Understanding UFOs: What has to happen in 2025 to move the UAP story forward?

Perhaps humanity is going to be on the receiving end of a shocking revelation that we are accompanied minors in a grown-up universe of intelligent civilizations?

Whatever the case, adult supervision seems advisable. On that pursuit, Space.com asked several leading UFO/UAP experts to look ahead into 2025.

Promising promises

A number of civilian institutions are making promising progress said Mark Rodeghier, president and scientific director of the J. Allen Hynek Center for UFO Studies, based in Chicago, Illinois.

What Rodeghier personally hopes to see in 2025 is continued progress with these groups, and others, new people entering the field with expertise and energy, and more development of the academic/professional UFO community.

"All of that will move the story forward, though at a sedate pace," Rodeghier said. To truly make a significant difference — barring some amazing case, or "disclosure" with a capital D, or a detection by SETI researchers of an alien signal — he would like to see:

• NASA take an active role and decide to fund proposals directly on the UAP subject
• Congress mandate funding via, for example, the National Science Foundation, to support research on UAP
• AARO to be more open, within understandable constraints of classification, to releasing their case investigations, and especially, of course, the case investigations for sightings which they cannot resolve.

"I'm not that hopeful, even given good intentions, that more Congressional hearings will be much help, without new whistleblowers with firsthand testimony," continued Rodeghier. "Otherwise, I want Congress to make certain that AARO has the resources required and to conduct thorough oversight of AARO's work," he said.

Hearings, legislation

Next year will see more congressional hearings, possibly additional legislation, and holding the DoD's AARO office publicly accountable, observes Jeff Gould who runs the UAP News Center, an informative website that finds and links to UFO daily news.

"Congress has clearly been deeply interested in the issue in the past three years. I anticipate that they will continue to pursue the UAP topic," said Gould. He expects more former government officials coming forward to speak on the topic.

Wild card ahead?

Gould said the scientific community will advance in two ways.

"There will be increased willingness by the larger scientific community to broach the topic," and anticipates more papers of greater depth going forward. This year, he said, academic papers included a civilian astronomer's guide to UAP research, the commissioning of an all-sky infrared camera array for detection of airborne objects, as well as detecting extraterrestrial life with astophotonics.

Additionally, there are research organizations focused on UAP that will continue to deliver relevant research, Gould said, including Harvard's Galileo Project, Stanford University's Sol Foundation that's a think tank undertaking cutting-edge inquiry into all aspects of UAP, as well as The SETI Institute.

"The wild card is the Trump administration," Gould said. "They seem to have a bias towards declassification. Will they declassify UAP related documents? We'll see," he concluded.

Conspiratorial-driven mythos

In 2025, science needs to get serious about studying UAP, "or we will be stuck at a dead end of the conspiratorial-driven mythos," said Alejandro Rojas, a consultant for Enigma Labs that labels itself as the "#1 destination for UFO sighting alerts."

The newly found credibility of the topic, said Rojas, "has highlighted a blind spot the Pentagon had toward detecting low-tech small craft flying within secured airspace on land and sea."

While concerning, that's a very terrestrial and human problem, Rojas added.

Government conspiracies

"Regarding the anomalous side of the issue, public interest is centered on unsubstantiated claims of government conspiracies regarding aliens and Roswell [New Mexico]. To some, UFO disclosure only means 'tell me what I already know, aliens are here and the government interacts with them.' Opportunists, many of them longtime proponents of alien conspiracies, tell the public what they want to hear sans evidence," said Rojas.

The outcome is that this creates a lot of distrust and foments a hostile attitude towards scientists and those trying to research the topic methodically, Rojas said.

"I think that we will never know what is truly going on until we make a space where we can publicly and transparently engage in and encourage hard data collection from sensor systems and careful scientific analysis of that data," Rojas advised.

Increased transparency and openness

Delving into the topic for 18 years, Robert Powell, executive board member of the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU) explains that he's confident about one fact. "The UFO/UAP subject is not hindered by our calendar and will continue to move forward well past the year 2025," he said.

In the coming year, Powell spelled out SCU's agenda, promoting three areas:

• Federal and private investments in unclassified UAP science research by academia and the scientific community. Increased collaboration between scientists, researchers, and government agencies could foster a more rigorous and multidisciplinary approach to the study of UAP. This is an approach that we have never taken since the phenomenon began in 1942.
• Development of advanced UAP detection and sensor technologies. Significant sums of money are needed for the development and the deployment of networked sensor arrays.
• Increased transparency and openness in the study of UAP. We must move away from a military-based study of the phenomenon to a science-based study. The former is controlled by secrecy while the latter depends on openness and collaboration.

First contact

"It matters not whether one believes that UAP are controlled by an advanced intelligence," Powell said. "The more exoplanets we discover, the more we know that someday the time will come when we will make first contact with another intelligence."

Powell said there's need to start now to establish clear definitions of near-Earth technosignatures, communication protocols, and the responsible and ethical sharing of knowledge gained from such contact.

"Furthermore, we must consider who should represent humanity in such a momentous event," Powell observed. "Should it be a nation-state's military organization or an entity that speaks for all of humanity? This is a critical question with far-reaching implications for the future of our species," he said.

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06-01-2025 om 16:24 geschreven door peter  

Despite the MSM at the moment keeps a low profile in informing the public about the unidentified drones, the 'drone mystery' is still going on with hundreds of drones spotted across the US, especially the eastern United States. 

Check out the size of this high-tech drone, estimated to be around 25-30 feet in length, possibly even larger. It was recently filmed flying low over New Jersey. 

(Watch the video of the craft at the bottom of the article.) 

The mystery surrounding unidentified drones continues to capture attention, particularly across the eastern United States. While mainstream media (MSM) maintains a low profile in reporting on these occurrences, sightings persist, with hundreds of drones reported in various regions. 

Officials have repeatedly assured the public that these drones pose no threat to national security. However, skepticism remains high, as the government has yet to provide a comprehensive explanation, leaving many feeling left in the dark. 

Dr. Steven Greer recently made a prediction during an interview with Newsmax's Rob Finnerty. He claimed that the drone crisis is likely to escalate "within the next 30 days." According to Greer, the notion of a supposed "alien invasion" is a deliberate distraction designed to obscure the true nature of extraterrestrial encounters, which he asserts have been ongoing for decades. This statement has sparked further speculation among those following developments in the UFO community. 

Adding to the anticipation, investigative journalist Ross Coulthart has forecasted that 2025 will mark a turning point in public awareness about extraterrestrial matters. Describing the current period as “the calm before the storm,” Coulthart envisions transformative revelations in the coming year. 

Michael Salla, Ph.D., another figure in the disclosure movement, has reported information from a retired U.S. Army serviceman, identified as JP. According to JP, factions within the U.S. military, referred to as "White Hats," along with an international coalition known as the “Earth Alliance,” are preparing to disclose advanced alien technology to the public. This advanced technology, allegedly hidden for decades by shadowy "deep state" organizations and defense contractors, includes three medium-sized cigar-shaped spacecraft and numerous unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) stored in an underground facility in Tampa, Florida. These alleged alien-tech craft are said to possess advanced stealth capabilities, allowing them to blend seamlessly with their surroundings. 

As part of a broader disclosure strategy, the unveiling of these craft is intended to prepare the public for even larger extraterrestrial revelations in the months ahead. 

It seems as two opposing forces are at play: 

• The Deep State: Allegedly leveraging drones and orbs sightings as part of a staged operation to manipulate public perception to fabricate the illusion of an alien invasion in an attempt to hide the real truth about extraterrestrial encounters and maintain the secrecy around covert programs and maintain control over advanced technologies acquired over the past 70 years. 
• The Earth Alliance: Seeking to reveal genuine alien technology obtained from real UFO crashes, confirming the existence of extraterrestrial life and promoting transparency. 

Whether these predictions will materialize remains to be seen, but they have undeniably heightened public interest in what lies ahead.

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06-01-2025 om 15:51 geschreven door peter  

Unveiling the Alien Agenda: Why UFOs Are Truly Here

The concept of UFOs and extraterrestrial beings has long intrigued humanity, sparking debates, conspiracy theories, and extensive research. While many view aliens as benevolent beings with advanced technologies, an alternative perspective raises unsettling questions: Why are they here? What are their motives? This article delves into the potentially terrifying agendas behind extraterrestrial encounters, exploring the evidence and theories that suggest humanity may be part of a larger, hidden plan.

Earth: A Unique Target

Earth is a rare gem in the universe. It boasts abundant liquid water, a diverse ecosystem, and unique minerals, making it an irresistible target for any advanced species seeking resources. Unlike other celestial bodies where water exists as ice, Earth’s readily available liquid water and rich biodiversity make it a one-stop shop for exploration, colonization, or exploitation. This planetary abundance could explain why extraterrestrial interest in Earth persists.

Humanity’s Role: Slave Race or Resource?

Ancient texts and modern theories suggest that humans may have been created or altered by an advanced extraterrestrial race. The Sumerian accounts of the Anunnaki, for example, describe these beings as gods who genetically engineered humans to serve them. According to this narrative, humans were designed to mine resources like gold for their creators. This theory implies that humanity’s sudden leap in intelligence, often referred to as the “missing link,” could be the result of genetic manipulation by an alien species.

More unsettling is the idea that humans might still be a resource for extraterrestrial agendas. Alien abduction accounts frequently involve invasive medical procedures, often focused on reproductive systems. These activities suggest that aliens may be harvesting genetic material to create hybrids or for other purposes unknown to us.

Missing Persons: A Sinister Explanation?

Each year, hundreds of thousands of people go missing worldwide. While many cases are explained as voluntary disappearances or criminal activities, a fraction remains unaccounted for. Could some of these individuals be victims of extraterrestrial abduction? Given the vast number of reports and the similarities in abduction narratives, it is plausible that these missing persons are part of an alien agenda involving genetic or biological experiments.

