The purpose of this blog is the creation of an open, international, independent and free forum, where every UFO-researcher can publish the results of his/her research. The languagues, used for this blog, are Dutch, English and French.You can find the articles of a collegue by selecting his category. Each author stays resposable for the continue of his articles. As blogmaster I have the right to refuse an addition or an article, when it attacks other collegues or UFO-groupes.
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Deze blog is opgedragen aan mijn overleden echtgenote Lucienne.
In 2012 verloor ze haar moedige strijd tegen kanker!
In 2011 startte ik deze blog, omdat ik niet mocht stoppen met mijn UFO-onderzoek.
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UFO'S of UAP'S, ASTRONOMIE, RUIMTEVAART, ARCHEOLOGIE, OUDHEIDKUNDE, SF-SNUFJES EN ANDERE ESOTERISCHE WETENSCHAPPEN - DE ALLERLAATSTE NIEUWTJES
UFO's of UAP'S in België en de rest van de wereld In België had je vooral BUFON of het Belgisch UFO-Netwerk, dat zich met UFO's bezighoudt. BEZOEK DUS ZEKER VOOR ALLE OBJECTIEVE INFORMATIE , enkel nog beschikbaar via Facebook en deze blog.
Verder heb je ook het Belgisch-Ufo-meldpunt en Caelestia, die prachtig, doch ZEER kritisch werk leveren, ja soms zelfs héél sceptisch...
Voor Nederland kan je de mooie site www.ufowijzer.nl bezoeken van Paul Harmans. Een mooie site met veel informatie en artikels.
MUFON of het Mutual UFO Network Inc is een Amerikaanse UFO-vereniging met afdelingen in alle USA-staten en diverse landen.
MUFON's mission is the analytical and scientific investigation of the UFO- Phenomenon for the benefit of humanity...
Je kan ook hun site bekijken onder www.mufon.com.
Ze geven een maandelijks tijdschrift uit, namelijk The MUFON UFO-Journal.
Since 02/01/2020 is Pieter ex-president (=voorzitter) of BUFON, but also ex-National Director MUFON / Flanders and the Netherlands. We work together with the French MUFON Reseau MUFON/EUROP.
ER IS EEN NIEUWE GROEPERING DIE ZICH BUFON NOEMT, MAAR DIE HEBBEN NIETS MET ONZE GROEP TE MAKEN. DEZE COLLEGA'S GEBRUIKEN DE NAAM BUFON VOOR HUN SITE... Ik wens hen veel succes met de verdere uitbouw van hun groep. Zij kunnen de naam BUFON wel geregistreerd hebben, maar het rijke verleden van BUFON kunnen ze niet wegnemen...
16-02-2025
Travis Walton’s Alien Abduction: A True Story of Mystery & Survival
Travis Walton’s Alien Abduction: A True Story of Mystery & Survival
Travis Walton’s alien abduction case remains one of the most well-documented and controversial UFO encounters in history. The event, which took place in 1975 in the forests of northeastern Arizona, has been widely discussed, examined, and even adapted into the movie Fire in the Sky. Walton’s experience, along with multiple eyewitness testimonies, has fascinated UFO researchers and skeptics alike for nearly five decades.
The Abduction Incident
On November 5, 1975, Travis Walton was working with a logging crew in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest near Heber, Arizona. As the group was driving home after a long day, they noticed an unusual glow through the trees. Initially thinking it was a fire, they approached, only to be confronted by a hovering, disc-shaped craft.
According to Walton and his coworkers, the craft was metallic, disc-like, and about 15 feet above the ground. It emitted a soft glow and appeared to be a structured, physical object. Despite his crew’s warnings, Walton felt an intense urge to get closer. As he approached the craft, a sudden, powerful beam of blue light struck him, throwing him back approximately 20 feet. His coworkers, in a panic, fled the scene, convinced that Walton had been killed.
The Search and Mysterious Reappearance
After realizing that Walton had disappeared, the crew returned to the site with law enforcement, but there was no sign of him. Over the next five days, Walton was missing, leading to police suspicions that his crew might have murdered him. Under intense scrutiny, the men underwent polygraph tests, which they passed, confirming that their story remained consistent.
Then, on November 10, Walton suddenly reappeared, disoriented and in a state of shock, near Heber, Arizona. He managed to contact his family from a payphone. His physical condition suggested dehydration and weight loss, but he had no recollection of the five days he had been missing. Under hypnosis, he later recounted what had happened during his time aboard the mysterious craft.
Inside the Alien Craft
Walton described waking up in an unfamiliar environment, initially mistaking it for a hospital. However, he soon realized that he was in a small, dimly lit room with humanoid but non-human beings around him. He described these beings as hairless, with large heads and eyes, resembling what are now commonly referred to as “Greys.” Feeling a sense of panic, Walton attempted to resist but found himself too weak. The beings seemed unresponsive to his fear and eventually left the room.
Shortly after, a human-like figure in a blue uniform entered the room. Walton believed he was being rescued, but the figure did not respond to his frantic questions. Instead, he was led through a corridor filled with various disc-shaped crafts. Eventually, Walton was placed on a table and an anesthetic-like mask was put over his face, causing him to black out. The next thing he remembered was waking up outside on a deserted road, seeing the spacecraft departing into the sky.
Scientific and Public Reactions
Walton’s case became one of the most publicized alien abduction stories ever. He underwent medical examinations, including brain wave scans, which showed some unusual activity. Many skeptics have suggested alternative explanations, ranging from hallucinations to a carefully orchestrated hoax. However, Walton and his coworkers’ consistent testimonies, as well as the successful polygraph tests, have led UFO researchers to regard this case as one of the most credible in UFO history.
Years later, researchers discovered peculiar evidence at the site where the incident occurred. Trees in the vicinity had exhibited accelerated growth rates, particularly on the side facing the craft. This phenomenon has been compared to radiation exposure seen near the Chernobyl disaster site.
Impact and Legacy
The Travis Walton abduction story has inspired books, documentaries, and the 1993 movie Fire in the Sky. While the film took creative liberties, Walton himself has participated in numerous interviews and conferences, recounting his experience consistently over the years. Despite facing skepticism, he remains firm in his belief that he was taken by non-human entities and that their intent was to save his life after the initial energy beam injured him.
For nearly 50 years, Walton’s story has remained unchanged. Whether one believes it or not, it stands as one of the most compelling UFO encounters ever recorded. As the search for extraterrestrial life continues, Walton’s case remains a focal point in discussions about alien contact and abduction phenomena.
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From Atlantis to El Dorado and Avalon, legend tells us that Earth is dotted with lost lands that once met a dramatic downfall.
While these are commonly considered inventive myths, a new study reveals evidence for 'a lost world' beneath the Pacific Ocean.
Scientists at ETH Zurich and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have found massive structures deep beneath the Pacific waters that 'shouldn't exist'.
This mystery material – which is making seismic waves in the region behave strangely – could be evidence of a lost land from hundreds of millions of years ago.
According to current scientific theories, the anomalous material in the lower mantle, about 600 miles (1,000km) beneath the water, 'should not be found' there.
Described as a 'major mystery', the findings challenge 'our current understanding of how the Earth works', according to researchers.
'Determining Earth's structure is paramount to unravel its interior dynamics,' say the team in their paper, published in Scientific Reports.
'These findings suggest more diverse origins for these anomalies in Earth's lower mantle.'
Using a new model, researchers uncover zones in the Earth's lower mantle where seismic waves travel slower (red) or faster (blue) - and cannot come from subducted plates. The large blue zone in the western Pacific (right above the center of the image) was previously unknown
From Atlantis to El Dorado and Avalon, legend tells us that Earth is dotted with lost lands that once met a dramatic downfall. Pictured, a depiction of Atlantis
The problem is, no-one can see inside the Earth, nor can anyone drill deep enough to take rock samples from the mantle.
Instead, scientists study the speeds of seismic waves – the vibrations caused by earthquakes and explosions – as they travel through the planet's interior.
Seismographic stations record these waves and on the basis of these recordings experts can draw conclusions about the structure and composition of the Earth.
'This is very similar to how doctors use ultrasound to image organs, muscles or veins inside the body without opening it up,' ETH Zurich said.
It's also well known that Earth's lithosphere – its rocky, outermost shell, comprising the upper portion of the mantle and the crust – is formed of around 15 tectonic plates.
Seismic activity can be detected along the tectonic plate's borders, where the plates rub up against each other.
But in the ancient past, large plates have since disappeared into Earth's mantle by means of 'subduction'.
Earth is made up of three layers – the crust, the mantle and the core, which was later separated into 'inner' and 'outer'. A recent study suggested the existence of an 'innermost core' too
The anomalous findings, described as a 'major mystery', challenge 'our current understanding of how the Earth works'. In this image, A and B show the locations of seismic stations along the Pacific. C to F show the seismic wave anomalies in traditional map view and as cross-section
How do scientists know about Earth's interior?
No one can see inside the Earth, nor can drill deep enough to take rock samples from the mantle, the layer between Earth's core and crust.
So geophysicists use indirect methods to see what's going on deep beneath our feet.
For example, they use seismograms, or earthquake recordings, to determine the speed at which earthquake waves propagate.
They then use this information to calculate the internal structure of the Earth - similar to how doctors use ultrasound to see inside the body.
This is the geologic process in which one edge of one plate is forced below the edge of another – and over time an entire plate can be lost.
In the past, seismologists have determined the position of submerged tectonic plates throughout the Earth's mantle, but they've always been under subduction zones.
In the new study, the ETH Zurich and Caltech researchers used a computational technique called 'full-waveform inversion' which constructs a 3D image of the Earth using seismic wave data.
They identified areas below the Pacific that seem like remains of submerged plates, but far away from plate boundaries with no geological evidence of past subduction.
The Pacific is one large plate so it should not have any subduction material under it anyway.
This suggests the anomalies are not lost subducted plates. However, what the material is instead – or what it means for Earth's internal dynamics – is something of an enigma.
'It's like a doctor who has been examining blood circulation with ultrasound for decades and finds arteries exactly where he expects them,' said co-author Professor Andreas Fichtner, seismologist at ETH Zurich.
Seismic activity can be detected along the tectonic plate's borders, where the plates rub up against each other. But in the ancient past, large plates have since disappeared into Earth's mantle by means of 'subduction'
The Pacific is one large plate so it should not have any subduction material under it. Plate boundaries are pictured here in red
'Then if you give him a new, better examination tool, he suddenly sees an artery in the buttock that doesn't really belong there. That's exactly how we feel about the new findings.'
However, the researchers do present a few theories behind the the anomalies, which would need more information from waves – not just their speed – to form any robust conclusions.
They could be ancient, silica-rich material that has been there since the formation of the mantle about four billion years ago.
Alternatively they could be zones where iron-rich rocks accumulate as a consequence of mantle movements over billions of years.
'There is a diverse range of potential explanations for the detection of positive wave speed anomalies in Earth's (lower) mantle other than the presence of subducted slabs,' they conclude in their paper.
'Our research underscores the critical role of full waveform inversion as an indispensable tool in mantle exploration.'
Tectonic plates are composed of Earth's crust and the uppermost portion of the mantle.
Below is the asthenosphere: the warm, viscous conveyor belt of rock on which tectonic plates ride.
The Earth has fifteen tectonic plates (pictured) that together have moulded the shape of the landscape we see around us today
Earthquakes typically occur at the boundaries of tectonic plates, where one plate dips below another, thrusts another upward, or where plate edges scrape alongside each other.
Earthquakes rarely occur in the middle of plates, but they can happen when ancient faults or rifts far below the surface reactivate.
These areas are relatively weak compared to the surrounding plate, and can easily slip and cause an earthquake.
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Scientists have been left baffled after discovering something vast and radioactive lurking in the depths of the Pacific Ocean.
While it might sound like the start of the next Godzilla movie, researchers say this 'blip' is a very real phenomenon.
An international team of scientists has found unexpectedly high levels of the rare radioactive isotope beryllium-10 in samples from the Pacific seabed.
And they believe it could have been caused by a blast of radiation from space more than 10 million years ago.
After forming, this isotope falls to the ground in the rain and settles to the bottom of the seabed at a fairly constant rate.
However, when the researchers looked at samples of the seabed from 10 million years ago, they found that the levels of beryllium-10 were almost twice what they had expected.
Study author Dr Dominik Koll, from Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Germany, says: 'We had stumbled upon a previously undiscovered anomaly.'
Scientists have been baffled to find something vast and radioactive lurking beneath the Pacific Ocean. Although it sounds like the plot of the next Godzilla movie, the researchers say this anomaly is very real
Researchers discovered an unexpectedly high amount of the rare radioactive isotope beryllium-10 from samples taken from the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. This compound is formed when cosmic rays hit oxygen and nitrogen in the atmosphere and falls to the ground in rain before sinking to the seabed
In their study, published in Nature Communications, the researchers looked at the accumulation of Beryllium-10 in the seabed deep below the Pacific Ocean.
These unique samples were collected from several miles beneath the water and are made up of a mixture of iron and manganese called a ferromanganese crust.
Using a highly sensitive method called Accelerator Mass Spectrometry, the researchers were surprised to find an unexpected spike in beryllium-10 levels occurring about 10 million years ago.
To ensure this wasn't a fluke, Dr Koll and his colleagues looked at samples taken from elsewhere in the Pacific, but these samples all showed the same anomalous blip.
The researchers argue that there are two possible ways to explain this strange phenomenon: one earthly, and one extraterrestrial.
Dr Koll says: 'This could have caused beryllium-10 to be unevenly distributed across the Earth for a period of time due to the altered ocean currents.'
'As a result, beryllium-10 could have become particularly concentrated in the Pacific Ocean.'
