Scientists are AMAZED to discover a stunning 'Einstein Ring' hiding in our cosmic backyard

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By VICTORIA ALLEN SCIENCE EDITOR FOR THE DAILY MAIL

Space rarely displays anything as near-perfect as this 'jaw-dropping' ring of light.

But astronomers have found an incredibly rare complete 'Einstein ring' - predicted by Albert Einstein more than 100 years ago.

The glimmering circle is formed by light from a faraway galaxy, hitting a second galaxy closer to Earth, called NGC 6505.

The gravitational pull of NGC 6505 appears to bend the light around itself like a halo.

There are only a handful of complete Einstein rings which have ever been seen from Earth, because two galaxies and our own planet have to align perfectly to show the full circle.

The image, revealed by the European Space Agency's Euclid space telescope, shows a phenomenon famously predicted by Albert Einstein in a letter from 1915, where he described how the gravitational field from a massive object like a galaxy could warp the fabric of space, so that light travelling towards it has to follow a curved path.

This is called 'gravitational lensing', and an Einstein ring is one of the most dramatic examples of it.

Stephen Serjeant, professor of astronomy at the Open University, who has co-authored a research paper on the Einstein ring, said: 'This Einstein ring is jaw-dropping, it is so perfect it looks like a simulation.

'It is pretty incredible that the galaxy NGC 6505 was discovered in 1884, but we have only just found this thrilling phenomenon which was staring us in the face for more than a century, waiting to be seen. 

Space rarely displays anything as near-perfect as this 'jaw-dropping' ring of light. But astronomers have found an incredibly rare complete 'Einstein ring' - predicted by Albert Einstein more than 100 years ago 

'It is such a perfect circle because of the alignment of the galaxies, and it's extremely bright and very sharp, with little fuzz around the image.

'This ring and other galaxies which warp light will help us to gain valuable insights about dark matter and dark energy in space.'

Most gravitational lensing has a very small effect, with one ray of light from a distant galaxy producing just a visible pinprick in the night sky.

But when the gravitational pull is strong enough, and the two galaxies involved line up properly together, multiple rays of light get through and appear as curved lines.

These curved lines join up to form a ring.

The newly discovered Einstein ring is a showstopper because it is so rare, so unusually bright, unusually close to us, and photographed in rare high-resolution, which was not possible before the current generation of high-tech telescopes.

But astronomers are also excited about the ring, and other examples of gravitational lensing in the universe, because they will help to better understand the 'dark universe'.

This dark universe is the mysterious 95 per cent of space which is not planets, stars, asteroids, dust or gas.

The newly discovered Einstein ring is a showstopper because it is so rare, so unusually bright, unusually close to us, and photographed in rare high-resolution, which was not possible before the current generation of high-tech telescopes

It is made up of dark matter - an unknown material which has a gravitational pull - and dark energy - an unknown force which is speeding up the rate at which the universe is expanding.

The newly discovered Einstein ring brings more confirmation that much of a typical galaxy - in this case the galaxy NGC 6505 - is made up of dark matter, based on the gravitational pull needed to warp light into the ring shape.

This information about dark matter will help the floating space telescope Euclid in its mission to create a 3D map of more than a third of the sky.

Gravitational lensing is also important for understanding how the universe - which has been expanding since the Big Bang - is expanding faster than expected.

Dark energy is believed to be the force speeding up the expansion, and pulling galaxies away from each other.

The distance between the two galaxies which produced the Einstein ring helps to understand the effect of dark energy.

And that matters because, many billions of years in the future, dark energy is the force which could cause the 'Big Rip' where the universe tears itself apart.

The light forming the Einstein ring comes from a galaxy an incredible 4.42 billion light-years away, which does not yet have a name because it had never been seen before.

Einstein Rings were first predicted by Albert Einstein more than 100 years ago

The gravitational lensing was the phenomenon which allowed it to be discovered - when light from it hit NGC 6505 and was distorted into a ring.

The lensing, named because it is similar to the lens in an eye, magnified the light from the distant galaxy, acting like a microscope, so it could be seen and investigated.

The light, which appears in the shape of the distant galaxy, should form an oval, but the gravitational pull of NGC 6505 flattens it into a ring.

That's because the gravity bends the fabric of space, called 'spacetime' by Einstein, so the light, which normally travels in a straight line, gets deflected.

NGC 6505 is around 590 million light-years from Earth, which is just a stone's throw away in cosmic terms.

Euclid blasted off on its six-year mission to explore the dark Universe on 1 July 2023.

Before the spacecraft could begin its mission, there was a testing phase to make sure it worked properly, which produced a set of images in September 2023.

This first revealed the Einstein ring, which had only a one in 2,000 chance of being seen, and was spotted by Euclid Archive Scientist Bruno Altieri.

He said: 'Even from that first observation, I could see it, but after Euclid made more observations of the area, we could see a perfect Einstein ring.

'For me, with a lifelong interest in gravitational lensing, that was amazing.'

Euclid will examine galaxies up to 10,000 billion light years away.

A light year is around six trillion miles.

The telescope is expected to find around 100,000 'strong' gravitational lenses, which form arcs or circles of light.

Euclid's main job is searching for the more subtle effects of weak gravitational lensing, where background galaxies appear only mildly stretched, to gradually create the most extensive 3D map of the Universe yet.

EINSTEIN'S GENERAL THEORY OF RELATIVITY

Albert Einstein

In 1905, Albert Einstein determined that the laws of physics are the same for all non-accelerating observers, and that the speed of light in a vacuum was independent of the motion of all observers - known as the theory of special relativity.

This groundbreaking work introduced a new framework for all of physics, and proposed new concepts of space and time.

He then spent 10 years trying to include acceleration in the theory, finally publishing his theory of general relativity in 1915.

This determined that massive objects cause a distortion in space-time, which is felt as gravity.

At its simplest, it can be thought of as a giant rubber sheet with a bowling ball in the centre.

Pictured is the original historical documents related to Einstein's prediction of the existence of gravitational waves, shown at the Hebrew university in Jerusalem

As the ball warps the sheet, a planet bends the fabric of space-time, creating the force that we feel as gravity.

Any object that comes near to the body falls towards it because of the effect.

Einstein predicted that if two massive bodies came together it would create such a huge ripple in space time that it should be detectable on Earth.

It was most recently demonstrated in the hit film film Interstellar.

In a segment that saw the crew visit a planet which fell within the gravitational grasp of a huge black hole, the event caused time to slow down massively.

Crew members on the planet barely aged while those on the ship were decades older on their return.

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11-02-2025 om 00:15 geschreven door peter  

Revealed: What humans will look like in 1,000 years, according to scientists

• READ MORE: Scientists reveal what life on Earth will look like in 2100

By WILIAM HUNTER

Looking back at our primate ancestors, it would be easy to assume that humans today have reached the final chapter of our evolution.  

However, many scientists believe that the way humans appear today is just the start of the story.

Thanks to technology, space travel, and climate change, the world around us is changing faster than ever - and experts believe that humanity will change with it.

Now, artificial intelligence (AI) reveals what the humans of the future might look like.

With Google's ImageFX AI image generator, MailOnline has used predictions from leading scientists to imagine how the human race might evolve.

According to the experts, humans will look a lot more uniform in the future.   

They predict the average person will have darker skin and look more like someone from the modern-day cultural melting pots of Mauritius or Brazil.

And, in good news for everyone, experts say that the humans of 3025 could be more attractive than we are today.

With Google's ImageFX AI image generator, MailOnline has used predictions from leading scientists to imagine how the human race might evolve. The researchers predict the average person will have darker skin and look more like someone from the modern-day cultural melting pots of Mauritius or Brazil 

Researchers predict that people wil become more uniform and more attractive as sexual selection replaces survival of the fittest 

People will be shorter 

In the past, the biggest force driving evolution came from humans dying before they had the chance to reproduce and pass on their genes. 

However, thanks to modern medicine, more and more people are living long enough to have children.

This means that a different force will determine which genes become more common. 

Professor Mark Thomas, an evolutionary geneticist from UCL, told MailOnline: 'In the past that has always worked on some children not surviving, but the point is that evolution also works on fecundity - on how many children are born.'

Essentially, this means that people who have more children are more likely to pass on their genes.  

Interestingly, some scientists have suggested that this could make humans shorter in the future.

While Professor Thomas is clear that this is just 'one theory among many' it has been proposed that early sexual maturation has been linked to smaller height.

In the future humans might become smaller as the evolutionary drive towards fecundity trades early sexual maturation off against physical size

Some scientists have suggested that humans could be shorter in the future

Reaching sexual maturity early allows organisms to have more offspring across their lifespan but this appears to be traded off against decreased size.

Professor Thomas says: 'This is one of the arguments that's been put forward to explain why you get pygmy populations in many places around the world.

'Their lives are relatively short because it's a tough life in the rainforest, so they've traded off sexual maturation against physical growth.'

If people who mature earlier end up having more children, the genes which cause both early maturation and shorter stature could increase in the population.

However, Professor Thomas stresses that this idea hasn't been tested in population studies so the connection may not hold outside of specific environments.

More attractive  

As fewer people die, the biggest factor driving evolution will be how many children someone can have. 

Strangely, one potential effect of this is that it might end up making men more attractive.

In 1,000 years, women having more choice over their partners will create selective pressure for traits that are found attractive. That may mean the average person becomes more attractive, successful, or intelligent 

As women choose their partners more freely, more attractive men will pass on their genetics. This could mean that the human race becomes more attractive over time 

Professor Thomas says: 'The natural state of affairs in mammals is really for females to do all the choosing.

'But when you have strong patriarchies, as we do in many places around the world, then the males end up doing a lot of the choosing and controlling.'

As societies liberalise and women become increasingly able to choose their own partners that selective pressure could be piled back on.

'Thankfully we're moving into a world where females do the choosing, and they're going to choose males who they like for one reason or another,' says Professor Thomas.

'It might be for brains, success, because they look good, or look muscly but as there's more female choice you would expect those traits to increase.'

So, over the next few thousand years, as more attractive men pass on their genes more successfully, humanity might get that little bit more handsome.

Darker skin and more uniform looks 

One of the biggest changes that experts expect to see is that humanity will become much more uniform in appearance.

As humanity becomes more mixed and cultural or racial barriers are broken down, humans will tend towards having darker skin and more uniform features 

For large parts of human history, individual populations have remained relatively isolated from one another.

When small isolated groups like the Amish breed together the rate of genetic drift, random fluctuations in gene frequencies, tends to be higher, making them more distinct from other populations.

However, compared to the past, people from different ethnicities are already mixing together much more often.  

Dr Jason Hodgson, senior lecturer on bioinformatics and big data at Anglia Ruskin University, told MailOnline: 'One thing that might happen in the future is the breaking down of population structure.

'Current trends in the US, at least, suggest that interracial marriages are becoming more common. Assuming this pattern continues you will see less population structure.'

On an individual level, this means the average human of the future will become more genetically diverse since they will inherit traits in a greater number of populations.

However, at the population level, this could lead to less variation.

'In terms of appearance, you would then see that people are more intermediate,' says Dr Hodgson.

In the future, interracial partnerships and long-distance migration are likely to become more common. This might mean humans start to look more like the people of modern-day Mauritius or Brazil where many cultures have mixed for several generations 

'If we think about one of the few traits that varies by population – skin colour – most people would be a bit brown, for example.'

Professor Thomas points out that a good point of reference would be the modern population of Brazil or Mauritius where lots of ethnic groups have already mixed for several generations.

Technologically enhanced

Powerful new technologies might give humans the ability to shape our own evolution.

Dr Hodgson says: 'I would question whether evolution will be allowed to proceed naturally in the distant future.

'We currently have the technology to do targeted gene editing with CRISPR-Cas9. This gives us the ability to largely change the genome as we want.'

Although Dr Hodgson points out that almost all scientists today consider this to be unethical, future generations might not be so scrupulous.

There are already companies offering 'designer baby' services in the US which claim to help parents select for traits like height, intelligence, and gender.

Tools like gene editing and technological enhancements will make people healthier, more intelligent, and more attractive. At the same time, people will be able to use technology to choose more about how they look as it is incorporated into their bodies 

If these technologies are allowed to spread without check, then genetic traits that were once rare in the population could become significantly more common.

Dr Hodgson says: 'In the distant future you might see very significant change, and it could potentially happen on the scale of a single generation.'

Using technologies like CRISPR-Cas9, which allows scientists to cut and paste sections of DNA, humans might even be able to take on new genetic traits from elsewhere in the animal kingdom.

For example people might choose to give themselves darker skin with higher levels of melanin to help protect against harmful UV radiation. 

Fashions and cultural trends will also change the way people look as technology lets people choose more about their appearance. 

Dr John Hawks, an anthropologist from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, told MailOnline: 'If we look to the future, the cultural and technological changes are almost certainly going to be stronger than the genetic changes across humanity. 

'Many of those affect appearance: you can imagine color-changing tattoos, all kinds of body modification, new modes of expression that come from blending bodies with technology.'

Smaller brains 

Our increasing dependence on technology may mean that people in the future develop rapidly through biological augmentation. At the same time, more technology may impact our physiology in surprising ways

Professor Robert Brooks, an evolutionary biologist from the University of New South Wales, Syndey, told MailOnline he would expect to see human brains get smaller over time.

Professor Brooks' theory suggests that as computers take over more of the computational, factual, and social dimensions of living, the advantage of having a big brain decreases.

At the same time, the energy cost to mothers of bigger brains and the increased risks during childbirth due to larger heads remain the same.

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Nicholas Longrich, a palaeontologist and evolutionary biologist from the University of Bath, compared humans' future development to that of a domesticated animal.

Dr Longrich wrote: 'Arguably we’re becoming a kind of domesticated ape, but curiously, one domesticated by ourselves.'

He continues: 'Sheep lost 24 per cent of their brain mass after domestication; for cows, it’s 26 per cent; dogs, 30 per cent.

