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Express Tribune
26-05-2025
- Science
- Express Tribune
Mysterious metal sphere found in Colombia sparks UFO debate among scientists and researchers
A metallic sphere discovered in Colombia is at the centre of renewed UFO debate after it was spotted flying over Buga on March 2 and later recovered. Researchers examining the object say it displays no visible welds or joints and contains layered metals and internal microspheres. Jose Luis Velazquez, one of the scientists studying the sphere, described it as 'a very rare piece' and noted mysterious symbols etched into its surface. An X-ray scan revealed three distinct metal layers and nine internal microspheres, further fuelling speculation over its origin. Julia Mossbridge of the University of San Diego expressed scepticism, calling it possibly 'a really cool art project.' She emphasised the need for independent scientific analysis before labelling such objects as UFOs, referencing the Galileo Project as a model for objective research. Mossbridge added that society's increasing encounters with the unexplained reflect broader changes in understanding, stating, 'We don't understand what's in our skies or our waters… and there's something going on that's essentially bigger than us.' While debate continues, both scientific and public interest in unidentified aerial phenomena remains high. Mossbridge urged cooperation between nations and non-governmental research groups to approach such cases with transparency and scientific rigour. This incident adds to a growing catalogue of global UAP sightings under review by researchers outside traditional government frameworks.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Can Colombia's UFO sphere also turn out to be a hoax after Peru's ‘alien mummies' turned out to be dolls made from bones?
Strange sphere in Colombia rekindles UFO curiosity, but is it real? When a metallic sphere crashed near Buga, Colombia, earlier in March, 2025, it didn't just land in the dirt, it landed in the middle of a global debate. With mysterious carvings, no visible welds, and nine internal 'microspheres' revealed by X-ray scans, the object has captured the attention of UFO researchers and believers alike. Jose Luis Velazquez , one of the Colombian scientists studying the sphere, seemed genuinely astonished. He described it as having 'no welds or joints,' typically a clear marker of human construction. Even more intriguing, Velazquez said the sphere's interior consists of three metal layers and nine embedded microspheres, features unlike anything he had encountered before. 'It is a very rare piece … I've never seen a piece like this,' he remarked. Also read: A mysterious metallic sphere, without joints and ancient scripts, found in Colombia. Here's all we know about it by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Transform Your Child's Confidence with Our Public Speaking Program Planet Spark Book Now Undo The unusual find has drawn eerie comparisons to another so-called alien discovery, one that recently unraveled into something far more Earth-bound. Peru's alien mummies were really handmade dolls More than a year ago, international headlines were buzzing about a pair of 'alien mummies' discovered in Peru. The small humanoid figures were showcased at a congressional hearing in Mexico and claimed to be around 1,000 years old. But hopes of extraterrestrial contact quickly crumbled. Live Events In a press conference held by Peru's culture ministry, experts revealed that the dolls were made using animal bones and modern synthetic glue. 'They're not extraterrestrials. They're dolls made from animal bones from this planet joined together with modern synthetic glue,' said Flavio Estrada, an archaeologist with Peru's Institute for Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences. The bizarre figures had arrived mysteriously in a cardboard box at a DHL airport office in Lima, dressed in traditional Andean attire. Estrada dismissed the story as a complete fabrication. 'It's totally a made-up story,' he said. While some speculated the dolls were linked to those displayed in Mexico, experts firmly denied any extraterrestrial connection. Also read: 23 Soviet troops turned to stone by aliens? CIA memo unearths Cold War mystery The Peru hoax now casts a long shadow over similar discoveries, including Colombia's sphere. Experts urge scientific rigor over speculation Julia Mossbridge , a physicist from the University of San Diego and founder of The Institute for Love and Time, is urging restraint before anyone labels the Colombian artifact as alien. 'It looks to me like a really cool art project,' she told Fox News. Mossbridge emphasized the importance of involving credible scientific organizations like the Galileo Project , an international initiative led by Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb, which investigates potential alien artifacts through rigorous research. 'Before you decide something's anomalous or a UFO, bring the object to a group like the Galileo Project,' she advised. Beyond the object itself, Mossbridge believes the fascination with UFO artifacts says more about us than the skies above. 'We are entering a time when we don't have the control that we thought we had,' she said, suggesting that artistic hoaxes might be reflecting deeper social uncertainty. 'Frankly, we've been looking at UAPs for decades, and the federal government has admitted that there are things that we don't understand,' she added. Mossbridge supports independent, non-governmental research efforts like the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies to help the public better understand what is happening 'in our skies' and 'in our waters.' Also read: Aliens: Little green men or big government secrets? Exploring UFO mysteries In a statement to PEOPLE, Mossbridge reflected on the psychological response to such events. 'The natural human response to the unknown is fear,' she said. 'But we need to start noticing that fear doesn't actually keep us safe. What keeps us safe is the willingness to understand and explore.'