The levels of beryllium-10 should have been fairly consistant though time, but researchers found a significant spike in its abundance about 10 million years ago (illstrated)
These samples (pictured left) came from a region of the northeast Pacific (shaded yellow) that currently sits by major ocean currents (red and blue lines). The researchers suggest that massive changes to thes currents 10 million years ago could have built up more beryllium-10
What is beryllium-10?
Beryllium-10 is an isotope of beryllium which contains 10 neutrons in its nucleus.
This makes the atom unstable and radioactive, so it slowly decays into boron over millions of years.
Beryllium-10 has a half-life - the time needed for half of its atoms to decay - of 1.4 million years.
This means it can be used to date objects from more than 10 million years ago.
In the more out-of-this-world theory, something might have happened in space which exposed the Earth to a sudden burst of radiation.
This could have been triggered by the after-effects of a near-Earth supernova, which would have bathed the planet in intense radiation.
Alternatively, the planet might have briefly lost its protective solar shield, known as the heliosphere, after passing through a dense interstellar cloud.
In either case, this would mean that beryllium-10 should be unusually common 10 million ago in oceans all around the world.
Dr Koll says: 'Only new measurements can indicate whether the beryllium anomaly was caused by changes in ocean currents or has astrophysical reason.
'That is why we plan to analyze more samples in the future and hope that other research groups will do the same.'
Discovering that this anomaly is present all around the world could be extremely valuable for scientists looking into the distant past.
Even though radioactive isotope dating is generally accurate, researchers still need common reference points in order to compare different sets of samples.
Alternatively, the beryllium-10 could have been formed by the radioactive blast of supernova such as the one which left behind the Crab Nebula (pictured). This intense radiation would have led to more beryllium-10 forming all over the world
Dr Koll says: 'For periods spanning millions of years, such cosmogenic time markers do not yet exist.
'However, this beryllium anomaly has the potential to serve as such a marker.'
So, if this spike could be found all around the world, it would let researchers compare completely different archives by synching up to the same unexpected spike 10 million years ago.
Carbon dating, also referred to as radiocarbon dating or carbon-14 dating, is a method that is used to determine the age of an object.
Carbon-14 is a carbon isotope that is commonly used by archaeologists and historians to date ancient bones and artefacts.
The rate of decay of carbon-14 is constant and easily measured, making it ideal for providing age estimates for anything over 300 years old.
It can only be used on objects containing organic material - that was once 'alive' and therefore contained carbon.
The element carbon apears in nature in a few slightly different varieties, depending on the amount of neutrons in its nucleus.
Called isotopes, these different types of carbon all behave differently.
Most of the stable, naturally occurring carbon on Earth is carbon 12 - it accounts for 99 per cent of the element on our planet.
While carbon-14 is a radioactive version of carbon.
Carbon-14 occurs naturally in the atmosphere as part of carbon dioxide, and animals absorb it when they breathe.
Animals stop taking it in when they die, and a finite amount of the chemical is stored in the body.
Radioactive substances all have a half-life, the length of time it takes for a material to lose half of its radioactivity.
Carbon-14 has a long half-life, 5,370 years to be exact.
This long half-life can be used to find out how old objects are by measuring how much radioactivity is left in a specimen.
Due to the long half-life, archaeologists have been able to date items up to 50,000 years old.
Radiocarbon dating was first invented in the 1940s by an American physical chemist called Willard Libby. He won the 1960 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his discovery.
NASA & Japan just launched two moon landers on a single SpaceX Falcon 9! These private-built landers carry critical scientific payloads for future lunar exploration. But there’s a twist—the Japanese lander has some unusual cargo!
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Fugaku is already one of the most advanced supercomputers in existence, but it recently became even more powerful. Scientists have now integrated it with a quantum computer called Reimei, making it a hybrid quantum-classical system.
Supercomputers might not be something you think about every day, but they’re behind some of the biggest breakthroughs in science and technology. From tackling climate change to finding new medicines, these machines do the kind of heavy lifting that even the best regular computers could never handle. And when it comes to powerful supercomputers, Fugaku is one of the best ever built.
Developed in Japan, Fugaku has helped scientists solve problems that would have taken years with traditional computing. But what makes it so special? Here are 10 key facts about this technological powerhouse.
1. It Was the World’s Fastest Supercomputer
For two years, Fugaku held the title of the world’s fastest supercomputer, clocking in at 442 quadrillion calculations per second. That’s an insane amount of computing power—so much so that it was nearly three times faster than the previous record holder. While newer machines have since taken the top spot, Fugaku remains one of the most powerful computers on the planet.
2. It Was Built in Japan by Riken and Fujitsu
Fugaku is the product of a collaboration between Riken, one of Japan’s leading research institutes, and Fujitsu, a major technology company. It’s located in Kobe, Japan, and plays a crucial role in scientific research—not just in Japan, but globally.
3. It Uses ARM-Based Chips Instead of Traditional Processors
Most supercomputers rely on Intel or AMD processors, but Fugaku is different. It runs on Fujitsu A64FX ARM-based chips, which makes it more energy-efficient and incredibly fast at handling complex data. It was the first ARM-powered supercomputer to reach number one in global rankings, proving that ARM chips aren’t just for smartphones.
4. It Helps Solve Real-World Problems
Supercomputers aren’t just for theoretical science—they’re used to solve real challenges. Fugaku has been involved in climate modeling, earthquake prediction, medical research, AI development, and even space exploration. Its ability to process massive amounts of data quickly makes it an essential tool for researchers across different fields.
5. It Played a Major Role in COVID-19 Research
During the pandemic, Fugaku was used to study how respiratory droplets spread in indoor spaces, helping researchers develop better social distancing guidelines. It also helped scientists analyze potential drug treatments for COVID-19, accelerating the search for effective therapies.
6. It Has Over 7 Million CPU Cores
Most high-end gaming PCs today have 8 to 32 processor cores. Fugaku? It has more than 7.6 million cores spread across 158,976 computing nodes. That’s an almost unimaginable amount of processing power, making it one of the most advanced computing systems ever created.
7. It’s Being Used to Predict Earthquakes and Tsunamis
Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, and Fugaku is helping scientists better understand these natural disasters. By running advanced simulations, it helps researchers improve early warning systems and predict the potential impact of major earthquakes and tsunamis—knowledge that could save countless lives.
8. It’s Now a Hybrid Quantum Supercomputer
Fugaku is already one of the most advanced supercomputers in existence, but it recently became even more powerful. Scientists have now integrated it with a quantum computer called Reimei, making it a hybrid quantum-classical system. This means it can handle even more complex calculations by combining traditional computing power with the advantages of quantum technology.
9. It’s Designed to Be Energy-Efficient
With all that power, you might assume Fugaku is an energy-hungry machine. But thanks to its ARM-based architecture, it’s actually one of the most energy-efficient supercomputers ever built. It delivers extreme performance without consuming as much power as other machines of its size, making it a leader in sustainable high-performance computing.
10. It’s Paving the Way for the Next Generation of Supercomputers
Fugaku is just the beginning. Japan is already working on its next-generation exascale supercomputer, which will be at least 1,000 times faster than today’s most powerful systems. Once completed, it will push the boundaries of what’s possible in scientific research, artificial intelligence, and beyond.
Supercomputers like Fugaku are changing the world. Scientists are using them for things like helping fight diseases, predicting disasters, and even for developing new technology. So a lot of innovations and a lot of research is in fact powered by machines we don’t often think about.
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The woman claimed she traveled to another planet after she died through a velvety void where souls plan their Earth journeys. She saw herself living a parallel life on another planet as a mantis creature and also had visions of Earth’s future.
Angela Rose Harris talks about her near-death experience (NDE) in 2015. At the time, she was a teacher and a mother to young children, dealing with serious health issues. She was in the hospital undergoing a test on a tilt table, which is designed to make patients pass out. After 18 minutes, her vital signs dropped dramatically, and she went into seizures—essentially dying in front of her husband.
At that moment, she had an out-of-body experience. She “ejected” from her body and found herself looking down at her own face, but she didn’t feel any fear or concern. Instead, she felt completely free from pain, as if she had returned to her true self. She was overwhelmed with love and peace.
At the same time, she was aware of her husband in the room, watching her die and feeling deep sorrow. She could feel his emotions intensely and understood that their connection was more than just a regular marriage—it was something deeper and more spiritual. She also saw the doctor and nurse reacting to her condition. With 360-degree vision, she could see everything at once, including the nurse moving past her to lower the tilt table and bring her back to life.
Angela Harris
As this was happening, she became aware of a new space near her, something different from the hospital room. She turned her focus toward it and found herself slipping into what she calls the “black velvety void.” It wasn’t just complete darkness—it had a softness and depth to it, almost like a tunnel with a gentle, comforting texture. It felt peaceful, quiet, and safe. She also saw an entity there, appearing in human form, though she wasn’t sure if it was truly human or just presenting itself that way.
This was her experience on the “other side” before she returned to life.
Angela still felt at peace, full of love, and completely comfortable. There was no fear—just a deep sense of calm.
Beside her was a woman named Melanie, moving alongside her as if they were walking together. What struck Angela as strange was that they were in the middle of a conversation, as if they had been talking for a long time. Yet, before she died, she had no memory of Melanie at all. But here, in this place, it felt like they had known each other forever—like best friends chatting naturally.
Their conversation wasn’t about the fact that Angela had just died. Instead, it was more of an understanding between them. Melanie reassured her, explaining that she had been released from her body and was now moving forward into a new space.
Angela could clearly see Melanie’s appearance. She had long, dark hair and deep, chestnut-colored eyes. She was conventionally beautiful and wore a creamy-colored robe, similar to what others who’ve had near-death experiences describe. In her arms, Melanie carried a book. Angela never saw a title, and Melanie never opened it, but Angela strongly felt that it was the book of her life—holding the story of everything she had experienced.
As they moved forward, Angela sensed movement around her, as if the velvety black space were shifting. Ahead, she saw a tiny pinprick of light that quickly grew larger. As they approached, she began to see shapes and movement within the light, as if things were coming into focus.
When they finally entered the space, it felt to Angela like riding a subway. In the dark tunnels between stations, everything is dim and quiet, but as the train reaches the station, the light suddenly surrounds you. That’s what it felt like—moving from the darkness into something bright and full of life.
Angela describes moving from the black velvety void into a new space—a white, soft, cloud-like place with no walls. It felt gentle and comforting, almost like cotton. Unlike some near-death experiences, she didn’t hear music, but she did see a huge group of people waiting for her. They were overjoyed to see her, like a big welcoming party.
As she looked at the crowd, she realized she recognized everyone, even those farther away who appeared as shadows. She knew them instantly, remembering not just people from her current life but also from past lives. The souls closest to her were family members—her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and even some friends who had passed away.
She was able to hug them, and the hugs felt completely real. They even kissed each other on the cheeks, just like in life. But the most amazing part was that when she hugged someone, she didn’t just remember their shared experiences—she felt them from both perspectives.
For example, when she hugged her uncle, she was instantly transported to a memory of being on his farm on a warm summer day. She could feel the heat of the sun, hear the sounds of the creaking barn gates, the goats, chickens, and dogs, and even smell the hay. It wasn’t just a memory—it was like reliving the moment all over again. But what made it even more special was that she wasn’t just experiencing her own memory—she was also feeling it through her uncle’s perspective. It was a deep, shared connection beyond anything she had ever felt before.
During her near-death experience, she was able to connect with people she had lost, including her grandparents and a high school friend who had taken their own life. These moments were beautiful and healing, allowing her to see both sides of their experiences and gain deep understanding. This has changed how she approaches life—she is now more intuitive, open in communication, and mindful of people’s emotions, even when they don’t express them clearly.
As she continued in this experience, she started thinking about her family back on Earth. When she did, a portal of white light opened, allowing her to see her husband in the hospital room and her children where they were at that moment. However, something strange happened—her children appeared to “flicker,” like a light switching on and off. When the light was on, she saw them as they were in that moment; when it was off, she saw them as their future selves.
She saw her young daughter, who was in first grade at the time, as a grown woman wearing a white lab coat. She also saw her other daughter, who was in fourth grade, as a man in the future. Years later, this vision came true—her child, Lily, transitioned and became Adam. Angela never told her children about what she had seen until they had made their own choices and fully embraced their identities on their own.
Past, Present, Future!
As all of this was happening, she felt like she was truly “home.” She realized that Earth was just a temporary place, almost like a vacation, and that her true self belonged elsewhere.
She also had instant access to knowledge—whenever she had a question, the answer immediately came to her, as if she were standing in a river of infinite wisdom. She compares it to standing in a flowing stream as a child, feeling the water rush past her hands.
This knowledge included the past, present, and future, as well as the different possibilities that could unfold depending on free will. Some might call this the “Akashic Records,” but to her, it simply felt like an endless stream of knowing. She could access it whenever she recalled a memory or had a question about anything.
“I remember standing in a river, putting my hands out as the water flowed past me, and feeling its path. That’s what it reminds me of—having access to the past, present, and future, all from the perspective of where I was in that moment. I could see all the possible changes that could happen through free will. Some might call it the Akashic Records, but to me, it was a river of all-knowing. I entered this river whenever I recalled a memory of who I was or had a question about something.”
Mantis Like creature Encounter
Angela describes how she moved through different experiences after entering the black velvety void. She was able to “rush off” to different places, reliving memories from both human and non-human lives. She could also see possible futures. When she traveled, it felt like moving at warp speed, like in Star Trek or Star Wars, with darkness and stars flying past her at high speed.
At one point, she found herself observing another version of herself—a part of her soul—living in a different body on another planet. She entered the space over the left shoulder of this being, who had blue skin. The entity acknowledged her presence by turning and looking at her, though she couldn’t see any surroundings, like a room or a spaceship, behind it.