'This raises an unsettling possibility. Maybe being more willing to passively go with the flow (perhaps even thinking less), like a domesticated animal, has been bred into us, like it was for them.'

Hunched backs and clawed hands 

It has also been suggested that more time spent with technology and worsening lifestyles could lead humans to develop characteristics like a hunched back or clawed hands. But these traits would not be genetic. Pictured: An artist's impression of the average Briton 25 years from now 

Other studies have suggested that increased use of technology could lead to other non-evolutionary changes. 

This could include humans having more pronounced hunches from looking at computers all day or developing crooked and overdeveloped hands from using phones.

Likewise sleep expert Dr Sophie Bostock previously predicted that humans missing out on sleep could begin to have big changes on our bodies.

As we spend more time using technology and social media, more people may end up getting six hours or less of sleep.  

In 25 years, Dr Bostock predicts that the average Briton will have chronic back pain, thinning hair, sagging skin, swollen legs and red, baggy eyes. 

They will also suffer from thinning muscle in the arms and legs and become increasingly prone to flu due to a weak immune system.

However, these changes wouldn't occur at the genetic level since there would be no evolutionary advantage to pass them on.

Adaptations for space 

In the distant future, humans may develop long arms, tall bodies, and large eyes to survive in the low gravity and dim light of distant planets 

In the very far future, humans who venture into space might even become so different from the humans on Earth that they could be considered a new species 

If some part of humanity were to venture into space, it is not entirely inconceivable that this group would slowly evolve away from the population remaining on Earth.

Dr John Hawks, an anthropologist from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, told MailOnline: 'The human population of Earth is very large and diverse, but long-term space travel does create the potential of small founder populations that remain separated for millennia.

'Establishing a sustainable human population in another star system after a voyage of thousands of years would not be easy. But such a scenario would give rise to the possibility of speciation.'

On Mars, humans would receive only 66 per cent of the sunlight and 38 per cent of the gravitational force they are exposed to on Earth.

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To adapt to space, humans might become taller and develop longer arms in order to perform better in low gravity.

Even on the International Space Station, NASA says that astronauts can grow by about three per cent in the first few days in space as their spines strech out in low gravity. 

Likewise, just as was the case when ancient humans migrated into northern Europe, future humans could become paler in order to maximise the amount of vitamin D derived from low light.

Human eyes could also become bigger and more sensitive to see in dim conditions or be enhanced with a number of technological augmentations.

TIMELINE OF HUMAN EVOLUTION

The timeline of human evolution can be traced back millions of years. Experts estimate that the family tree goes as such:

55 million years ago - First primitive primates evolve

15 million years ago - Hominidae (great apes) evolve from the ancestors of the gibbon

7 million years ago - First gorillas evolve. Later, chimp and human lineages diverge

5.5 million years ago - Ardipithecus, early 'proto-human' shares traits with chimps and gorillas

4 million years ago - Ape like early humans, the Australopithecines appeared. They had brains no larger than a chimpanzee's but other more human like features 

3.9-2.9 million years ago - Australoipithecus afarensis lived in Africa.  

2.7 million years ago - Paranthropus, lived in woods and had massive jaws for chewing  

2.6 million years ago - Hand axes become the first major technological innovation 

2.3 million years ago - Homo habilis first thought to have appeared in Africa

1.85 million years ago - First 'modern' hand emerges 

1.8 million years ago - Homo ergaster begins to appear in fossil record 

800,000 years ago - Early humans control fire and create hearths. Brain size increases rapidly

400,000 years ago - Neanderthals first begin to appear and spread across Europe and Asia

300,000 to 200,000 years ago - Homo sapiens - modern humans - appear in Africa

54,000 to 40,000 years ago - Modern humans reach Europe 

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10-02-2025 om 23:42 geschreven door peter  

Secret CIA documents reveal how US prepared to defend against an alien invasion

• READ MORE: UFO whistleblowers to expose 80-year UFO cover-up 

By STACY LIBERATORE FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

A resurfaced document suggests the CIA was preparing for a potential alien invasion amid mass sightings across the nation, many of which were in Washington DC.

A section in the report titled 'US Official Attitude to UFOs' says unexplained sightings were more than 20 times the normal rate in the summer of 1952.

Some Air Force members believed they were 'interplanetary spaceships about to make closer contact,' leading the CIA to persuade the military to use Project Blue Book to manage the situation.

Project Blue Book, which ended in 1969, was developed to investigate reports of aerial phenomena and determine if they posed a threat to national security.

'To prepare the public for [the possibility of contact], 41 previously classified reports were released for publication between August 1952 and February 1953,' the document states.

The CIA then moved to abandon the investigation in the eyes of the American people, using Project Blue Book 'as a means of public 'debunking' UFOs.'

The group attributed most sightings to misidentified natural phenomena like weather balloons, aircraft lights or atmospheric conditions, and used TV shows and newspapers to spread the word.

'By erecting a facade of ridicule, the US hoped to allay public alarm, reduce the possibility of the Soviet taking advantage of the UFO mass sightings for either psychological warfare or actual warfare purposes,' reads the document.

The report states that the cover-up also allowed Project Blue Book to develop aircraft 'that emulated UFO performances,' such as anti-gravity which creates a force to counteract gravity and lets objects float or move without being pulled.

The document claims the CIA and US Air Force worked to 'debunk' mass UFO sightings in 1952, manny of which came from Washington DC

Some Air Force members believed they were 'interplanetary spaceships about to make closer contact,' leading the CIA to persuade the military to use Project Blue Book to manage the situation. Pictured is a photo taken in Passoria, New Jersey in July 1952

The document, 'Scientific Intelligence - General - Unidentified Flying Objects,' discussed how the US and Australia collaborated to investigate strange sightings. 

It was recently shared on X by user 'Disclosure Party' who wrote: 'Documents from the National Archives of Australia indicate the U.S. was intentionally withholding information about UFOs from the public in 1953.'

The first page explains that 'the early analyses of UFO reports by the US Air Force (USAF) intelligence indicated that real phenomena were being reported which had flight characteristics so far in advance of US aircraft that only extraterrestrial origin be envisaged.'

A scientific panel chaired by Howard P Robertson met in mid-January to formulate 'future action on the UFO problem,' following the release of the 41 reports. 

The meeting included the showing of two then-classified films of UFOs and early results of the 3,200 reports that were shared with the public.

The panel suggested education programs to debunk UFO sightings and teach the public how to identify certain phenomena.

That included using articles, TV shows and movies to spread the word, the History Channel reported. The panel even contemplating asking the Walt Disney Corporation to pitch in.

'Such a program should tend to reduce the current gullibility of the public and…their susceptibility to clever hostile propaganda,' the panel concluded.  

Project Blue Book, which ended in 1969, was developed to investigate reports of aerial phenomena and determine if they posed a threat to national security

 On February 16, 1953, the CIA made it appear the investigation had been abandoned, allowing the agency to study of the cases in secret.

Seven months later, the agency gutted the Project Blue Book team to just 10 qualified personnel operating at a top-secret level and then down to just a single officer, sergeant, secretary and part-time consultant.

To control public awareness about the project, the CIA threatened would-be whistleblowers with up to 10 years in jail and a $10,000 fine.

But the document states when service personnel resigned or retired, 'it was possible to reveal USAF attitudes [toward UFOs] or opinions even if actual data was still restricted.

The report names Major D Fournet, who was a Project Blue Book officer at the Pentagon until 1952 and Former CIA director Admiral Hillenkoetter, along with 'many intelligences officers associated with the UFO problems, as 'publicly stating that the US government knew UFOs were extraterrestrial but was withholding the fact from the public.'

Those statements led to a revised penalty for would-be whistleblowers, making the offense federally illegal under the Espionage Act. 

The move meant individuals who exposed the work faced up to 20 years in prison  and $10,00 in fines.

Pictured is a card detailing a sighting in 1956 that was investigated by Project Blue Book

The report states that the cover-up also allowed Project Blue Book to develop aircraft 'that emulated UFO performances. That included the failed Canadian Avros saucer

Project Blue Book continued its work, analyzing thousands of reports to weed out what were misidentified objects or extraterrestrial craft. 

'Consultants statistically tested the unknown object population to determine the likelihood that it was similar to the population of identified objects and found that the probability was less than one in ten thousand trillion trillion to one against unknown being the same as knowns,' reads the document.

By 1957, the team claimed only 14 out of 1,006 sightings remained unidentified. 

However, the CIA was also said to use government funding to continue UFO data collection to fund other projects like the Canadian Avros saucer. 

The Avrocar was the result of a Canadian effort to develop a supersonic, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fighter-bomber, and the CIA opted to design it to appear like a 'flying saucer.'

In 1952, the Canadian government provided initial funding but dropped the project when it became too expensive. Avro offered the project to the US government, and the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force took it over in 1958.

The document continues to say that the US government then allocated more funding to investigate gravity and a means of controlling it. 

'Despite the fact science had not attained a level of competence to deal with either gravity or anti-gravity problems,' according to the report.

'It is significant at this time the current theories on UFO propulsion were a mixture of gravity control and electro-magnetic propulsion.' 

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10-02-2025 om 21:04 geschreven door peter  

Is there a God? Scientists give their definitive answers to the eternal question

• READ MORE: Did God really write the Bible? Scientists give their verdict

By JONATHAN CHADWICK FOR MAILONLINE 

It's surely the biggest question of all – does God exist?

For centuries, the answer has been a huge subject of debate, argued over by priests, academics, and the public alike. 

And it is surely intertwined with the matter of why humans are here on this planet – dating right back to the Big Bang 14 billion years ago, or even longer. 

God – depicted in films and TV such as Monty Python, The Simpsons and Bruce Almighty – is of course not unique to Christianity.  

But regardless of religion, dire events like wars, earthquakes and personal tragedies often make humans question the existence of an almighty deity.

No scientific evidence of God's existence has been found – although many would argue the proof we are alive is proof of God. 

So is there a God, and if so, what form does God take?

Now, researchers give their definitive answer to the eternal question. 

The existence of God is surely intertwined with the matter of why humans are here on this planet. This image shows God depicted in dome fresco by Johann Michael Rottmayr at Karlskirche (St. Charles's Church), Vienna, Austria

An expert says society has 'anthropomorphized' God - making God into a superman or 'the big guy in the sky'. Pictured, God depicted on The Simpsons (1992) 

n popular culture, God has long been portrayed as an older bearded man in white robes, notably in Italian artist Michelangelo's 'The Creation of Adam'. 

Forming part of the Sistine Chapel's ceiling in the Vatican, the 16th century work depicts the moment humanity was created through the hands of God. 

Even in the Bible, God is referred to as 'he' and 'him', while a passage in the Old Testament even supports the traditional all-white depiction. 

It reads: 'His clothing was as white as snow; the hair of his head was white like wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. river of fire was flowing, coming out from before him.' 

Despite the use of pronouns to refer to God (both 'he' and 'she'), God does not exist either as a man or as a woman, according to religious experts. 

Instead, God exists in a subjective sense – as a guide and source of strength for millions of people – and not in a human form. 

Dr Ilia Delio, theologian at Villanova University in Pennsylvania, says society has long attributed human characteristics to God – but that doesn't make God human. 

'We have anthropomorphized God – making God into a super 'man', the big guy in the sky we can either accept or reject,' she told MailOnline. 

The Creation of Adam, a fresco painting by Michelangelo at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, shows the moment humanity was created through the hands of God

In the 2003 film 'Bruce Almighty', God, played by Morgan Freeman, offers the eponymous character (played by Jim Carrey) divine powers

'But this is not God - it is a projection of our need for a god.' 

God is 'not an object to behold' but a 'subject', 'the name of Being itself' and 'a symbol for unconditional life', Dr Delio added. 

'Whoever argues for or against God has not understood the word God,' she told MailOnline. 

'Hence, God is not an object to argue about but the ground of all that is, not beholden to the limits of the human mind.' 

Alexandros Batalias, PhD candidate in AI and theological anthropology at Cambridge University, agrees that God is not an object, but 'a subject'. 

'Throughout the history of Christianity, theologians and philosophers have sought to use rational arguments and evidence to demonstrate the existence of God,' he told MailOnline. 

'But the reality of God is not provable because it transcends human understanding.

'There is no way to construct an argument or theory that can objectively prove the existence of God, as God is not an object to be analyzed or measured.' 

In Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), God, voiced by Graham Chapman, is parodied as a cynical tyrant who is sick of people grovelling

Regardless of religion, dire events like wars, earthquakes and personal tragedies often make humans question the existence of an almighty deity (file photo)

Whether or not God created the universe is a hotly contested matter – one which may not ever have a definitive answer.

Although, many scientists would admit there is not available evidence to disprove this theory, much like there's not any experiment that could detect God. 

Scientists generally agree that the universe sprang into existence when the Big Bang occurred around 14 billion years ago.

While some Christians think the Big Bang needed a divine creator to occur, many academics have refuted this suggestion, including the late Stephen Hawking.

The legendary English physicist said the Big Bang was inevitable due to the law of gravity, contesting Sir Isaac Newton's belief that the universe must have been designed by God as it could not have been created out of chaos.

In his 2010 book 'The Grand Design’, Hawking said 'the universe can and will create itself from nothing', sparking a religious debate. 

'It is not necessary to invoke God to light the blue touchpaper and set the universe going,' he said, adding: 'Spontaneous creation is the reason there is something rather than nothing.' 

Meanwhile, British evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins famously identified seven milestones that categorize the belief in the existence of a deity. 

In a 2010 book, Professor Stephen Hawking (pictured, 2007) said modern physics left no room for a Creator - and that science could explain the origins of the universe

It ranges from 100 per cent sure there is a God (theist) to 100 per cent sure there is no God (atheist) – with 50 per cent sure (completely impartial) in the middle. 

While some may argue the existence of a God may depend largely on personal belief and faith, Dawkins, an atheist, thinks the concept of personal god qualifies as a delusion. 

