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Newsweek
25-05-2025
- Science
- Newsweek
UFO Discovered in Colombia? Scientist Weighs In
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A Colombian radiology specialist says a mysterious metal orb discovered in his country is an unidentified flying object (UFO) of extraterrestrial origin, though experts remain skeptical of the claim. Jose Luis Velasquez, the radiology specialist, determined the extraterrestrial origin after inspecting the object and finding no marks indicating the metal orb had been welded together or contained joined parts in any way, according to a post on X, formerly Twitter, from a creator who labels their content as entertainment. The object - known as the "Buga Sphere" - was discovered in Buga, Colombia earlier this year, according to video in the social media post. Images of the orb show a silver-colored sphere about the size of a bowling ball covered in what appears to be foreign text and drawings. However, Dr. Julia Mossbridge, founder of the Mossbridge Institute and a researcher affiliated with multiple universities and technology companies, expressed strong doubts about the extraterrestrial claims when contacted by Newsweek. "Buga Sphere, I really suspect it's a piece of artwork," Mossbridge explained. "It looks so human made to me." Newsweek reached out to Velasquez via email for comment on Sunday during non-working hours. Why It Matters After decades of denying any knowledge of UFOs, the Pentagon released a report in November of 2024 regarding unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) following a congressional hearing in which House lawmakers urged for greater transparency. The report documented hundreds of instances where balloons, birds and satellites were mistakenly identified, along with a few cases that remain puzzling—such as a close encounter between a commercial airliner and an unidentified object off the New York coast. Federal efforts to investigate UAPs have prioritized potential risks to national security and air safety rather than delving into theories. Officials at the Pentagon's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), established in 2022 to track UAPs, have stated there is no evidence suggesting that any cases they examined have extraterrestrial origins. Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence Scott Bray points to a video display of a UAP during a hearing of the House Intelligence, Counterterrorism, Counterintelligence, and Counterproliferation Subcommittee hearing on "Unidentified Aerial Phenomena," on Capitol Hill,... Deputy Director of Naval Intelligence Scott Bray points to a video display of a UAP during a hearing of the House Intelligence, Counterterrorism, Counterintelligence, and Counterproliferation Subcommittee hearing on "Unidentified Aerial Phenomena," on Capitol Hill, May 17, 2022, in Washington. More AP Photo/Alex Brandon What To Know Dr. Tim Gallaudet, a retired Rear Admiral U.S. Navy was one of four witnesses who spoke during the congressional hearing about UAP last year. The Admiral said the discoveries led him to the "new realization that we are not the only advanced intelligence in the universe." "As a former science agency leader, I have always sought the truth in human knowledge and thought," Gallaudet said during the hearing. "Now that we know UAP are interacting with humanity, and these include unidentified submerged objects (USOs) in the ocean, we should not keep our heads stuck in the sand but boldly face this new reality and learn from it." The AARO says UAPs are "not yet attributable to known actors and that demonstrate behaviors that are not readily understood by sensors or observers." "A UAP may consist of one or more unidentified anomalous objects and may persist over an extended period of time," the agency's website explained. While Mossbridge thinks the Buga Sphere is an art piece and not a UAP, she says the object has allowed for more conversation surrounding the phenomena. "If it is a UAP I would be stunned but it's possible," she said, cautioning that the object could "discredit actual UAP investigations." Mossbridge says that there has been progress in wider publicity of UAP's but she would like to see more cooperation between foreign governments to share data and lead to further knowledge and understanding among the human race. "I think that governments need to think more about the psychosocial positive aspects of these kind of mysteries, because self-transcendence is often ignored as a motivating factor in people's behavior," she explained, "when people start focusing on something that's bigger than us, it really powerfully changes behavior the better." She thinks that people and governments continue to open up to discover knowledge about the unknown as a form of trying to explain that which we don't understand to quell our own fears. "As humans we want to feel safe so we want to say this is how things work," Mossburg said. "It's a real trick of just noticing how human psychology works and allowing ourselves to know everything. The safest thing we can do is try to discover what's true." What People Are Saying Julia Mossbridge, MA, PhD, told Newsweek by phone Sunday: "It seems to me we could use the mystery and the humility that UAP produce in people who see and experience them, we could use that as a way to bring countries together that are currently not together. " What Happens Next The next steps for identifying the origin of the Buga sphere are unclear. Mossbridge says there are several agencies that could study the object if given access that would be able to further examine it. She says as people continue to experience and self-document these phenomena, we should be able to grow in our understanding of them. "People can see whats in the sky, they can see whats in the water. I think the era of trying to hide things that are not hideable is over," Mossbridge told Newsweek.