Advanced Technology and UFO Sightings

Modern UFO sightings reveal technology far beyond human capabilities. These craft can maneuver in ways that defy the laws of physics as we understand them—instant stops, right-angle turns at high speeds, and seamless transitions between air and water. If these sightings represent actual extraterrestrial craft, they indicate a level of technological advancement that humanity cannot yet comprehend.

The surge in UFO sightings coincides with humanity’s development of nuclear technology. Some theorists suggest that nuclear detonations in the 1940s drew increased extraterrestrial attention, as these explosions could disrupt the fabric of space-time. This connection raises the question: Are UFOs here to monitor or even intervene in humanity’s use of destructive technologies?

Benevolence or Malevolence?

The motivations of extraterrestrial visitors remain unclear. Some theories posit that aliens are here to help humanity evolve, offering spiritual guidance and technological insights. Others suggest a darker agenda: resource extraction, colonization, or even the use of humans as commodities—whether as slaves, genetic material, or food.

Religious and cultural beliefs often frame aliens as saviors or destroyers, reflecting humanity’s hope and fear of the unknown. Ancient art and modern spiritual movements depict aliens as advanced beings—either benevolent space brothers or malevolent overlords. These contrasting interpretations mirror the duality in theories about their intentions.

The Influence of Governments

The role of governments in the UFO phenomenon is another contentious issue. Some believe that secret agreements between extraterrestrial beings and world leaders exist, involving the exchange of technology for the right to abduct humans. The alleged 1954 meeting between President Eisenhower and extraterrestrials is often cited as evidence of such a pact. Whether true or not, the secrecy surrounding UFOs and the suppression of related information fuels speculation that governments may be complicit in alien agendas.

A Planetary Experiment?

Another perspective suggests that Earth is a biological experiment, with humans as test subjects. Aliens may be observing humanity to assess our development, documenting our successes and failures. The frequent depiction of apocalyptic scenarios in abduction accounts—nuclear wars, environmental disasters—could be warnings intended to steer humanity away from self-destruction. Alternatively, these warnings might signal preparations for a post-apocalyptic world, where alien-human hybrids or genetically modified humans could inherit the planet.

Conclusion: A Mystery Unresolved

The true reasons behind extraterrestrial interest in Earth remain speculative. Are aliens here to help or harm us? Are we an experiment, a resource, or merely a passing curiosity? Until open contact occurs or governments disclose what they know, humanity can only theorize about the alien agenda.

What is clear is that the phenomenon of UFOs and extraterrestrial encounters has profound implications for humanity. Whether these visitors are saviors, oppressors, or observers, their presence challenges our understanding of existence and our place in the universe. For now, the alien agenda remains one of the greatest mysteries of our time, leaving us to ponder whether their plans align with our survival—or our doom.

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06-01-2025 om 15:38 geschreven door peter  

Mystery Of Apollo 11 Alleged UFO Encounter On Moon In 1969: NASA Joined UFO Investigation, Why?

By Vicky Verma

NASA  joined the UFO investigation in 2022, the year which is said to be the “Year of UFOs,” as the UFO hearings have established a significantly new path to look into the “Unidentified Aerial Phenomena” (UAP).

Additionally, The Daily Mail’s source added that there have been several incidents involving UAPs and NASA missions. NASA has a history of astronauts and employees who publicly accepted the existence of UFOs and alien life. Buzz Aldrin, Edgar Mitchell, Story Musgrave, British cosmonaut Helen Sharman, Russian cosmonaut Vladimir Kovalyonok and Victor Afanasyev, etc. have had shocking encounters.

This article explained what caused Edgar Mitchell to believe in ET after returning from Moon. Former NASA astronaut said that he had experienced an epiphany that changed his thoughts about the origin of life on Earth and accused the government of hiding the truth. In 2004, he claimed the U.S. government was covering up the truth, including the study of alien bodies, commenting: “A few insiders know the truth… and are studying the bodies that have been discovered.”

UFO cover-up by Timothy Good

In 1987, British UFO researcher Timothy Good wrote a book entitled “Above Top Secret: The Worldwide U.F.O. Cover-Up,” in which he stated that Neil Armstrong saw “other” spacecraft. It has been the most bizarre claim ever made. Is there any truth in Mr. Good’s book?

Timothy Good was once called “Britain’s leading UFO researcher” by British weekly newspaper Observer. After presenting his book, he was involved in the initial publication of the purported Majestic 12 documents. Later, according to skeptic Phil Klass, Good questioned the authenticity of at least some of the documents. In 2007, the CIA cited Above Top Secret as one of the sources contributing to “the idea that CIA has secretly concealed its research into UFOs”. Besides, in May 2019, Tom DeLonge of Blink-182 credited Good’s book with “opening his eyes” into UFOs, leading to DeLonge’s development of To The Stars.

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Fortunately, the myth of 70 years that UFOs do not exist has ended. Mr. Good clarified in his book “Above Top Secret” that UFOs do exist and that the governments of the world have been hiding evidence of this fact. His study is worth examining the facsimile copies of confidential and secret documents from the U.S., Canada, and Europe, as well as the controversial MJ-12 documents.

Did Neil Armstrong find aliens on the moon?

According to Mr. Good, a former female MI6 agent told him that Neil Armstrong suggested to her that there were “other” spacecraft on the Moon when Apollo 11 landed in 1969. In his book “Above Top Secret,” Good wrote that there are certain people (whose identities are still questionable) who claimed that Armstrong did in fact encounter UFOs on the Moon.

Otto Binder, Maurice Chatelain, and Dr. Vladimir Azhazha are some names Mr. Good mentioned in his book who had worked for NASA during Apollo 11. According to Mr. Good, they all have claimed that some radio hams received the message from NASA in which Armstrong said that he had seen other spacecraft.

Binder’s statement in Mr. Good’s book: “These “Babies” are huge, Sir! Enormous! OH MY GOD! You wouldn’t believe it! I’m telling you there are other spacecraft out there, Lined up on the far side of the crater edge! They’re on the Moon watching us!”

Unfortunately, there is no information about Binder in NASA archives, but there is a great article [click here] that discusses what it took to overhear the Apollo mission directly, including a contemporary article about it.

“Baysinger’s wife and daughter watched the Apollo 11 landing on TV while Baysinger and Rutherford listened via Baysinger’s equipment. The signal on the home-built equipment came through approximately 5-10 seconds earlier than the signal on TV. Baysinger figures NASA or the TV network [I assume it was probably CBS] put in a delay in case they needed to edit out anything embarrassing.

The signal the lunar eavesdropping equipment picked up was noisy, but Baysinger says you could hear what was going on. Baysinger made tapes of the transmissions, which he still has. In September 2009 he transferred salvageable sections of the tapes to MP3 format for this project. You can hear them for yourself via the links below.

I asked Baysinger whether he found anything that NASA edited out – comments about things going wrong, the astronauts being loose with their language, or exclamations about meeting aliens! He said no – absolutely everything was transmitted to the public on TV. In fact, he said, “that was kind of disappointing”. Part of the idea of this project was to hear the unedited “real story”, and it turned out there was nothing edited out. Indeed, Rutherford’s story makes no mention of hearing anything unusual

Is there any Maurice Chatelain, former chief of NASA Communications Systems who also confirmed that Apollo 11’s radio transmissions were interrupted on several occasions in order to hide the news from the public?

Unfortunately, again Chatelain’s identification cannot be confirmed. Interestingly, instead of “NASA Communications Systems,” Apollo did have the position of “Chief of Communications and Frequency Management,” held by Paul A. Price. However, there are counter-claims that Maurice Chatelain worked for a NASA sub-contractor and had been fired before Apollo 11 happened.

Did Dr. Vladimir Azhazha, a physicist and Professor of Mathematics at Moscow University also confirm that the message was sent to NASA but was censored? Again, there is no public information about this person. It is difficult to say if he ever existed or his identity is confidential.

t is worth noting that the original higher-quality video from Apollo 11’s time on the moon has been lost. What’s available now was produced by pointing an NTSC-based camera at a monitor displaying the original SSTV signal. However, the lack of original video is hardly the “most mission tapes” that was originally claimed, and the original audio from the moon landing is still available.

Apart from Armstrong, the second man on the Moon, Buzz Aldrin might add some light to the alleged Apollo 11 UFO encounter on Moon. Documentary filmmaker James Fox stated on a podcast that he had met with Fay Ann Aldrin, a sister of the second man on the Moon, Buzz Aldrin. According to Ann, Buzz Aldrin said that “something followed them to the Moon.”

Fox claimed that Aldrin was ready to tell his story, before pulling out of an interview at the last moment out of fear of being labeled a “UFO nut”. Although he did not tell his story to James Fox, Aldrin spoke publicly to the Science Channel, asserting that objects were following Apollo 11, to which NASA responded by issuing a statement, claiming Aldrin was taken out of context and that objects seen by the crew were “panels from the separation of the spacecraft from the upper stage.”

Aldrin has previously asserted that there is a monolith on Mars’ moon, Phobos. He said: “We should visit the moon of Mars, there’s a monolith there, a very unusual structure on this little potato-shaped object that revolves around Mars once every seven hours. When people find out about that they are going to say, “Who put that there? Who put that there?” Well, the universe put it there, or if you choose, God put it there.”

Buzz’s participation in the Phobos’ monolith mystery encouraged UFO hunters and other researchers to search for the sign of alien life on Mars. NASA has been exploring the universe for decades and plausibly encountered UAP on many occasions, otherwise, they would never switch off live video when strange objects enter the screen.