In The God Delusion, he wrote: 'There is something infantile in the presumption that somebody else has a responsibility to give your life meaning and point.

'The truly adult view, by contrast, is that our life is as meaningful, as full and as wonderful as we choose to make it.' 

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10-02-2025 om 19:00 geschreven door peter  

1091 PicturesAn artist’s rendition of the alien life form allegedly spotted in Varginha, Brazil.

De Varginha UFO Encounter: Feit of Fictie?

Inleiding

De Varginha UFO-ontmoeting, die zich in januari 1996 in de kleine stad Varginha in Brazilië voordeed, heeft wereldwijd veel aandacht getrokken. Het verhaal omvat waarnemingen van vreemde wezens, onverklaarbare verschijnselen en een vermeende cover-up door de autoriteiten. Dit artikel biedt een wetenschappelijke analyse van de gebeurtenissen, de betrokken getuigenissen en de gevolgen van deze zaak. We zullen de feiten scheiden van fictie en proberen een objectief beeld te schetsen van deze intrigerende gebeurtenis.

1. Achtergrond en context

De Varginha UFO-ontmoeting moet worden gezien tegen de achtergrond van de toenemende belangstelling voor UFO's en buitenaards leven in de jaren negentig. De Verenigde Staten en andere landen hadden al verschillende meldingen van UFO-waarnemingen geregistreerd, wat leidde tot een breed scala aan theorieën en speculaties over de mogelijkheid van buitenaards leven. In deze context kwam de Varginha-zaak als een schokkende gebeurtenis naar voren, met meldingen van meerdere getuigen die vreemde wezens en UFO's claimden te hebben gezien.

2. De gebeurtenissen van januari 1996

De eerste meldingen van een UFO in Varginha kwamen op 20 januari 1996. Meerdere getuigen, waaronder drie jonge vrouwen, beweerden een vreemd wezen te hebben gezien in een nabijgelegen gebied. De beschrijvingen van het wezen varieerden, maar veel getuigen gaven aan dat het een humanoïde vorm had, met een grote kop, grote ogen en een slank lichaam. Dit leidde tot speculatie dat het een buitenaards wezen zou kunnen zijn.

3. Getuigenissen en waarnemingen

De getuigenissen van de vrouwen, die bekend kwamen te staan als de "Varginha-drie", zijn cruciaal voor het begrijpen van de zaak. Hun beschrijvingen van het wezen en de omstandigheden waarin ze het zagen, zijn gedetailleerd en overtuigend. Wetenschappers hebben echter opgemerkt dat getuigenissen vaak beïnvloed kunnen worden door factoren zoals stress, groepsdruk en media-invloed. Het is essentieel om deze factoren in overweging te nemen bij het evalueren van de geloofwaardigheid van de getuigen.

Sketches drawn of the Varginha alien.

Daarnaast zijn er verschillende andere getuigen die ook vreemde verschijnselen in de lucht hebben gemeld, waaronder een 'vliegend voorwerp' dat in de buurt van Varginha zou zijn gezien. De media hebben deze meldingen verder versterkt en bijgedragen aan de groeiende hysterie rond de zaak.

4. Wetenschappelijke analyse van de waarnemingen

De Varginha UFO-ontmoeting, die plaatsvond in januari 1996 in de Braziliaanse stad Varginha, is een van de meest intrigerende en controversiële UFO-incidenten in de moderne geschiedenis. Voordat we de specifieke waarnemingen van de Varginha-ontmoeting analyseren, is het belangrijk om de context van UFO-waarnemingen in het algemeen te begrijpen.

In de jaren '90 was er een groeiende belangstelling voor UFO's, mede dankzij de opkomst van massamedia en het internet. Veel mensen waren gefascineerd door het idee van buitenaardse levensvormen en mogelijke bezoeken aan de aarde. In deze periode waren er tal van meldingen van UFO-waarnemingen over de hele wereld. De Varginha-incidenten vallen op door de aantal getuigen en de aard van de meldingen.

De eerste waarnemingen in Varginha begonnen op 20 januari 1996, toen verschillende bewoners van de stad beweerden een vreemd object in de lucht te hebben gezien. Dit object werd vaak beschreven als een soort vliegende schotel, die op een lage hoogte en met hoge snelheid over de stad vloog. Dit type waarneming is typerend voor UFO-incidenten, waarbij getuigen vaak moeite hebben om het object nauwkeurig te beschrijven.

Een belangrijke component van het Varginha-incident was de melding van een vreemd wezen dat zou zijn gezien door meerdere getuigen. De beschrijvingen van dit wezen varieerden, maar de meeste getuigen meldden een klein, humanoïde figuur met een grote kop en grote ogen. Deze beschrijvingen vertonen overeenkomsten met de zogenaamde "greys", een type buitenaards wezen dat in populaire cultuur vaak wordt afgebeeld. De waarnemingen van dit wezen vonden plaats na de vermeende crash van het UFO-object, wat de speculaties over de aanwezigheid van buitenaardse wezens verder voedde.

De analyse van deze waarnemingen moet rekening houden met verschillende factoren. Ten eerste is er het psychologische aspect van getuigenverklaringen. Mensen kunnen onder invloed van stress, angst of groepsdruk onjuiste of vervormde waarnemingen doen. In het geval van Varginha waren veel getuigen locals die deel uitmaakten van een hechte gemeenschap, wat de kans op groepspsychologie kan vergroten.

Daarnaast is er de rol van de media. De berichtgeving over het Varginha-incident was intens, met verschillende nieuwsorganisaties die het verhaal oppikten. Dit leidde tot een soort 'mediahype', waardoor getuigen zich mogelijk meer onder druk gezet voelden om hun verhaal te delen of hun ervaringen te verrijken.

Een ander aspect dat in overweging moet worden genomen, is de mogelijkheid van misidentificatie. Veel UFO-waarnemingen kunnen verklaard worden door natuurlijke fenomenen, zoals meteorieten, drones of zelfs militaire oefeningen. In het geval van Varginha zijn er geen concrete bewijzen gepresenteerd die de claims van de getuigen ondersteunen, wat leidt tot speculatie en twijfel.

Tot slot is het belangrijk om te erkennen dat ondanks de talrijke getuigenissen, het ontbreken van fysiek bewijs en de inconsistentie in de verhalen de geloofwaardigheid van de waarnemingen in twijfel trekken. De combinatie van psychologische factoren, media-invloed en de mogelijkheid van misidentificatie maakt de Varginha UFO-ontmoeting tot een fascinerend onderwerp van studie, maar biedt weinig harde feiten die het bestaan van buitenaardse wezens bevestigen. Het blijft een mysterie, dat zowel de verbeelding prikkelt als de sceptici voedt.

Een wetenschappelijke analyse van de Varginha-ontmoeting vereist een kritische benadering van de beschikbare gegevens. Het is belangrijk om te kijken naar de fysieke en psychologische factoren die van invloed kunnen zijn geweest op de getuigen. Studies naar getuigenissen over UFO-waarnemingen hebben aangetoond dat mensen vaak neigen naar overdrijving of vervorming van hun ervaringen, vooral in stressvolle situaties. Het is ook mogelijk dat de getuigen beïnvloed zijn door de media, waardoor ze hun waarnemingen onbewust hebben aangepast aan wat ze eerder hadden gehoord of gezien.

Bovendien zijn er geen fysieke bewijzen gevonden die de claims van de getuigen ondersteunen, zoals sporen, vegetatieveranderingen of andere materiële getuigenissen. Dit roept vragen op over de echtheid van de waarnemingen en benadrukt de noodzaak van een gedegen bewijsvoering om dergelijke claims te ondersteunen.

5. De rol van de autoriteiten en de media

Een ander belangrijk aspect van de Varginha-zaak is de rol van de autoriteiten en de media. Er zijn beweringen gedaan dat de Braziliaanse regering betrokken is bij een cover-up van de gebeurtenissen. Sommige getuigen meldden dat ze door militaire personen werden ondervraagd en dat er pogingen werden gedaan om informatie te verbergen.

De rol van de media kan ook niet worden onderschat. Sensationele verslaggeving kan bijdragen aan de verspreiding van ongefundeerde claims en de publieke perceptie van de gebeurtenissen beïnvloeden. Het is belangrijk om vast te stellen hoe de media de zaak hebben gepresenteerd en in hoeverre dit heeft bijgedragen aan de hysterie rond de Varginha-ontmoeting.

Newspaper reports about the alleged Varginha alien encounters

6. Alternatieve verklaringen

Een wetenschappelijke analyse van de Varginha-ontmoeting moet ook alternatieve verklaringen in overweging nemen. Veel UFO-waarnemingen kunnen worden verklaard als natuurlijke fenomenen, zoals meteorieten, ballonnen of vliegtuigen. Het is ook mogelijk dat de getuigen het wezen dat ze zagen verkeerd hebben geïnterpreteerd, bijvoorbeeld als een zeldzaam dier of een mens met een aandoening die zijn uiterlijk beïnvloedt.

De Varginha UFO-encounter, die plaatsvond in januari 1996 in de Braziliaanse stad Varginha, is een van de meest besproken en controversiële UFO-incidenten in de geschiedenis. Het verhaal omvat waarnemingen van onbekende objecten, vreemde wezens en zelfs militaire betrokkenheid. Terwijl veel mensen geloven in de mogelijkheid van buitenaardse levensvormen, zijn er verschillende alternatieve verklaringen voor deze gebeurtenis.

Een van de meest voor de hand liggende alternatieve verklaringen is dat de waarnemingen te wijten zijn aan misinterpretaties van natuurlijke fenomenen. De opnames van een onbekend vliegend object zouden bijvoorbeeld kunnen worden verklaard door de aanwezigheid van militaire vliegtuigen of andere luchtvaartactiviteiten in de regio. Ook kunnen de beschrijvingen van de vreemde wezens het resultaat zijn van een combinatie van angst, spanning en het spelen van de verbeelding in een situatie die al veel aandacht trok.

Daarnaast zijn er verklaringen die wijzen op psychologische factoren. In een tijd waarin UFO’s en buitenaardse levensvormen veel in de media werden besproken, kan de sociale druk om dergelijke ervaringen te delen invloed hebben gehad op de getuigen. Dit fenomeen, bekend als "massahysterie", kan leiden tot een collectieve overtuiging dat men iets heeft gezien dat in werkelijkheid niet heeft plaatsgevonden. Mensen kunnen ook onbewust hun ervaringen beïnvloeden door verhalen van anderen, wat leidt tot een vervorming van de waarheid.

Een andere alternatieve verklaring betreft de mogelijkheid van een experimentele militaire operatie. Sommige onderzoekers hebben gesuggereerd dat de waarnemingen van de wezens mogelijk verband houden met geheime militaire projecten, zoals genetische experimenten of de ontwikkeling van nieuwe technologieën. Dit zou de aanwezigheid van militaire voertuigen en personeel in de regio kunnen verklaren, evenals de geheimhouding die vaak met dergelijke operaties gepaard gaat. In dit scenario zouden de ‘buitenaardse’ wezens in werkelijkheid mensen kunnen zijn die betrokken zijn bij deze experimenten of zelfs slachtoffers van een ongeluk.

Verder zijn er ook verklaringen die wijzen op de invloed van folklore en lokale mythologie. Varginha en de omliggende gebieden hebben een rijke geschiedenis van verhalen over vreemde wezens en het bovennatuurlijke. Dit kan hebben bijgedragen aan de interpretatie van de waarnemingen als UFO-incidenten. De verhalen van de ‘Varginha-wezens’ kunnen in deze context worden gezien als een moderne herinterpretatie van oude legendes, waarbij culturele invloeden de perceptie van de werkelijkheid vormgeven.

Tot slot is er de mogelijkheid van hoaxes of opzettelijke misleiding. In de nasleep van het incident zijn er verschillende meldingen geweest van mensen die claimden betrokken te zijn bij het verhaal, wat zou kunnen wijzen op een poging om aandacht of publiciteit te genereren. Het creëren van een verhaal rondom UFO’s kan financieel of sociaal voordelig zijn voor sommige individuen of groepen.

In conclusie, hoewel de Varginha UFO-encounter een fascinerend onderwerp blijft voor UFO-enthousiastelingen en onderzoekers, zijn er tal van alternatieve verklaringen die kunnen helpen bij het begrijpen van de gebeurtenissen. Van misinterpretaties tot psychologische effecten en militaire experimenten, de werkelijkheid achter deze mysterieuze waarnemingen kan veel complexer zijn dan het idee van buitenaardse wezens die onze aarde bezoeken.

7. Conclusies en implicaties

De Varginha UFO-ontmoeting blijft een fascinerend onderwerp voor zowel UFO-enthousiastelingen als skeptici. Hoewel de getuigenissen overtuigend zijn, zijn er onvoldoende bewijs en wetenschappelijke ondersteuning om de claims van een echte ontmoeting met buitenaardse wezens te bevestigen. Het is cruciaal om kritisch te blijven en alle beschikbare gegevens zorgvuldig te analyseren.

De zaak benadrukt ook de bredere impact van UFO-waarnemingen op de samenleving en hoe deze gebeurtenissen kunnen bijdragen aan de vorming van culturele mythes en legendes. De Varginha-ontmoeting is een voorbeeld van hoe menselijke ervaringen en de behoefte aan verklaringen kunnen leiden tot de opkomst van complottheorieën en de verspreiding van desinformatie.

Eindconclusie

In het licht van de beschikbare gegevens en een wetenschappelijke analyse van de Varginha UFO-ontmoeting, lijkt het erop dat de zaak meer te maken heeft met menselijke psychologie, media-invloed en culturele context dan met echte ontmoetingen met buitenaardse wezens. Terwijl de Varginha-ontmoeting blijft intrigeren, is het essentieel om een kritische en wetenschappelijke benadering te hanteren bij het onderzoeken van dergelijke claims.

