

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Klok aanpassen
De klokken in de lucht tikken sneller dan de klokken op aarde. Daarom moeten de klokken in de lucht constant worden bijgesteld om de nauwkeurigheid te garanderen. Als dat niet gebeurt, kan je navigatie-app ongeveer 10 km per dag onnauwkeurig zijn!

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Reizen in de toekomst
Relativiteit betekent dat het mogelijk is om naar de toekomst te reizen. Of je nou reist met de lichtsnelheid of tijd doorbrengt in een intens zwaartekrachtsveld, je ervaart een relatief korte hoeveelheid aan subjectieve tijd.

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Reizen in de toekomst
In de rest van het universum zouden daarentegen tientallen jaren of eeuwen voorbijgaan. Dus wanneer je terugkeert, zou je verder in de toekomst zijn dan de tijd die je hebt ervaren.

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Terug in de tijd
Relativiteit opent wel enkele deuren voor terug in de tijd reizen, maar op dit moment zijn deze nog niet verder dan het theoretische stadium.

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De theorie van de gesloten tijdachtige kromme
Een studie uit 1949, gepubliceerd door Kurt Gödel, stelde voor dat een gesloten tijdachtige kromme, een pad waar ruimte en tijd in zichzelf teruglopen, tijdreizen naar het verleden mogelijk zou kunnen maken.

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De theorie van de gesloten tijdachtige kromme
Een groot probleem met deze theorie is echter dat er nergens in het universum zo'n gesloten lus bestaat. Het is pure theorie.

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De theorie van de gesloten tijdachtige kromme
Zonder bewijs voor het bestaan van een gesloten tijdachtige kromme, is er geen manier om deze te reconstrueren. Emily Adlam, filosoof aan de Chapman Universiteit in Californië, zegt: "Zelfs als we veel grotere technologische krachten hadden dan we nu hebben, lijkt het onwaarschijnlijk dat we in staat zouden zijn om doelbewust gesloten tijdachtige krommen te creëren."

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Kosmische snaren
In 1991 kwam de natuurkundige Richard Gott met de theorie dat zo'n gesloten cirkel mogelijk zou zijn als er twee "kosmische snaren" waren die in tegengestelde richting langs elkaar heen bewogen.

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Kosmische snaren
Wat geweldig zou zijn... als kosmische snaren bestonden! Deze snaren zijn nog steeds hypothetisch en volgens sommige theorieën zouden ze het hele vroege universum hebben gevormd.

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Wormgaten
Een ander fenomeen dat volgens de relativiteit mogelijk is, zijn wormgaten. Theoretisch is het mogelijk dat ruimtetijd wordt gevouwen als een stuk papier, waardoor een tunnel kan worden geperforeerd om een kortere weg te creëren tussen twee ver van elkaar verwijderde punten, oftewel een wormgat.

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Wormgaten
Het probleem met wormgaten is weer dat hoewel in theorie is aangetoond dat ze zouden kunnen bestaan, als een wiskundige mogelijkheid, het fysieke bestaan van wormgaten iets heel anders is.

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Intens zwaartekrachtsveld
Als wormgaten zouden bestaan, zouden ze niet erg lang bestaan. Sterker nog, als het twee zwarte gaten zijn die zich hebben samengevoegd, zoals wordt getheoretiseerd, dan zou hun intense zwaartekrachtsveld instorten onder hun eigen zwaartekracht.

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Problemen met omvang
Er is nog meer slecht nieuws voor toekomstige tijdreizigers: deze wormgaten zouden microscopisch klein zijn, te klein voor een bacterie, laat staan voor een mens om er doorheen te gaan.

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Negatieve energie
Om het omvang- en zwaartekrachtprobleem op te lossen zou er een grote hoeveelheid negatieve energie in het atoom nodig zijn. De energie van het atoomveld moet over het algemeen echter meer positieve energie bevatten, dus zelfs als er kleine zakjes negatieve energie in het atoomveld zouden ontstaan, is het geen erg realistisch beeld.

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Kwantummechanica
Terwijl relativiteit het gedrag beschrijft van grote objecten zoals mensen en sterrenstelsels, verklaart kwantummechanica het hele kleine: kleiner dan atomen, zoals elektronen en fotonen.

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Non-lokaliteit
Uit de kwantummechanica zijn vreemde waarnemingen naar voren gekomen, met name non-lokaliteit. Dit is waar een verandering in de toestand van een deeltje op één locatie onmiddellijk een ander "verstrikt" deeltje ergens anders kan beïnvloeden.