References:

• https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/258472191/
• https://www.cia.gov/library/center-for-the-study-of-intelligence/csi-publications/csi-studies/studies/97unclass/ufo.html
• https://web.archive.org/web/20190330215409/https://www.cia.gov/library/center-for-the-study-of-intelligence/csi-publications/csi-studies/studies/97unclass/ufo.html
• https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Timothy-Good/Earth–An-Alien-Enterprise-The-shocking-truth-behind-the-/25952916

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06-01-2025 om 01:12 geschreven door peter  

(Credit: Johns Hopkins University)

Are there fish swimming in Titan’s rivers and seas? If they exist and I had the opportunity to catch some, I would have avoided the temptation to eat them because of related health risks from methane and ethane, both flammable gases. However, the mere existence of fish or any other living organism on Titan, would constitute life-as-we-do-not-know-it based on chemistry in liquids other than water.

This illustration shows NASA’s Dragonfly rotorcraft-lander approaching a site on Saturn’s exotic moon, Titan. Taking advantage of Titan’s dense atmosphere and low gravity, Dragonfly will explore dozens of locations across the icy world, sampling and measuring the compositions of Titan’s organic surface materials to characterize the habitability of Titan’s environment and investigate the progression of prebiotic chemistry. 

Credits: NASA/JHU-APL

Finding life on Titan would have major implications not only for the prevalence of life in the present-day Universe but also in the early Universe. The surface temperature of Titan is 94 degrees Kelvin, about a third of room temperature on Earth relative to absolute zero. This happened to be the temperature of the cosmic microwave background about a hundred million after the Big Bang when the first generation of stars formed.

An object like Titan forming out of matter enriched by heavy elements from the first supernovae, would have acquired this surface temperature irrespective of its distance from a star. As I wrote in a recent paper, the bath of cosmic radiation would have kept the Titan-like object warm for tens of millions of years, sufficiently long for primitive forms of life to possibly emerge on it when the Universe was just a percent of its current age.

NASA’s mission Dragonfly is planned for launch in July 2028 , with arrival to Titan in 2034. It will carry a robotic rotorcraft that will fly in Titan’s atmosphere with the goal of studying prebiotic chemistry. This quadcopter drone lander will possess a mass of about 450 kilograms, packaged inside a heat shield 3.7 meters in diameter. It will collect regolith samples on multiple locations by vertically taking off and landing. The craft can fly at a speed of about 10 meters per second, and reach altitudes of about 4 kilometers.

Dragonfly will carry meteorological sensors to measure atmospheric temperature, pressure, humidity, and wind speed, a seismometer to detect potential “Titan-quakes,” and a collection of cameras that will image each landing site, take microscopic images at the millimeter scale of grains of sand, and capture aerial photos as the rotorcraft flies between locations.

Titan’s atmospheric pressure is 1.5 larger than Earth’s and its surface gravity is 14% of Earth’s. As a result, the required flight power per payload mass is about 40 times lower than needed for flights around Earth.

About 17% of Titan’s surface is covered by dune fields, mostly at latitudes between plus or minus 30 degrees. Dragonflywill provide important information about the dune properties but only over a small region of Titan’s surface. It will not deliver a high-quality global map of Titan.

The detailed compositions of Titan’s lakes and seas are important for studying the prospects for it to host life, since prebiotically relevant organic structures can form in these liquid reservoirs and also condense from the atmosphere. If Dragonfly detects exposed water ices on Titan’s surface, that finding could be indicative of recent endogenic or exogenic activity, since much of the surface might be covered by organics that accumulate from Titan’s atmosphere.

I realize that my wish to go fishing on Titan may not be granted in the short time that I have left to live. But I am content with relying on Dragonfly to provide me some clues on what forms of life may exist within Titan’s lakes, rivers and seas.

• Avi Loeb is the head of the Galileo Project, founding director of Harvard University’s – Black Hole Initiative, director of the Institute for Theory and Computation at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, and the former chair of the astronomy department at Harvard University (2011-2020). He is a former member of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and a former chair of the Board on Physics and Astronomy of the National Academies. He is the bestselling author of “Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth” and a co-author of the textbook “Life in the Cosmos”, both published in 2021. The paperback edition of his new book, titled “Interstellar”, was published in August 2024.

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06-01-2025 om 00:49 geschreven door peter  

One of the most enduring myths of humankind is that pertaining to giants. In almost every major civilization and culture in the world, there are tales of ancient giants, enormous and powerful, credited with the construction of many great sites. But for the most part, the myths about giants remain only that - myths. For generations, scholars and historians tried to bring these myths to reality, to find some evidence that giants really existed. Their efforts are shrouded in enigma. There are stories of giant skeletons being excavated, and many oral legends that point to their existence. But they all somehow, “mysteriously” disappear, or are placed “under the rug”. So what is the truth? Did the giants really live in ancient history?

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The Quest for Giants

Across millennia, the notion of these colossal beings of immense power and stature had fascinated societies. Many people from all corners of the globe had folklore and myths centered on these beings, and even religious texts mentioned them to a great extent. So much so that scholarly inquiry was needed: were these legends simple allegories, or were they based on actual facts from some ancient time in history? To answer this question, scholars had to navigate through heaps of ancient texts, through myths and cultural lore, and plenty of archeological finds that all point out towards the existence of giants.

Perhaps the best place to start the quest was by examining ancient texts and religious accounts. Many of them specifically mention giants as being an actual part of our shared history. One of the best known such mentions come from the Hebrew Bible, which mentions beings known as the Nephilim. A passage from the Bible’s “Book of Genesis”, mentions them as follows:

“There were giants (Nephilim) in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came unto the daughters of men, and they bore children to them, the same became mighty men which were of old, men of renown.”

-Genesis, 6:4

This verse, combined with other references such as those in the Book of Enoch - an apocryphal Jewish text - suggests that beings of considerable size and power once walked the earth. This book takes things even further, describing them as the offspring of certain angels who descended to earth and mated with human women. The resulting offspring were beings of giant stature and great strength, whose mere existence led to corruption and violence across the world. This state ultimately prompted the biblical divine flood - a way to cleanse the earth and start anew.

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Norandino and Lucina Discovered by the Ogre’ (1624) by Giovanni Lanfranco. Galleria Borghese 

(Public Domain)

The Oldest Legends of the Oldest Civilizations

This would sound like a mere legend, if it didn’t closely align with a myth from an altogether different civilization. This civilization was Mesopotamia, which left to posterity the “Epic of Gilgamesh”, one of the world’s oldest surviving literary works. Gilgamesh himself is described as a giant of extraordinary power, possibly hinting at a long-lost connection to a race of oversized beings. Similarly, the Mahabharata and other Hindu scriptures mention beings of gigantic proportions, known as , who played significant roles in cosmic battles. These giants were said to have superhuman strength and were often depicted as guardians of powerful secrets or treasures.

Statue of Ravana from the 18th century AD, British Museum

(Claire H./CC BY-SA 2.0)

However, it is very important to note that the theme of giants is not confined to a single culture; it is a global motif. For example, in the famed Greek mythology, there existed Titans. These were primordial giants who ruled the Earth before the arrival of the “normal” gods of the Olympus. Due to their sheer size and great strength, they were difficult enemies to overthrow. Nevertheless, the gods eventually defeated them, ending their existence in a climactic battle known as Titanomachy. A very similar story exists in Old Norse mythology, which speaks of the  Jötnar, a race of giants who dwelled in Jotunheim. Much like the Titans, they too were embroiled in a bitter conflict with the human Gods of the Asgard. But not all of them were evil, the myths say, and many formed alliances and even married with the Gods.

Scene from Richard Wagner's opera Das Rheingold , illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1910). The giants Fasolt and Fafner abduct Freia after Wotan fails to pay them for building Valhalla.

(Public Domain) 

Amongst the Celtic peoples there are stories of the Fomorians, an ancient race of giants which were the infamous enemies of Ireland’s very first settlers. In the extensive Irish myths, these giants were eventually defeated by the Tuatha de Danann, a more advanced race of beings - the Gods of the pre-Christian Irish. The existence of megalithic structures such as Newgrange and Stonehenge has fueled speculation about whether such giant beings could have had a hand in their construction.

The Fomorians.

(Public Domain)

And far from the lands of the Norse or the Celts, amongst the Native American Indians, there also existed tales of giants. The Paiute Native American tribe has an extensive oral history that speaks of the Si-Te-Cah. These were a race of red-haired giants that inhabited an area that is today the state of Nevada. Settling in the area, the very first natives warred with these giants, who were cannibals. The giants eventually met their bitter end in this war. Their numbers constantly dwindled, and they finally disappeared when the Paiute trapped the last of them in a cave and set it ablaze, suffocating them. This tale gained further intrigue with the discovery of Lovelock Cave in the early 20th century, where gigantic skeletal remains were purportedly found, leading some to believe that the legend was actually based in truth. However, the remains mysteriously “disappeared” under the care of the Smithsonian Museum.

The Giant Hidden History

Archaeological findings often become a point of heated debate when giants are discussed. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, there were numerous reports of giant skeletal remains unearthed in various parts of the world. For instance, in the United States, newspapers such as the New York Times published articles claiming that giant skeletons were found during digs in places like Wisconsin, Ohio, and the Appalachian region. Some reports mentioned skeletons ranging from 7 to 12 feet tall (2.1 to 3.6 m tall), complete with robust bone structures that appeared to support a human form of that magnitude. In fact, there were hundreds of such finds in America, many documented with photographs. However, virtually all of them were discredited, and many allegedly destroyed by the Smithsonian Museum, where many ended up. Why? No one really knows.

