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White House picks Harvard professor with polarizing alien theories to lead new UFO council

White House picks Harvard professor with polarizing alien theories to lead new UFO council

Summary

The White House appointed Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb to lead a new team studying UFOs, known as unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), focusing on national security risks. This effort supports President Donald Trump's push for more transparency on UFO information and aims to investigate mysterious objects reported by the military.

Key Facts

  • Avi Loeb is a Harvard astronomer chosen to lead a scientific advisory team on UFOs.
  • The team's goal is to study UAPs and their potential national security risks.
  • President Trump ordered more transparency about UFOs earlier this year.
  • The Pentagon has already released several batches of UFO-related files and videos.
  • Loeb's team includes scientists, UFO activists, and a billionaire interested in science.
  • Some experts criticize Loeb for making unproven claims about alien life.
  • The new team reports to a White House panel created to address UAP issues.
  • The team has requested more Pentagon documents and plans to share findings publicly.
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