She also saw herself as an insect-like creature, similar to a mantis. This version of her had a rusty red exoskeleton, round dark eyes that reflected light, a segmented body with a thorax and abdomen, and long, thin legs. The creature also had small arms and antennae on its nose, which was something she had never seen before.
Although she didn’t speak with these beings, they exchanged a silent understanding. Just by looking at them and feeling their presence, she instinctively knew that both were versions of herself in different forms.
She sees herself living another life—not as a human, but as a being that many would consider an alien.
However, she realizes that this alien is simply another soul, just like her, living on a different planet, doing similar things to what she does on Earth. This revelation was difficult for her to accept at first.
It took time, reflection, and hearing others share similar experiences before she felt comfortable talking about it. She reassures anyone who has had such moments that they are not alone and that she is open to discussing them.
She then shifts to a vision of the future. In this future, humanity has moved away from the globalized society we live in today. Wars have led to a significant loss of population, and people have returned to a more localized way of life.
However, it’s not a primitive or agrarian society. Technology still exists, but it is used differently and more peacefully. People farm, create what they need, and live in small, self-sufficient communities while still being connected in a less centralized way.
A major shift has also happened regarding migration. Today, migration causes fear, conflict, and tension, but in this future, that division no longer exists. Humanity comes to understand that we are all one, from the same source, and we live together in peace. While she doesn’t have an exact timeline for when this happens, she feels that it is not too far off.
After these visions, she experiences a “life review,” a moment many people with near-death experiences describe. She finds herself back in a white space, surrounded by family and loved ones, including someone named Melanie. Her life review isn’t like watching a movie on a screen—it is more immersive as if she can access every moment from her past all at once. She sees both the good and the bad.
One of the most profound things she learns is about the existence of “bad people” and why evil happens. Angela had a happy childhood overall, but she reveals that her father had a sex addiction, which affected her.
During her life review, she gains a new understanding—she sees that souls plan their lives before coming to Earth, even choosing to take on roles that might be seen as “good” or “evil.” As painful as it is to accept, her father’s actions were part of his soul’s journey, meant to teach and strengthen not only himself but everyone connected to him. She acknowledges that this idea is difficult for many to hear, but she believes that everything happens for the growth of the collective soul, as all souls are ultimately one.
While she was in the “other side,” she realized that she and her husband had chosen to be in each other’s lives to help their souls grow. This understanding helped her make sense of their struggles and experiences together. She also went through a “life review,” where she could see and feel everything from her life, but instead of being judged by a higher power, the only one judging her was herself. Every other soul around her was filled with love, compassion, and encouragement.
At first, she was hard on herself, thinking she should be punished for her mistakes, because that’s what people on Earth believe about good and evil. But in that moment, she heard a telepathic message from another soul—Melanie—telling her she was deeply loved and supported. Then, her late mother-in-law suddenly said she needed to take care of the kids, and just like that, Angela woke up back in her hospital bed.
When she returned to her body, she didn’t want to be awake. The other side had been so peaceful and beautiful that she tried shutting her eyes tightly, hoping to go back. But it didn’t work. She became fully aware of her body again, which felt heavy, hot, and strange—almost like an empty, black shell. It took time for her to settle back into it.
This experience completely changed her. People who knew her before say she’s a different person now—not in a drastic way, since she was always kind—but she now makes different choices. She’s much more compassionate, loving, and calm. She sees life through a new lens. Music feels different, and even something as simple as walking outside fills her with awe. Every tree, every cloud, even a tiny chipmunk reminds her of the beauty of life and the deep truth that we are not just humans—we are souls temporarily living in human bodies.
She encourages others to embrace this knowledge and move through life with love.
US Congresswoman Claims She Saw Photo Evidence Of UFO Technology Not Made By Humans
US Congresswoman Claims She Saw Photo Evidence Of UFO Technology Not Made By Humans
During the July 2023 UAP hearings, US Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna was the central figure in bringing the historical testimony of three whistleblowers. She is pushing hard to get the truth to the public and says she will not stop until they get to the bottom of the UFO mystery, and she will take drastic measures, including the potential withdrawal of funding for the salaries of the Pentagon executives.
Rep. Luna, who is also a member of the House Oversight Committee, said that she became interested in UFOs when serving in the US Air Force. She revealed that she is asking the Defense Department and intelligence agencies for the classified reports that Grusch made, including his alleged evidence.
David Grusch testified that the U.S. government has been hiding a long-running program that retrieves and reverse engineers UFOs/UAPs. He firmly believes that the U.S. government possessed UAPs based on interviews with over 40 witnesses spanning four years and claimed to have exact knowledge of UAP locations. He reportedly shared this information with the Inspector General and intelligence committees.
Grusch revealed in the hearings that he personally interviewed individuals with direct knowledge of non-human origin craft, and he has knowledge of non-human intelligence, but not of collaboration with adversarial foreign governments. He could not openly discuss “intact
During the hearing, Luna queries Grusch about his choice of terminology, using “nonhuman origin” instead of “extraterrestrial.” Her involvement with the UAP matter began when she was approached by Representative Matt Gaetz, and she expressed concern after reviewing evidence from a UAP encounter off the coast of Florida.
Luna and Representative Tim Burchett organized a hearing aimed at increasing transparency on this matter. She calls for the release of classified documents related to UAPs and rejects the idea of dismissing the issue.
Luna is concerned about the stigma that prevents service members from reporting UAP sightings out of fear for their careers. She asked Grusch if he had ever been in fear for his life due to addressing these issues, to which he responded affirmatively. Luna emphasized the significance of Grusch’s willingness to come forward despite the fear of reprisal.
Luna stresses the bipartisan nature of the investigation, involving various House members from different states and affiliations. She, Gaetz, Moskowitz, and Burchett even sent a letter to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy requesting the establishment of a select committee to investigate UAPs. Luna’s underlying message revolves around the necessity of transparency, accountability, and addressing potential national security risks posed by unidentified aerial phenomena.
In an interview with FOX 13, Rep. Luna said: “It does appear, and for what I’m saying, based on the stonewalling, that they are hiding something. If these are programs that are being set up without congressional oversight and are responsible for, you know, billions of dollars being lost, that could be going towards other things. I think that that’s something that absolutely is pertinent.”
During the hearings, extraordinary claims were presented, including the recovery of “non-human biologics” from a crashed aerial craft. Although Rep. Luna herself has not witnessed a UAP, she mentioned having observed evidence that seemed reminiscent of science fiction.
Drawing from her experience, she explained: “Based on the evidence that I have personally seen, the technology that exists is something that I don’t think any government has currently.” She recalled encountering a photograph and conversing with pilots about an object that she believes is beyond the capabilities of the Department of Defense.
Rep. Luna is actively working to declassify the photograph and to bring more information to light. She highlighted the dual importance of this matter, characterizing it as both a significant national security concern and a transparency issue within the government.
Luna finds this situation disturbing, especially since Grusch shared information suggesting threats to his life, harm caused to individuals, and advanced technology that is not publicly known. Despite Luna and Rep. Tim Burchett having “Need To Know” clearances, they were not granted access to this information, which prompts Luna to express the urgent need to uncover the truth.
Luna revealed that her interest in UFOs was first piqued while serving as an Air Force airfield manager at Portland Air National Guard Base, Oregon, in 2018, before becoming a politician.
“During shifts one day, there had been a response from some of the pilots to something that had violated our airspace…When they got back, I asked them what happened. They said ‘we can’t really talk about it.’ Later on, one of the pilots pulled me aside and was like, we think it might have been a UFO or UAP. This was a pretty credible person, I obviously knew them to be sane, of sound mind,” she said.
A lot more information is hidden, as Whistleblower Ryan Graves confirms in his latest Newsweek edition. He writes “What I Told Them Was the Tip of the Iceberg.” Graves, who is a founder of “Americans for Safe Aerospace,” the fastest-growing UAP nonprofit in the world, writes that during his tenure as a Naval pilot, he and his team regularly encountered aircraft off the coast of Virginia Beach that “had no visible propulsion… but could remain motionless in Category-4 hurricane winds, accelerate to supersonic, and operate all day, outlasting our fighter jets.”
Graves highlights the lack of a direct reporting process within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for commercial pilots to report these phenomena, leading to stigma, fear of retaliation, and a reluctance to come forward. Graves questions why the government is not taking these reports more seriously, especially when experienced pilots are witnessing routine and unexplained occurrences. He calls for increased attention and awareness of the UAP issue to ensure flight safety and national security.
The Hill will host an event on August 17, 2023, featuring discussions among lawmakers, experts, and administration officials to analyze potential national security risks related to UAPs. The speakers include Rep. Tim Burchett, Greg Eghigian of Pennsylvania State University, and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, with the event being moderated by Mychael Schnell, a Congressional Reporter from The Hill.
UFO Coverup: Pentagon Is Hiding Holy Grail Evidence - James Fox & Jason Sands (Video)
UFO Coverup: Pentagon Is Hiding Holy Grail Evidence - James Fox & Jason Sands ( Video)
In this 15 January 2025 video, host Jukian Dorey welcomes back James Fox for the third time on Julian Dorey Podcast to discuss his latest Documentary, “The Program” which goes behind the Congressional hearings to leave skeptics astounded by new assertions from a growing chorus of high-level insiders who insist there is definitive proof we are not alone.
Jason Sands is a new UFO whistleblower, who has recently come forward with claims about his involvement in a 20-year black budget program and a surreal Alien encounter.
00:00 – James Fox from The Phenomenon to ‘The Program’, D.C. Investigation 10:01 – James Disastrous Film Company Lawsuit, 26:54 – Most Satisfying UFO Documentary (Devastating Setbacks) 31:21 – Pivotal UFO Interview Moments, Disclosure vs UFO Evidence 38:51 – Reads Congressional Source Document, Photographs & Evidence 46:31 – Intel Agency Individuals & Obfuscation, Evidence Behind Jason Sands Encounter 52:03 – Telepathic Communication Residue, Devil’s Advocate & Possibly Being Lied Too 01:00:30 – Why Does Jason Sand’s Have Immunity vs Coworkers, Top Secret Information SCIF (James Fox) 01:10:45 – Special Access Programs & How Information is Controlled & Not Leaked, Black Budget Programs 01:21:21 – Hearing Craziest Stories During Black Budget Program
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UFO Historian Richard Dolan on the Drone Mystery and Disclosure in 2025 (Video)
UFO Historian Richard Dolan on the Drone Mystery and Disclosure in 2025 (Video)
In this 17 January 2025 video, WatchMjo dives back into the topic of UAPs or Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena with UFO researcher and historian Richard Dolan. Richard has over 30 years of experience studying UFOs and he joins us to talk about the ongoing drone mystery over the Northeastern seaboard of the United States. He also shares some insights into possible disclosures that could happen in 2025 as well as some of the broader implications of a non-human intelligence being revealed to the general public.
China Has Launched New Generation Transport Shocking the US
China Has Launched New Generation Transport Shocking the US
China Has Launched New Generation Transport System SHOCKING the US and the World
China is rapidly emerging as a global leader in engine innovation, showcasing impressive advancements that are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Their technology is developing at a breakneck pace, challenging the US to keep up with their rapid revolution. While China has consistently delivered awesome, futuristic innovations, their dominance now extends to the engine department. It’s time for the market to meet these new-generation engines, combining both beauty and quality .
China Has Launched New Generation Transport SHOCKING The US
A Bola Robot Could Provide Stable Jumping Capability on Low-Gravity Bodies
New research on locomotion techniques that could be used in space exploration is constantly coming out. A lab from UCLA known as the Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory (RoMeLa) is presenting a paper at the upcoming IEEE Aerospace Conference in March that details a unique system. The Space and Planetary Limbed Intelligent Tether Technology Exploration Robot (SPLITTER) consists of two miniaturized jumping robots tethered together.
Such a system might sound like a recipe for chaos and bring back memories of ladder ball games where no amount of control seems to make the tether go where you want it to. But, according to the paper, that system is actually quite stable, even in airless environments.
Mechanically, their system consists of two four-legged robots designed for jumping and tied together at their tops by a tether. Jumping is much more effective than “roving” on the surface of an asteroid because of all the jagged obstacles that need to be avoided. It is also more effective than flying since there is no atmosphere to push against in many space environments. Jumping robots, however, have been around for a while, but the real secret sauce is in the controls the RoMeLa team has developed.
Video describing some of the underlying tech of the SPLITTER robot. Credit – Alvin Zhu YouTube Channel
The concept they used is called inertial morphing. In the case of SPLITTER, the robots “adjust inertia with changes in limb configurations and tether length,” according to lead author Yusuke Tanaka in an interview with TechXplore. The researchers turned to a technique called Model Predictive Control (MPC) to determine how each variable needs to be adjusted.
MPC is used in various industries and comes as advertised, with a model (i.e., a mathematical representation of the robots) and a prediction, which reflects what the software estimates will happen to the model next. With the model’s current state and expected next state, a controller can change the variables that affect the model’s state. Those changes will result in a stable flying path, allowing SPLITTER to soar through the skies, even without air. It also uses a physical phenomenon known as the Tennis Racket Theorem, which describes how an object can flip rotation around its intermediate axis while rotating around it. Most famously, this was demonstrated on the ISS with a t-handle. It looks chaotic, but the mathematics behind the motion are well-understood.
Implementing it in a tethered robotic system is another matter altogether, though. While SPLITTER is flying, it looks a lot like a bola used in ladder ball, except instead of round spheres on each end, it’s a robot body with four legs splayed out in different directions. The orientation of how those legs are spread out and the length of the tether connecting the two ends are the variables the MPC controls to stabilize its flight. SPLITTER can operate without heavy attitude control hardware, like reaction wheels or thrusters.