The Smithsonian, in fact, has been at the center of what were termed “conspiracy theories” that claim it actively suppressed findings related to giants to align with prevailing views of human history. However, the institution has repeatedly denied these claims, maintaining that no verified remains of giant humanoids have ever been recovered. And thus, ultimately, skepticism prevailed in academic circles. Modern archeologists usually attribute these claims to simple mistakes: misidentified animal bones and ancient fossils, hoaxes, and simple exaggerations.

One of the more important archeological finds often brought into discussion about giants was found in the ancient city of Baalbek, situated in modern-day Lebanon. Discovered were some of the largest stone blocks that were ever used in construction, with the heaviest (known as the “Stone of the Pregnant Woman”) weighing well over 1,000 tons. Modern historians attribute these megaliths to the craftsmanship and advanced abilities of the Roman Empire, but there are those that argue that they are the evidence of an ancient race of giants. In fact, they state that only giants could carve, move, and arrange such stones - ultimately creating many megalithic structures across Europe.

Stone of the Pregnant Woman pictured with Ralph Ellis standing on it, at Baalbek, Lebanon

(Ralph Ellis/CC BY-SA 4.0)

Giants, or Giant Mistakes?

There are those scholars who argue that the ancient stories of giant beings were simply metaphors and exaggerations, and not actual descriptions of them. They state that ancient peoples, not familiar with very old megalithic structures, or having lost certain technologies, simply ascribed them to mythical giants. And in ancient myths, these same giants were used to symbolize chaos, primal forces, or the boundary between order and disorder. As such, their defeat at the hands of human gods or heroes usually represents the triumph of civilization over nature or barbarism, and the very old ways of existence.

Anthropologists also have a say in this, claiming that ancient stories of giants could be connected to large fossils. When ancient peoples would uncover, for example, bones of mammoths or prehistoric creatures, they would liken them to bones of humans - only much larger. Not realizing otherwise, they would envision a race of giant men. This hypothesis is supported by the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who mentioned in his “Histories” that the Egyptians pointed to large bones as proof of a race of giants.

Additionally, psychological interpretations consider the stories of giants as expressions of human fears and desires. The idea of a larger-than-life being embodies power, intimidation, and the unknown. These attributes may have been incorporated into oral traditions as cautionary tales or as explanations for natural phenomena that were difficult for ancient people to comprehend. A good example is the mythology of the Aztecs. They mention Quinametzin, the Giants that dwelt in the world before them. According to the Aztecs, it was giants who created their foremost city, Teotihuacan (transl. “The Place Where Men Become Gods”). But since the giants did not venerate the gods, they were all ultimately defeated.

Aztec Giant Quinametzin

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Too Many Similarities?

Secrets, myths, and inexplicable things - these are all that surround the notion of giants in ancient history. Whether or not giants really roamed the Earth is a question that remains unanswered to this very day. Ancient texts, cultural stories, and speculative archaeology suggest a rich tradition that spans continents and centuries. Yet, conclusive physical evidence is lacking, leaving room for both skepticism and belief. And on top of it all, there are those that seemingly put all their efforts to repeatedly shove this story under the rug, and to portray all those who believe in it as conspiracy theorists.

But nevertheless, the tales of the giants - be they metaphorical or literal - remain the foremost symbols of the mysteries that surround most ancient human history. And they also highlight the power of the stories that are passed down through generations. Whether these tales are born from an overactive imagination, allegorical storytelling, or faint recollections of a forgotten chapter in human history, they continue to captivate and provoke thought either way. In the end, however, they are urging us to always explore the dark unknown. Because in that darkness could hide the answers for which humanity is not yet ready.

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05-01-2025 om 20:52 geschreven door peter  

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A Striking Glimpse into the Future 

From the enigmatic visions of Nostradamus, all the way to the apocalyptic predictions of the ancient Maya, cultures and civilizations across the ages left some truly unique prophecies that could be actually interpreted as warnings for our own time. 

The Maya, for example, left one of the most famous predictions, which took the world by storm in recent years. This Central American civilization flourished from around 2000 BC to 1500 AD and was well known for its sophistication in many aspects. They had a significant understanding of mathematics, complex architecture, timekeeping, and astronomy. Their famous Maya Long Count Calendar was closely intertwined with their concept of time cycles. However, this calendar was set to reset at the completion of a 5,125-year cycle, which turned out to be on December 21st, 2012. Many panicked, believing that this was the date that foretold the world’s end. 

A date inscription in the Maya Long Count on the east side of Stela C from Quirigua showing the date for the last Creation, usually correlated as 21 or 23 December 2012

(Public Domain) 

Leading up to 2012, the world weighed its options and opinions. Speculation arose that the Mayan calendar actually ends when the world ends - meaning that it predicted the apocalypse. The world was consumed by this idea. Theories flourished, as did books, movies, documentaries, and podcasts. Many tried to decode the secrets of this calendar, trying to deduce what kind of a natural disaster, or cosmic realignment would occur that would end our world. But many scholars stepped up to offer a dose of rational thinking. They stated that the Maya actually did not prophesy the apocalypse, but rather an end of a cycle, and a beginning of a new one, a new era of our world. Translating and decoding their calendar, scholars realized that the end of the calendar was meant to be celebrated and not feared. 

And as the world entered 2013 quite normally, people realized that the idea of the apocalypse was pretty much wrong all along. But in many ways, it only renewed interest in the Mayan civilization, and their fascination with the celestial bodies and the cosmic cycles. And even so, we cannot rule out the possibility that we entered a new era as their calendar ended. After all, we are living in a truly modern age, where innovations are in great abundance, and the world changes before our own eyes. 

Nostradamus and His Prophetic Writings 

Born in 1503, Michel de Nostredame, better known as Nostradamus, was a French apothecary, and an all-round learned man. However, he also claimed to be a seer, able to glimpse into the future. To that end, he penned down a collection of 942 quatrains, all of them allegedly predicting future events. This collection was published by him in 1555 and named aptly - Les Prophéties (Prophecies). The prophecies included were known for their enigma and vague language, and down the centuries they were often interpreted to predict major global events. But was Nostradamus ever correct on any of them? 

Nostradamus painted by his son

(César de Notre-Dame / Public Domain) 

For example, some researchers of Nostradamus and his work claimed that he predicted major events in our own time, such as the rise of global pandemics, climate changes, and even the September 11 attacks in New York. He wrote: 

"In the year of the new century and nine months, 

From the sky will come a great King of Terror. 

The sky will burn at forty-five degrees. 

Fire approaches the great new city." 

Believers in his work argued that this was a direct description of these devastating attacks. The “King of Terror” and “sky burning” were seen as descriptions of the devastation of the World Trade Center in 2001. But with this work arose a lot of skeptics too. They considered that these lines were open to interpretation and could apply to many similar events in history. In fact, it is the deliberate vague tone of Nostradamus’ writings that allowed every generation to shape them according to their own desires, fitting major contemporary events and concerns. 

Besides these possible prophecies of disasters, many claim that Nostradamus also “warned” about environmental catastrophes in his work. There are many unique references in his writings, related to famine, floods, and fire. These were connected to economic disasters, rising sea levels, forest fires, and global climate change. These themes do exist in his work, but we cannot say with certainty that they were meant to predict these events in our own time. After all, they could be simply concerns for humanity as a whole, which could have been applied to many historical eras following Nostradamus. 

The Holy Visions of the Future 

Certain alleged prophecies appeared in religious texts as well, and many of their adherents believed they reflect on their contemporary time. Most notable such text is the Christian Bible. Here, in the Book of Revelation, which is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, a series of visions are described. The book is dated to 1st century AD, and describes in detail many cataclysmic events, which culminate in the appearance of the Antichrist and the eventual triumph of good over evil. The explicit symbolism in this text has led to many interpretations, some of which claim that these are prophecies related to the current global disasters.  

Those who try to interpret the Book of Revelations often focus on the themes of war, disease, natural disasters, and rampant death. Of course, these can be easily connected to many events from our own time, including earthquakes, hunger, pandemics, and war. What is more, another biblical theme, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse - who represent famine, war, conquest, and death - can be mirrored to the ongoing issues of our age. Famine, for example, has been greatly worsened by the ongoing climate changes, while war is a persistent problem in humanity. 

The Lamb opening the book/scroll with seven seals. The first four seals summon the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

(Public domain) 

However, the Book of Revelation also mentions the “mark of the beast”. Many theorists rose up to interpret it as a prophecy of a system of control over commerce. Modern digital currencies, surveillance, and even barcodes have been connected to this theory. For the most part, however, these theories are nothing more than speculation. They are there to simply show how biblical prophecy continues to serve as a mirror for all the modern ailments we witness. And even biblical scholars argue that the Book of Revelation is simply a theological work, and heavily laden with symbolism. According to them, it is meant to instill hope in Christians and is not a prophecy of the future. 

World According to the Oracles 

Did you know that even the Ancient Romans believed in prophecies and prophets? In their time, however, these were known as oracles and were held in high regard. Of these, the most important were the Sibylline Oracles, featured in a collection of prophetic books which were regularly consulted by the Roman leaders. Considered amongst the Empire’s most important resources for guidance in times of crisis and war, they were compiled over many centuries. Of course, as such they blended numerous cultural influences, including Greek, Roman, Christian, and Jewish beliefs and legends. Due to this, the oracles often addressed the importance of morality and divine wrath, but also the themes of disasters and political changes. 

“Beginning with the earliest race of men, 

Even to the latest, I will prophesy 

Of all things past, and present, and to come 

In the world through the wickedness of men, 

And first, God bids me utter how the world 

Came into being.” 

