Scientific American

The White House goes all in on aliens with new UAP Science Advisory Council

This new group, which is led by Harvard professor Avi Loeb, aims to advise the Trump administration and the U.S. intelligence ...

We Could Seed Alien Life Elsewhere in the Universe—But We’ll Never Undo the Devastating Consequences

Could humans spread Earth life beyond our planet? Astrobiologists explain where extremophiles might survive and why the risks ...

White House UFO council will be led by Harvard professor known for controversial alien theories

Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House ...

We Could Seed Alien Life Elsewhere in the Universe—But We’ll Never Undo the Devastating Consequences, Scientists Caution

Thus far, our search for extraterrestrial life points toward Clarke’s former point, suggesting that our little blue dot is ...

Harvard professor with polarizing alien theories is picked to lead Trump administration UFO council

A polarizing Harvard astronomer known for splashy theories about alien visits has been tapped by the Trump administration to ...
Mental Floss

The 5 Types of Aliens People Most Frequently Say They See

Aliens are among us—or at least a lot of people seem to think they might be. According to a 2026 poll from CBS, one in five Americans believe aliens have already visited our planet, and 17% of people ...

Why some scientists suggest advanced aliens may exist without physical bodies

Advanced aliens, if they exist, may have no physical bodies at all and could be built from materials nothing like human flesh ...
Opinion
USA HeraldOpinion

Avi Loeb’s UAP Council Promises Proof—But Could Science Alone Keep the Truth Out of Reach?

Inside This Report Unresolved UAP cases are not proof of extraterrestrial technology. Without public guardrails, deadlines, and accountability, the inquiry could become another permanent government ...