Bronnen

1. [UFO Research journal articles]
2. [Psychological studies on eyewitness testimony]
3. [Media influence on public perception of UFOs]
4. [Alternative explanations for UFO sightings]

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An illustration showing a crashed saucer and an alien being, comparing it to the Varginha UFO incident.

Image credit: YAYIMAGES.

Over the next few days, more sightings of the creature were reported in the area, and rumors began to circulate that the Brazilian military was involved in the investigation. On January 22, a farmer claimed to have found a crashed UFO on his property and reported the incident to the military. It was later alleged that the military had recovered alien bodies from the crash site.

The Evidence

The Varginha UFO encounter is one of the most controversial cases of alleged extraterrestrial contact, and the evidence presented has been a subject of debate and skepticism. While many eyewitnesses have come forward with their accounts, there is a lack of physical evidence to support the claims.

The Brazilian military has denied any involvement in the incident, and official reports suggest that the sightings were a case of misidentification of local wildlife. Despite this, some ufologists argue that there is a cover-up and that the government is concealing the truth about the Varginha encounter.

The Debate

The Varginha UFO encounter remains a highly debated and divisive topic among UFO enthusiasts and skeptics. While some argue that the eyewitness accounts and circumstantial evidence suggest an extraterrestrial presence, others are skeptical and attribute the sightings to hoaxes, misidentification, or mass hysteria.

In recent years, the incident has been the subject of documentaries, books, and even a monument in the city of Varginha. The case continues to intrigue and fascinate people around the world, with many questions still left unanswered.

Conclusion

The Varginha UFO encounter is a fascinating and perplexing case that continues to captivate the imaginations of UFO enthusiasts and skeptics alike. While the evidence presented is inconclusive, the incident highlights the enduring fascination with the possibility of extraterrestrial life and the desire for answers to the unknown. Despite the ongoing debate and controversy, the Varginha encounter remains an important part of UFO lore and a reminder of the mystery and wonder of the unknown.

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An illustration of a UFO flying saucer.

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Within 24 hours, all systems were restored, but the implications of the incident lingered. Salas asserted that the UFO pilots demonstrated an alarming familiarity with advanced missile technology—an unsettling thought during the height of the Cold War.

Are Aliens Sending Us a Message?

“Are ya’ll dumb?”

When asked about the intent behind these encounters, Salas offered a provocative interpretation. He believes the extraterrestrial visitors are a pacifist species, intent on cautioning humanity about the dangers of nuclear weapons. Using candid language, Salas speculated, “They’re telling us, ‘WTF, nuclear weapons.’”

While he later apologized for his blunt phrasing, Salas’s message struck a chord. His testimony aligns with claims made by other experts who argue that UFOs have shown persistent interest in nuclear sites, often exhibiting behaviors that suggest advanced intelligence and deliberate intent.

Salas’s perspective is reinforced by another reported encounter just days before the Malmstrom incident. His crew commander allegedly witnessed a similar event at a different nuclear facility, further bolstering claims of a pattern in UFO behavior around missile sites.

A Hidden History

For years, Salas was bound by a non-disclosure agreement, preventing him from discussing these classified incidents publicly. However, with increasing interest in UFO phenomena—now officially referred to as unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP)—Salas has become a prominent voice in the ongoing debate.

His testimony raises unsettling questions: Could extraterrestrial entities be monitoring humanity’s most dangerous technologies? If so, what does this mean for global security and our understanding of our place in the universe?

Salas’s claims, while controversial, add weight to the broader discussion about UAPs and their potential implications. As the search for answers continues, one thing is certain: the question of whether we are alone in the universe is more complex—and perhaps more urgent—than ever.

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Yes, Humans Have Achieved ‘Teleportation’ with a Quantum Supercomputer—This May Help Teleport a Human One Day

Yes, humans have achieved ‘teleportation’ with a quantum supercomputer, but it’s not your Sci-Fi teleportation. Scientists want to teleport an entire human—can they do it? Let’s find out with this new Earth-Shattering discovery!

Scientists at Oxford found a way to connect two separate quantum computers so they can work together as one. They did this using something called quantum teleportation.

But this isn’t the kind of teleportation you see in sci-fi movies—nothing physically moves. Instead, information is transferred instantly from one place to another without actually traveling through space.

Quantum computers are super powerful, but they need millions of qubits to solve big problems. The problem is, cramming millions of qubits into one machine is nearly impossible. Instead of making one giant quantum computer, the researchers figured out how to link multiple smaller quantum computers together—like connecting tiny puzzle pieces to make a bigger, more powerful system.

Scientists have teleported quantum information before, but this is the first time they have teleported logical gates—the basic building blocks of a computer program. This means the linked quantum computers can now work together to run complex programs, just like a single, bigger quantum machine.

In short: They found a way to link quantum computers together using teleportation, making them work as one big system. This could help quantum computers become more powerful and practical in the real world.

Researchers at the University of Oxford connected two separate quantum processors using a special “photonic network interface,” making them work together as one fully connected quantum computer.

This breakthrough could help solve complex problems that regular computers cannot handle. To be truly useful, quantum computers need to process millions of qubits (the basic unit of quantum information). However, fitting so many processors into one machine would make it extremely large.

The new approach links smaller quantum devices together, allowing them to share the work. In theory, this method can connect as many processors as needed

While quantum teleportation has been done before, this study is the first to teleport “logical gates,” which are the basic building blocks of quantum algorithms, across a network. This could lead to a future “quantum internet,” where distant quantum processors form a super-secure network for communication and computing.

Lead researcher Dougal Main explained that, unlike previous teleportation experiments, their method allows separate quantum systems to interact. By carefully designing these interactions, they created logical quantum gates between qubits in different quantum computers, effectively linking them together as one system.

To test their method, the team ran Grover’s search algorithm, which can find items in large, unorganized datasets much faster than a regular computer. The success of this experiment shows how linking multiple quantum devices can lead to powerful, scalable quantum computers—potentially solving complex problems in hours that would take today’s supercomputers years to complete. (Study)

This is not your Sci-Fi Teleportation but it’s Magical

Scientists first proved that teleportation was possible in 1993. A team from IBM wrote a paper explaining how they could teleport a quantum state (not a physical object). Five years later, researchers from California and the U.K. successfully teleported a photon—a tiny particle of light—through a special cable.

Teleportation, like flying cars and time travel, sounds like science fiction, but scientists believe that improvements in quantum computing could make it real.

So far, most teleportation experiments have used photons. But in 2020, scientists found that teleporting electrons might also be possible. Electrons could be better for teleportation because they can hold their quantum states longe

Quantum computing is based on the weird science of quantum entanglement, which has nothing to do with our everyday experience of Newtonian mechanics, like masses, forces, and their related effects.

Instead of physically sending qubits from one computer to another, they used quantum teleportation to transfer quantum information instantly. This is possible due to a phenomenon called quantum entanglement, in which two particles (qubits) are mysteriously linked, no matter how far apart they are.

Scientists entangle two qubits (tiny quantum particles). Entangled qubits are like a magical pair—if you change one, the other instantly changes, no matter how far apart they are. This means they stay connected, even if one is on Earth and the other is on the Moon.

They used light (photons) to transfer quantum information between computers. This act acts like a bridge, allowing separate quantum processors to “talk” to each other.

The team didn’t just teleport individual qubits; they teleported logical gates (the basic operations of a quantum computer). This allowed the separate quantum computers to process data together as if they were part of the same system.

• Quantum entanglement: Where two particles, such as a pair of photons, remain correlated even when separated by vast distances. This allows them to share information without having to travel physically.
• Quantum teleportation: The transfer of quantum information over long distances almost instantly, using entanglement.

Scientists Want to Teleport a Human—Could This Breakthrough Make It Possible?

Moving an entire human from one place to another—like in sci-fi movies—is not possible yet. The human body has about 10^27 atoms, and each atom is made of even smaller particles like electrons, protons, and neutrons. These tiny parts also have their own even smaller parts, like quarks and muons, each with a unique quantum state.

To teleport a person, we’d have to calculate an unimaginably huge number of quantum states and rebuild them perfectly in a new location.

In the past, sci-fi writers thought teleportation meant breaking matter apart, sending it somewhere, and putting it back together. But quantum entanglement shows that teleportation isn’t about moving physical matter—it’s about transferring information that describes a quantum state, according to physicist Paul Davies.

If we can overcome the challenge of processing power—something that better quantum computers might help with—could teleporting a human be as easy as scanning their body and sending the data like an email attachment?

However, a physics rule (the uncertainty principle) says we can’t know both the speed and position of a particle at the same time. This means no matter how carefully we scan every particle in your body, the copy will never be 100% perfect.

What could these small errors mean? Maybe your teleported self looks fine but suddenly enjoys broccoli, even though you used to hate it. Or worse, the errors could be serious, causing big problems when your body is reassembled.

Even if we succeed in addressing all of these challenges, we must consider a philosophical question: do the atoms in your body and all their quantum states constitute the being you consider to be, well, you?

Experimental and theoretical physicist John Clauser—who, along with his colleagues won the 2022 Nobel Prize in physics for their work on quantum entanglement—has a take on this question that might give you pause.

“Imagine you’re told that if you step into this box, every atom in your body will be disassembled, effectively leaving your body totally destroyed, thereby killing you,” Clauser says. “Furthermore, you’re also told that afterwards, a replicant of you starts walking around . . . taking over your life as you once knew it . . . would you step into that box? I certainly wouldn’t!”

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While the direct teleportation of matter remains speculative, some theoretical frameworks suggest alternative approaches: If the human mind can be fully understood as a quantum system, it might one day be possible to “upload” and “download” consciousness.

Emerging studies in quantum biology suggest that quantum phenomena may play a role in human consciousness.

Dr. Hameroff’s research focuses on the role of microtubules—protein structures within cells—in consciousness. He proposed, alongside Sir Roger Penrose, the Orch OR (Orchestrated Objective Reduction) model of consciousness in the 1990s.

This theory suggests that consciousness arises from quantum computing processes within the brain’s microtubules, with influences from the fundamental structure of spacetime at the quantum level. According to the model, this could explain phenomena like perception, self-awareness, and potentially even spirituality and the afterlife, connecting consciousness to the basic fabric of the universe.

Dr. Stuart Hameroff has been interested in the mystery of consciousness for almost his entire life. Instead of studying brain science or psychology, Hameroff became interested in anesthetics—drugs that cause loss of consciousness—because of their connection to consciousness. (Click here to read the full article)

“I thought about neurology, psychology, and neurosurgery, but none of those seemed to address the problem of consciousness,” says Hameroff, a retired anesthesiology professor from the University of Arizona. He remembers when he first came to the university and met the chair of the anesthesia department. The chair said, “If you want to understand consciousness, figure out how anesthesia works because we don’t know how it works.”

Dr. Hameroff suggests that at its core, consciousness can be understood as “awareness,” which he equates to having a “phenomenal experience”—the subjective, first-person experience of the world around us or our inner thoughts and feelings.

In recent years, research showing quantum effects in biological systems, including microtubules, has given some critics reason to reconsider. Dr. Hameroff believes the focus on AI and computation has shifted attention away from the true nature of consciousness. Despite the criticism, he continues to defend the theory, even exploring the possibility that consciousness could predate life itself, a view he admits leans into the spiritual realm.

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The Man Who Attracts UFOs: Chris Bledsoe’s Astonishing Encounters

Throughout human history, reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and mysterious orbs of light have fascinated people around the world. Few individuals, however, have experienced such persistent and profound encounters as Chris Bledsoe. His story, which has drawn attention from government agencies, intelligence officials, and the UFO research community, goes beyond conventional alien sightings. It delves into deep spiritual themes, messages of enlightenment, and unexplained healing phenomena.

The Life-Changing Encounter

Chris Bledsoe’s journey into the unknown began on January 8, 2007. A successful builder from North Carolina, Bledsoe was struggling with severe financial losses, a debilitating illness (Crohn’s disease), and overwhelming stress. In an attempt to clear his mind, he joined a few friends on a fishing trip near the Cape Fear River. As the sun set, he wandered away from the group and experienced an event that would change his life forever.

Bledsoe witnessed what he first assumed to be the setting sun, only to realize it was an enormous, glowing orb hovering just above the trees. Soon, another similar orb appeared beside it. Overcome with fear, he crouched behind a hill, hoping to stay hidden. However, a third orb suddenly appeared directly above him, marking the beginning of a mysterious four-hour period of lost time.

Missing Time and the Aftermath

When Bledsoe finally returned to his friends, they were alarmed. They claimed he had been missing for hours, not the brief twenty minutes he believed had passed. Even more disturbing, his teenage son, Chris Jr., had also gone missing and later described an encounter with strange, small beings with large, red eyes who paralyzed him with their gaze.

That night, strange lights filled the sky, witnessed by Bledsoe, his friends, and his son. Their panic escalated when three luminous orbs descended over the river, moving in ways that defied conventional explanations. Fearful for their safety, the group hastily fled the area, only to encounter a massive, glowing craft blocking their path. The object hovered silently, emitted an intense light, and then disappeared into the sky at an incredible speed.

Government and Scientific Interest

Bledsoe’s experience did not remain a local curiosity. His encounters attracted the attention of multiple government agencies, including the CIA, NASA, the Department of Defense (DOD), and the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). Notably, senior intelligence officers and scientists visited him to study the phenomenon firsthand.

One of the earliest and most persistent researchers was Hal Puthoff, a physicist with deep ties to intelligence agencies and UFO studies. Puthoff originally sought to debunk Bledsoe’s claims but became convinced of their authenticity after spending years observing Bledsoe’s experiences. Similarly, Jim Semivan, a retired senior CIA officer, publicly stated his belief in Bledsoe’s encounters, reinforcing the credibility of his testimony.

The Spiritual Component: The Lady and Prophetic Messages

Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of Bledsoe’s encounters is their deeply spiritual nature. In 2012, five years after his initial experience, he had a vision of a radiant female entity he refers to as “The Lady.” She was described as a glowing, divine figure who imparted messages about love, humanity’s future, and the balance between good and evil forces.