The Sibylline Oracles 

Like most other ancient prophecies, these oracles also talk about great cataclysmic events of the future, such as plagues, floods, and fires, all similar to the ecological issues we experience today. However, there is another element here - the oracles speak of catastrophic consequences of decadence, greed, and corruption, all of which we suffer from today. However, the oracles also tell of a “golden age”, a time that follows the period of great suffering around the world. Most scholars liken this to the beliefs of Christians, and the motif itself appears in many cultures across the world. So, in general, the Oracles don’t truly predict the future but raise concerns over matters that can resonate with people in every age of history. 

The Native Future-Seers 

There were those cultures, however, that had no connection to the mainstream religions, and no complex writing systems to speak of. And still, they bore their own prophets and visions of the future, many of which remain intriguing to this day. Of note are the Hopi Native Americans, who have a series of unique prophecies. One of their sites in Arizona boasts the so-called Prophecy Rock, a series of petroglyphs that are seen as a vision of the future. The images warn of the effects of societal degradation, greed, and the destruction of nature. According to the Hopi natives, several “worlds” before our own were destroyed due to these circumstances, and the prophecy speaks of repetition. 

Prophecy Rock is a petroglyph site on the Hopi Reservation in northern Arizona, near the Four Corners region.

(wikifandom/CC BY-SA 3.0). 

Is it due to this vision of the future that the Hopi natives live in such a harmonious unison with the nature around them? Devoid of the destructive elements of the modern world, they live their lives according to the prophecy, aiming to staunch the flow of the world’s destructive tides. 

Perhaps now is the time for us to heed the messages of the American Natives, and to once more interpret their ancient prophecies carved in stone. And it is certainly time to consider if our decadent ways are leading us into a bright or dark future.  

A Vision of the Future World 

A lot of people across the world are skeptical about prophecies, believing them to be nothing more than ancient musings that are interpreted in various ways. This might be so, but there are nevertheless many believers who consider the symbolic messages of these prophecies to be more significant than their literal meaning. For them, in this world of rapid change and many existential challenges, ancient prophecies provide guidance and a sense of purpose, and the possibility to change the flow of future, on a small scale at least.  

And as we navigate the complex 21st century landscape, filled with rapid technological advancements, social degradation, corruption, and war, we once more look back to these ancient prophecies to find a glimpse of our own future days. But at the end of the day, perhaps the prophecies are not needed after all. Perhaps, we can reach a logical conclusion about the direction in which we move. 

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05-01-2025 om 20:24 geschreven door peter  

Harvard Scientists Say There May Be an Unknown, Technologically Advanced Civilization Hiding on Earth

A provocative hypothesis.

The interest in unexplained sightings of UFOs by military personnel has grown considerably over the past decade or so. This attention grew to a peak last summer, when former Air Force intelligence officer and whistleblower David Grusch testified in front of Congress, claiming that the US had already recovered alien spacecraft as part of a decades-long UFO retrieval program.

Even NASA has opened its doors for researchers to explore mysterious, high-speed objects that have been spotted by military pilots over the years.

But several Pentagon reports later, we have yet to find any evidence of extraterrestrial life.

That hasn't dissuaded these Harvard researchers, though. In the paper, they suggest a range of possibilities, each more outlandish than the next.

First is that a "remnant form" of an ancient, highly advanced human civilization is still hanging around, observing us. Second is that an intelligent species evolved independently of humans in the distant past, possibly from "intelligent dinosaurs," and is now hiding their presence from us. Third is that these hidden occupants of Earth traveled here from another planet or time period. And fourth — please keep a straight face, everybody — is that these unknown inhabitants of Earth are "less technological than magical," which the researchers liken to "earthbound angels."

UFO sightings of "craft and other phenomena (e.g., 'orbs') appearing to enter/exit potential underground access points, like volcanoes," they write, could be evidence that these cryptoterrestrials may not be drawn to these spots, but actually reside in underground or underwater bases.

The paper quotes former House Representative Mike Gallagher, who suggested last year that one explanation for the UFO sightings might be "an ancient civilization that’s just been hiding here, for all this time, and is suddenly showing itself right now," following Grusch's testimony.

The researchers didn't stop there, even suggesting that these cryptoterrestrials may take on different, non-human primate or even reptile forms.

Beyond residing deep underground, they even speculate that this mysterious species could even be concealing themselves on the Moon or have mastered the art of blending in as human beings, a folk theory that has inspired countless works of science fiction.

Another explanation, as put forward by controversial Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb, suggests that other ancient civilizations may have lived on "planets like Mars or Earth" but a "billion years apart and hence were not aware of each other."

Of course, these are all "far-fetched" hypotheses, as the scientists admit, and deserve to be regarded with plenty of skepticism.

"We entertain them here because some aspects of UAP are strange enough that they seem to call for unconventional explanations," the paper reads.

"It may be exceedingly improbable, but hopefully this paper has shown it should nevertheless be kept on the table as we seek to understand the ongoing empirical mystery of UAP," the researchers conclude.

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05-01-2025 om 18:36 geschreven door peter  

Drone Fleet At Trump National Golf Club, New Jersey, USA Jan 4, 2025, UFO UAP Sighting News.

Date of sighting: Jan 4, 2025
Location of sighting: Bedmister Golf course, New Jersey, USA

 

Guys this just in an email to me a few minutes ago. This eyewitness recored several UFOs over the Trump National Golf course located in Bedmister, New Jersey today. The UFOs had four whitish blue lights with a single large red light at its center. Very strange and very big. These are not small drones, these are car size or bigger craft flying in our skies...yes they are UFOs. When Trump takes office on Jan 20th, the truth will be announced. 

Scott C. Waring

 

Eyewitness states:

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05-01-2025 om 17:52 geschreven door peter  

Newest drone footage from central New Jersey on Jan 4, 2024, UAP UFO sighing news. 

Date of sighting: Jan 4, 2025

Location of sighting: Central New Jersey

 

Watch this close up video of a thick disk like craft. It was just sent to me from an eyewitness and he said he recorded it a few hours ago. That is something really different, it's not a drone at all, thats 100% alien spacecraft there! 

Scott C. Waring 

 

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05-01-2025 om 17:48 geschreven door peter  

Another 'orange UFO orb' was spotted in the skies over the US near a military base in Tennessee

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By SAMANTHA RUTT FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

Another mysterious 'orange UFO orb' was spotted flying over the US, however, this time the inexplicable glow was seen conspicuously hovering over a military base in Tennessee.

An anonymous user on Reddit captured footage of a mystifying 'bright orange light' flying relatively low as it traveled over Fort Campbell - a military base along the Tennessee-Kentucky border - on New Year's Day.

The user, who witnessed the perplexing 'celestial' event alongside their father, who is a seasoned Army veteran, said that they 'couldn't explain' what they were seeing in the skies above.

'My dad, a former soldier with nearly 30 years of Army experience and extensive knowledge of the aircrafts that fly over his house, said he couldn’t explain what he saw - this was unlike anything he’d encountered before,' the post reads.

Around 12:10am on January 1, the Redditor, who was visiting family in a city just outside Nashville,  tried to capture the object 'as quickly as possible,' snapping a near 35-second clip of the glowing orb. 

'Just after midnight, my dad was outside watching fireworks when he noticed a bright orange light flying relatively low and maintaining a steady, consistent speed as it traveled from the northwest - where both Fort Campbell and the local airport are located,' the user claimed.

The curious onlookers were mystified at the unidentified flying object as it did not appear to have any additional lights as they suspect most drones do.  

'My friend, dad, and I watched the object together and were surprised it had no additional lights, as one might expect on a drone,' the post adds.

An anonymous user on Reddit captured footage of a mystifying 'bright orange light' flying relatively low as it traveled over Fort Campbell - a military base along the Tennessee-Kentucky border, on New Year's Day

Around 12:10am on January 1, the user, who was visiting family in a city just outside Nashville, then tried to capture the object 'as quickly as possible,' snapping a near 35-second clip of the glowing orb

'Initially, I thought it might be a hobbyist drone capturing footage of the fireworks for the New Year, but the apparent distance it was flying has made me second-guess that assumption.'

Bright high-flying 'orange UFO orbs' have been spotted across the US in recent weeks with the most recent sighting surfacing over New York City.

On December 27, Reddit user @YogurtclosetFlat5701 posted a video of the inexplicable luminous object to the 'The UFOs Subreddit' - a forum for UFO discussions where people can talk about sightings, experiences, news and investigations.

The local recorded the video above Brookville Blvd in Queens, New York, right next to JFK airport. 

'We looked up and there were 4 orange orbs in formation in what is suppose to be a no fly zone they then started to disappear,' the user wrote.

In the video, four unblinking orange orbs are suspended in the air, forming a striking boomerang shape. 

A video was taken from inside the user's car and another from outside the user's car.

'They were moving oddly like not completely stationary and then started to disappear one by one. The 2nd to last one drifted slighting then disappeared. They maintained that formation for the duration of the sighting,' the user said.

Bright orange 'UGO orbs' were allegedly caught flying over New York City ,' stumping raising concern among locals

The traveler recorded the video above Brookville Blvd in Queens, New York, right next to JFK airport

Users local to the New York City area also confirmed the traveler's sightings. One, who goes by the username @ZoraOctavia, said they have lived by the airport for over a decade and know the difference between a plane and a UFO.

'Lived here 14 years with planes flying by all day everyday. They fly so low it feels like you can almost touch them. I know what they look like when they come in to land and take off. I have never ever seen anything like this. Ever,' the user said.

Other Redditors deemed the occurrence as highly suspicious and were shocked the government wasn't taking immediate action.

'Seeing as that's a no fly zone, the FAA should be all over that,' said a user.

'This is truly not okay. Can we please start demanding the government gives more a f*** about this?' chimed a third.

Recent reports of strange orbs in the skies above the eastern United States have added another layer of mystery to the ongoing drone sightings across the country. 

A father and son in Georgia experienced an unusual encounter on December 26  when they spotted a bright orange 'UFO orb' moving across the night sky. 