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Mysterious sphere in Colombia sparks UFO talk
Scientists in Mexico are reportedly studying a metal orb that they think could have extraterrestrial origins after it was recovered in Colombia earlier this year, piquing online interest of a potential unidentified flying object (UFO). The sphere marked with decorative etchings was filmed floating erratically through the sky before it crashed near Buga, Colombia, in March and captured the attention of UFO enthusiasts. A video posted online that has racked up more than half a million views shows researcher Jose Luis Velazquez discussing the multilayered sphere with 'no welds or joints' that would be expected of a man-made object of its kind. Velazquez said in the video that an X-ray found the three layers of the sphere to be of different densities. Julia Mossbridge, founder of the Mossbridge Institute and an affiliate professor in the physics department at the University of San Diego, told Fox News that she doubts the 'Buga sphere' has alien origins, though. 'It looks to me like a really cool art project,' she told the outlet. The Pentagon released a report last year that found there have been no confirmed sightings of UFOs with alien origin or human interactions with extraterrestrial beings, despite a high-profile whistleblower's claims to the contrary without evidence. Congress ordered the report, which spanned classified and unclassified documents and included new interviews, as part of a probe into the history of UFOs, now referred to as unidentified anomalous phenomena. The Defense Department established an All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office to field new reports. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
25-05-2025
- Science
- The Hill
Mysterious sphere in Colombia sparks UFO talk
Scientists in Mexico are reportedly studying a metal orb that they think could have extraterrestrial origins after it was recovered in Colombia earlier this year, piquing online interest of a potential unidentified flying object (UFO). The sphere marked with decorative etchings was filmed floating erratically through the sky before it crashed near Buga, Colombia in March and captured the attention of UFO enthusiasts. A video posted online that has racked up more than half a million views shows researcher Jose Luis Velazquez discussing the multi-layered sphere with 'no welds or joints' that would be expected of a man-made object of its kind. Velazquez said in the video that an X-ray found the three layers of the sphere to be of different densities. Julia Mossbridge, founder of the Mossbridge Institute and an affiliate professor in the physics department at the University of San Diego, told Fox News that she doubts the 'Buga sphere' has alien origins, though. 'It looks to me like a really cool art project,' she told the outlet. The Pentagon released a report last year that found there have been no confirmed sightings of UFOs with alien origin or human interactions with extraterrestrial beings, despite a high-profile whistleblower's claims to the contrary without evidence. Congress ordered the report, which spanned classified and unclassified documents and included new interviews, as part of a probe into the history of UFOs, now referred to as unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). The Defense Department established an All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) to field new reports.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Scientists Are Studying a Mysterious Metal Sphere They Believe to Be a UFO: 'I've Never Seen a Piece Like This'
Scientists are currently studying a mysterious sphere that they believe to be an unidentified flying object (UFO) The metal item was initially spotted flying over Buga, Colombia, on March 2 The sphere also appears to have mysterious symbols carved on its surface, one of the researchers studying the sphere saidScientists are currently studying a mysterious sphere that they believe to be an unidentified flying object (UFO). The metal item was initially spotted flying over Buga, Colombia, on March 2, before later being recovered in the area, according to a video from scientists that was shared online. Jose Luis Velazquez, one of the researchers studying the sphere, said the mysterious object appears to have "no welds or joints' — both of which would typically indicate human manufacturing. The sphere also appears to have mysterious symbols carved on its surface, he added. Velazquez and his team said they used an X-ray on the object and found that it consists of three layers of metal, along with nine 'microspheres' in the interior. 'It is a very rare piece … I've never seen a piece like this,' Velazquez said. Julia Mossbridge — a member of the University of San Diego Department of Physics and Biophysics, and the founder of The Institute for Love and Time (TILT) — told Fox News that she is skeptical of the sphere's origins. "It looks to me like a really cool art project," she told the outlet. "Before you decide something's anomalous or a UFO, bring the object to a group like the Galileo Project," Mossbridge continued, referring to the international research project founded by Harvard University astrophysicist Avi Loeb, which aims to vet and study potential extraterrestrial artifacts through rigorous scientific research. The researcher added that similar findings might say more about the current state of humanity than about the universe at large. 'We are entering a time when we don't have the control that we thought we had," she told Fox News. 'If an artist is doing this, why is that? Well, I think it's partly the same reason. It's because we're learning that we don't understand what's in our skies or our waters. And there's something going on that's essentially bigger than us.' And while Mossbridge is skeptical of the recent find in Colombia, she doesn't necessarily believe that all UFO sightings or artifacts are a hoax. 'Frankly, we've been looking at UAPs (unidentified anomalous phenomena) for decades, and the federal government has admitted that there are things that we don't understand, but we are investigating them,' she said. Mossbridge also stressed the importance of using non-governmental, non-partisan research groups like the Galileo Project and the Scientific Coalition for UAP studies. 'They are all trying to get rigorous information themselves, not necessarily waiting on the federal government, about what's going on in our skies, what's going on in our waters, and actually trying to get international cooperation around these things,' she said. 'Because, for instance, the sphere in Colombia is in a different country. So, what are the rules about how we deal with something that's interesting that's found there?' added Mossbridge. In a statement to PEOPLE, Mossbridge also said: "The natural human response to the unknown is fear. But we need to start noticing that fear doesn't actually keep us safe; what keeps us safe is the willingness to understand and explore what is really going on — and to react appropriately to what we discover." "That willingness is supported by self-transcendence, the ability to look beyond ourselves and recognize that there are things that are bigger than us," she continued. Read the original article on People