Famous video of the Tennis Racket Effect on the ISS. Credit – Plasma Ben YouTube Channel
It also allows the system to perform other actions, like spelunking, where one robot is anchored firmly to the top of a cave system while the other rappels using the tether. Both robots only weigh about 10kg each on Earth, as well, which would make them even more agile on a world with smaller gravity like the Moon or an asteroid.
This isn’t the first robot system the RoMeLa lab designed for this purpose. They initially worked on a robot called the Spine-enhanced Climbing Autonomous Legged Exploration Robot) (SCALER), which had its limitations as they found the limbed climbing robot was too slow.
With SPLITTER, the research team thinks they have a better concept that can both traverse terrain faster and collect data that a robot tied to the ground would be unable to do. Unfortunately, for now, at least, SPLITTER is best described as a computer model, though some preliminary work has been done on the physics of MPC controlling a reaction wheel. Researchers at the lab intend to continue working on the concept, so maybe soon we’ll see a bola robot test jumping near Los Angeles.
Dramatically Decreasing the Time it Takes to Measure Asteroid Distances
Artist's impression of a Near-Earth Asteroid passing by Earth. Asteroids are out there and they pose a threat to Earth. A new method of determining their distance more quickly could help keep us safe. Image Credit: ESA
Dramatically Decreasing the Time it Takes to Measure Asteroid Distances
We all know that asteroids are out there, that some of them come dangerously close to Earth, and that they’ve struck Earth before with catastrophic consequences. The recent discovery of asteroid 2024 YR4reminds us of the persistent threat that asteroids present. There’s an organized effort to find dangerous space rocks and determine how far away they are and where their orbits will take them.
A team of scientists has developed a method that will help us more quickly determine an asteroid’s distance, a critical part of determining its orbit.
Our asteroid concern is centred on NEOs or Near-Earth Objects. These are asteroids whose closest approach to the Sun is less than 1.3 astronomical units (AU). (A small number of NEOs are comets.) There are more than 37,000 NEOs, and while potential impacts are rare, the results can be catastrophic. Considering what happened to the dinosaurs, there’s not much room for complacency or hubris.
Large asteroids in the Main Asteroid Belt (MAB) are easier to study. Their large sizes mean they produce a bigger signal when observed, and astronomers can more easily determine their orbits. However, the MAB holds many smaller asteroids around 100-200 meters. There could be hundreds of millions of them. They’re big enough to devastate entire cities if they strike Earth, and they’re more difficult to track. The first step in determining their orbits is determining their distances, which is challenging and takes time.
The Vera Rubin Observatory (VRO) should see its first light in July 2025. One of its scientific objectives is to find more small objects in the Solar System, including asteroids, by scanning the entire visible southern sky every few nights. If it moves and reflects light, the VRO has a good chance of spotting it. However, it won’t automatically determine the distance to asteroids.
The Vera Rubin Observatory is poised to begin observations in 2025. It could detect 130 Near Earth Objects each night. Image Credit: Rubin Observatory/NSF/AURA/B. Quint
“When asteroids are measured with short observation time windows, the dominant uncertainty in orbit construction is due to distance uncertainty to the NEO,” the authors of the new paper write. They claim their method can shorten the time it takes to determine an asteroid’s distance to one night of observations. It’s based on a technique called topocentric parallax.
Topocentric parallax is based on the rotation of the Earth. In a 2022 paper by some of the same researchers, the authors wrote that “Topocentric parallax comes from the diversity of the observatory positions with respect to the center of the Earth in an inertial reference frame. Observations from multiple observatories or a single observatory can measure parallax because the Earth rotates.”
In the two years since that paper, the researchers have refined their method. The research expands on previous algorithms and tests the technique using both synthetic data and real-world observations.
“In this paper, we further develop and evaluate this technique to recover distances in as quickly as a single night,” the authors write in the new paper. “We first test the technique on synthetic data of 19 different asteroids ranging from ~ 0.05 AU to ~ 2.4 AU.”
The figure below shows the results of the test with synthetic data. Each asteroid was observed six times in one night, and two different equations were employed to process the data.
This figure shows the measured and true distances to 19 asteroids as part of the method’s test. In this test, each asteroid was observed six times in one night. The top shows Measured distance (AU) versus True distance (AU) for all 19 asteroids considered in this analysis. Each panel is based on a separate equation that can be employed in the method. “We see the fit from Eq. 1 for the group of asteroids yielding precise distances with relatively good agreement with true distances,” the authors write. Image Credit: Fernandes et al. 2025.
The researchers also tested their method by taking 15 observations of each asteroid over five nights (3 per night). In this test, Equation 1 performed poorly, while Equation 2 performed well.
This scenario featured 15 observations taken over 5 nights, with three observations per night. Equation 1 produces poor distance agreement, while with Equation 2, the distance recovery improves. Image Credit: Fernandes et al. 2025.
Of course, the distance to the asteroid affected the accuracy of the measurements. The closer the object was, the more precise the measurement was. The paper notes that the method was able to recover distances “with uncertainties as low as the ~ 1.3% level for more nearby objects (about 0.3 AU or less) assuming typical astrometric uncertainties.”
After these tests with synthetic data, the team acquired their own single-night observations of two asteroids using a different algorithm. The real observations produced a less precise result, but it was still a meaningful improvement. The authors explain that they were able to recover distances “to the 3% level.”
So, what do all these tests, equations, and algorithms boil down to?
When we hear of an asteroid that could potentially strike Earth in a few years, people can wonder why the situation is so uncertain. Shouldn’t we know if an asteroid is heading straight for us? Trying to determine the orbit of these small rocks from tens of millions of km away is extremely difficult. An AU is almost 150 million km (93 million miles). 2024 YR, the latest asteroid of concern, is only 40 to 90 metres (130 to 300 ft) in diameter. Those numbers illustrate the problem.
If this method can improve the accuracy of our distance measurements and do it based on a single night of observations, that’s a big improvement.
The technique can be applied to data generated by the Vera Rubin Observatory and the Argus Array. According to the authors, “distances to NEOs on the scale of ~ 0.5 AU can be constrained to below the percent level within a single night.” As the study shows, the accuracy of those measurements from a single-site observatory depends heavily on the spacing between individual observations. If multiple observatories at different sites are used on the same night, the accuracy increases.
The Argus Array is a planned astronomical survey instrument that will be unique in its ability to observe the entire visible sky simultaneously. It will consist of 900 small telescopes, each with its own camera. It’s currently under construction, but its location isn’t being publicized. The researchers say their method can work with Argus’ data. Image Credit: Argus Array
Though larger asteroids, like the one that wiped out the dinosaurs, tend to remain stable in the main asteroid belt, smaller asteroids are more easily perturbed and can become part of the NEO population. An impact from a smaller asteroid might not spell the end of civilization, but it can still be extremely destructive.
Anything humanity can do to understand the asteroid threat is wise. Many asteroids have struck Earth in the past, and it’s only a matter of time before another one comes our way. If we can see it coming in advance, we can try to do something about it.
UFC Legend George St-Pierre Reveals Close Encounter With a UFO!
UFC Legend George St-Pierre Reveals Close Encounter With a UFO!
George St-Pierre, one of the most accomplished fighters in UFC history, has always been known for his discipline, precision, and ability to control the fight. However, in a revelation that has left many intrigued, the former welterweight and middleweight champion shared his personal experience with an unidentified flying object (UFO). This encounter, which he describes as both surreal and unexplainable, has fueled ongoing discussions about the existence of extraterrestrial life and unexplained aerial phenomena.
The Encounter: A Night to Remember
According to St-Pierre, the incident occurred while he was in the company of four friends. They were outdoors, engaged in conversation, when they suddenly noticed an unusual object in the sky. What initially appeared to be a bright light soon began to exhibit behavior that defied conventional explanations. The object hovered in place, made abrupt movements, and vanished at a speed that no known aircraft could achieve.
The UFC legend, known for his methodical approach to fighting and analytical mindset, was left speechless by what he saw. Unlike anything he had ever witnessed, the object’s movements and speed challenged his understanding of physics. St-Pierre, who has trained his mind and body to react quickly in high-pressure situations, admitted that this experience left him baffled.
Skeptic Turned Believer?
St-Pierre has always been a man who relies on logic and reason, making his encounter with a UFO even more intriguing. While he refrains from making definitive claims about extraterrestrial life, he remains firm in his assertion that what he saw was beyond normal human comprehension. His curiosity about the unknown was further heightened by this event, leading him to explore topics related to consciousness, perception, and reality.
In various interviews, he has discussed his interest in subjects like remote viewing, out-of-body experiences, and altered states of consciousness. His journey into understanding these phenomena suggests that he is open to the idea that human perception is limited, and there might be more to existence than what we currently understand.
UFOs and the Martial Arts Mindset
For St-Pierre, martial arts have always been about pushing boundaries—both physical and mental. His UFO experience seems to have added another dimension to his exploration of the mind. He acknowledges that the world operates on principles that we do not fully understand, and his encounter has led him to seek deeper knowledge about the universe.
His perspective aligns with the growing body of evidence suggesting that unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) are being observed worldwide. With government agencies such as the Pentagon openly investigating these occurrences, St-Pierre’s testimony adds to the credibility of firsthand accounts from highly trained individuals.
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George St-Pierre’s encounter with a UFO serves as a compelling testament to the mysteries that still exist beyond our understanding. His disciplined approach to life and deep curiosity about human consciousness make his experience even more fascinating. Whether or not the object he saw was extraterrestrial remains unknown, but his willingness to question reality and seek answers showcases his relentless pursuit of knowledge—both in and out of the octagon.
As more people, including trained professionals and high-profile individuals, come forward with similar experiences, the discussion around UFOs and UAPs continues to gain momentum. If nothing else, St-Pierre’s story reminds us that the universe is vast, and there is still much to discover beyond the confines of our daily experiences.
Four years ago, a green “ghost” appeared over a thunderstorm cloud in the Mediterranean Sea. To the delight of Spanish scientists, this ephemeral sighting finally offered a rare window into a little-known phenomenon playing out high in Earth’s skies.
When lightning strikes, it sometimes triggers the release of a violent optical emission at altitudes between 50 and 90 km above the thunderstorm cloud. These millisecond-long events, called transient luminous events (TLEs), are mysterious.
They can be shaped like jellyfish. These are known as sprites. Other TLE forms exist, boasting playful names like halos and elves. Just a few years ago, thrill seekers and citizen scientists discovered a new TLE, hovering above a sprite, called a ghost. While sprites appear red owing to the nitrogen in Earth’s atmosphere, and blue at more shallow altitudes due to higher atmospheric pressure, ghosts are green. They appear during and after the sprites, like fuzz on top of the jellyfish.
A green ghost, seen here, is a luminous glow that sometimes appears above a jellyfish sprite and lasts briefly after the sprite’s flash.
Thomas Ashcraft
This puzzling afterglow was the subject of a new paper published in the journal Nature Communications on Tuesday.
Finding a Good Ghost
Researcher María Passas Varo led a team to use a special instrument called the Granada Sprite Spectrograph and Polarimeter (GRASSP), located outside Barcelona, to make a clear ghost sighting.
She and other atmospheric researchers were intrigued when, in the early half of 2019, storm chaser Hank Schyma noticed something new: in the wake of a sprite over the skies of Oklahoma, there was a greenish afterglow. He called the emerald-colored splotch a ghost, short for Green emissions from excited Oxygen in Sprite Tops. The idea behind the name was that, since oxygen is associated with the verdant tones of auroras, that the gas creates the ghosts.
Passas Varo, a telecommunications engineer, spectroscopist, and surveyor of atmospheric electricity based at the Astrophysics Institute of Andalucía in Spain, searched relentlessly for a new ghost. But finding one that GRASSP could glean a lot of data from was hard.
“We have analyzed more than 2,000 spectra, one by one, with the naked eye. We only found one good spectrum of a ghost. So, it is a lot of work. It is tedious,” she tells Inverse.
A red sprite (circled) appears and just as quickly disappears. This triptych is part of a sequence from an April 2012 video taken onboard the International Space Station.
Then they finally found a science-worthy ghost, radiating from a thunderstorm cloud in the Mediterranean Sea on September 21, 2019. It was their best candidate for spectrographic analysis, in which the team peered into light from the ghost for clues about its composition.
They found a surprise. Oxygen was present, as they expected. But the team also found evidence of iron.
Iron is present in Earth’s upper atmosphere. It comes from the interplanetary dust particles that enter our atmosphere. But according to Passas Varo, it’s usually found at much higher altitudes.
Approximately one in every 100 sprites have ghosts. These events sometimes happen, but aren’t consistent. What makes a ghost appear could be a combination of different phenomena, and iron might provide a special clue.
A Need for Harmony
Cumulonimbus clouds are towers made of water droplets and ice crystals. These tiny particles journey along the updraft from the hot base of the cloud higher and higher until they reach the chilly top. Sometimes, they become larger molecules. If they bang against one another, they produce static electricity. These charged particles create lightning.
What goes down must be balanced in another form, and this need for harmony could be what causes the sprites and jets and all the other TLE oddities.
“When the lightning occurs, when the lightning strikes the ground, then an electric field appears above the cloud because you have to maintain, somehow, the balance of the electric field of the global electrical circuit,” Passas Varo tells Inverse. “Once you have this big discharge in the form of huge lightning downwards, then an electric field develops upwards. And this electric field develops a transient luminous event.”
One possible explanation for ghosts is that the sonic boom we know as thunder is, in one way or another, disrupting the iron from its usual altitude. Gravity waves on Earth, which are vertical, could also be playing a role in producing ghosts.
But what is clear is that a plethora of new observations are necessary. Passas Varo and the team have one good spectrum of a ghost but say it will take 99 more to get a clearer picture of what’s really happening.
The UFO event over Chicago’s O’Hare Airport in 2006 is one of the most intriguing UFO sightings in recent history. Despite being unremarkable as far as UFO sightings go, the reaction of the airline and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was anything but ordinary, suggesting some type of cover-up between the implicated authorities.