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
The National Archives needs your help transcribing UFO and JFK files
I just spent an hour reading and typing out the journal of a man who claimed to see a UFO over Kentucky back in 1969. He clarified, many times, that he hadn't had anything to drink that day. All in a day's work for a citizen archivist. You can dive in too, if you want—the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) Records are one of the many Citizen Archivist Missions anyone with a keyboard, some free time and the inclination to contribute can help out with. Other notable projects include the JFK Assassination Records and Consular Records dating between 1872 and 1917. It's a potentially fascinating—and certainly helpful—way to kill a few hours. We've talked about citizen science projects you can do at home and how you can help out The National Archive by reading cursive. It turns out the National Archive has a bunch of what it calls Citizen Archivist Missions going right now. To get started all you need is a account (if you're American there's a good chance you already have one). After that it's recommended that you watch this YouTube video to get a feel for the process before diving in. You can choose a mission, then choose a document you want to work on. After that you'll see a list of documents—choose whatever looks interesting or just click something. You will see the first page of the document and a panel to the right with other pages. At the top of the page you can see if there is a transcription for the page already—the word 'Available' means someone has already made a transcription and the word 'Not Started' means that no one has yet. You are free to look at, and even edit, existing transcriptions. The real fun, though, is transcribing fresh pages. To find one, click 'Show Details' in the top-right corner, then click the 'List' view, then scroll until you see something listed as 'Not Started'. You will jump to the page, which is hopefully as interesting as the one I found. Click the 'Transcription' button to open the transcription panel, where you can start typing. The Archives asks that you try to re-create the text as it exists—that means re-creating typos exactly as they are seen on the page, as much as this may hurt to do. If a word is hyphenated at the end of a line, however, you should drop the hyphen and type the full word so that it's searchable. You can read more guidelines here. I'm going to be honest: I created my account, and started transcribing, mostly because I was assigned to write about this for Popular Science, but I think I might be hooked now. There was so much humanity and weirdness in the first document I worked on and I can't help but wonder what other tidbits I might pick up. If this sounds at all interesting to you, I highly recommend creating an account, helping out, and seeing what kinds of interesting things you might find.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Burchett calls for government transparency on UAPs, spending: ‘We deserve to know'
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) called for the government to reveal what it's spending taxpayer money on relating to Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) amid growing calls from lawmakers for increased transparency on the issue. 'They're spending tens of millions of dollars on this subject. And then they turn around tell us they don't exist,' the Tennessee Republican told NewsNation's Blake Burman on 'The Hill' Friday. Burchett stressed the need for greater government transparency on extraterrestrial life while discussing the recent hiring of former intelligence officer and UFO whistleblower David Grusch by Rep. Burlison (R-Mo.). 'I think he can help us ask questions that need to be asked, that should be asked, that maybe we're not asking the right questions because we're not supposed experts on this,' Burchett said of Grusch. 'I want to know what they're spending the money on,' he later added. The topic of UAPs has received greater attention from Congress in recent years, with congressional hearings in 2024 and 2023 diving deeper into whether or not government sectors are withholding evidence from lawmakers. 'They need to they need to disclose everything and do it now,' Burchett said on Friday. 'America needs to know. We need to demand that of our elected officials. Quit joking around about little green men and flying saucers. We're spending tens of millions of dollars on something that, goddamnit, we deserve to know. Give us the information.' Grusch, an Air Force veteran and former member of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, made headlines in 2023 after he claimed the government is withholding information about UFOs and UAP and that it has recovered nonhuman crafts with nonhuman species inside, among other things. He was appointed to Burlison's office as a senior adviser for an initial period of four months, NewsNation reports. NewsNation is owned by Nexstar Media Group, which also owns The Hill. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