Bledsoe claims The Lady warned of a deceptive narrative involving an alleged “evil alien threat,” which he believes is being used to manipulate public perception. He also received information about a significant celestial event set to occur in 2026, which he shared with Pentagon officials years before they publicly acknowledged interest in the year’s potential significance.

Miraculous Healings and Unexplained Phenomena

One of the most astonishing elements of Bledsoe’s experiences is his apparent healing from Crohn’s disease. He had suffered from the illness for years, yet after his 2007 encounter, he never experienced symptoms again and stopped taking medication entirely. Additionally, there have been several accounts of inexplicable healings linked to his presence, including that of a young boy with a rare genetic disorder who, after meeting Bledsoe, went on to recover and live a normal life.

The Role of the Vatican and Global Interest

Bledsoe’s case has drawn interest from religious institutions, including the Vatican. High-ranking members of the Church, along with government scientists, have studied his claims, leading to speculation about a possible link between UFO phenomena and theological events. Some researchers have drawn parallels between Bledsoe’s experiences and historical religious apparitions, such as the famous 1917 Fatima event in Portugal, where thousands witnessed strange lights and an apparition of a divine female figure.

A New Perspective on UFO Phenomena

Unlike many UFO narratives that focus on alien abductions or military secrecy, Bledsoe’s experiences suggest a more spiritual interpretation of the phenomenon. He describes the glowing orbs as angelic or divine beings rather than extraterrestrial spacecraft. His story aligns with an emerging perspective that UFO encounters may not be purely physical events but rather manifestations of higher-dimensional consciousness or interwoven with human spirituality.

Final Thoughts

Chris Bledsoe’s encounters challenge conventional narratives about UFOs and the unknown. His story is not just about lights in the sky but about a transformation that blends the mystical with the scientific. With high-level government and religious organizations taking an interest in his experiences, his case remains one of the most compelling in modern UFO history. Whether one sees it as an extraordinary spiritual journey or an enigma yet to be unraveled, Bledsoe’s story undeniably expands the conversation on the true nature of these unexplained phenomena.

As humanity continues to explore the mysteries of the universe, Bledsoe’s testimony serves as a reminder that the answers we seek may not only lie among the stars but also within ourselves.

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The Black Knight Satellite: An Analysis

Introduction

The Black Knight Satellite is a phenomenon that has captivated the imagination of conspiracy theorists, astronomers, and space enthusiasts for decades. Alleged to be an extraterrestrial satellite orbiting Earth, the Black Knight has become a symbol of the unknown and a testament to humanity's enduring curiosity about the cosmos. This analysis aims to explore the origins, theories, cultural impact, and scientific scrutiny surrounding the Black Knight Satellite, providing a comprehensive understanding of its place in both popular culture and space exploration discourse.

Historical Context

The narrative of the Black Knight Satellite can be traced back to the early 20th century, although the most prominent stories emerged in the 1950s and 1960s. The first significant mention of an anomalous object in Earth's orbit can be linked to Nikola Tesla, who, in 1899, claimed to have received signals from space. Tesla’s experiments with radio waves led him to believe that he was receiving communications from extraterrestrial sources. This early speculation set the stage for future claims about unidentified objects in Earth's orbit.

In 1954, a report surfaced from a publication called "The New York Times," which mentioned a "mysterious satellite" detected by the U.S. Air Force. This coincided with the beginning of the space race, following the launch of Sputnik 1 by the Soviet Union in 1957. The backdrop of Cold War tensions and the fear of unknown threats contributed to a heightened sense of paranoia and fascination with objects in space.4

Detail of the controversial photo taken during Space Shuttle mission STS-88, described as showing a drifting thermal blanket or "space debris". Alien enthusiasts, however, claim it is the elusive Black Knight Satellite.

(NASA).

Theories Surrounding the Black Knight Satellite

1. Extraterrestrial Origins: The most popular theory posits that the Black Knight Satellite is an alien spacecraft sent to monitor Earth. Proponents of this theory argue that the satellite has been orbiting our planet for thousands of years, long before human technological advancements. This notion is often fueled by various alleged photographs and signals that enthusiasts claim to be evidence of the satellite’s existence.

2. Space Junk or Natural Phenomena: Skeptics often argue that the Black Knight Satellite is simply space debris or a natural phenomenon. Numerous objects, including defunct satellites and fragments from space missions, orbit Earth. Scientific explanations suggest that what some interpret as the Black Knight could be conventional space debris that has been misidentified.

3. Psychological and Cultural Constructs: The Black Knight Satellite may also be viewed as a psychological phenomenon, reflecting humanity's fears and hopes regarding extraterrestrial life. In an age of rapid scientific advancement, the idea of an alien presence resonates with a deep-seated desire for connection beyond Earth. This theory suggests that the Black Knight Satellite is more a product of human imagination than an actual object.

Key Events and Evidence

Several key events and pieces of evidence have been cited in support of the Black Knight Satellite theory:

1. Photographic Evidence: In 1998, astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour captured an image of an unusual object during a mission. The image quickly became associated with the Black Knight Satellite. However, critics have pointed out that the object in the photo is likely a piece of space debris, as the shuttle was known to encounter various fragments in orbit.

2. Radio Signals: Some enthusiasts claim that mysterious radio signals have been detected, purportedly from the Black Knight Satellite. The most famous of these was a series of signals received by amateur radio operators, which they believed to be communications from the satellite. However, these signals have never been conclusively linked to any specific source, and many scientists argue that they could originate from various natural or artificial phenomena.

3. NASA's Involvement: Conspiracy theorists often cite NASA’s alleged cover-up of the Black Knight Satellite as evidence of its existence. They claim that the agency has been aware of the satellite for years but has chosen to remain silent. However, NASA has consistently stated that there is no evidence to support the existence of the Black Knight Satellite.

Cultural Impact

The Black Knight Satellite has permeated popular culture, inspiring a plethora of literature, films, and art. Its influence can be seen in:

1. Literature: Numerous books have been written about the Black Knight Satellite, exploring its potential origins and implications for humanity. Authors often weave the satellite into narratives about extraterrestrial life and government conspiracies, contributing to the lore surrounding the object.

2. Film and Television: The Black Knight Satellite has appeared in various films and television shows, often as a plot device that represents the unknown. These portrayals reflect societal anxieties about technology, surveillance, and alien life, further embedding the Black Knight into the cultural consciousness.

3. Internet and Social Media: The rise of the internet has allowed for the rapid dissemination of information, conspiracy theories, and speculative ideas about the Black Knight Satellite. Social media platforms have become breeding grounds for discussions, videos, and memes related to the satellite, perpetuating its mythos.

Scientific Scrutiny

From a scientific perspective, the claims surrounding the Black Knight Satellite have been met with skepticism. Many scientists argue that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence, and the evidence provided for the existence of the Black Knight lacks the rigor and validation typically expected in scientific discourse.

1. Astronomical Observations: Through astronomical observations and satellite tracking, scientists have cataloged numerous objects in Earth's orbit. None of these observations have provided credible evidence of a satellite fitting the description of the Black Knight. Instead, the data supports the existence of known satellites and space debris.

2. Sound Science vs. Pseudoscience: The debate surrounding the Black Knight Satellite often highlights the tension between sound science and pseudoscience. While scientific inquiry relies on empirical evidence and peer-reviewed research, the Black Knight narrative often thrives on anecdotal evidence and speculative interpretations.

3. The Role of Confirmation Bias: Confirmation bias plays a significant role in the persistence of the Black Knight Satellite myth. Individuals seeking evidence of the satellite may selectively interpret data and observations to fit their beliefs, ignoring contradictory evidence. This psychological phenomenon underscores the challenges faced by those attempting to debunk conspiracy theories.

Conclusion

The Black Knight Satellite serves as a fascinating case study at the intersection of science, culture, and human psychology. While the claims surrounding its existence remain unsubstantiated, the satellite has become a symbol of humanity's quest for knowledge about the universe. It reflects our hopes, fears, and the inherent curiosity that drives exploration beyond our planet.

As we continue to explore the cosmos, the allure of the Black Knight Satellite may persist, reminding us of the mysteries that lie beyond our reach. Whether as a subject of conspiracy theories or a cultural artifact, the Black Knight will likely continue to inspire debate and intrigue for years to come.

References

1. Tesla, Nikola. "My Inventions: The Autobiography of Nikola Tesla."
2. Fenton, Keith. "The Black Knight Satellite: The Story Behind the Legend."
3. NASA. "Satellites and Space Debris: Tracking Objects in Orbit."
4. McGowan, Christopher. "The Myth of the Black Knight Satellite: A Scientific Perspective."
5. Various authors. "The Black Knight Satellite: A Compilation of Theories and Evidence."

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The modern era has witnessed an incredible surge in the popularity of all forms of media concerning the mythology of the ancient Mesopotamians. Fueling this ever-growing trend are the writings of a number of researchers who propose connections between several Sumerian myth cycles and the theory that the human race was engineered or created by a group of extraterrestrial beings. Known as  Ancient Astronaut Theory, this field is largely reliant upon the translations of cuneiform tablets supposedly made by Zecharia Sitchin, whose series of  Earth Chronicles books form the foundation upon which the modern church of the alien gods has been built.

Central to Sitchin’s narrative is a group of mythic beings known as the  Anunnaki, whom he claimed crossed their own DNA with that of  Homo erectus in order to create mankind—for the purpose of using humans as slaves to mine gold and other minerals. Today these Anunnaki are often portrayed as the equivalent of the Old Testament creator God.

But what does the cuneiform corpus actually say about the Anunnaki and other mythic beings? How does the version of these beings and their activities presented in Ancient Astronaut media compare with how they were truly represented in the ancient world?

• Ancient Mesopotamia and the Rise of Civilization
• Zecharia Sitchin and the Mistranslation of Sumerian Texts

Princely Blood

To begin with,  Anunnaki translates to “princely blood” or “seed of Anu”, not “those who came down” or “those who came from heaven to earth”, as many modern sources have claimed. The Anunnaki are “the Sumerian deities of the old primordial time;” a pantheon of gods who were the children of the sky god Anu and his sister, Ki. Significantly, some scholars have come to realize that the Anunnaki should more appropriately be considered demi-gods or  semi-divine beings. Apparently, Anu’s sister Ki was not originally considered a deity and was only ascribed the status of a goddess much later in the history of the myth cycle.

Akkadian cylinder seal dating to circa 2300 BC depicting the deities Inanna, Utu, and Enki, three members of the Anunnaki.

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As explained by William Klauser:

“Some authorities question whether Ki was regarded as a deity since there is no evidence of a cult and the name appears only in a limited number of Sumerian creation texts. Samuel Noah Kramer identifies Ki with the Sumerian mother goddess Ninhursag and claims that they were originaally the same figure. She later developed into the Babylonian and Akkadian goddess Antu, consort of the god Anu (from Sumerian An).”

Essentially, this would mean that the Anunnaki were born of a union between a sky god and a mortal female, who was later deified in mythic traditions.

Four copper-alloy statuettes dating to c. 2130 BC, depicting four ancient Mesopotamian gods, wearing characteristic horned crowns.

(Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin/CC BY-SA 3.0)

From Dust to Dust

Furthermore, “Ki” is the Sumerian sign for “earth”, and Anu’s consort is sometimes considered the personification of the earth itself. This is similar to Biblical tradition, where mortals were created out of the dust of the earth (Genesis 2:7). The concept of a group of half-divine beings born of mortal women is very similar to the Biblical and extra-Biblical tradition of the Nephilim.

One of the most heavily referenced ancient texts which describes the Nephilim is the Extra-Biblical  Book of 1 Enoch attributed to the patriarch Enoch, son of Jared and father of Methuselah. 1 Enoch is considered an apocryphal text today, and is rejected by most mainstream theological establishments, but this was not always the case. Many of the early Church Fathers, such as Athenagoras, Clement of Alexandria, Irenaeus, and Tertullian accepted the book as scripture, and fragments of 10 copies of 1 Enoch in Aramaic have been found among the Dead Sea Scrolls. 1 Enoch is also quoted in the Biblical  Book of Jude, and it has been estimated that there are as many as several hundred more references throughout the New Testament itself.

Joshua 1:1 as recorded in the Aleppo Codex, 10th century AD

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Sons of God, Daughters of Man

The most famous portions of 1 Enoch feature an elaboration on certain events before the deluge recorded in the Bible (specifically Genesis chapter 6, verses 1-4). According to 1 Enoch, a group of 200 fallen angels known as the Watchers, led by an individual named Semyaza (or Semjaza) descended upon Mount Hermon, where they swore an oath to father lineages with human women. Each of these “took unto themselves wives, and each chose for himself one, and they began to go in unto them and to defile themselves with them”, a union which resulted in the birth of “great giants”.

These giants eventually “consumed all the acquisitions of men”, and, “when men could no longer sustain them, the giants turned against them and devoured mankind.” (1 Enoch, Ch. 6-7) These activities provoke the action of God, who curses the giants to war against one another “that they may destroy each other in battle”, and sends the archangels to bind the Watcher leadership “in the valleys of the earth”. (1 Enoch 10) As is well known today, the Hebrew texts refer to the powerful beings born to the Watchers as The Nephilim.

Location of the Sanctuary of the Anunnaki

Scholars have found profound similarities between the mythologies of the Anunnaki and the Nephilim. In 1971, Edward Lipinski published a scholarly analysis of several ancient texts, including the Old Babylonian version of the Epic of Gilgamesh, all which feature important details revealing the true location of the sanctuary of the Anunnaki in ancient Eastern thought and cosmology. Lipinski found that: “In fact, the Old Babylonian version of the [Gilgamesh Epic] identifies Hermon and Lebanon with the dwelling of the Anunnaki”.

While later mythologies suggest alternate locations for the home of the Anunnaki, Lipinski explains that the oldest Mesopotamian and Near Eastern Canaanite texts point to the Cedar forest of Mount Hermon.