On November 7, 2006, United Airlines Flight 446 was preparing to depart from O’Hare International to North Carolina when a dozen of airline employees, including mechanics and pilots, spotted a gray and metallic saucer-like object hovering above Gate C17 of the United terminal. The object remained there for several minutes before flying off into the clouds at an unnatural speed. This event was captured in official FAA audio recordings, with a United controller and a colleague discussing the sighting.
The disc was estimated to be at least 22 feet in diameter and hovered around 1,500 feet off the ground, below a heavy cloud cover at 1,900 feet. One grounded pilot announced his sightings over the radio, alerting a taxi mechanic and several other pilots to the presence of the object. At least two grounded pilots were able to lean out of their cockpit windows and see the object in great detail.
The story of the O’Hare UFO incident went almost completely unnoticed until the Chicago Tribune published an article on December 31, 2006, nearly two months after the incident. The story became the highest-hitting article in the website’s history, and other news outlets picked up the story as well.
Jon Hilkevitch, a transportation reporter with the Chicago Tribune, started interviewing the witnesses. Initially, both the FAA and United Airlines denied any knowledge of the event but were forced to admit that this was a lie when an audio tape was leaked to the press that captured a United Airlines radio conversation on the date of the event.
The FAA supervisor identified as “Sue” was asking several controllers at O’Hare if they had seen a flying disc over gate C-17. They initially laughed off the question, but she called back 15 minutes later to confirm that several pilots had seen the disc and that one had captured a photograph of it. Unfortunately, this alleged photograph has never surfaced.
The tape also recorded the control tower operators warning outgoing planes of the UFO and advising them to be cautious. Even in the wake of the tape, United Airlines and the FAA continued to brush off the incident. The airline prohibited any employees from discussing the incident with the media.
However, after the Chicago Tribune article compelled them to address the situation, a spokesperson from the FAA claimed that the alleged disc was nothing but the reflection of airport lights off the low cloud cover. However, this explanation was unconvincing, as the sighting occurred in daylight, before any of the airport’s lights were turned on.
Despite the assertions of several credible witnesses, the airline and the FAA declined to investigate the matter further and wrote it off as a rare weather phenomenon known as a fallstreak or “hole-punch cloud.” However, Mark Rodeghier, the director for the Center for UFO Studies Scientific Director, did not accept this explanation and stated:
“It’s an unknown object over O’Hare, and it’s seen by official personnel and does United or the FAA take it seriously? Of course not, they have zero interest because UFOs can’t exist. But how can you not worry about something hovering over an airport after 9/11? It doesn’t make sense.”
This explanation did not stand up to reason too, as journalist Leslie Kean soon discovered. Hole-punched clouds form, when ice crystals from higher clouds fall down through a lower cloud shelf, punch a hole in it, and evaporate in the warm air below, only forming in below-freezing temperatures. The air at the altitude of the sighting on the day in question was 53 degrees Fahrenheit, which was above freezing.
Despite the FAA’s lack of interest in the O’Hare UFO incident, an independent investigation group called NARC conducted their own research. The team of former NASA scientists, pilots, meteorologists, and aerospace engineers, among others, prepared a 154-page report that confirmed the presence of a physical object over O’Hare. The report stated that the object’s maneuvers could not be explained by conventional means and advised the FAA to launch their own investigation. However, to this day, the FAA has not acted upon this recommendation. (Source)
Joe Abegg, Captain at United, says “The employees that I talked to about the sighting accepted it as real.”
“There have been documented cases where safety appears to have been implicated, and more and more we are coming to the point of view that we are dealing with an intelligent phenomenon. We must be proactive before an aircraft goes down,” said Richard Haines, a former chief of the Space Human Factors Office at NASA’s Ames Research Center.
The reaction of the airline and the FAA in the aftermath of the incident suggests some type of cover-up between the implicated authorities. The airline prohibited its employees from sharing the details of the incident, and the FAA provided unconvincing explanations for the UFO sighting, such as the reflection of airport lights off low cloud cover or a misidentified weather phenomenon. These explanations were quickly debunked by journalists and independent investigators.
Jon Hilkevitch emphasized how unusual it is for the FAA to ignore such a significant UFO sighting. The FAA has launched investigations for far less extraordinary incidents, such as spilled coffee pots and airport aisles. This lack of interest in the O’Hare UFO incident raises questions about the extent of government involvement in hiding the truth about UFOs from the public.
The taxi mechanic described Chicago’s O’Hare UFO as follows:
“The craft appeared to be hovering right below the ceiling of the cloud cover (about 700 or 800 feet). The cloud ceiling that day was 1900 feet. The top of the craft was clearly outlined as a very dark gray material, but the bottom and the edges of the craft were hazy like when you see the mirage-like surface of the road on a hot day.
The other interesting observation was that after the craft accelerated straight up (observed by other witnesses), there was a hole punched in the clouds. The hole in the clouds was about the same size as the unidentified craft. It looked like a cookie cutter hole stamped out of dough ‘very similar in size’ to the craft. The hole stayed for a little while and then dissipated into the overcast clouds. The sighting lasted about 20 minutes from the time of the first radio call to the time when the mechanic and witness parked the Boeing 777 that he was taxiing across the airport.”
Reddit user Buddy_Felcher describes what he saw during the 2006 O’Hare Airport UFO sighting:
“I was working at American Airlines as a ramp service clerk at O’Hare when that thing came. I saw it, and only one other coworker saw it as well. And nobody believed me even after other airline workers said they saw it too. Until I heard other people saw it everyone had me convinced I was crazy…
Have you ever seen the movie flight of the navigator? That’s what it sort of looked like but also kind of like it was a chrome bubble of air or like the way invisible people in movies look when it’s raining on them. I only saw the latter part of it being there, the guy I worked with said it was solid grey at first and then changed to what I saw.” (Source)
Military Aircraft Experiment Spotted at Chicago O'Hare | Strange Evidence | Science Channel
UAP/UFO Phenomenon: The O'Hare Incident | Parallel Universes | The Big Thing
Wetenschappers hebben een apparaat ontwikkeld dat twee grote uitdagingen van onze tijd aanpakt: het verwijderen van CO2 uit de atmosfeer én het produceren van duurzame brandstof.
CO2-afvang, oftewel het verwijderen van kooldioxide uit de atmosfeer, is een van de vele middelen die kunnen worden ingezet in de strijd tegen klimaatverandering. Het principe is eenvoudig: vang het broeikasgas af en sla het op. Onderzoekers aan de Universiteit van Cambridge hebben echter een andere oplossing bedacht. In plaats van het gas op te slaan, willen zij het meteen gebruiken om er brandstof mee te maken. De onderzoekers publiceerden hun bevindingen in het wetenschappelijke vakblad Nature Energy.
Spons voor CO2 Het systeem werkt op zonne-energie en kan overdag CO2 omzetten in synthesegas, een waardevol mengsel van waterstof en koolmonoxide. Het apparaat bestaat uit twee compartimenten. Het eerste deel vangt CO2 uit de lucht met behulp van een speciaal absorptiemateriaal op basis van silica en polyethyleenimine. Dit materiaal werkt als een spons die selectief CO2-moleculen uit de lucht filtert. Het heeft een extreem groot oppervlak (vergelijkbaar met ongeveer twee voetbalvelden per gram) waardoor het zeer effectief CO2 kan vangen. Tijdens tests kon het materiaal gedurende ongeveer 9 uur lang alle CO2 uit de toegevoerde lucht filteren voordat het verzadigd raakte.
In het tweede compartiment vindt de chemische omzetting plaats. Hier zorgt geconcentreerd zonlicht, opgevangen door een parabolische spiegel die het drie keer sterker maakt dan normaal zonlicht, voor de benodigde energie om de opgevangen CO2 om te zetten in synthesegas. Dit gebeurt met behulp van een katalysator die bestaat uit titaniumdioxide gecombineerd met een kobalthoudend molecuul.
Dag en nacht Het systeem maakt slim gebruik van het dag-nachtritme. Tijdens de nachtelijke uren vangt het apparaat CO2 op uit de lucht. Overdag, als de zon schijnt, wordt deze opgevangen CO2 omgezet in bruikbare brandstof. Belangrijk is dat het proces stabiel blijft en meerdere cycli kan doorlopen zonder significant verlies van efficiëntie. Het systeem kan zelfs worden aangepast om de verhouding tussen waterstof en koolmonoxide in het eindproduct te optimaliseren, afhankelijk van de gewenste toepassing. Het geproduceerde synthesegas is een tussenproduct dat de industrie kan gebruiken voor het maken van verschillende brandstoffen en chemicaliën. Het wordt bijvoorbeeld gebruikt voor de productie van methanol, synthetische diesel en andere vloeibare brandstoffen. Ook dient het als grondstof voor diverse industriële chemicaliën.
Energiezuinig Het systeem heeft geen hoge temperaturen of druk nodig, wat het volgens de onderzoekers energiezuiniger maakt dan bestaande methoden. Ook kan het direct CO2 uit de lucht halen, zonder dat eerst concentratie nodig is. Dit is een belangrijke vooruitgang, want momenteel is CO2-afvang uit de lucht nog zeer duur. De meeste bestaande systemen verbruiken veel energie en hebben dure installaties nodig. Dit nieuwe zonnegedreven systeem zou deze kosten aanzienlijk kunnen verlagen doordat het direct bruikbare brandstof produceert en weinig energie verbruikt.
Als grondstof voor het proces gebruiken de onderzoekers gerecycled PET-plastic. Dit plastic wordt eerst afgebroken tot ethyleenglycol, dat vervolgens dient als elektronendonor in de chemische reactie. Zo worden meteen twee afvalstromen ingezet: CO2 uit de lucht en plastic afval.
Vooral handig in zonnige regio’s Het systeem blijkt vooral geschikt voor gebieden met veel zonlicht. In tropische en subtropische regio’s zou de technologie optimaal kunnen functioneren, waarbij de dagelijkse zonnecyclus perfect aansluit bij het proces van nachtelijke CO2-opvang en omzetting overdag. Hoewel het systeem nu nog op laboratoriumschaal werkt, geloven de wetenschappers dat het makkelijk kan worden opgeschaald. De gebruikte materialen zijn relatief goedkoop en het proces is modulair opgezet, wat uitbreiding vergemakkelijkt.
David Rankin, an engineer with the NASA-funded Catalina Sky Survey Project, has sketched the 'risk corridor' according to the asteroid's current trajectory.
If 2024 YR4 really does hit Earth in 2032, it should fall somewhere in a narrow band stretching from northern South America across the Pacific to sub-Saharan Africa and into Asia.
Worryingly, this path extends over several densely populated regions including Chennai, India and Hainan Island, China.
Currently, NASA estimates that the asteroid has a one in 48, or 2.1 per cent, chance of colliding with the planet on December 22, 2032.
And with a diameter of up to 90 metres (300ft), or roughly the size of the Statue of Liberty, it could cause devastating damage to any populated area along the risk corridor.
If it were to strike, experts suggest it could unleash a blast equal to eight megatons of TNT - more than 500 times the size of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima.
Scientists have predicted the exact path (shown in red) where the city-destroying asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit Earth. It should fall somewhere in a narrow band stretching from northern South America across the Pacific to sub-Saharan Africa and into Asia
The asteroid is currently the only large asteroid with an impact probability greater than one per cent and has been awarded the rare rating of three on the Torino Scale, a scale for measuring the danger posed by asteroids.
The 'God of Chaos' asteroid 99942 Apophis is the only other object in the history of astronomy to be given a rating of three or higher on this scale.
While the odds of 2024 YR4 hitting Earth are still slim, Dr Rankin was able to use data about its orbit to predict where it might hit.
In the scenario where the asteroid does indeed collide with Earth, the 'risk corridor' threatens countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Sudan, Nigeria, Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Where it lands will also determine just how powerful the impact is, with regions at the end of the corridor more likely to receive a glancing blow.
However, there currently isn't enough information to say where along this risk corridor the asteroid is most likely to hit.
Dr Rankin told Space.com: 'Size and are big players in possible damage, along with impact location.
NASA predicts that the asteroid 2024 YR4 currently has a one in 48, or 2.1 per cent, chance of hitting Earth on December 22, 2032 (stock image)
What do we know about 2024 YR4?
First detected: December 27, 2024
Estimated size: 40-90 metres (130-300 feet)
Speed relative to Earth: 29,000 miles per hour (46,800 kmph)
Date of closest pass: December 2, 2032
Probability of impact: 2.3 per cent (one in 43)
Destructive potential: A 'city killer' on a scale on the Tunguska asteroid, which detonated with a force equal to 15-30 megatons of TNT.
Where it could hit: 'Risk corridor' threatens countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Sudan, Nigeria, Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador
'It's hard to constrain size and composition with the current orbital situation, as it's outbound. Typically, the best way to constrain size is with radar observations and those are not possible right now.'
It is currently estimated that the blast would be similar in size to the Tunguska asteroid which detonated in an air-burst explosion in 1908.
While this blast hit an unpopulated area, the shockwave still flattened an estimated 80 million trees over 830 square miles (2,150 square kilometres) - more than twice the land area of New York.
A blast this powerful would topple residential buildings and cause fatalities up to 12 miles (18.9 km) in any direction from the epicentre.
In the coming months, NASA and ESA hope to use Earth's most powerful telescopes to further refine their predictions about the asteroid's orbit.
This includes a rare emergency decision to grant an international team of scientists the use of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to study 2024 YR4.
This team will use the JWST's infrared sensors to measure the heat radiating from the asteroid to make a better prediction of its size and orbit.