22-03-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Burchett calls for government transparency on UAPs, spending: ‘We deserve to know'
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) called for the government to reveal what it's spending taxpayer money on relating to Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) amid growing calls from lawmakers for increased transparency on the issue. 'They're spending tens of millions of dollars on this subject. And then they turn around tell us they don't exist,' the Tennessee Republican told NewsNation's Blake Burman on 'The Hill' Friday. Burchett stressed the need for greater government transparency on extraterrestrial life while discussing the recent hiring of former intelligence officer and UFO whistleblower David Grusch by Rep. Burlison (R-Mo.). 'I think he can help us ask questions that need to be asked, that should be asked, that maybe we're not asking the right questions because we're not supposed experts on this,' Burchett said of Grusch. 'I want to know what they're spending the money on,' he later added. The topic of UAPs has received greater attention from Congress in recent years, with congressional hearings in 2024 and 2023 diving deeper into whether or not government sectors are withholding evidence from lawmakers. 'They need to they need to disclose everything and do it now,' Burchett said on Friday. 'America needs to know. We need to demand that of our elected officials. Quit joking around about little green men and flying saucers. We're spending tens of millions of dollars on something that, goddamnit, we deserve to know. Give us the information.' Grusch, an Air Force veteran and former member of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, made headlines in 2023 after he claimed the government is withholding information about UFOs and UAP and that it has recovered nonhuman crafts with nonhuman species inside, among other things. He was appointed to Burlison's office as a senior adviser for an initial period of four months, NewsNation reports.
Associated Press
09-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Dana Unveils Third Studio Album 'Bedtime Stories'
Exploring the UAP/UFO Phenomena Through AI-Enhanced Soundscapes NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / March 9, 2025 / Emerging as a distinctive voice in contemporary music, Dana announces the release of her third studio album, 'Bedtime Stories,' available on all major streaming platforms starting March 9, 2025. This latest work continues Dana's exploration of themes surrounding the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) and UFO phenomena, integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to craft a unique auditory Stories New Album Cover 'Bedtime Stories' presents a collection of six tracks, each delving into the mysteries of existence and perception: Synchronicity Everything Now Levitation Sacred and Secular Squeaky Floors Clairvoyant Dana's musical journey began with her debut album, 'We're Not Alone' in 2024, which included the hit song 'Someone Said.' She released 'Better World' soon afterwards and the single 'That's Me,' each reflecting her fascination with the unknown and the enigmatic events, such as the recent mysterious drone incursions over New Jersey and other regions. 'With 'Bedtime Stories,' I aimed to weave narratives that challenge our understanding of reality,' Dana explains. 'By incorporating AI tools, I could explore new sonic territories, creating music that resonates with the human struggle to understand themselves in a universe that regularly presents new mysteries and discoveries that challenge our preconceived ideas of reality.' Critics have praised Dana's ability to fuse thematic depth with technological innovation, establishing her as a forward-thinking artist in the modern music landscape. For more information, promotional requests, or to arrange an interview, please contact Dana Unseen at (754) 216-8699 or [email protected] About Dana Dana is a singer-songwriter known for her ethereal vocals and thought-provoking lyrics. She can be found on music streaming platforms as 'Dana.' Her work often explores themes of mystery and the unknown, blending traditional music elements with modern technology to create a unique sound. Her innovative approach includes the use of a number of AI software tools, including the AI platform Udio, allowing her to blend traditional songwriting with modern technology to produce immersive soundscapes. A preview of Bedtime Stories can be streamed on Youtube Music