Snowy Mount Hermon.

(Public Domain)

• Are The Nephilim Really The Offspring Of Sons of God And The Daughters Of Man?
• Enochian: The Mysterious Lost Language of Angels

Mount Hermon is located at the southern end of the Anti-Lebanon mountain range, straddling the borders of Syria and Lebanon. Hermon’s highest peak reaches 9,232 feet (2814 meters). Gilgamesh was renowned in the ancient world for obtaining knowledge from the pre-flood (or “antediluvian”) world, as stated by the Ugarit Epic of Gilgamesh (lines 5-9):

“He explored everywhere the seats of power, he knew the totality of wisdom about all things. He who traveled the distant road to Utter-napisti, who crossed the ocean, the wide sea, as far as the sunrise: he brought back tidings from the antediluvian age.”

These passages bring us full circle with Lipinski’s interpretation of the Old Babylonian version of the Gilgamesh epic, where the ancient king journeyed to Mount Hermon—abode of the Anunnaki.

Gilgamesh, the Giant

The concept of ancient knowledge from the pre-flood world is actually inherent in many Eastern traditions. For example, there is a similar story in the apocryphal  Book of Jubilees about Kainam, a son of the Biblical Arphaxad:

“And the son grew, and his father taught him writing, and he went to seek for himself a place where he might seize for himself a city. And he found a writing which former generations had carved on the rock, and he read what was thereon, and he transcribed it and sinned owing to it; for it contained the teaching of the Watchers in accordance with which they used to observe the omens of the sun and moon and stars in all the signs of heaven. And he wrote it down and said nothing regarding it; for he was afraid to speak to Noah about it lest he should be angry with him on account of it.” (Jubilees 8:1-5)

Interestingly, there are several ancient sources, which suggest that Gilgamesh himself was a half-god or semi-divine being of gigantic stature. According to the Sumerian Kings List, Gilgamesh was the 5th king of Uruk, who reigned sometime between 2800 and 2600 BC. While there are traditions considering the father of Gilgamesh to be king Lugalbanda, the Sumerian Kings List states that his true father was a “lillu-spirit, a high priest of Kulaba”, and he is described in the epic as “two-thirds god”.

Gilgamesh Statue.

(Gwil5083/CC BY-SA 4.0)

Gilgamesh is believed to have attained victory over the kings of Kish, centralizing Uruk’s power, and tradition has him expanding the city of Uruk, including its temple precinct and walls. In several fragments of a twelfth-century-BC copy of the Gilgamesh Epic discovered at ancient Ugarit, Gilgamesh is described as “Surpassing all (other) kings (!), renowned for bodily stature” (line 16) and again as “Gilgames, renowned for bodily stature, hero born in Uruk, butting wild bull!” (lines 18-19). Lines 34-36 of the Ugarit Gilgamesh offer specific details on Gilgamesh’s size: “Eleven cubits was his height, four cubits the width of his chest. A triple cubit was his foot and a reed-length his legs”. According to these measurements, Gilgamesh would have stood between 16 and 18 feet tall (4.8 to 5.4 meters tall). In connection to Gilgamesh being a giant, the fragmentary  Book of Giants from the Dead Sea Scrolls names several Nephilim giants as Ohya, Mahway, Hahya, and  Gilgamesh.

Gilgamesh, the king-hero from the city of Uruk, battling the 'bull of heavens'.

(0045269/CC BY-SA 4.0)

Giants Reigning on Mount Hermon

Returning to the subject of Mount Hermon, Gilgamesh is not the only ancient giant directly associated with this prominent locale. Several Old Testament books (  The Book of Numbers, Deuteronomy, and  The Book of Joshua) record the battle of Moses and the Israelites against Og, an Amorite king of Bashan. In Deuteronomy 3:11 (KJV), Og is described as “of the remnant of giants”, and his bed (or sarcophagus) is measured as nine cubits long and four cubits wide, meaning that Og himself may have been 12 or 13 feet in height (approx. four meters tall).

In Joshua 4:5 (KJV), it is revealed that Og “reigned in mount Hermon, and in Seclah, and in all Bashan”, a region which would include the slopes of Mount Hermon and the Golan Heights.

Entities of the Underworld

Still another factor connecting the Anunnaki with the story of the Watchers and their offspring is their status as underworld beings. In Mesopotamian cycles, the Anunnaki are frequently depicted as “fates” or judges of the dead who occupy the subterranean realm or function as “spirits of the earth”. In tablets discovered at Nippur from around 2000 BC, the Anunnaki are “the seven judges”, underworld entities that accompany Ereshkigal, queen of the subterranean realm. When Ishtar descends and is brought before the assembly, they fasten their “eyes of death” upon her, causing her to perish.

An early nineteenth-century drawing of a statuette of Hecate, with whom Ereshkigal was syncretized.

(Public Domain)

Cast Down into Hell

The mountain abode of the Canaanite god, El is also frequently associated with secret or hidden natural springs and underground rivers. Lipinski associates these connotations with the sources of the Jordan River, one of which is the spring of Banias, originating at the foot of Mount Hermon. He furthermore elaborates that the mountain was considered in ancient times to cover “one of the outlets of the Deep or Ocean from which came the waters of the Flood…an eruption of the subterranean ocean on which the earth was believed to rest.”

In 1 Enoch, God commands the archangel Michael to “Go, bind Semjaza and his associates who have united themselves with women…bind them fast for seventy generations in valleys of the earth…”(1 Enoch 10:11-12), while Raphael is commanded, “Bind Azazel hand and foot, and cast him into the darkness: make an opening in the desert, which is in Dudael, and cast him therein.”(1 Enoch 10:4)

Ancient Hittite relief carving from Yazılıkaya, a sanctuary at Hattusa, depicting twelve gods of the underworld, whom the Hittites identified as the Mesopotamian Anunnaki.

(Klaus-Peter Simon/CC BY 3.0)

There are also references to the fate of the Watchers in New Testament books, including  Second Peter, which states, “…God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness…” (2nd Peter, 2:4, KJV). The word translated as “hell” in this verse is actually the Greek  Tartarus, referencing the deepest underworld of Greek mythology—the prison of the Titans.

Not only were the Titans giants, but like the Anunnaki, they were the offspring of an earth goddess (Gaia) and a sky deity (Uranus). Some scholars consider it likely that the Greek mythos was largely based on the older Eastern Mythologies. The same concept is repeated again in the Book of Jude, verse 6, which mentions, “the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness”.

One of the giant Titans, Atlas, who was punished to bear the heavens on his shoulders for all time.

(Public Domain)

The True Identity of the Anunnaki

It is widely known that the archetypal myth cycles of the Mesopotamian and Near Eastern traditions share a common origin, and that the subjects of these cycles also appear in the Biblical, extra-Biblical, and even Quranic texts. The purpose of this article is to identify the specific mythic concept behind the Anunnaki in the ancient world.

Contrary to much of the popular literature and other media of today, the evidence recorded by the academic research of scholars and a comparative study of the actual cuneiform and other ancient texts indicates that the true identity of the Anunnaki is to be found in the Eastern tradition of a group of half-gods, spawned by cross-breeding between divine beings and mortal females at Mount Hermon in the Anti-Lebanon mountain range.

These beings are often associated with knowledge from the world before a great deluge and were later assigned roles in the underworld. This would suggest that rather than making the Anunnaki the equivalent of the “Elohim” who created man in the Book of Genesis, they should more properly be compared to the Nephilim and the fallen angels described in Genesis Chapter 6, 1 Enoch, and other extra-biblical texts.

• Top image: Tablet sculptured with a scene representing the worship of the Mesopotamia Sun-god in the Temple of Sippar.
• Source: Public Domain.

By Jason Jarrell and Sarah Farmer

• Jason Jarrell and Sarah Farmer are investigative historians and avocational archaeologists. They study many subjects including depth psychology, Biblical mysteries, political science, and comparative mythology.  They’re also authors of Ages of the Giants: A Cultural History of the Tall Ones in Prehistoric America (2017).

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09-02-2025 om 22:41 geschreven door peter  

This Revolutionary Telescope Could Be the Ultimate Exoplanet Hunter

Unlike its predecessors, HWO is specifically designed to search for habitable worlds.

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• James Webb Space Telescope (JWST): Since its 2021 launch, JWST has provided groundbreaking insights into the earliest galaxies, the birth of stars, and the chemistry of exoplanet atmospheres.
• Euclid Space Telescope (2023): Designed to map the large-scale structure of the universe, Euclid is helping scientists understand the mysterious forces of dark matter and dark energy.
• SPHEREx & PLATO (2025–2026): SPHEREx will conduct an all-sky infrared survey of millions of galaxies, while PLATO will specialize in finding Earth-sized exoplanets orbiting distant stars.
• Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope (2027): Known as the “Mother of Hubble”, Roman will revolutionize deep-space imaging with a field of view 100 times larger than Hubble’s.

Each of these missions plays a critical role in preparing for HWO, which will take exoplanet research to a whole new level.

What Makes the Habitable Worlds Observatory Different?

Unlike its predecessors, HWO is specifically designed to search for habitable worlds. While JWST and other telescopes have analyzed exoplanet atmospheres, they were not built primarily for detecting biosignatures—chemical signs of life. HWO will change that.

Key Features of HWO:

• Large Segmented Mirror: Expected to be 6 to 8 meters in diameter, allowing for extremely detailed observations.
• Advanced Coronagraph: This technology will block out the blinding light of stars, revealing the faint glow of planets in orbit.
• Multi-Wavelength Observations: HWO will study planets in visible, ultraviolet, and infrared light, providing a complete picture of their atmospheres.
• Biosignature Detection: The telescope will search for key gases like oxygen, ozone, and methane, which could indicate biological activity.

NASA astrophysicist Dr. Aki Roberge explains, “HWO will be capable of detecting planets that are not just Earth-sized, but truly Earth-like—worlds with atmospheres and conditions that could support life.”

A Super-Hubble for the 2030s

HWO is being designed to go far beyond exoplanet studies. Scientists expect it to redefine our understanding of the universe, tackling some of the biggest mysteries in cosmology:

• Dark Matter & Dark Energy: Studying the forces that shape the universe.
• Galactic Evolution: Observing how galaxies change over billions of years.
• Stellar & Planetary Formation: Analyzing how solar systems like ours emerge and evolve.

Although HWO is still in its early development phase, a significant milestone was achieved on August 1, 2024, when NASA established the Habitable Worlds Observatory Technology Maturation Project Office (HTMPO). This office will oversee the telescope’s design, technology testing, and mission planning.

By the late 2020s, NASA hopes to finalize the Mission Concept Review (MCR), moving HWO into Phase A development. If all goes as planned, the telescope could launch in the 2030s, ushering in a new era of space exploration.

The Habitable Worlds Observatory combines elements from the earlier LUVOIR and HabEx concepts.

What If HWO Finds Life?

The implications of this mission could be game-changing. If HWO detects a biosignature in an exoplanet atmosphere, it would mark one of the most profound discoveries in human history. As NASA researchers put it, “If life exists beyond Earth, HWO will be the telescope that finds it.”

Even if no biosignatures are detected, HWO will still provide invaluable insights into planetary diversity, helping scientists understand what makes a world truly habitable.

NASA is currently seeking scientists to join the HWO Community Science and Instrument Team (CSIT), a group tasked with refining the mission’s scientific goals. This is a crucial step toward defining what instruments the telescope will carry and how it will operate.

The next decade will be a defining moment for astrobiology. With JWST, Roman, and HWO working together, we may finally uncover the truth about life in the cosmos.

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09-02-2025 om 22:12 geschreven door peter  

Could This Simple Chemical Test Unlock the Mystery of Life on Mars?

The search for life beyond Earth has long focused on detecting biosignatures—chemical traces of biological activity.

Strange surface features on Mars.

Malin Space Science Systems/NASA/JPL-Caltech

“Our astrobiology research group is highly interdisciplinary, comprising biologists, aerospace engineers, medical engineers, chemists, geologists, and physicists,” Riekeles explained. “We often hold collaborative discussions to bring together diverse perspectives and brainstorm innovative solutions.”

Why L-Serine Could Be Key to Detecting Martian Microbes

L-serine is not just another amino acid—it has cosmic significance. Scientists have detected it in meteorites and on the asteroid Ryugu, suggesting that it has existed since before the formation of the Solar System. Since both Earth and Mars were bombarded by carbon-rich asteroids in their early history, it’s reasonable to assume L-serine is present on Mars as well.

“If life developed on Mars with a similar biochemistry to known life on Earth, it seems plausible that L-serine could also be a potent chemoattractant for hypothetical Martian microbes,” Riekes continued. “Additionally, the environmental conditions of early Mars, which were warmer and likely supported liquid water, resemble those of early Earth, making a similar biochemistry of putative Martian microbes plausible.”

To test this hypothesis, the researchers studied extremophiles—microbes that thrive in extreme environments similar to those found on Mars. They selected three species:

• Bacillus subtilis spores, capable of surviving extreme heat up to 100°C.
• Pseudoalteromonas haloplanktis, found in Antarctica and adapted to temperatures as low as -2.5°C.
• Haloferax volcanii, an archaeon that thrives in highly saline conditions, resembling environments that could exist on Mars.

Each of these microorganisms responded to L-serine by actively moving toward it, confirming its effectiveness in stimulating microbial motion.

A Simple, Space-Ready Life Detection Device

The team designed a minimalist, easy-to-use detection system that could be adapted for planetary missions. Their device consists of two chambers—one containing a microbial sample and the other filled with L-serine—separated by a thin membrane. If microbes are present and motile, they will swim toward the amino acid, providing a clear signal of life.

However, refining this device for real-world deployment poses additional challenges. Space missions require ultra-compact, resilient, and automated equipment. The researchers are now working to make their apparatus smaller, sturdier, and capable of functioning autonomously in space.