While taking out the trash, the father noticed the glowing object and pointed it out to his son.

A father and son in Georgia followed a mysterious 'orange UFO orb' after they spotted the luminous hue gliding through the sky shortly after 6:30pm on Thursday evening

Earlier this week, another perplexing light was captured hovering over the skies of New Jersey

Intrigued, they watched the orb for several minutes before deciding to film it. 

The father then shared the video on the 'UFO Reddit' forum, seeking explanations for the mysterious phenomenon.

The 58-second video shows the orange orb gliding through the sky, occasionally moving upward or downward. 

As the father followed it, the orb appeared to dim and eventually vanish, leaving him and his son puzzled about its nature.

The father described the initial sighting as a 'huge' light in the distance, which seemed to dim as it approached. He speculated that the orb might have been trying to evade him, or it could have simply disappeared behind clouds.

The video has since garnered significant attention on Reddit, with over 2,000 shares and 500 comments from users discussing the unusual sighting.

Just days prior, a perplexing light was captured hovering over New Jersey skies. 

Video footage from near Atlantic City shows a white light blinking before suddenly accelerating away at incredible speeds, leaving observers stunned.

These recent events follow a report from a US military witness who experienced a close encounter with a silent, luminous object while camping in October. 

The witness described the object as hovering 100 yards above, illuminating the area brighter than any full moon.

These sightings, along with others reported to the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC), continue to fuel public interest and speculation about the nature of these unidentified aerial phenomena.

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05-01-2025 om 17:43 geschreven door peter  

The UFO Reporter: George Knapp’s Quest to Uncover the Alien Mystery

For over three decades, George Knapp has been a prominent figure in investigative journalism, earning the title “The UFO Reporter” for his unparalleled work in exploring the mysteries of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). Now, his journey and discoveries are showcased in Netflix’s docu-series Investigation Alien, which offers viewers a deep dive into UFO phenomena, government secrecy, and humanity’s quest for answers to one of life’s biggest questions: Are we alone in the universe?

The Making of Investigation Alien

Knapp’s extensive career reporting on UFOs caught the attention of Netflix, which sought to produce an original series about the topic. According to Knapp, Netflix aimed to provide a comprehensive, global perspective on UFOs. The series explores old and new cases across 23 U.S. states and several international locations, including Brazil and Mexico.

The documentary seeks to demystify UFOs, presenting them as a legitimate mystery worthy of investigation. The series has struck a chord globally, with Knapp receiving an outpouring of emails from intrigued viewers across countries like Portugal, Iceland, India, and Tanzania.

George Knapp’s Journey into UFO Reporting

Knapp’s journey into the world of UFO journalism began serendipitously. While working at KLAS-TV in Las Vegas, he encountered John Lear, son of the founder of Learjet, who presented him with government documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act. These papers revealed that intelligence agencies took UFOs seriou

This discovery sparked Knapp’s interest, not just in UFO sightings but also in the broader implications of governmental secrecy. “It’s not just asly behind closed doors while publicly dismissing their significance.bout who or what these phenomena are, but how our government has reacted to them and kept the public in the dark for decades,” Knapp explained.

Landmark Investigations: Area 51 and Beyond

Knapp’s early reporting brought global attention to Area 51, the once-secretive military base associated with advanced technology and alleged UFO research. Before Knapp’s groundbreaking coverage, Area 51 was virtually unknown to the public.

His stories about alleged alien technology being reverse-engineered at Area 51, along with interviews with whistleblowers, opened a floodgate of public interest. This led to additional revelations about related phenomena, including cattle mutilations, alleged alien abductions, and other unexplained occurrences.

Knapp’s meticulous approach to UFO reporting earned him both widespread public admiration and professional criticism. While many colleagues in journalism dismissed the subject, Knapp’s work resonated with audiences hungry for answers.

Investigations Highlighted in Investigation Alien

The Netflix series revisits several compelling UFO cases. Among them are:

1. Cattle Mutilations in Oregon: Ranchers and law enforcement described surgically precise mutilations of livestock, often accompanied by strange lights in the sky and crop circle-like formations.
2. The 1977 Colares Incident in Brazil: In a small Amazonian island community, UFOs allegedly emitted beams of light that injured hundreds of residents. Knapp tracked down eyewitnesses who described their terrifying encounters, adding new dimensions to the story.
3. The Kenneth Arnold Sighting in Washington State: Often credited with kickstarting the modern UFO era, this 1947 sighting is re-examined in the series, revealing details that extend beyond the commonly told narrative.

Challenges and Controversies in UFO Reporting

Knapp acknowledges that his UFO reporting has been met with skepticism and outright ridicule from some quarters. Early in his career, he faced criticism from fellow journalists and media commentators. Yet, his dedication to uncovering the truth has remained steadfast.

Government secrecy has been a constant hurdle in his investigations. Knapp notes that much of the UFO cover-up stems from fears of public panic and the potential race for advanced alien technology. “Whoever cracks anti-gravity first wins,” Knapp said, emphasizing the strategic stakes tied to UFO research.

The Legacy of George Knapp

Over the years, Knapp has become a central figure in UFO journalism, contributing to some of the most significant revelations in the field. His relationship with influential figures, like the late Senator Harry Reid, helped advance government-funded UFO studies, such as the Advanced Aerospace Weapon Systems Application Program (AAWSAP).

Knapp continues to balance his work as an investigative journalist with his role as a UFO researcher. While he remains uncertain about the continuation of Investigation Alien, its initial success suggests there is a global appetite for more.

What Lies Ahead?

Knapp believes the UFO phenomenon remains one of the most compelling mysteries of our time. The emergence of advanced drones and unexplained aerial phenomena only adds to the urgency of finding answers. Despite facing criticism and challenges, Knapp remains committed to uncovering the truth and bringing the public closer to understanding the unknown.

As Investigation Alien demonstrates, the search for answers about UFOs is not just about science fiction or conspiracy theories—it’s about exploring humanity’s place in the universe and grappling with the profound questions that arise when the impossible becomes possible.

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05-01-2025 om 15:07 geschreven door peter  

(NASA/Earth Observatory)

According to NASA’s Earth Observatory, which provides data, imagery, and resources related to climate, geology, as well as other Earth systems, TIRS-2 collected the thermal data as Landsat 9 passed overhead on January 16, which has now been superimposed over a digital elevation model of the affected region.

In the imagery provided by Earth Observatory below, the central warmest regions are shown in yellow, with surrounding the lightest temperatures in the region, shown in light blue, indicating cloud coverage.

In December, nearly 4,000 residents were evacuated from Grindavik, followed by a volcanic fissure eruption on December 18 on Sundhnúkagígaröðin, located east of Mt. Sýlingarfell, according to a statement provided by Iceland’s Meteorological Office.

The December eruption was preceded by a “powerful seismic swarm” that began at approximately 21:00 the same day.

Activity has continued since that time, with an additional fissure eruption that began on the morning of January 14, 2024, just one kilometer away from Grindavík. Although barriers constructed in the area since the recent eruptions began were able to divert some of the lava flow, a second fissure that opened shortly after noon local time erupted outside the barrier, resulting in lava flows that reached three homes on the edge of the town.

Fortunately, the volcanic activity subsided within 48 hours, according to the Icelandic Met Office. Although barriers have been used to prevent the flow of the lava from reaching residences during the recent eruptions, in decades past, efforts have included the use of millions of tons of sea water used to cool lava before it could destroy homes and infrastructure.

Based on current models, magma has moved beneath the region, causing uplift and deformation of the surrounding Earth.

“Clear signals of a continued land uplift are still being detected beneath Svartsengi,” read an update from Iceland’s Met Office on January 19. “It is yet too early to assert whether the rate of the land uplift has increased since prior to the eruption on January 14.”

The Met Office says that although it does appear that uplift has increased based on initial measurements, these readings “can fluctuate from one day to the next, and a longer timeline of measurement is needed to be able to interpret the long-term development of the land uplift.”

Fortunately, the Office says that seismic activity overall continues to decrease in the area and that current data suggests a “significant slow down of ground movement compared to previous days.”

“This information suggest[s] that magma is no longer flowing into the dyke and the eruption has ended,” the January 19 statement read.

• Micah Hanks is the Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder of The Debrief. He can be reached by email at micah@thedebrief.org. Follow his work at micahhanks.com and on X: @MicahHanks.

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05-01-2025 om 00:00 geschreven door peter  

This CERN Scientist Claims to Have Captured a Mysterious Entity Inside the Particle Collider

Deep inside CERN’s underground labs, the Super Proton Synchrotron has found something incredible. This undercover, four-dimensional force messes with the paths of zooming particles. Hidden in the depths of phase space, this unknown force, called the 4D ghost, throws the delicate dance of particles into chaos.

Scientists at CERN in Switzerland and Goethe University in Germany discovered a mysterious “ghost” that influences how particles move in the Super Proton Synchrotron (SPS). This “ghost” is a 3D shape that changes over time, so it’s best understood in 4D. The idea behind it is similar to why coffee spills when you walk or why your friends fly high on a trampoline bounce.

The SPS is a huge circular machine almost four miles wide, built in the 1970s. That might seem old, but it’s still super important at CERN.

In 2019, it got an upgrade called a “beam dump,” which works like a safety ramp for the powerful beams inside the SPS. When scientists spotted a glitch, or “ghost in the machine,” they knew it was crucial to figure out what was happening for future experiments.

A ghost happens because of resonance. This is when energy creates waves, and those waves mix together, forming spots where energy builds up. For example, when you walk with coffee, every step makes waves in the cup.

These waves meet and cause the coffee to spill. On a trampoline, when one person times their jump with another’s, it boosts their jump much higher. In the SPS (a type of particle accelerator), “spilling harmonic coffee” means losing important photons, which leads to beam degradation.