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Non-lokaliteit
Einstein noemde dit "spookachtige actie op afstand". Het is vele malen experimenteel aangetoond, maar veel natuurkundigen zijn ongelukkig met de mogelijkheid van niet-lokaliteit.

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Non-lokaliteit
Om het effect onmiddellijk te laten zijn, zou de informatie namelijk sneller moeten gaan dan de lichtsnelheid. Dit wordt als onmogelijk beschouwd.

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Retrocausaliteit
Als reactie hierop zijn sommige natuurkundigen met een alternatieve manier gekomen om de experimenten te interpreteren. Sommigen suggereren dat wanneer iets er direct lijkt te zijn, het eigenlijk naar de toekomst is gereisd en weer terug. Dit introduceert retrocausaliteit, oftewel gebeurtenissen die in de toekomst plaatsvinden hebben een effect op het verleden.

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Retrocausaliteit
Als dit het geval is, is ons lineaire concept van tijd niet noodzakelijk correct. Het betekent in feite dat informatie uit de toekomst altijd terugkeert om het verleden te beïnvloeden. Het is goed om in gedachten te houden dat deze theorie ook niet door iedereen wordt geaccepteerd. Sommigen vinden deze theorie nog ongehoorder dan non-lokaliteit.

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Conclusie
Kortom, we hebben geen volledig antwoord. Relativiteit en kwantumfysica zijn niet met elkaar te combineren, maar ze werken wel om bepaalde aspecten van ons universum te verklaren. Misschien is er een overkoepelende, verenigende theorie die ze met elkaar verbindt, maar die is nog niet ontdekt. Voorlopig blijft tijdreizen buiten bereik - net als de meer mysterieuze aspecten van het universum.

Bronnen:

• (BBC)
• (Scientific American)
• (Space.com)
• (USA Today)

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07-02-2024 om 21:56 geschreven door peter  

Story by Elaine Godfrey

I Saw the Movie ‘They’ Don’t Want You to See

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The movie that I, like a million other women, really wanted to see this weekend was Barbie. A celebration of friendship! Of girlhood! Of the color pink! But my editor had a different idea: Would I go see that movie about child sex trafficking? The one that a lot of people online are angry about?

“Uh, sure,” I replied. I am a team player.

When I arrived at the Tysons Corner AMC in McLean, Virginia, on Sunday, the lobby was filled with people wearing fuchsia body-con dresses, blond wigs, and thigh-high boots. None of these happy moviegoers, however, was heag in the same direction as I was. Instead, my theater contained a few dozen somber-looking people who had elected to see a $15 Sunday-afternoon screening of one of the most disturbing films of the year.

Sound of Freedom, which came out on the Fourth of July, follows a man named Tim Ballard, who quits his job at the Department of Homeland Security to personally rescue two Honduran children from a sex-trafficking ring in Colombia. Ballard is a real person with “extreme biceps, extreme blue eyes, and extreme bleach-blond hair,” as my colleague Kaitlyn Tiffany wrote in 2021. He really did start an organization that conducts sting operations to free people from traffickers. But according to one journalistic investigation by Vice, his nonprofit, Operation Underground Railroad, has exaggerated the details of some of its international rescues as well as its role in domestic law enforcement.

Related video: 10 Films You Didn't Watch, But Should (WhatCulture)

[Read: The great (fake) child-sex-trafficking epidemic]

Sound of Freedom was attracting controversy long before its release. Finished in early 2018, the film was bought by Fox, and then when Disney acquired Fox it immediately shelved the film. Right away, that gave the movie a kind of forbidden, subversive appeal. Eventually, the distribution rights were sold to Angel Studios, a company in Utah that produced the Christian historical drama The Chosen. Since Sound of Freedom started showing in theaters, some viewers have alleged instances of sabotage intended to prevent them from seeing the film. This week, Sound of Freedom broke $100 million in revenue. Last week, former President Donald Trump held a screening at his golf club in New Jersey, where, channeling Paris Hilton, he called it “the hottest movie anywhere in the world.” On Tuesday night, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy held a screening of the movie for members of Congress.

The film’s critics argue that the movie exaggerates the prevalence of child exploitation in a way that helps advance QAnon conspiracy theories about a satanic ruling elite that molests children and feasts on their blood. But the movie’s fans say, This is the film the Democratic elite doesn’t want you to see!

Sound of Freedom is neither of these things. It’s fine—not great but not terrible, either. It doesn’t make any reference to “deep state” bloodsucking or congressional sex cabals. It’s a straightforward, if plodding, action movie about a man on a righteous quest—with zero character development and way too many close-ups of people either crying or smoking cigars.