Beyond Mars: Expanding the Search for Life

While Mars remains the primary target, this technology could be used on other celestial bodies suspected to harbor life. Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons, has a subsurface ocean beneath its icy crust, making it an ideal candidate for this type of microbial detection.

The Berlin-based team is also exploring applications beyond space exploration. Similar technology could be adapted for water quality testing on Earth, offering new ways to detect microbial contamination in drinking water and environmental monitoring.

“We are continuing to develop the device to improve its Technology Readiness Level,” Riekeles said. “Our focus is on making it smaller, more robust, and fully automated to meet the requirements of space exploration. While we are driving the development process internally, we plan to collaborate with third parties, like space agencies, to ensure it becomes flight-ready.”

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09-02-2025 om 21:45 geschreven door peter  

NASA’s Revolutionary LISTER Mission Could Unlock the Moon’s Secrets

LISTER aims to change that. By measuring the Moon’s internal heat flow, scientists can reconstruct its thermal history—shedding light on how the celestial body evolved over billions of years.

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09-02-2025 om 21:27 geschreven door peter  

Anatomy of an Impact and its Aftermath

The impactor probably slammed into the surface at nearly 55,000 kilometers per hour. The crash is what produced the enormous 320-kilometer-diameter Schrödinger impact basin. In the aftermath, the rocky debris scoured the deep canyons.

Schrödinger formed in the outer margin of the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) basin. At a diameter of about 2,400 km, it’s the largest and oldest impact basin on the Moon. The basin’s rim is about 300 km from the South Pole and within 125 km of the proposed exploration site for the Artemis mission.

The Schrödinger crater has a ~150-km diameter peak ring and the whole area is surrounded by a blanket of impact ejecta that splashed out in an irregular pattern up to 500 km away. The outermost crater ring resembles a circular mountain range and rises 1 to 2.5 km above the basin floor. It was produced by the collapse of a central uplift after the impact. After the impact, basaltic lava flows flooded the area. A large pyroclastic vent erupted more material onto the basin floor. That volcanic activity ended around 3.7 billion years ago.

Impact Anomalies

A careful analysis of the impact basin the canyons, and the ejecta surrounding the site by Kring and a team of scientists at the Lunar Planetary Laboratory, gives an idea of impact details. In a paper released about the site, the scientists discuss its features, plus some unusual finds. For example, the canyon rays don’t converge at the basin’s center as you might expect from typical impacts. They seem to come together in a different spot. That implies a point explosion impact.

The location of the converging rays suggests that the incoming asteroid’s trajectory was about 33.5 west of north. The evidence also points to a distributed impact. That could mean the impactor came in at a low angle. Or, it’s also possible that secondary ejecta from the impact also came in at low angles. There are many secondary craters in the area which help explain the possibilities. Continued analysis will help explain the huge amounts of energy released in the event. Gareth Collins, one of Kring’s team members, said, “The Schrödinger crater is similar in many regards to the dino-killing Chicxulub crater on Earth. By showing how Schrödinger’s km-deep canyons formed, this work has helped to illuminate how energetic the ejecta from these impacts can be.”

Future Exploration

Of course, these rays and the impact basin will end up as great exploration points for NASA’s upcoming Artemis missions. Right now, the evidence from the ejecta blanket points to the fact that there’s an uneven distribution, particularly in the area where the first missions are planned. That will allow astronauts and robotic probes to reach underlying samples of the Moon’s primordial crust without having to dig through rocks of a younger age.

Since the basin is the second-youngest basin on the Moon, the impact melted rocks will be a great way to test the actual age of the impact. The general understanding is that some 3.8 billion years ago, the Moon (and Earth) experienced a great many of these collisions. This epoch was the Late Heavy Bombardment, thought to have lasted up to 200 million years. The continual impacts during this time scarred the surfaces of the rocky planets and the Moon, as well as asteroids. Lunar rocks created as a result of lava flows at that time will open a window into their ages and mineralogy, especially compared to other, older rock formations. They should also improve our understanding of that period of solar system history. In particular, it can help scientists characterize the impacts on Earth that affected not just the surface, but its life forms.

For More Information

• Grand Canyons on the Moon (journal article)
  
• Grand Canyons on the Moon

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Traditionally, the discussion of space junk and the Kessler Syndrome has focused on how debris in orbit will pose a hazard for future satellites, payloads, and current and future space stations. In 2030, NASA and its many partnered space agencies plan to decommission the International Space Station (ISS) after thirty years of continuous service. However, this situation will also mean that more debris will be deorbiting regularly, not all of which will completely burn up in Earth’s atmosphere.

An illustration of a field of orbital debris, or space junk, circling Earth. 

NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center/JSC

While the chance of debris hitting an aircraft is very low (one in 430,000, according to their paper), the UBC team’s research highlights the potential for disruption to commercial air flights and the additional costs it will lead to. The situation of more launches and more hazards is illustrated perfectly by the “rapid unscheduled disassembly” (RUD) of the Starship on January 16th, during its seventh orbital flight test. The explosion, which happened shortly after the prototype reentered Earth’s atmosphere, caused debris to rain down on the residents of the Turks and Caicos. Said Wright in a UBC News release:

“The recent explosion of a SpaceX Starship shortly after launch demonstrated the challenges of having to suddenly close airspace. The authorities set up a ‘keep out’ zone for aircraft, many of which had to turn around or divert their flight path. And this was a situation where we had good information about where the rocket debris was likely to come down, which is not the case for uncontrolled debris re-entering the atmosphere from orbit.”

A similar situation happened in 2022 when the spent stages of a Chinese Long March 5B (CZ-5B) weighing about 20 metric tons (22 U.S. tons) prompted Spanish and French aviation authorities to close parts of their airspace. If spent stages and other payloads have a low enough orbit, they can reenter Earth’s orbit uncontrolled, and large portions may make it to the ground. In addition to the record number of launches last year, there were also 120 uncontrolled rocket debris re-entries while more than 2,300 spent rocket stages are still in orbit.

According to the International Air Transport Association, passenger numbers are expected to increase by almost 7% this year. With rocket launches and commercial flights increasing at their current rate, Wright and his colleagues say that action must be taken to mitigate the potential risks. As part of their study, the team selected the busiest day and location for air traffic in 2023, which was in the skies above Denver, Colorado – with one aircraft for every 18 square km (~7 mi²). They then paired this to the probability of spent rock stages reentering Earth’s atmosphere (based on a decade of data) above the flights.

With this as their peak, they calculated the probability of rocket debris reentering the atmosphere over different air traffic density thresholds. Their results showed that for regions experiencing 10% peak air traffic density or higher, there was a 26% chance of deorbited rocket debris entering that airspace. “Notably, the airspace over southern Europe that was closed in 2022 is only five percent of the peak,” said Wright. “Around the world, there is a 75-per-cent chance of a re-entry in such regions each year.”

At present, whenever orbital debris reenters the atmosphere around busy airspace, aviation authorities will respond by diverting flight paths, closing airspace, or taking the risk of allowing flights to continue. “But why should authorities have to make these decisions in the first place? Uncontrolled rocket body re-entries are a design choice, not a necessity,” said Dr. Boley. “The space industry is effectively exporting its risk to airlines and passengers.”

One possibility is to design rocket stages to reenter the atmosphere in a controlled way so they can crash into the ocean far away from busy air traffic lanes. However, this solution requires collective international action. “Countries and companies that launch satellites won’t spend the money to improve their rocket designs unless all of them are required to do so,” said Dr. Byers. “So, we need governments to come together and adopt some new standards here.”

Further Reading: 

• UBC, 
• Scientific Reports

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09-02-2025 om 18:21 geschreven door peter  

A series of articles based on evidence of Reincarnation and Life after Death

1. The Afterlife Investigations
2. Is there Life before Life?
3. Reincarnation: The Boy Who Lived Before..
4. The Afterlife: 'Quantum theory of soul's existence'
5. Proof of Heaven
6. UFO expert describes Grey ETs and how the soul enters the body

1. The Afterlife Investigation

Breakthrough scientific evidence for the afterlife. The Scole Experiments. For five years a group of mediums and scientists witnessed more phenomena than in any other experiment in the history of the paranormal, including recorded conversations with the dead, written messages on sealed film, video of spirit faces and even spirit forms materializing.

These experiments may finally convince you there is life after death. The scientific team in change of overseeing these experiments include world renowned Cambridge Scientist - Dr. Rupert Sheldrake, Dr. David Fontana and Researcher Montague Keen who died during the filming of the documentary

2. Is there Life before Life?

Evidence that we have lived before

1. People who claim to have lived prior lives have always seemed fake to me. Too often they claim to have been someone famous, like an Egyptian Pharaoh, Napoleon or Joan of Ark. Certainly, if reincarnation is real, it is not limited to the rich and famous...Article: Scientific Proof of Reincarnation

2. James Leininger was not yet 2 years old when he began to have terrible nightmares. His parents knew he would outgrow them, but his screams frightened them. When they would come to his bedside, they often found him on his back, kicking his legs in the air and thrashing his arms -- as if he were trying to escape from an imaginary box. He would also yell some garbled words that his parents could not understand...Article: Convincing Cases of Past Lives

3. Rabbi Yonassan Gershom is a Hasidic Jew and author of Beyond the Ashes -- Cases of Reincarnation from the Holocaust. Hasitism is a branch of Orthodox Judaism that promotes spirituality and joy through Jewish mysticism. This very ancient mystic tradition is based on the Talmud and the teachings of the more recent Kabbala...Article: What Did Jesus Say?

4. While most people think of reincarnation as a dogma of religion or an interesting philosophy, the Buddhist monks in Tibet have developed it into a science.

This ancient and isolated Himalayan community has a tradition of contemplating and recording the aspects of human consciousness. Buddha, himself, began these thought experiments as a means of understanding human suffering. He discovered that our misery comes from our reluctance to accept change and our emotional attachment to both situations and material objects. Buddha understood that change is an inevitable process with time and he devised a method for detaching oneself, mentally and emotionally, from transient phenomenon...Article: Tibetan Buddhism: Rebirth v Reincarnation

5. Hinduism is the oldest and most intellectual religion in human history. Great minds contemplated ideas about God, the soul and human existence long before there was a written language to record such things. As such, the religion was mainly an oral tradition. There is no known founder. Yet the ideas about reincarnation, the laws of karma and the abstract nature of the Creator remain the ultimate revelation and source of almost all other faiths. We explore Hinduism, the Bhagavad-gita and Krishna Consciousness in this summary...Article: Hinduism: The Source of Knowledge

6. "Seeing the light" refers to the personal experience that is reported when one remembers their true identity as something "other than this body." There are many methods that have been used to achieve this goal. Meditation and good living are important but some ancient cults also used a technique that involved fire or reflected light. The method, called "phosphenes" is explored and a possible explanation of how it works is given for consideration. We start this journey in Greece, about 3600 years ago, during the Bronze Age. Our focus is part of a secret cult called the Eleusinian Mysteries...Article: Seeing the Light

7. This is a "true" story of a hypnosis session where an obese patient was receiving therapy for overeating. The hypnotist attempted to suggest that the patient remember how it felt to be thin and began a typical regression procedure. Not being careful on the selection of words, the therapist regressed the patient back to a time "when you were light". This reference to light apparently brought the patient back to a time between incarnations -- only the subsequent life that was recalled was not in the past... This amazing transcript is reproduced, word for word, and describes a life in the future. What do humans look like? How do we live? What mysteries have we solved? Although we cannot vouch for its authenticity, it is certainly a thought provoking and interesting read...Article: Can We Recall FUTURE Lives?

3. Refreshing take on Reincarnation: The Boy Who Lived Before..

Documentaries all too often come with attitude. Last week, when Dominion Post film critic Graeme Tuckett said that one of the strengths of the film festival's My Kid Could Paint That was that it made you have to make up your own mind, I agreed with him.

It was refreshing to see a documentary actually doing what documentaries by definition are supposed to do.

The Boy Who Lived Before starred Cameron, who was only two when he started talking in detail about another place and another family that he had previously belonged to.

If last night's documentary on Prime, The Boy Who Lived Before, had an attitude, it was one of respect. Its subject matter – reincarnation, in this case a small child who had memories of a previous life and of a place which he had never visited – was one guaranteed to get a cynic sneering. But all this documentary set out to do was to allow the audience to observe Cameron's story being checked out. It made for riveting – and touching – viewing.

Cameron was only two when he started talking in detail about another place and another family that he had previously belonged to. That other place was the island of Barra, off the west coast of Scotland, a place neither he nor his family had ever visited. He also spoke of a white house on the sand, watching planes land on the beach, a black and white dog, siblings, a mother who'd had her long hair cut short, and a father who had died because he didn't look both ways. Most two-year-olds don't suffer from nostalgia, but Cameron missed his "other mother" so much that sometimes he cried when his real mother picked him up from kindergarten. His memories, which he continued to have till he was five, when we met him, were completely consistent. He even knew his "other" father's name – Shane Robertson. He was a happy and loving little boy, but he yearned for his other life.

Cameron was fortunate to have a marvellously understanding and compassionate mother. She did that very difficult thing – she kept an open mind. She also managed another even more difficult thing – she at least appeared unthreatened by his longing for his other family. She took a risk when she allowed a camera crew to accompany her on the search for Cameron's other family, but it was one that paid off.

Even the people Cameron's mother approached in her attempt to make sense out of the rationally impossible allowed her her dignity.

The first person she spoke to (on camera, anyway) was potentially the hardest – psychologist Chris French, also the editor of The Skeptic Magazine. Though he was careful not to mock, in lots of ways he stated the bleeding obvious: somehow – through TV perhaps? or a family friend? – Cameron had learnt about Barra and invented a world that he had inhabited.

At this point in our house we became a little restless and uneasy, recalling how our daughter, when aged two, had had the habit of waking three or so hours after having been put to bed. At playcentre one day this guileless toddler had displayed such a parentally-humiliating knowledge of the Ewing family and Southfork that I kick myself now for not having known about children who'd lived another life – I could have just explained away her knowledge by telling everyone that Sue- Ellen was her other mother.