Physicist Giuliano Franchetti from the GSI in Germany explains the challenge: “Particles often don’t follow the path we plan for them. They deviate, get lost, and this leads to what we call beam degradation.”

This degradation complicates scientists’ efforts to maintain the precise conditions required for their experiments. Resonance, the underlying cause, occurs when oscillations synchronize—like how planets influence each other’s orbits through gravity or how a tuning fork vibrates in response to another. By unraveling this “four-dimensional ghost,” scientists aim to better predict and control these deviations, enabling more precise and successful particle physics experiments.

In new research published in the journal Nature Physics, Physicist Giuliano Franchetti along with Frank Schmidt and Hannes Bartosik, explains, “In accelerator physics, an understanding of resonances and nonlinear dynamics is crucial for avoiding the loss of beam particles.”

Beam degradation is a big issue, especially as proton beams become more powerful and energetic. In complex systems, harmonics can interfere with experiments involving particle interactions, like in nuclear fusion research using tokamaks. This interference creates problem areas where energy streams lose critical heat, making it harder to achieve productive nuclear fusion.

n the SPS (Super Proton Synchrotron), particles have only two directions of movement, which seems simple. However, like light traveling in a fiber optic cable, these particles follow a general path but can also “bounce” within it, due to the beam’s slight thickness. While SPS isn’t thick like a donut, it’s still a real-world structure, unlike a perfect geometric circle you’d see in a drawing.

The “bounce” is affected by human and real-world factors, making it less perfect. The SPS, while a top-tier facility, still relies on imperfect technology. The magnets powering it can have small fluctuations in magnetism, which may cause a resonance effect. To understand this, researchers measured data from around the SPS ring and built a mathematical model called a Poincaré section.

A Poincaré section works by focusing on one part of a system (like a “fixed line” mentioned in their study) and tracking how other parts intersect with it over time. This creates a map, almost like an MRI scan but for a changing system. In this case, they also added time as the fourth dimension, making the results resemble a looping, animated shape.

The researchers discovered that these fixed lines can predict where particles might cluster. By studying and modeling this, they hope to help other scientists reduce the effects of these harmonic lines. This could make particle accelerators more efficient, prevent costly errors caused by magnet-related issues, and improve the quality of the data produced.

Dr. Astrid Stuckelberger is a Swiss Scientist who claims CERN is working on a secret ‘Nuclear Program’ & there is a Portal underneath CERN from where Beings coming in & out; Physicists who work there told her that there are 17 different dimensions of reality or more.

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Dr. Stuckelberger is a scientist and expert in international health. She holds a PhD and teaches at the University of Geneva and Lausanne. With over 20 years of experience, she’s a leading Swiss researcher who has worked with the WHO, UN, and EU on various health programs. That’s what her LinkedIn profile says. She has done numerous interviews which add credibility to her profile. (Click here to read the full article)

Two years ago, Dr. Stuckelberger interviewed Maria Zeee on Zeee Media. This interview was published on Rumble where she discussed many strange things, one of which was about CERN’s terrifying experiments. (Source)

Dr. Stuckelberger claimed that CERN is dealing with “Radio Nuclear research” and there are lots of Physicists, who are doing very strange experimentation. She said Physicists from the CERN who her “There are beings from portals, coming in and out.”

She said, “Yes. And they were saying, I mean, I met them at a dinner and there were two of them. And both said that, yes. They have, you know, secondhand proof that the people who, you know, they’re dealing with the boson of Higgs and the subatomic. So they have apparently in the bottom of the CERN, this portal, this door, where they are dealing with all the subatomic dimensions.”

Dr. Stuckelberger further said,

“They [Physicists] say there are 17 different dimensions of reality. That’s what those physicists and some others say.

There are more dimensions. We know the time-space, the tri-dimensional x, y, and z in a graphic. But then you have more dimensions, and they are playing with that. They’re using that. And they were a group, and they had a being.

They did not tell me more about who came that doesn’t resemble a human. And then they had another one. And they have proof because they left a scarf.

And now when you look at what is going on in the CERN, there is a fight from some of the military agencies, intel. They say that there is a fight on time. They’re trying to change time. I’m just saying that because as a scientist, you can not say something so important, because if you can deal with the little, the smallest energies on earth, you can imagine that you can go through other realms of dimensions.”

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04-01-2025 om 20:28 geschreven door peter  

Unexplained Mysteries top 10 most bizarre stories of 2024

By T.K. Randall

Why does this man have three legs ? 

Image Credit: YouTube / ViralHog

From death by overeating to a man with an anomalous extra limb, here are our top 10 most viewed bizarre stories of 2024.

10. Clip shows figure walking on a cloud in weird optical illusion 

The footage was recently shared online after being filmed over Handan, China back in August.

It's not uncommon to see recognizable shapes in the clouds.

Image Credit: YouTube / New York Post

You can check out the clip for yourself below.

9. Man falls down 130ft shaft he dug under his house to look for gold 

The man had dreamt that there was gold underneath his kitchen and then spent over a year digging straight down.

Joao used a makeshift contraption to lower himself down the hole. 

Image Credit: Minas Gerais Fire Brigade

Source: Mail Online

8. Police called out after inert nuclear missile found in man's garage 

The authorities were alerted after the owner of the missile attempted to donate it to a military museum.

The missile was a little worse for wear. 

Image Credit: Bellevue Police Department.

Source: BBC News

7. Man with three legs waits at railway crossing in weird viral clip 

A very strange clip has appeared on social media showing a man with an anomalous extra limb.

What exactly is going on here ? 

Image Credit: YouTube / ViralHog

Exactly who the man was and why he had an extra leg remains unclear.

6. Man guilty of using cloned animal parts to create giant 'franken-sheep' 

The 80-year-old had been attempting to create enormous hybrid animals for hunters to shoot on his property.

The Marco Polo sheep has huge spiraling horns. 

Image Credit: Bing AI / Dall-E 3

Source: Yahoo! News

5. Dubious video clip shows alleged 'Bigfoot' sitting against a tree 

A highly questionable piece of footage has emerged showing a supposed Sasquatch in the state of Oklahoma.

Yes, this is someone wearing a costume... 

Image Credit: TikTok / @e_man580

You can check it out below (00:00 - 00:45) and the dancing video can be found - here.

4. School district goes into lockdown due to 'Bigfoot' roaming the grounds 

The Firelands Local School District in Ohio was locked down earlier this month for a very strange reason indeed.

Something strange was roaming the school grounds. 

Image Credit: Bing AI / Dall-E 3

Several of them ended up recording the incident and posting the footage up on Facebook.

3. Workmen steal woman's entire driveway in bizarre scam 

One resident of Apopka, Florida was dismayed to discover that someone had made off with her driveway.

The workmen didn't take long to remove the drive. 

Image Credit: Pixabay / MabelAmber

According to reports from realtors, such scams are surprisingly not that uncommon.

Source: Car Scoop

2. Google's AI offers some strange advice on how to capture Bigfoot 

So far nobody has been able to prove Bigfoot exists, let alone capture one, so how would an AI approach the problem?

Probably best not to let an AI head up a Bigfoot hunt... 

Image Credit: Bing AI / Dall-E 3

Source: Irish Star

1. 'Extreme eater' dies during livestream while eating 10kg of food 

The act of eating outrageously enormous portions of food has become strangely popular online in recent years.

Overeating can prove fatal. 

Image Credit: Pixabay / cloudpenny

Source: LBC.co.uk

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04-01-2025 om 18:49 geschreven door peter  

A video taken by an airline passenger reportedly during a commercial flight over the UK shows what seem to be two figures standing on a layer of clouds. 

The intriguing footage has sparked a wave of speculation online. While some viewers suggest the figures could be supernatural beings, closer analysis of the footage reveals additional shapes emerging through the clouds as the camera pans from left to right, image below.

This has led others to theorize that the "figures" might actually be exhaust stacks or other tall structures releasing steam, breaking through a fog layer and creating an illusion of human-like forms. 

Are these figures, or something else ? 

Image Credit: YouTube / mavi ufoalarm

Rather than supernatural entities, the phenomenon is more likely an example of pareidolia, a psychological tendency to perceive familiar shapes, such as faces or figures, in random patterns.

 You can check out the footage for yourself below.

 

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04-01-2025 om 18:04 geschreven door peter  

Perhaps one of the most spectacular developments over recent years and 2024 saw this demonstrated beautifully, spacecraft landing back successfully under rocket control. SpaceX have been driving this technology forward at pace firstly with the landing of their Falcon rockets on drone ships but last year saw a real milestone. 

October saw the 5th test flight of the SpaceX Starship launch vehicle. Its the tallest launch vehicle to have flown, beating the Apollo Saturn V rocket by 11 metres. After its launch on 13 October and the upper stage being delivered into a suborbital trajectory (reached space but didn’t complete an orbit before returning) the booster returned! It didn’t just disintegrate or flat down attached to parachutes, it used the powerful Raptor engines to return to the launch pad. After descent, it slowed, almost hovering in mid air, before manoeuvring sideways to line up with launch pad before touching back down. As it returned to the arms of the launch tower, the arms grabbed the rocket and the engines shut down! 

It is no doubt that 2024 saw some amazing developments in rocket flight including but not limited to the SpaceX booster landings. What of 2025? What can we look forward to in the year ahead? Well I’m not sure we are going to see any pure rocket launch landmarks this year but there are some exciting missions ahead; NASA launching SPHEREx (new space observatory to map the sky in optical and near-infrared,) SpaceX launching to missions to surface of Moon (Texas built Blue Ghost and a Japanese lander,) a new commercial space station called Haven-1 and if all goes to plan we may finally see the return to Earth of Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore who have been stuck on the ISS since June after their planned 1 week mission!