Although the movie doesn’t depict anything particularly graphic, the subject of child abuse is still difficult to watch dramatized on the big screen. It was upsetting. But so was talking about it afterward with other audience members, many of whom seemed convinced that some significant number of their countrymen condone child trafficking. Sound of Freedom, in other words, is just the latest flash point in an apparently endless culture war that encourages Americans to believe the absolute worst about one another.

In the movie, Ballard is played by Jim Caviezel, who also starred as Jesus in 2004’s The Passion of the Christ, and has himself dabbled in the dark whimsy of Q. In 2021, he spoke at a right-wing conference in Oklahoma, where he warned attendees about “the adrenochrome-ing of children,” an absurd theory that says global elites are using a chemical harvested from kidnapped children to keep themselves looking spry. At one point in the movie, asked why he was so determined to rescue the kids, Caviezel’s character pauses, and his eyes well up with tears. “God’s children aren’t for sale,” he says. My theater broke into applause and shouts of “Amen!”

[From the June 2020 issue: The prophecies of Q]

The movie has united religious conservatives and Trump supporters, as well as a small sampling of the chronically paranoid—or at least it appeared to have done so at my showing. (I chose this particular theater because, when I looked online, a lot of people had bought tickets—probably because McLean has more right-leaning voters than many other places in the Washington, D.C., area.)

Kate Cox, a retiree from McLean wearing little flower earrings, told me before the movie that she was “a pro-life Catholic” concerned about the border. “That’s exactly what this is about,” she said. “They’re taking these people and selling them into sex slavery.” Cox and her girlfriends were also worried about the fentanyl coming in from Mexico: How hard would it be to put up a wall?

“And the homelessness!” added Peggy, a friend of Cox’s who declined to share her last name. “Cities are falling apart.” Cox nodded. “Say what you will about Trump, and 99 percent of it’s true,” she said, “but this didn’t happen under Trump.”

Unlike Barbie, with its huge marketing budget and corporate partnerships, word of mouth seems to be the main attendance-driver for Sound of Freedom: Most of the people I spoke with on Sunday had bought a ticket on a loved one’s recommendation.

“One of my friends told me to see this movie,” Nicole Gutierrez, a Swiss native who lives in D.C., told me. “This is a much bigger business than we think it is. Hollywood, politicians—they’re all involved.” She pulled out her phone to show me a text that her friend had sent a few minutes earlier. “Maybe you know what it means.” Her friend had sent the letter C, followed by an eye emoji, followed by the letter A. “I think he means the CIA,” I said. Gutierrez raised her eyebrows. “Everybody’s involved,” she said. “The White House, of course.”

In a bonus clip after the credits, Caviezel encourages viewers in a whispery voice to scan a QR code and buy a ticket for someone who can’t afford it. “We can make Sound of Freedom the Uncle Tom’s Cabin of 21st-century slavery,” he says, likening the film to the novel that helped inspire the 19th-century abolitionist movement. After that, as the lights came up, a woman in my row who introduced herself as Cheska stood up to announce that she was there to talk about her 23-year-old daughter, who had been missing for a year and a half. “I’m expecting a miracle,” she said. “She’s going to be returned soon.” Warning that the End Times were upon us, Cheska asked us to pray for her and for one another. A few people again said, “Amen,” and at least one woman gave her a hug.

As I left the theater, I approached another group of friends to hear what they thought. They all declined to share their last names, but were happy to tell me how powerful they’d found the movie. “Men want to protect people,” a dark-haired middle-aged man named George said, “so it’s embarrassing that there’s anyone out there that would ever do that to a child.” He brought up the new Jason Aldean song, “Try That in a Small Town,” in which the country artist promises vigilante justice. “I like that song that no one wants to talk about,” George said. Real men would beat up a child abuser.

“You realize you’re talking to some of the few conservatives in the area?” George’s bearded friend Steven asked me, with a wink. “You know what surprises me,” he went on, “is why the left hates this movie. I don’t get it.” He looked at me as though he expected an answer.

If people on the left are repelled by this movie, it’s for the same reasons people on the right feel so obligated to see it. Our political leaders, our social circles, and our chosen media have signaled in our echo chambers exactly how we should feel about it—and so much else, besides. Bud Light. Gas stoves. School libraries. The Target Pride section. Elon Musk’s Twitter. Luke Combs’s “Fast Car.” The entire Walt Disney Company. Lizzo playing James Madison’s flute.

It’s exhausting. All I wanted to do was put on a pink dress and enjoy a movie about a plastic doll.

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07-02-2024 om 01:38 geschreven door peter