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- US defence officials speak at first public US congressional hearing on UFOs in half a century
- Pentagon task force has catalogued 400 cases of ‘unidentified aerial phenomena’ since 2004
Islamabad summoned New Delhi’s charge d’affaires to lodge a protest after the high-altitude supersonic object crashed near Pakistan’s Mian Channu.
Islamabad summoned New Delhi’s charge d’affaires to lodge a protest after the high-altitude supersonic object crashed near Pakistan’s Mian Channu.
The US$10 billion observatory is now in place in orbit around the sun as it prepares to give scientists a look at the dawn of the universe.
The US$10 billion observatory is now in place in orbit around the sun as it prepares to give scientists a look at the dawn of the universe.
While many may know him for singing David Bowie’s Space Oddity in orbit, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is a man of many more accomplishments. A former International Space Station (ISS) commander, fighter pilot and engineer, Hadfield has made space accessible to millions on Earth through his videos. In the latest episode of Talking Post, the astronaut and author of The Apollo Murders joins SCMP chief news editor Yonden Lhatoo to discuss the final frontier, aliens, the ISS and China’s space programme.
While many may know him for singing David Bowie’s Space Oddity in orbit, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is a man of many more accomplishments. A former International Space Station (ISS) commander, fighter pilot and engineer, Hadfield has made space accessible to millions on Earth through his videos. In the latest episode of Talking Post, the astronaut and author of The Apollo Murders joins SCMP chief news editor Yonden Lhatoo to discuss the final frontier, aliens, the ISS and China’s space programme.
The US military is worried some of the unidentified aerial phenomena spotted by pilots may represent unknown technologies of strategic rivals.
The US military is worried some of the unidentified aerial phenomena spotted by pilots may represent unknown technologies of strategic rivals.
From UFOs to hypersonic weapons and China in space, American theoretical physicist and futurist Michio Kaku covers it all in the fourth episode of Talking Post with SCMP chief news editor Yonden Lhatoo. Nothing is off limits for the co-founder of string field theory and author of the new book The God Equation: The Quest for a Theory of Everything.
From UFOs to hypersonic weapons and China in space, American theoretical physicist and futurist Michio Kaku covers it all in the fourth episode of Talking Post with SCMP chief news editor Yonden Lhatoo. Nothing is off limits for the co-founder of string field theory and author of the new book The God Equation: The Quest for a Theory of Everything.
A police helicopter recorded images of what looked like a ‘Jack Skellington’ balloon around the time pilots claim to have sighted a human flier last year.
A police helicopter recorded images of what looked like a ‘Jack Skellington’ balloon around the time pilots claim to have sighted a human flier last year.
Two samples show signs of contact with water for a long period, revealing a potentially habitable environment in ancient times.
Two samples show signs of contact with water for a long period, revealing a potentially habitable environment in ancient times.
Researchers suggest their cross-medium UAV, which moved between water and air seven times in one test, capitalises on stealth underwater and agility in the air.
Researchers suggest their cross-medium UAV, which moved between water and air seven times in one test, capitalises on stealth underwater and agility in the air.
The idea of extraterrestrial life fuels writers’ and filmmakers’ imaginations and makes for an abundance of tantalising conspiracy theories about aliens out there monitoring us. But who can say with absolute certainty that there aren’t beings with higher intelligence in this planetary system and beyond?
The idea of extraterrestrial life fuels writers’ and filmmakers’ imaginations and makes for an abundance of tantalising conspiracy theories about aliens out there monitoring us. But who can say with absolute certainty that there aren’t beings with higher intelligence in this planetary system and beyond?
The report said defence and intelligence analysts lack sufficient data to determine the nature of mysterious flying objects.
The report said defence and intelligence analysts lack sufficient data to determine the nature of mysterious flying objects.
The US Office of the Director of National Intelligence will release a landmark report based on the work of a US Navy-led task force established by the Pentagon in August 2020 examining unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) incidents. US Senator Marco Rubio was instrumental in commissioning the report, ordered as part of broader legislation passed in 2020. Retired Lieutenant Commander Alex Dietrich experienced a UAP incident in 2004, and has spoken to the media about it and her thoughts on the upcoming report.
The US Office of the Director of National Intelligence will release a landmark report based on the work of a US Navy-led task force established by the Pentagon in August 2020 examining unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) incidents. US Senator Marco Rubio was instrumental in commissioning the report, ordered as part of broader legislation passed in 2020. Retired Lieutenant Commander Alex Dietrich experienced a UAP incident in 2004, and has spoken to the media about it and her thoughts on the upcoming report.
US lawmakers used to laugh when asked about UFOs. Now they have real questions – and they’re eager for the rare answers they will get this week.
US lawmakers used to laugh when asked about UFOs. Now they have real questions – and they’re eager for the rare answers they will get this week.
To the People’s Liberation Army they are ‘unidentified air conditions’ and artificial intelligence is the best way to keep up with them.