Source : 

• Space Stats

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04-01-2025 om 16:09 geschreven door peter  

Mars experiences dust storms regularly, which often begin as smaller storms that form around the polar regions, usually during the second half of the Martian year. These storms can grow rapidly as they move towards the equator until they cover millions of square kilometers. While these dust storms are not very powerful due to Mars’ thin atmosphere (roughly 0.5% as dense as Earth’s), they can still pose a significant hazard. In fact, global dust storms were responsible for the loss of the Opportunity rover in 2018 and the InSight lander last year.

“Dust storms have a significant effect on rovers and landers on Mars, not to mention what will happen during future crewed missions to Mars. This dust is very light and sticks to everything,” said Pieris in a recent NASA press release. “Even though the wind pressure may not be enough to knock over equipment, these dust grains can build up a lot of speed and pelt astronauts and their equipment,” added Hayne. “We need to understand what causes some of the smaller or regional storms to grow into global-scale storms. We don’t even fully understand the basic physics of how dust storms start at the surface.”

For their study, Pieris and Hayne focused on “A” and “C” storms, two weather patterns that tend to occur every year on Mars. This consisted of analyzing data gathered by the Mars Climate Sounder instrument aboard NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) over the course of 15 years (eight Mars years). Specifically, they searched for periods of unusual warmth, when more sunlight filtered through Mars’ thin atmosphere to heat the planet’s surface. They discovered that roughly 68% of major storms on the planet were preceded by a sharp rise in temperatures at the surface, which led to dust being kicked up.

While these results don’t definitively prove that warmer conditions cause dust storms, they indicate that the same phenomena that trigger storms on Earth may be at work on Mars. During hot summers in dry regions, warm air near the surface can rise through the atmosphere, leading to large gray clouds that signal rain. Said Pieris:

“When you heat up the surface, the layer of atmosphere right above it becomes buoyant, and it can rise, taking dust with it. This study is not the end all be all of predicting storms on Mars. But we hope it’s a step in the right direction.”

Two 2001 images from the Mars Orbiter Camera on NASA’s Mars Global Surveyor orbiter show a dramatic change in the planet’s appearance when haze raised by dust-storm activity in the south became globally distributed (Figure 1). At left, an image from late June 2001 shows clear conditions over much of the planet, with regional dust-storm activity occurring in the Hellas basin (bright oval feature) near the edge of the south polar cap. At right, a July 2001 image from the same perspective shows the planet almost completely enveloped. Dust extends to altitudes of more than 60 kilometers (37 miles) during global-scale storms. 

NASA Larger image

This close-up image of a dust storm on Mars was acquired by the Mars Color Imager instrument on NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on Nov. 7, 2007, around 3 p.m. local time on Mars. Scientists working with NASA’s Curiosity rover, which is set to land on Mars on Aug. 5 PDT (Aug. 6 EDT), are monitoring Mars each day for similar small storms that could either drift over the landing site or stir up dust that moves as haze over the site.

NASA (larger image)

Pieris and Hayne are now gathering more recent observations of Mars to continue investigating these explosive weather patterns. Eventually, they hope that scientists will be able to predict weather patterns on Mars based on live data from the planet.

Further Reading: 

• UC Boulder, 
• AGU24

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04-01-2025 om 16:00 geschreven door peter  

One of the classic ways to distinguish a star from a planet in the night sky is that stars twinkle, but planets don’t. The light of both passes through the atmosphere, but since planets appear as a small disk of light, we don’t see them flicker. Stars appear as points of light, so we can see the flicker. The apparent size of a light source is the key factor.

In the same way, by looking at the scintillation of the FRB, the team was able to determine the size and location of the FRB light source. In this case, they found that FRB 20221022A had to have happened within 10,000 kilometers of a highly magnetic pulsar. This means the FRB must have originated within the magnetosphere of the pulsar, which confirms magnetars as the source of this particular FRB.

This study not only confirms magnetars as the source of FRBs; it proves that it is specifically an effect of their intense magnetic fields. Further observations such as this should allow us to understand how these magnetic fields can generate such intense radio light so quickly.

Reference: 

• Nimmo, Kenzie, et al. “Magnetospheric origin of a fast radio burst constrained using scintillation.” Nature 637.8044 (2025): 48-51.

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04-01-2025 om 15:44 geschreven door peter  

Het jaar begint meteen spannend: Wetenschappers ontrafelen de oorsprong van een snelle radioflits

Vivian Lammerse

Het vluchtige ‘kosmische vuurwerk’ lijkt te zijn ontstoken in de woelige magnetosfeer van een verre neutronenster.

Snelle radioflitsen zijn korte, heldere explosies van radiogolven. Sinds de ontdekking van de eerste snelle radioflits in 2007 hebben astronomen duizenden van deze mysterieuze flitsen opgemerkt, sommige in onze eigen Melkweg, andere tot wel 8 miljard lichtjaar verderop. Hoe dit ‘kosmische vuurwerk’ precies ontstaat, is echter nog steeds een mysterie. Maar nu hebben MIT-astronomen eindelijk de oorsprong van één van deze flitsen ontrafeld.

Snelle radioflitsen
De laatste jaren is de detectie van snelle radioflitsen enorm toegenomen. Dat is mede te danken aan het Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME). Deze radiotelescoop, met vier grote, stationaire ontvangers in de vorm van een halve pijp, is bijzonder gevoelig voor snelle radioflitsen. Sinds 2020 heeft CHIME al duizenden van deze kosmische flitsen uit het hele universum vastgelegd. Hoewel wetenschappers het erover eens zijn dat snelle radioflitsen afkomstig zijn van extreem compacte objecten, blijft de exacte fysica erachter een raadsel. Sommige modellen voorspellen dat snelle radioflitsen ontstaan in de chaotische magnetosfeer rondom zo’n compact object, terwijl andere aangeven dat de flitsen verder weg ontstaan, als onderdeel van een schokgolf die zich van het centrale object af beweegt.

FRB 20221022A
In een nieuwe studie, gepubliceerd in Nature, concentreerden de wetenschappers zich op FRB 20221022A. Dit is een eerder ontdekte snelle radioflits uit een sterrenstelsel op zo’n 200 miljoen lichtjaar afstand. Het team vond de precieze locatie van het radiosignaal door de zogenaamde ‘scintillatie’ ervan te bestuderen, vergelijkbaar met het fonkelen van sterren aan de nachtelijke hemel. Dit effect treedt op wanneer het licht van een kleine, heldere bron, zoals een ster, door een medium zoals gas in een sterrenstelsel heen dringt. Hoe kleiner of verder weg een object is, hoe meer het lijkt te fonkelen. Het team ontdekte op deze manier dat FRB 20221022A waarschijnlijk afkomstig is uit de directe nabijheid van de bron.

Neutronenster
Het team schat dat FRB 20221022A ontstond binnen slechts 10.000 kilometer van een draaiende neutronenster. Voor je beeldvorming, dat is korter dan de afstand tussen Amsterdam en Kaapstad. Van zo’n korte afstand is het waarschijnlijk dat de flits tot leven kwam in de magnetosfeer van de neutronenster, een krachtig magnetisch gebied rondom deze compacte ster. De bevindingen van het team zijn interessant. Het betekent namelijk dat onderzoekers nu voor het eerst onmiskenbaar bewijs hebben gevonden dat een snelle radioflits kan ontstaan in de magnetosfeer.

Klein gebied
Onderzoekers vermoeden al langer dat snelle radioflitsen worden veroorzaakt door sterk gemagnetiseerde neutronensterren, ook wel magnetars genoemd. En nu blijkt dat FRB 20221022A ook nog eens uit een extreem klein gebied afkomstig was, van slechts 10.000 kilometer groot. De resultaten sluiten uit dat FRB 20221022A uit de buitenste regio van een compact object kwam. In plaats daarvan tonen de bevindingen aan dat snelle radioflitsen zeer dicht bij neutronensterren kunnen ontstaan, in de turbulente magnetische omgevingen die hen omgeven. Het betekent dat onderzoekers de precieze oorsprong van snelle radioflitsen nu steeds beter beginnen te doorgronden.

Halverwege het universum
“In de buurt van neutronensterren zijn de magnetische velden zo intens dat ze de grenzen van het mogelijke in het universum opzoeken”, zegt hoofdauteur van de studie Kenzie Nimmo. “Er is veel gedebatteerd of deze felle radio-emissies überhaupt kunnen ontsnappen uit dat extreme plasma.” Maar nu lijken de onderzoekers dat toch te hebben bewezen. “Bij deze extreem magnetische neutronensterren kunnen atomen niet eens bestaan – ze zouden simpelweg worden verscheurd door de kracht van de magnetische velden”, zegt Kiyoshi Masui, onderzoeker en hoogleraar natuurkunde aan de MIT. “Het spannende is dat we ontdekken hoe de energie in deze velden, dicht bij de bron, zich zo verdraait en herschikt dat het vrijkomt als radiogolven die we zelfs tot halverwege het universum kunnen zien.”

De onderzoekers zijn van plan om dezelfde techniek die ze in deze studie hebben toegepast in de toekomst ook in te zetten om de oorsprong van andere snelle radioflitsen te ontrafelen. Dit zou de onderliggende fysica verder kunnen verduidelijken. Hiermee wordt dan ook een cruciale stap gezet in het ontcijferen van de complexe processen die zich afspelen in enkele van de meest extreme omgevingen in het universum.

Bronmateriaal

• "MIT scientists pin down the origins of a fast radio burst" - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  
• Afbeelding bovenaan dit artikel: Daniel Liévano, edited by MIT News

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03-01-2025 om 22:26 geschreven door peter