Arya News - The Trump administration selected a controversial Harvard astronomer to lead their new scientific advisory council to study if UFOs may present any national security risks.
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The Trump administration selected a controversial Harvard astronomer to lead their new scientific advisory council to study if UFOs may present any national security risks.
Loeb will lead a team of scientists and UFO activists from a retired Naval admiral to a biotech billionaire.
While he has received some praise for his work in astronomy, Loeb has also received his share of criticism as well. The space maven has been accused of making up exotic claims with little evidence.
The Trump administration selected a controversial Harvard astronomer to lead their new scientific advisory council to study if UFOs may present any national security risks.
On a directive for more transparency on questions about UFOs or UAPs (unidentified anomalous phenomena) and alien life, the Trump administration created a UAP Governance Board. Cosmologist Avi Loeb was tasked to lead a team in support of the group to investigate the origins of mysterious orbs and other objects reported in recent years.
Loeb will lead a team of scientists and UFO activists from a retired Naval admiral to a biotech billionaire. Loeb said he promises a grounded approach, approaching it from a national security perspective, looking to settle the alien debate once and for all.
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