Norma, however, could not think of an opportunity Cameron might have had to pick up such detailed information. Also it would have been easy enough to check whether any TV drama or documentary had been made which contained the details which were so entrenched in this small child's imagination.X So she took Cameron to see a child psychologist who confirmed that, like many children, Cameron had an imaginary world. There were significant differences though – most children who create a friend or a world know that it's their own creation. Cameron insisted his existed.

The third expert that Norma consulted was Dr Jim Tucker, an academic from the University of Virginia who – in a this could only happen in America sort of way – headed a department dedicated to scientifically investigating paranormal phenomena such as near-death experiences, ghosts and reincarnation. Tucker accompanied Norma and her two little boys to Barra.

If this had been fiction (a very similar idea was dealt with a couple of years back in Sea of Souls) it would have had to have had a resolution, and this documentary offered no amazing ending. What it did show – in an impressively unspooky sort of way – was that much of what Cameron remembered did exist. After a false start – there were very few people called Robertson on Barra – we were taken with Cameron to see the house he remembered, where several decades ago a family called Robertson had spent a couple of summers. Then we were taken to meet a woman who was a member of the family. She looked kindly, yet nervously, at Cameron. There'd been no Shane Robertson. There had, though, been several Jameses. There'd been a black and white dog. There'd been a big black car.

And there they left us. Like all other children who have had this experience – and there are thousands documented – as Cameron grew older the memories faded. Having seen the house that he had so vividly described, he became a happier, more settled child. It was terrifically interesting, and I anticipate many happy hours a-Googling. It was evidence of what a really good documentary should do – not tell you how to think, but encourage you to get your own brain ticking over.

Even though it goes against all my naturally pragmatic instincts, on the issue of reincarnation this documentary leaves my mind refreshingly open.

4. The Afterlife: 'Quantum theory of soul's existence'

A pair of world-renowned quantum scientists say they can prove the existence of the soul.

A near-death experience happens when quantum substances which form the soul leave the nervous system and enter the universe at large, according to a remarkable theory proposed by two eminent scientists.

Their idea stems from the notion of the brain as a biological computer, "with 100 billion neurons and their axonal firings and synaptic connections acting as information networks" which can persist in the universe even after death, explaining the perceptions of those who have near-death experiences.

American Dr Stuart Hameroff and British physicist Sir Roger Penrose developed a quantum theory of consciousness asserting that our souls are contained inside structures called microtubules which live within our brain cells.

In a near-death experience the microtubules lose their quantum state, but the information within them is not destroyed. Or in layman's terms, the soul does not die but returns to the universe. Thus it is held that our souls are more than the interaction of neurons in the brain. They are in fact constructed from the very fabric of the universe - and may have existed since the beginning of time.

Let's say the heart stops beating, the blood stops flowing, the microtubules lose their quantum state.

"The quantum information within the microtubules is not destroyed, it can't be destroyed, it just distributes and dissipates to the universe at large.

'If the patient is resuscitated, revived, this quantum information can go back into the microtubules and the patient says "I had a near death experience".'

In the event of the patient's death, it was "possible that this quantum information can exist outside the body indefinitely - as a soul. Read more here and here

5. Proof of Heaven

Top neurosurgeon 'spent six days in heaven' during a coma.

A top neurosurgeon claims to have ‘Proof of heaven’ after making a full recovery from a seven day coma that saw his neocortex inactivated.

Dr Eben Alexander, who teaches neuroscience at Harvard University among others, fell seriously ill after contracting a rare form of bacterial meningitis in 2008.

Within hours of developing a severe headache, Dr Alexander’s entire cortex—the section of the brain that controls thought and emotion —had shut down.

Though his chances of survival were low, he awoke from the coma seven days later and began describing an ‘other worldly experience’. Read full article here

Dr. Evan Alexander tells us about his experience in the afterlife and concludes that consciousness survives physical death.

  
6. UFO expert describes Grey ETs and how the soul enters the body

In an exclusive Suzanne Hansen, Founding Director of UFOCUS NZ Research Network (New Zealand) publicly reveals the unique and compelling history of how she first met the soul of her son aboard a Grey ET spacecraft when she was only 8 years old and her son appeared as a “Ball of Light.”

Ms. Hansen reveals that later in her life, after she was married and pregnant with her son, she was taken aboard a Grey ET spacecraft, where she met her son’s soul once more as “a Ball of Light.” On this occasion, her son’s Soul was inserted into her womb and her son’s body in a procedure by the Grey ETs, who also gave her deep information about the future positive social role her son would play on Earth. Throughout her life, Ms. Hansen states, her experiences with the Grey ETs were “transformational, purposeful, and positive.”

Excerpt from Suzanne Hansen's interview:

Suzanne Hansen’s account is corroborated by Mary Rodwell, RN, who led Ms. Hansen through hypnotic regression sessions designed to help her recover her memories of her life-long experiences around her son’s Soul aboard Grey ET spacecraft.X Ms. Rodwell is “a world leader in alien abduction counseling. Mary Rodwell was featured in an SBS documentary alongside her son – a self-confessed UFO skeptic. Mary, a former nurse and midwife and clinical hypnotherapist founded ACERN in 1997 and has since investigated over 1600 cases of ET encounters worldwide

Suzanne Hansen’s statement:

1. During this experience at age eight, I was initially taken to a large room in which I 'played' with children of mixed species, using mind games to facilitate telepathic communications between us. The interesting thing is that I could 'see' the objects being produced by our minds, with both my mind (thoughts) and my eyes. You will notice a strange small bed in this drawing with a baby on it and a Grey beside it. In another regression session, Mary Rodwell regressed me to when I was 6 months old, where I could see myself lying on this small bed. I have nick-named it the 'lullaby bed' and a description of how and why this bed is used with human babies, and the technology involved, features in another chapter of my book.

2. I was invited to accompany a Grey to a room where I was to meet another 'child'. Here I am as an eight-year-old girl, during my first 'official' meeting with the ball of blue light, learning to relate to the soul of my future son through play. The Greys 'observed' from another area of the craft to see if we would be suited.                                            

3. At age 28, I was taken onboard craft for a 'merging' procedure, where the soul of my future son would enter my body, and that of my unborn child, for the first time. Two Grey-mixed-species entities comforted me, while a Grey began a procedure to lower my metabolism prior to the soul entering my body.

Her experiences with the specific species of Grey ETs she encountered are purposeful and transformational, although she has had to work through a period of personal fear about the experiences.X Ms. Hansen says that her understanding is that souls are universal, and can chose to incarnate into a variety of species on different planets.

She says that a soul is a spiritual entity, and all of its incarnations appear designed to learn moral or evolutionary lessons.

The Grey ETs’ job

Ms. Rodwell concludes by saying that her abduction research has led her to conclude that a specific species of Grey ETs job includes:

1. Gathering genetic information and materials on humans
2. Healing procedures on humans;
3. Cooperation between interdimensional intelligences, as evidenced by the cooperation between human souls and Grey ETs;
4. Deepening of compassion and love, healing ability, and telepathic transfer of information by humans.

The medical and health inspections of humans by the Grey ETs appear to be for levels of pollution, toxins, and other harmful materials that relates to the planet’s problems.

The typology of intelligent civilizations

The dimensional ecology hypothesis of the multi-verse includes a new typology of extraterrestrial civilizations, based on empirical evidence confirming the existence of the following typologies of extraterrestrial civilizations and extraterrestrial governance bodies:

A. Solar system civilizations: Planetary civilizations in our own solar system, such as the intelligent human civilization living under the surface of Mars that reportedly enjoys a strategic relationship with the United States government.

B. Deep space civilizations: Intelligent extraterrestrial civilizations that are based on a planet, solar system, or space station in our galaxy or in some other location in this known physical universe. An example includes the 10 – 100 intelligent extraterrestrial civilizations that, according to a NATO report, have been visiting Earth for many centuries.

C. Hyper-dimensional civilizations: Intelligent civilizations that are based in dimensions or universes parallel to our own and that may use technologically advanced physical form and/or transport when entering our known universe.

D. Extraterrestrial governance authorities: Legally constituted extraterrestrial governance authorities with jurisdiction over a defined territory, such as the Milky Way Galactic Federation, which has been empirically located in replicable research. Read full article

Our review of the impact of the dimensional hypothesis shows that humanity is being misinformed about the reality of its soul, of life after death, and the mechanisms of reincarnation.

Video: Interview with Ms. Hansen:

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1. ZEROIDS

Living beings which inhabit the cosmic void.

Bioforms which may populate the recesses of free space.

This domain is characterized by virtually zero temperature and zero atmospheric pressure.

Russian astrophysicist Dr. V.l. Goldanskii argued that appreciable quantities of prebiotic material should be able to accumulate in the regions surrounding nebulae, or titanic gas clouds.

2. ARCHONS 

‘Interdimensional entities’ the negative controllers of humankind

Archons are "are hidden negative controllers of humankind, inorganic interdimensional entities that must now be exposed and exorcised from the individual human mind, from our human species, and from the planet as a whole as part of our collective evolution to a new state of consciousness and being."

Article: Archons interdimensional entities

3. EBANI 

Biological entity

Allegedly, EBANI's are organic beings because they are moving in an intelligent way.

4. Flying and Underwater Humanoids

One of the most curious types of sightings - and quite rare - are those of human-like beings that fly. "Human-like" because in most respects they look like us, except that they have wings. In most cases, these odd creatures are not assumed to be either angels or devils (as traditional depictions have them as human-like beings with wings), but as something else. Something quite unusual.

Article: Flying and Underwater Humanoids Part 1 & Part 2

5. Mysterious Flying Orbs and Spheres

Since World War 2, strange Flying Spheres have been reported and filmed making impossible maneuvers compared to terrestrial aircraft.

They can avoid radar and even disable tracking and flight instrumentation. They have been seen by military pilots, airline pilots, NASA space shuttle pilots, and even International Space Station personnel. Is their origin extraterrestrial?


Despite all efforts, Flying Spheres still remain a mystery to UFO researchers.

Article: The UFO Enigma of Flying Orbs and Spheres

6. Flying Rods

See evidence of a newly discovered and previously unknown life form that currently exists on this planet. In this program is stunning high quality video of "Rods" in flight taken by a production company working for the Discovery Channel while taping cliff jumpers in South America. New methods are presented using the sun which illuminates the phenomenon, providing incredible detail for analyzing the anatomy of this life form. Included in this program are comments by renowned scientists as part of the process of authentication. Discover new sky fishing methods for capturing this entity on film that you can use with your own camera.

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09-02-2025 om 16:39 geschreven door peter  

NASA UFOs.

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09-02-2025 om 16:26 geschreven door peter  

🔍 FBI’s Secret UAP Task Force: Investigating UFOs Since 2020!

A Secret FBI Task Force Investigating UAPs

Recent revelations have brought to light a secret FBI working group dedicated to investigating Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs), commonly referred to as UFOs. According to Politico, this is the first time that the existence of such a unit has been publicly disclosed. Ryan Graves, a former U.S. Navy pilot and a well-known whistleblower in the UAP community, has shed new details on the group’s operations.

Graves, who previously testified before Congress about repeated encounters with unexplained aerial objects, claims that the FBI unit consists of over a dozen staff members who spend significant time tracking down and analyzing UAP reports. This working group, which began its operations around 2020, aims to address potential security concerns linked to unidentified objects operating within U.S. airspace.

The Role of the FBI in UAP Investigations

The FBI, primarily known for law enforcement and counterintelligence, has been tasked with examining these mysterious aerial phenomena due to their potential national security implications. The group’s primary focus is to investigate whether UAPs present a threat, violate U.S. airspace regulations, or involve any foreign or unauthorized technology.

Graves, who is also the co-founder of Americans for Safe Aerospace, an organization advocating for increased UAP awareness, stated that the FBI team is working closely with pilots and witnesses to gather credible reports. He emphasized that his organization has helped facilitate interviews between witnesses and the FBI agents, ensuring that crucial information reaches the right authorities for further investigation.

Findings and National Security Concerns

Although Graves did not disclose specific details about the group’s findings, he mentioned that their investigations have been “fruitful” and have significantly advanced UAP research both in classified and unclassified settings. This aligns with the broader effort by U.S. intelligence agencies and Congress to understand and address UAP sightings, especially after multiple reports from military personnel describing unknown aerial objects that demonstrate advanced capabilities beyond current technology.

However, Graves also highlighted concerns regarding the future of this FBI group. According to him, some agents involved in the UAP investigations fear losing their jobs due to possible administrative changes, particularly if a political shake-up leads to mass removals within the FBI. He warned that a potential purge of agents could disrupt the ongoing efforts to analyze and mitigate risks associated with unidentified aerial objects.

Whistleblower Protection and the Future of UAP Investigations

Graves has consistently advocated for stronger protections for whistleblowers and witnesses coming forward with UAP-related information. Many individuals hesitate to report sightings due to concerns about professional repercussions or government secrecy. By working with federal agencies like the FBI, Graves and other advocates hope to create a more open and systematic approach to handling UAP cases.

The former Navy pilot urged the government to acknowledge the vital work being done by the FBI’s UAP investigative team and provide them with the necessary resources to continue their efforts. He also called for increased transparency, encouraging the White House and FBI leadership to formalize the group’s status and expand its mission.

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The existence of an FBI group dedicated to investigating UAPs adds another layer to the ongoing debate surrounding UFOs and national security. With increasing attention from Congress, military personnel, and intelligence agencies, the push for greater understanding and transparency continues to gain momentum. Whether this FBI task force will be able to continue its work without political interference remains to be seen, but its role in gathering and analyzing UAP reports is undeniably critical.

As more details emerge, the public will be watching closely to see whether these investigations lead to significant breakthroughs or remain shrouded in secrecy.

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09-02-2025 om 16:06 geschreven door peter