To the People’s Liberation Army they are ‘unidentified air conditions’ and artificial intelligence is the best way to keep up with them.
A highly anticipated US government probe found no evidence that unexplained aerial phenomena spotted in recent years by US military personnel are aliens.
A highly anticipated US government probe found no evidence that unexplained aerial phenomena spotted in recent years by US military personnel are aliens.
The investigation comes as Congress awaits a public report, due next month, from a host of national security agencies on the issue.
The investigation comes as Congress awaits a public report, due next month, from a host of national security agencies on the issue.
The planet, known as Gliese 486 b, could offer clues about atmospheres on distant worlds out of reach of current instruments.
The planet, known as Gliese 486 b, could offer clues about atmospheres on distant worlds out of reach of current instruments.
An interstellar object to our solar system in 2017 may be our first sign of intelligent life beyond Earth says an astrobiologist. The object, ‘Oumuamua, may be some kind of buoy, a probe launcher, or just a piece of junk, Avi Loeb theorises.
An interstellar object to our solar system in 2017 may be our first sign of intelligent life beyond Earth says an astrobiologist. The object, ‘Oumuamua, may be some kind of buoy, a probe launcher, or just a piece of junk, Avi Loeb theorises.
The most advanced astrobiology laboratory ever sent to another world arrives safely on the red planet after ‘seven minutes of terror’.
The most advanced astrobiology laboratory ever sent to another world arrives safely on the red planet after ‘seven minutes of terror’.
The 3.7-metre object is the latest in a series of mystery structures that have appeared around the world, sparking debate over their origin.
The 3.7-metre object is the latest in a series of mystery structures that have appeared around the world, sparking debate over their origin.
The discovery offers new clues about whether the red planet could have once hosted life.
The discovery offers new clues about whether the red planet could have once hosted life.
Richard and Mayumi Heene falsely claimed in 2009 that their six-year-old son Falcon had floated away in a home-made balloon shaped like a flying saucer.
Richard and Mayumi Heene falsely claimed in 2009 that their six-year-old son Falcon had floated away in a home-made balloon shaped like a flying saucer.
The celebrated Arecibo Observatory telescope in Puerto Rico collapsed when its 900-tonne receiver platform plunged 140 metres onto the radio dish below.
The celebrated Arecibo Observatory telescope in Puerto Rico collapsed when its 900-tonne receiver platform plunged 140 metres onto the radio dish below.
The object has inflamed the imaginations of UFO spotters, conspiracy theorists and Stanley Kubrick fans around the world.
The object has inflamed the imaginations of UFO spotters, conspiracy theorists and Stanley Kubrick fans around the world.
Defence Department previously released footage of US aircraft encountering unidentified flying objects.
Defence Department previously released footage of US aircraft encountering unidentified flying objects.
Defence Minister Taro Kono says he is seeking advice from the US Defence Department after it released videos purportedly showing a UFO encounter.
Defence Minister Taro Kono says he is seeking advice from the US Defence Department after it released videos purportedly showing a UFO encounter.
Clips recorded by pilots show aircraft manoeuvring strangely before emitting bright light and flying away at great speed
Clips recorded by pilots show aircraft manoeuvring strangely before emitting bright light and flying away at great speed
Do aliens exist? A Facebook group of 13,000 believers in extraterrestrial life, Beta-UFO, has been making their case for two decades in Indonesia, where most of the 265 million population tend to ascribe anything unexplained to the occult.
Do aliens exist? A Facebook group of 13,000 believers in extraterrestrial life, Beta-UFO, has been making their case for two decades in Indonesia, where most of the 265 million population tend to ascribe anything unexplained to the occult.
The Hong Kong UFO Club has organised Asia’s first Extraterrestrial Expo, building on its decades of experience holding conferences and smaller events. The August 3, 2019, event in Hong Kong featured lectures, workshops and an alien-themed fair. It also welcomed “UFO experts” including Hong Kong researcher Cheuk Fei and Osiris So, the Macau-based host of a podcast that explores ufology. The South China Morning Post spoke with them, and the club’s founding chairwoman Moon Fong Chung-moon, to learn about Asia’s UFO community and why they are convinced “something’s out there”.
The Hong Kong UFO Club has organised Asia’s first Extraterrestrial Expo, building on its decades of experience holding conferences and smaller events. The August 3, 2019, event in Hong Kong featured lectures, workshops and an alien-themed fair. It also welcomed “UFO experts” including Hong Kong researcher Cheuk Fei and Osiris So, the Macau-based host of a podcast that explores ufology. The South China Morning Post spoke with them, and the club’s founding chairwoman Moon Fong Chung-moon, to learn about Asia’s UFO community and why they are convinced “something’s out there”.
Speaking on an episode of ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ podcast, Edward Snowden said he did not find any evidence of extraterrestrials when he snooped through the databases of the CIA and NSA.
Speaking on an episode of ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ podcast, Edward Snowden said he did not find any evidence of extraterrestrials when he snooped through the databases of the CIA and NSA.