With an estimated size of up to 90 metres (300 ft), or roughly the size of the Statue of Liberty, 2024 YR4 could hit Earth with a blast equal to eight megatons of TNT (artist's impression)
Asteroid 2024 YR4 is about the same size as the Tunguska asteroid, which caused the largest impact event in recorded history when it shot through Earth's atmosphere in 1908, flattening 830 square miles (2,150 square km) of forest (pictured)
Scientists will also have a good opportunity to learn more about the asteroid when it makes its first close pass of Earth in March at a distance of around 5 million miles (8 million kilometres).
The world's space agencies currently predict that the impact probability will drop towards zero as they learn more, but an impact cannot currently be ruled out.
Dr Rankin's calculations suggest that there is a one in 333 chance that 2024 YR4 will collide with the lunar surface, creating a brilliant but otherwise harmless explosion that could be seen from Earth with the naked eye.
However, for the countries along this predicted risk corridor, these predictions raise the chilling possibility that they may face a devastating collision within the next eight years.
Currently, NASA would not be able to deflect an asteroid if it were heading for Earth but it could mitigate the impact and take measures that would protect lives and property.
This would include evacuating the impact area and moving key infrastructure.
Finding out about the orbit trajectory, size, shape, mass, composition and rotational dynamics would help experts determine the severity of a potential impact.
However, the key to mitigating damage is to find any potential threat as early as possible.
NASA and the European Space Agency completed a test which slammed a refrigerator-sized spacecraft into the asteroid Dimorphos.
The test is to see whether small satellites are capable of preventing asteroids from colliding with Earth.
The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) used what is known as a kinetic impactor technique—striking the asteroid to shift its orbit.
The impact could change the speed of a threatening asteroid by a small fraction of its total velocity, but by doing so well before the predicted impact, this small nudge will add up over time to a big shift of the asteroid's path away from Earth.
This was the first-ever mission to demonstrate an asteroid deflection technique for planetary defence.
The results of the trial are expected to be confirmed by the Hera mission in December 2026.
A mysterious structure in a mountainous region of New Mexico has taken the internet by storm, sparking an investigation to uncover the truth.
Google Map users spotted a large, white disc poking out from the ground at an elevation of 7,400 feet. Its coordinates are 34°24'21.6"N 107°05'44.5"W.
The location, about 34 miles from the Sevilleta National Refuge in La Joay, is nestled in the Sierra Ladrones with no clear roads or homes nearby.
Google Map images of the site show the top of the disc features metallic hardware and part of one side has since been covered by vegetation.
Users speculated it could be 'a UFO that has been lodged in this mountain for centuries' or a 'ceiling hatch of a subterranean hanger for a UAP [Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena].'
Others claimed they saw windows, a fuselage and electrical circuits on the object.
Some Google Map users have looked back at historical images of the area, finding a black, box-shaped structure in the same spot in 1975. A look forward to 2003 showed the disc among the barren landscape.
The images were shared on X where people are calling for someone to send a drone to the mountain and capture images of the scene.
A mysterious structure in a mountainous region of New Mexico has taken the internet by storm, sparking speculations of a UFO crash site
Google Map users spotted a large, white disc poking out from the ground at an elevation of 7,400 feet. Its coordinates are 34°24'21.6"N 107°05'44.5"W
The Google Map images were shared by X user Steph Kent who posted: 'Something in the shape of a disc embedded in a mountain in New Mexico, USA, at an altitude of 2,255 meters.'
Commenters suggested it could be an observatory, old water reservoir or a crash alien craft.
The earliest Google image, in 1996, revealed a completely barren landscape without a dirt path or the disc.
YouTuber MrMBB333 shared a video in August while investigating the site on Google Maps.
'This is a very remote location, nothing going on up here,' he said in the clip.
'This looks very much like a disc that is stuck in the top of this mountain. I measured the disc from side to side, it's around 30 feet across.'
He claimed that 'whenever it crash landed in the mountains,' it lunged forward and became buried in the ground.
While the YouTuber's theory suggested the object was a crash UFO, a user of Mick West's Metabunk website had a more realistic investigation.
The post initially claimed the object was a crashed disc when the user started the thread last August, but they later updated it to read: 'The structure has been identified as a rainwater catchment that has since been removed and replaced by a different structure.'
They searched through historical records on the US Geological Survey, uncovering images dating back to 1975 that showed a black dot where the white disc is now.
There is also a clear path leading from a clear to the site.
Some users have looked back at historical images of the area, finding a black, box-shaped structure in the same spot in 1975
A look forward, and the white disc appeared in 2003
An image from 2013 shows the disc has not yet been overgrown by vegetation, but has suffered some damage
'So what is it? A research station of some kind? Something related to the nearby testing range,' they asked in the post dated August 26.
'Some suggested a wildlife catchment tank (which looks similar if not a bit smaller) or a Frank Lloyd Wright project (it's not).
Wright was an American architect famous for unusually designed homes, some of which that were circular.
'From a quick search there appears to have been a structure built on that exact spot from at least the 1975 so it seems unlikely anything coincidentally 'crashed' there,' the MetaBunk user shared.
Google Map users have come across many strange locations worldwide with a recent one in Los Angeles when people spotted 'HELP' spelled out with various materials on a plot of storage or waste facility in Los Angeles, California.
A 2017 images shows part of the disc had been covered by vegetation. An internet investigation ound the object was a rainwater catchment that has since been removed and replaced by a different structure
Disturbing messages written on the ground in Los Angeles have taken the internet by storm last month
This area is about one mile east of Los Angeles City Hall, situated between the Los Angeles River, North Mission Road and E Cesar E Chavez Avenue. Its coordinates are 34°03'18'N 118°13'30'W.
The Spanish words 'TRAFFICO' (traffic) and 'TERRORISMO,' (terrorism) also appear, as well as 'LAPD,' 'FEDERAL,' and 'FBI.'
The images went viral on social media over the weekend, sparking fears that someone may be trying to alert the public or law enforcement to a human trafficking operation in the area.
One Reddit user wrote: 'This sounds like someone or a group are being trafficked and used materials available to them to spell out an SOS. I hope if a random person noticed, authorities noticed as well.'
'We have all known for a long time that shipping containers are being used for human trafficking,' one X user posted, referencing the location's close proximity to the shipping yard.
Concerned viewers also pointed out what appears to be holes or tunnel entrances nearby, speculating that nefarious activity may be taking place inside.
One such person, who goes by 'LAguy' on X, spoke with a woman experiencing homelessness who lives near the lot.
She told him the words were written by a man named Jose who has been writing them 'for years.'
'[José's] the one who puts [help] all the time,' she said. 'He writes it everywhere [...] it's been years,' she added, though she made clear she didn't know the reason why he has been writing the messages.
Others claiming to live nearby offered similar explanations.
De belangstelling voor UFO's (ongeïdentificeerde vliegende objecten) en gerelateerde fenomenen is wereldwijd een onderwerp van fascinatie en controverse. In Vlaanderen, zoals in veel andere regio's, zijn er verschillende ufologen die zich hebben toegelegd op het bestuderen van deze mysterieuze verschijnselen. Onder hen zijn enkele opmerkelijke figuren zoals Marc Broux, Wim van Utrecht, Pieter Hendrickx en Ghislain Struys. Dit artikel biedt een overzicht van hun bijdragen aan de ufologie in Vlaanderen, hun onderzoeken, publicaties en de bredere context waarin zij werken.
De Opkomst van de Ufologie in Vlaanderen
De ufologie begon in België en Vlaanderen serieus aandacht te krijgen in de jaren '50 en '60, parallel aan de wereldwijde UFO-hype. De Belgische UFO-golf in de jaren '80, met een aantal gerapporteerde waarnemingen, waaronder de beroemde waarnemingen van "de Belgische driehoek", heeft de interesse in het onderwerp verder aangewakkerd. Dit leidde tot de oprichting van verschillende organisaties en initiatieven die zich bezighouden met het onderzoeken van UFO-waarnemingen en het verspreiden van kennis over het fenomeen.
1. Marc Broux { UFO-BELGIUM, BUFON }
Marc Broux is een prominente figuur binnen de Vlaamse ufologie, een niche die zich bezighoudt met het bestuderen van onverklaarde vliegende objecten en de mogelijke aanwezigheid van buitenaards leven. Zijn bijdrage aan dit vakgebied is veelzijdig en omvat onderzoek, publicaties en het organiseren van evenementen. Broux heeft niet alleen bijgedragen aan de verspreiding van kennis over ufologie in Vlaanderen, maar heeft ook een brug geslagen tussen wetenschappelijk onderzoek en de interesse van het bredere publiek.
Een van de belangrijkste aspecten van Broux' werk is zijn rol als onderzoeker. Hij heeft talloze meldingen van UFO-waarnemingen geanalyseerd en bestudeerd. Door zijn methodische aanpak en kritische blik heeft hij geprobeerd om objectieve gegevens te verzamelen en te interpreteren, wat essentieel is voor het serieus nemen van dit onderwerp. Broux heeft verschillende publicaties op zijn naam staan waarin hij zijn bevindingen deelt, wat bijdraagt aan de academische en populaire literatuur over het onderwerp. Deze publicaties hebben niet alleen de interesse in ufologie aangewakkerd, maar ook de noodzaak benadrukt van een zorgvuldig en kritisch onderzoek naar UFO-verschijnselen.
Daarnaast heeft Marc Broux ook een belangrijke rol gespeeld in het organiseren van evenementen, zoals lezingen en symposia, waarbij hij zowel experts als geïnteresseerden samenbrengt. Deze evenementen bieden een platform voor discussie en kennisuitwisseling, en stimuleren een bredere belangstelling voor het onderwerp. Door het organiseren van deze bijeenkomsten heeft Broux bijgedragen aan de opbouw van een gemeenschap van ufologie-enthousiastelingen in Vlaanderen, wat cruciaal is voor de verdere ontwikkeling van het vakgebied.
Een ander belangrijk aspect van zijn werk is de educatieve component. Broux hecht waarde aan het informeren van het publiek over het fenomeen UFO’s en de verschillende theorieën die daarmee gepaard gaan. Hij heeft geprobeerd om het onderwerp toegankelijk te maken voor een breder publiek, en om mythes en misvattingen te ontkrachten. Dit is bijzonder belangrijk in een tijd waarin de media vaak sensationeel omgaan met UFO-incidenten, wat kan leiden tot desinformatie en wantrouwen.
Broux heeft ook de samenwerking met andere UFO-onderzoekers en organisaties bevorderd, zowel nationaal als internationaal. Deze samenwerkingen hebben geleid tot een uitwisseling van ideeën en methoden, wat de kwaliteit van het onderzoek ten goede komt. Door deze netwerken heeft hij bijgedragen aan een meer gestructureerde en professionele benadering van de ufologie in Vlaanderen.
Samenvattend kan gesteld worden dat Marc Broux een sleutelrol speelt in de Vlaamse ufologie. Zijn onderzoek, publicaties en organisatorische inspanningen hebben niet alleen de kennis over UFO's vergroot, maar ook de interesse van het publiek gestimuleerd en een gemeenschap gecreëerd rondom dit fascinerende onderwerp. Dankzij zijn inzet is de Vlaamse ufologie in staat om een meer serieuze en wetenschappelijke benadering te hanteren, en dit heeft een blijvende impact op hoe het fenomeen UFO’s wordt waargenomen en bestudeerd in Vlaanderen.
2. Wim van Utrecht { SVLT }
Old famous triangular ufo pic, has it been debunked?
Wim van Utrecht is een prominente figuur binnen de Vlaamse ufologie, het bestuderen van onverklaarde vliegende voorwerpen (UFO's) en gerelateerde fenomenen. Zijn bijdrage aan dit veld kan niet worden onderschat, zowel op het gebied van onderzoek als in de popularisering van de ufologie in Vlaanderen. Dit artikel verkent wat Wim van Utrecht betekent voor de Vlaamse ufologie en waarom zijn werk van groot belang is.
Ten eerste heeft Wim van Utrecht zich onderscheiden door zijn gedegen onderzoekswerk. Hij heeft talloze getuigenissen van UFO-waarnemingen verzameld en geanalyseerd, wat heeft geleid tot een beter begrip van de fenomenen die zich in Vlaanderen voordoen. Door zijn methodische aanpak heeft hij bijgedragen aan een serieuze en wetenschappelijke benadering van ufologie, wat vaak wordt geassocieerd met pseudowetenschap en speculatie. Van Utrecht pleit voor een objectieve en kritische benadering van UFO-waarnemingen, waarbij hij het belang van bewijs en documentatie benadrukt.
Daarnaast heeft Van Utrecht een belangrijke rol gespeeld in het creëren van een netwerk van onderzoekers en enthousiastelingen in Vlaanderen. Hij heeft verschillende evenementen en conferenties georganiseerd waar mensen hun ervaringen konden delen en discussiëren over UFO-verschijnselen. Dit heeft niet alleen geleid tot een grotere zichtbaarheid van de ufologie in de regio, maar ook tot de oprichting van samenwerkingsverbanden tussen verschillende onderzoekers en organisaties. Door deze netwerken heeft hij een platform gecreëerd waar serieuze discussies over UFO's kunnen plaatsvinden, wat de legitimiteit van het vakgebied versterkt.
Wim van Utrecht is ook actief geweest in de media, waar hij zijn kennis en ervaring heeft gedeeld met een breder publiek. Door zijn aanwezigheid in kranten, tijdschriften en op televisie heeft hij de interesse in ufologie aangewakkerd bij mensen die anders misschien nooit in contact zouden komen met het onderwerp. Zijn vermogen om complexe onderwerpen toegankelijk te maken voor een breed publiek is een van zijn grootste kwaliteiten. Dit heeft geholpen om de stigma's die vaak aan ufologie kleven te doorbreken en heeft veel mensen aangemoedigd om open te staan voor het verkennen van onverklaarde fenomenen.
Bovendien heeft Van Utrecht aandacht gevestigd op de noodzaak van samenwerking met andere wetenschappelijke disciplines. Hij heeft vaak gepleit voor een interdisciplinaire aanpak van ufologie, waarbij inzichten uit de psychologie, sociologie en natuurkunde kunnen bijdragen aan een beter begrip van waarnemingen en de impact die deze hebben op de samenleving. Door deze benadering heeft hij de ufologie gepositioneerd als een onderwerp dat niet alleen relevant is voor UFO-enthousiastelingen, maar ook voor academici en onderzoekers in andere velden.
In conclusie betekent Wim van Utrecht voor de Vlaamse ufologie een belangrijke schakel in de ontwikkeling van een serieuze en respectabele benadering van het onderwerp. Zijn onderzoeksinspanningen, netwerken, media-activiteit en pleidooien voor interdisciplinaire samenwerking hebben de ufologie in Vlaanderen gestimuleerd en geprofessionaliseerd. Door zijn werk heeft hij niet alleen bijgedragen aan een beter begrip van UFO-verschijnselen, maar ook aan de acceptatie en erkenning van ufologie als een legitiem onderzoeksgebied. Als gevolg daarvan heeft hij een blijvende impact gehad op hoe zowel het publiek als de academische wereld naar dit fascinerende onderwerp kijkt.
Pieter Hendrickx is een expert op het gebied van UFO-onderzoek in België en heeft een significante bijdrage geleverd aan de Vlaamse ufologie. Hij is vooral bekend om zijn gedetailleerde analyses van specifieke UFO-waarnemingen en zijn vermogen om complexe gegevens te interpreteren. Hendrickx heeft een wetenschappelijke achtergrond en benadert het onderwerp vanuit een kritisch en analytisch perspectief.
Pieter Hendrickx is een invloedrijke figuur in de Vlaamse ufologie, een niche binnen de bredere studie van onverklaarde vliegende objecten (UFO's) en gerelateerde fenomenen. Zijn bijdrage aan dit vakgebied is van groot belang, zowel op academisch als op praktisch niveau. Hendrickx heeft zich ingezet om de ufologie in Vlaanderen een serieuze en wetenschappelijke benadering te geven, waardoor het onderwerp niet langer als een marginaal of belachelijk fenomeen wordt gezien.
Een van de belangrijkste aspecten van Hendrickx's werk is zijn focus op het verzamelen en analyseren van getuigenverslagen. Hij heeft talloze getuigen geïnterviewd en hun verhalen gedocumenteerd, wat heeft geleid tot een schat aan gegevens. Deze systematische benadering is cruciaal, omdat het laat zien dat veel meldingen van UFO-waarnemingen serieus genomen moeten worden. Hendrickx pleit voor een wetenschappelijke methode in de ufologie, en zijn werk is een voorbeeld van hoe dit kan worden gedaan.
Daarnaast heeft Hendrickx zich actief ingezet voor de bewustwording van het fenomeen UFO's in Vlaanderen. Hij heeft lezingen gegeven, boeken gepubliceerd en media-interviews gedaan om het publiek te informeren over de verschillende aspecten van ufologie. Zijn educatieve inspanningen hebben geholpen om de stigma's rond het onderwerp te verminderen en meer mensen aan te moedigen om openlijk over hun ervaringen te praten. Dit is van groot belang, omdat het delen van getuigenissen kan leiden tot een beter begrip van het fenomeen en tot verdere onderzoeksinitiatieven.
Een ander belangrijk kenmerk van Hendrickx's benadering is zijn kritische houding ten opzichte van het fenomeen. Hij is zich bewust van de vele pseudowetenschappelijke claims die circuleren binnen de ufologie en kiest ervoor om deze te weerleggen met feiten en logica. Dit maakt zijn werk geloofwaardig en helpt om de ufologie te positioneren als een serieuze tak van onderzoek. Hendrickx benadrukt het belang van kritisch denken en het vermijden van sensatiezucht, wat essentieel is voor de ontwikkeling van een betrouwbare onderzoeksomgeving.
Hendrickx heeft ook samengewerkt met andere onderzoekers en organisaties, zowel nationaal als internationaal. Deze netwerken zijn van groot belang voor de uitwisseling van kennis en ervaringen, en ze versterken de positie van de Vlaamse ufologie op het wereldtoneel. Door samen te werken met andere wetenschappers en onderzoekers, draagt Hendrickx bij aan een bredere discussie over UFO's en aanverwante onderwerpen, wat kan leiden tot nieuwe inzichten en ontdekkingen.
Tot slot is Pieter Hendrickx niet alleen een onderzoeker, maar ook een pleitbezorger voor het recht van mensen om hun ervaringen te delen zonder vooroordelen. Hij heeft een veilige ruimte gecreëerd voor getuigen om hun verhalen te delen, wat leidt tot een grotere diversiteit aan meldingen en inzichten. Dit is cruciaal voor het begrip van het fenomeen UFO's, omdat het de menselijke ervaring centraal stelt in het onderzoek.
In conclusie, Pieter Hendrickx heeft een significante impact gehad op de Vlaamse ufologie door zijn systematische, wetenschappelijke benadering, zijn educatieve inspanningen en zijn pleitbezorging voor getuigen. Zijn werk helpt om de ufologie te legitimeren en te positioneren als een serieus onderzoeksgebied binnen de bredere wetenschappelijke gemeenschap.
4. Ghislain Struys { UROS }
Ghislain Struys is een belangrijke figuur in de Vlaamse ufologie, een studie die zich richt op het onderzoeken van ongeïdentificeerde vliegende objecten (UFO’s) en de mogelijke implicaties daarvan. Zijn bijdrage aan dit veld is veelzijdig en heeft een aanzienlijke impact gehad op zowel de populariteit van het onderwerp als de serieuze benadering ervan binnen de Vlaamse gemeenschap.
Struys is vooral bekend als oprichter van de "Vlaamse Vereniging voor Ruimteonderzoek" (VVRO), een organisatie die zich richt op het verzamelen en analyseren van getuigenissen, het onderzoeken van waarnemingen en het bevorderen van wetenschappelijk onderzoek naar UFO-verschijnselen. Zijn inzet voor de vereniging heeft bijgedragen aan het legitimeren van UFO-onderzoek in Vlaanderen en heeft het mogelijk gemaakt om dit vaak beladen onderwerp in een meer serieuze context te plaatsen.
Een van Struys' belangrijkste bijdragen aan de Vlaamse ufologie is zijn focus op het verzamelen van betrouwbare gegevens en getuigenissen. In tegenstelling tot de vaak sensationele berichtgeving in de media, heeft hij gepleit voor een meer methodische en wetenschappelijke benadering van UFO-waarnemingen. Dit houdt in dat hij de nadruk legt op het documenteren van feiten, het analyseren van gegevens en het onderzoeken van getuigenissen met een kritische blik. Door dit te doen, heeft hij geholpen om een cultuur van ernst en integriteit in de ufologie te bevorderen, wat essentieel is voor de acceptatie van het onderwerp in bredere wetenschappelijke en maatschappelijke kringen.
Struys heeft ook bijgedragen aan de educatie rond UFO-onderzoek. Hij heeft lezingen gegeven, artikelen geschreven en documentaires ondersteund die het publiek informeren over de geschiedenis van UFO-waarnemingen, de verschillende theorieën die erover bestaan, en de relevante wetenschappelijke inzichten. Door deze educatieve inspanningen heeft hij een brug geslagen tussen de ufologie en het bredere publiek, waardoor meer mensen geïnteresseerd raken in en openstaan voor het onderwerp.
Een ander belangrijk aspect van Struys’ werk is zijn betrokkenheid bij de internationale ufologie. Hij heeft samengewerkt met verschillende organisaties en onderzoekers over de hele wereld, wat heeft geleid tot een uitwisseling van ideeën en kennis. Deze internationale samenwerking heeft niet alleen de Vlaamse ufologie verrijkt, maar heeft ook bijgedragen aan een beter begrip van UFO-verschijnselen op globaal niveau.
Bovendien heeft Struys’ werk de aandacht gevestigd op de culturele en sociale impact van UFO-waarnemingen. Hij heeft erop gewezen hoe deze verschijnselen diepgeworteld zijn in de menselijke ervaring en hoe ze de manier waarop we naar onszelf en onze plaats in het universum kijken, kunnen beïnvloeden. Dit heeft geleid tot een bredere discussie over de betekenis van UFO’s in de moderne samenleving en de vragen die zij oproepen over technologie, wetenschap en zelfs spiritualiteit.
In conclusie, Ghislain Struys heeft een fundamentele rol gespeeld in de ontwikkeling van de Vlaamse ufologie. Zijn methodische benadering, educatieve inspanningen en internationale samenwerking hebben niet alleen de legitimiteit van het onderwerp vergroot, maar ook bijgedragen aan een dieper begrip van de sociale en culturele implicaties van UFO-verschijnselen. Hierdoor blijft zijn invloed voelbaar in de hedendaagse discussie over UFO’s en hun betekenis voor de mensheid.
5. Jan Deceuster
Jan Deceuster is een bekende naam in de Belgische ufologie. Hij staat vooral bekend om zijn systematische benadering van UFO-waarnemingen en zijn betrokkenheid bij het documenteren van getuigenissen. Deceuster heeft in de loop der jaren talloze getuigeninterviews afgenomen en veel aandacht besteed aan de verificatie van de feiten rondom UFO-waarnemingen. Zijn werk heeft bijgedragen aan een beter begrip van de fenomenen die vaak als UFO's worden gekarakteriseerd.
Deceuster heeft ook samengewerkt met verschillende organisaties en heeft zijn bevindingen vaak gedeeld in lezingen en publicaties. Hij is van mening dat het belangrijk is om een wetenschappelijke benadering te hanteren bij het bestuderen van UFO's, en hij pleit voor een objectieve evaluatie van de beschikbare gegevens. Dit is essentieel voor het scheiden van serieuze waarnemingen van hoaxes of misverstanden.
6. Julien Weverbergh
Julien Weverbergh is een andere prominente figuur in de Vlaamse ufologie. Hij is vooral bekend om zijn boeken en publicaties die de geschiedenis van UFO-waarnemingen in België en de rest van de wereld onderzoeken. Weverbergh heeft zich intensief beziggehouden met het bestuderen van de verschillende theorieën rondom UFO's, inclusief de mogelijkheid van buitenaardse levensvormen en interdimensionale reizen.
Een van de meest opmerkelijke bijdragen van Weverbergh is zijn focus op de culturele en psychologische aspecten van UFO-waarnemingen. Hij heeft betoogd dat veel waarnemingen niet alleen kunnen worden verklaard door fysieke objecten, maar ook door de manier waarop mensen deze ervaringen interpreteren. Dit maakt zijn werk bijzonder waardevol, omdat het niet alleen de feiten rondom UFO's onderzoekt, maar ook de impact ervan op de menselijke psyche.
Weverbergh heeft ook aandacht besteed aan de rol van de media in de verspreiding van UFO-verhalen. Hij heeft erop gewezen dat de manier waarop UFO-waarnemingen worden gepresenteerd vaak invloed heeft op hoe het publiek deze fenomenen waarneemt en begrijpt. Dit heeft geleid tot een grotere bewustwording van de noodzaak om kritisch te kijken naar de informatie die beschikbaar is.
7. Frederick Delaere { Belgisch UFO-meldpunt }
Frederick Delaere is een opmerkelijke figuur binnen de Vlaamse ufologie, en zijn bijdrage aan het onderzoek naar onverklaarde vliegende objecten in België is van groot belang. Delaere, geboren en getogen in Vlaanderen, heeft zijn leven gewijd aan het bestuderen van UFO-waarnemingen en het verzamelen van gegevens over dit intrigerende fenomeen. Zijn werk heeft niet alleen bijgedragen aan de lokale kennis over UFO's, maar heeft ook een bredere impact gehad op de internationale ufologie.
Een van de belangrijkste aspecten van Delaere's bijdrage is zijn methodische benadering van het onderwerp. In tegenstelling tot veel andere UFO-onderzoekers, die soms worden gekarakteriseerd door speculatie en sensatie, heeft Delaere altijd de nadruk gelegd op een wetenschappelijke en analytische benadering. Hij verzamelt gegevens, analyseert getuigenverklaringen en probeert objectieve feiten van fictie te scheiden. Dit heeft hem geholpen om geloofwaardigheid te verwerven binnen de gemeenschap van onderzoekers en enthousiastelingen, en heeft zijn werk relevant gemaakt voor zowel academici als leken.
Delaere is ook bekend om zijn vermogen om de complexe wereld van UFO-waarnemingen toegankelijk te maken voor een breder publiek. Hij heeft verschillende boeken en artikelen geschreven waarin hij zijn bevindingen op een begrijpelijke manier presenteert. Door deze communicatieve vaardigheden heeft hij de interesse in ufologie in Vlaanderen aangewakkerd en een platform gecreëerd voor discussie en onderzoek. Zijn werk heeft bijgedragen aan het normaliseren van het gesprek over UFO's, wat voorheen vaak als taboe werd beschouwd.
Een ander belangrijk aspect van Delaere's impact is zijn rol als netwerker binnen de ufologische gemeenschap. Hij heeft talloze lezingen en presentaties gegeven, waarbij hij niet alleen zijn eigen onderzoek deelt, maar ook anderen aanmoedigt om hun ervaringen en waarnemingen te delen. Dit heeft geleid tot een sterke gemeenschap van onderzoekers en geïnteresseerden in Vlaanderen, die samenkomen om kennis en ervaringen uit te wisselen. Delaere fungeert vaak als een brug tussen verschillende generaties van ufologen, en zijn invloed heeft geholpen om de volgende generatie onderzoekers te inspireren.
Bovendien heeft Delaere bijgedragen aan het verzamelen van gegevens over de beroemde Belgische UFO-golf van de jaren '80 en '90. Deze golf, gekenmerkt door talloze waarnemingen van onverklaarbare vliegende objecten, heeft wereldwijd aandacht gekregen. Delaere's gedetailleerde documentatie en analyse van deze gebeurtenissen heeft niet alleen de lokale geschiedenis van UFO-waarnemingen rijker gemaakt, maar heeft ook internationale onderzoekers geholpen om deze fenomenen beter te begrijpen.
In het bredere perspectief van de Vlaamse ufologie kan men zeggen dat Frederick Delaere een sleutelfiguur is die de deur heeft geopend voor een serieuzere en meer gestructureerde benadering van het fenomeen UFO's. Zijn toewijding aan feiten, zijn communicatieve vaardigheden en zijn netwerkcapaciteiten hebben een blijvende impact gehad op zowel de lokale als de internationale ufologische gemeenschap. Door zijn inspanningen blijft de interesse in UFO's en de mysteries die ze met zich meebrengen groeien, en daarmee ook de zoektocht naar antwoorden op deze intrigerende vragen. Delaere's werk zal ongetwijfeld nog vele jaren voortleven in de annalen van de Vlaamse ufologie.
8. LEVI BOTERDAEL
Levi Boterdael is een opmerkelijke figuur binnen de Vlaamse ufologie, een discipline die zich bezighoudt met het bestuderen van ongeïdentificeerde vliegende objecten (UFO's) en het fenomeen van buitenaardse leven. Sinds zijn jeugd is Boterdael gefascineerd door de mysteries van de ruimte en de mogelijkheid van leven buiten de aarde. Deze interesse heeft hem ertoe aangezet om zich diepgaand te verdiepen in de verhalen, getuigenissen en wetenschappelijke studies rond UFO's.
Boterdael wordt vaak beschreven als een gedreven en gepassioneerde onderzoeker. Hij heeft talloze boeken en artikelen geschreven over UFO-waarnemingen, zowel in Vlaanderen als internationaal. Zijn werk is niet alleen gericht op het documenteren van getuigenissen, maar ook op het analyseren van de psychologische en sociale aspecten van UFO-verschijnselen. Hij gelooft dat het begrijpen van deze fenomenen niet alleen een kwestie is van het verzamelen van feiten, maar ook van het begrijpen van de menselijke ervaring en de impact die deze ervaringen hebben op individuen en gemeenschappen.
Een belangrijk aspect van Boterdaels werk is zijn inzet voor het bevorderen van serieus onderzoek naar UFO's. Hij pleit voor een wetenschappelijke benadering van het fenomeen, waarbij objectieve gegevens en rigoureuze methodologieën centraal staan. Boterdael heeft verschillende lezingen en seminars gegeven, waarin hij zijn bevindingen deelt met zowel geïnteresseerden als sceptici. Hij moedigt een open dialoog aan, waarbij mensen worden aangemoedigd om vragen te stellen en kritisch na te denken over wat ze horen en zien.
Boterdael is ook actief binnen verschillende organisaties die zich bezighouden met ufologie. Hij werkt samen met andere onderzoekers en enthousiastelingen om informatie uit te wisselen, onderzoek te coördineren en bewustwording te creëren over het fenomeen. Zijn netwerk strekt zich uit over de grenzen van Vlaanderen, en hij is betrokken bij internationale initiatieven die zich richten op het onderzoeken van UFO-verschijnselen.
Naast zijn onderzoek is Levi Boterdael ook een fervent voorstander van het behoud van getuigenverklaringen en het archiveren van gegevens. Hij begrijpt dat persoonlijke verhalen een cruciale rol spelen in het begrijpen van het fenomeen en dat deze verhalen vaak een rijke bron van informatie bieden. Boterdael werkt eraan om een platform te creëren waar mensen hun ervaringen kunnen delen, zonder angst voor oordeel of ridicule.
In de loop der jaren heeft Boterdael verschillende prijswinnende documentaires en publicaties op zijn naam staan, die zowel educatief als verkennend zijn. Hij blijft een invloedrijke stem binnen de Vlaamse ufologie, waarbij hij niet alleen de mysteries van de lucht onderzoekt, maar ook de diepere vragen over ons bestaan en onze plaats in het universum. Door zijn toewijding en passie heeft Levi Boterdael een blijvende impact gehad op de manier waarop UFO's worden waargenomen en bestudeerd in Vlaanderen en daarbuiten.
9. ANDRE SKONDRAS
André Skondras is een belangrijke figuur binnen de Vlaamse ufologie, en zijn bijdragen hebben een aanzienlijke impact gehad op de manier waarop UFO-waarnemingen en het fenomeen in het algemeen worden benaderd in Vlaanderen en daarbuiten. Skondras is vooral bekend om zijn diepgaande analyses van UFO-verschijnselen en zijn vermogen om critici en sceptici te confronteren met wetenschappelijke en logische argumenten.
Een van de belangrijkste bijdragen van Skondras aan de Vlaamse ufologie is zijn kritische benadering van getuigenissen. Vaak worden UFO-waarnemingen gekarakteriseerd door subjectieve ervaringen en emotionele reacties, maar Skondras pleit voor een methodische en objectieve evaluatie van deze getuigenissen. Hij verzamelt gegevens, interviewt getuigen en probeert fenomenen te verklaren vanuit een wetenschappelijk perspectief. Hierdoor heeft hij een brug geslagen tussen de vaak gefragmenteerde wereld van UFO-enthousiastelingen en de wetenschappelijke gemeenschap.
Daarnaast heeft Skondras bijgedragen aan de popularisering van ufologie in Vlaanderen. Hij heeft verschillende lezingen en presentaties gegeven waarin hij de basisprincipes van ufologie uitlegt en het publiek bewust maakt van de verschillende aspecten van het fenomeen. Zijn vermogen om complexe ideeën toegankelijk te maken voor een breed publiek heeft geleid tot een grotere belangstelling voor het onderwerp. Hij heeft ook samengewerkt met andere ufologen en onderzoekers, wat heeft geleid tot een netwerk van mensen die zich inzetten voor serieuze studie van UFO's.
Skondras heeft ook aandacht besteed aan de culturele en maatschappelijke impact van UFO-waarnemingen. Hij onderzoekt hoe deze fenomenen niet alleen wetenschappelijk, maar ook psychologisch en sociologisch van belang zijn. Door UFO's te plaatsen binnen een bredere culturele context, helpt hij om te begrijpen waarom mensen in bepaalde periodes en plaatsen meer UFO-waarnemingen doen en hoe deze waarnemingen hun wereldbeeld kunnen beïnvloeden.
Een ander belangrijk aspect van Skondras' werk is zijn betrokkenheid bij het documenteren van UFO-verschijnselen in Vlaanderen. Hij heeft verschillende rapporten en studies gepubliceerd die zich richten op specifieke waarnemingen en trends in de regio. Deze publicaties zijn niet alleen waardevol voor onderzoekers, maar ook voor beleidsmakers en de bredere gemeenschap die geïnteresseerd is in de UFO-onderwerpen.
Tot slot is Skondras een pleitbezorger voor openheid en transparantie binnen de ufologie. Hij moedigt zowel onderzoekers als getuigen aan om hun bevindingen te delen en samen te werken aan het begrijpen van het fenomeen. Dit heeft geleid tot een meer samenwerkende en minder gefragmenteerde gemeenschap van ufologen in Vlaanderen, wat de kwaliteit van het onderzoek ten goede komt.
In conclusie, André Skondras is een sleutelfiguur in de Vlaamse ufologie. Zijn kritische benadering, zijn inzet voor wetenschappelijke integriteit, en zijn vermogen om het onderwerp toegankelijk te maken voor een breed publiek zijn waardevolle bijdragen aan het vakgebied. Door zijn werk heeft hij niet alleen de studie van UFO's in Vlaanderen bevorderd, maar ook bijgedragen aan een beter begrip van de culturele en maatschappelijke implicaties van deze mysterieuze verschijnselen.
De Vlaamse Ufologie Gemeenschap
De Vlaamse ufologie gemeenschap is een diverse en dynamische groep van onderzoekers, schrijvers en enthusiasts. Naast de bovengenoemde figuren zijn er nog veel andere ufologen actief in Vlaanderen, die bijdragen aan het onderzoek en de verspreiding van kennis over UFO's. Deze gemeenschap organiseert regelmatig lezingen, conferenties en andere evenementen om het onderwerp onder de aandacht te brengen en om ervaringen en kennis te delen.
Kritiek en Controverse
Net als in andere delen van de wereld, is de ufologie in Vlaanderen niet vrij van kritiek en controverse. Veel wetenschappers en sceptici beschouwen het onderzoek naar UFO's als pseudowetenschappelijk en twijfelen aan de validiteit van getuigenverklaringen en de interpretatie van gegevens. Dit heeft geleid tot een spanningsveld tussen ufologen en de wetenschappelijke gemeenschap.
De Vlaamse ufologen, waaronder Broux, Van Utrecht, Hendrickx en Struys, hebben deze kritiek vaak moeten weerleggen. Ze pleiten voor een open en wetenschappelijke benadering van het onderwerp, waarbij ze benadrukken dat het belangrijk is om niet alle waarnemingen onmiddellijk af te doen als onzin. In plaats daarvan moedigen ze een zorgvuldige en kritische evaluatie van gegevens aan.
De Toekomst van de Ufologie in Vlaanderen
De toekomst van de ufologie in Vlaanderen lijkt veelbelovend, met een groeiende interesse in het onderwerp en een toenemende acceptatie van de noodzaak voor serieus onderzoek. De Vlaamse ufologen blijven zich inzetten voor het verzamelen van gegevens, het documenteren van waarnemingen en het delen van kennis met het publiek.
Technologische ontwikkelingen, zoals de opkomst van drones en verbeterde camera's, bieden nieuwe mogelijkheden voor het vastleggen van UFO-waarnemingen. Dit kan leiden tot een beter begrip van het fenomeen en mogelijk zelfs tot de ontdekking van nieuwe inzichten.
Conclusie
De Vlaamse ufologen, zoals Marc Broux, Wim van Utrecht, Pieter Hendrickx en Ghislain Struys, spelen een cruciale rol in het onderzoek naar UFO's en het verspreiden van kennis over dit fascinerende onderwerp. Hun bijdragen zijn essentieel voor het legitimeren van de ufologie als een serieuze tak van onderzoek, en hun inzet voor een kritische en open benadering is van groot belang.
De gemeenschap van Vlaamse ufologen blijft groeien en evolueren, en met de voortdurende belangstelling voor UFO's en het verkennen van het onbekende, blijft de toekomst van de ufologie in Vlaanderen een spannend en onvoorspelbaar avontuur.
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Should Astronauts Add Jumping to their Workout Routine?
Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti uses the Advanced Resistive Exercise Device aboard the International Space Station to simulate weightlifting in microgravity Credit:NASA / ESA
Should Astronauts Add Jumping to their Workout Routine?
It’s a familiar sight to see astronauts on board ISS on exercise equipment to minimise muscle and bone loss from weightlessness. A new study suggests that jumping workouts could help astronauts prevent cartilage damage during long missions to the Moon and Mars. They found that the knee cartilage in mice seems to grow stronger after jumping exercises, potentially counteracting the effects of low gravity on joint health. If effective in humans, this approach could be included in pre-flight routines or adapted for space missions.
In space, astronauts experience significant loss of bone and muscle mass due to microgravity. Without Earth’s gravitational pull, bones lose density, increasing fracture risk, while muscles, especially in the lower body and spine, weaken from reduced use. This deterioration can impair mobility when back on Earth and effect overall health. To combat this, astronauts follow rigorous exercise routines, including resistance and cardiovascular training, to maintain strength and bone integrity.
ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst gets a workout on the Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED). Credit: NASA
The next obvious step as we reach out into the Solar System is the red planet Mars. Heading that far out into space will demand long periods of time in space since its a 9 month journey there. Permanent bases on the Moon too will test our physiology to its limits so managing the slow degradation is a big challenge to space agencies. A paper published by lead author Marco Chiaberge from the John Hopkins University has explored the knee joints of mice and how their cartilage grows thicker if they jump! They suggest astronauts should embed jumping activities into their exercise regiment.
Mars seen before, left, and during, right, a global dust storm in 2001. Credit: NASA/JPL/MSSS
Cartilage cushions the joints between bones and decreases friction allowing for pain free movement. Unlike many other tissues in the body, cartilage does not regenerate as quickly so it is important to protect it. Prolonged periods of inactivity, even from bed rest but especially long duration space flight can accelerate the degradation. It’s also been shown that radiation from space can accelerate the effect too.
To maintain a strong healthy body, astronauts spend a lot of time, up to 2 hours a day running on treadmills. This has previously shown to slow the breakdown of cartilage but the new study has shown that jumping based movements is particularly effective.
(Credit: Merlin74/Shutterstock)
The team of researchers found that, over a nine week program of reduced movement, mice experienced a 14% reduction in cartilage thickness in joints. Other mice performed jumping movements three times a week and their cartilage was found to be show a 26% increase compared to a control group of mice. Compared to the group that had restricted movement, the jumping mice had 110% thicker cartilage. The study also showed that jumping activities increased bone strength too with the jumping mice having a 15% higher density than the control.
JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Satoshi Furukawa pedals on the upgraded CEVIS system.
NASA
An interesting piece of research but further work is needed to see whether jumping would herald in the same benefits to humans but the study is promising. If so, then jumping exercises are likely to be a part of pre-flight and inflight exercise programs for astronauts. It is likely that for this to be a reality in the micro-gravitational environment, astronauts will be attached to strong elasticated material to simulate the pull of gravity.
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