As people die, their brains are widely believed to stop working. However, near-death experiences are common across the world, and experiments have found that dying lab animals experience bursts of brain activity. Now, scientists have revealed they detected the same kind of brain signals in dying comatose patients in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The new study, the most detailed yet on the dying human brain, may shed light on mysterious phenomena such as near-death experiences.

What we know about cardiac arrest

After "cardiac arrest" — that is, the heart stops—people typically appear to lose consciousness. However, researchers have long questioned whether consciousness actually continues in some covert manner during the dying process.

Previous research suggests 10 to 20 percent of cardiac arrest survivors report near-death experiences, which often involve a feeling of leaving the body, love and light, and spiritual beings. A number of scientists even claim near-death experiences can occur when electrical activity has apparently stopped in the brain.

Experiments on lab animals undergoing cardiac arrest reveal they can experience a surge of so-called "gamma activity." Brain waves are the rhythmic activity of brain cells; they come in a number of frequency bands named after Greek letters. Gamma waves have frequencies ranging from about 20 to 80 cycles per second and are linked with the coordinated brain function seen in people who are awake.

"The word coordinated here is important, as random activity would be more the signature of a dying dysfunctional brain than a brain that is able to produce the rich experience of the near-death experience," Peter Fenwick, a neuroscientist and neuropsychiatrist recently retired from King's College Hospital and the Institute of Psychiatry in London, told Inverse.

What the researchers did

In the new study, researchers used electroencephalography (EEG) to analyze electrical activity in the brains of four dying comatose patients in an intensive care unit before and after doctors withdrew life support with the approval of the patients' families.

Although scientists have previously recorded the activity of a dying human brain, this new work is a first in many ways, study senior author Jimo Borjigin, a neuroscientist at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, tells Inverse. None of the prior studies monitored and analyzed both brain and heart signals second-by-second during the entire dying process, nor did they investigate brain signals and their patterns across space and time in as much depth, he explains.

Previous work on the dying brain "comes mainly from animals, which is unhelpful as it has never been taken to this degree of analysis, with multiple electrodes and proper placing of the electrodes to show the widespread nature of the activity," says Fenwick, who did not take part in this research.

Prior research on dying human brains also fell short, "as there has not been comprehensive electrode coverage of the scalp or detailed computer frequency analysis," Fenwick adds. "This study thus opens a new door."

What brain activity reveals about near-death experiences

Two of the four patients experienced a rapid, massive surge of gamma activity in the brain as they died. This burst took place in the temporo–parieto–occipital junctions, which are linked to vision and hearing, and there’s evidence to suggest these junctions are linked to out-of-body experiences too, Borjigin says.

"They show quite clearly that as the life support goes, brain activity continues for a few minutes. The activity is very widespread and involves many of the areas which you might expect to be active in underpinning the consciousness of the near-death experience," Fenwick says.

Gamma rhythms were also seen between temporo–parieto–occipital zones and contralateral prefrontal areas. This may suggest whatever these patients experienced may have been encoded in the form of memories, Borjigin says. If they had survived, this meant they potentially could have recalled these experiences, he explains.

"They show quite clearly that as the life support goes, brain activity continues for a few minutes. The activity is very widespread and involves many of the areas which you might expect to be active in underpinning the consciousness of the near-death experience."

All in all, these findings suggest the human brain can indeed be active during cardiac arrest. "At last, we have been able to follow the dying brain's activity in detail," Fenwick says. "I know of no other study that is as comprehensive as this one."

Still, this new work does raise a number of caveats. "These findings must be very carefully interpreted because there is no evidence whatsoever that these brain activities were correlated with conscious experiences in those dying patients or that these findings could be compared with prospective near-death experience studies in patients who have survived a cardiac arrest and who reported a near-death experience," Pim van Lommel, a cardiologist at Rijnstate Hospital in Arnhem in the Netherlands, who did not participate in this study, told Inverse.

In addition, all four patients had brain damage during previous incidents of cardiac arrest. "Thus, their brains may have been damaged in a particular way which would invalidate this work," Fenwick says. The two patients in whom the gamma surge was seen also had a history of seizures, and so one might argue this gamma activity was related to seizures and not to a near-death experience, he adds.

This was a small study, Borjigin cautions. More studies are needed to determine what brain activity may be linked with near-death consciousness that might explain near-death experiences, he says.

"Perhaps we will no longer be so phobic about including the study of death as a proper scientific subject," Fenwick says.

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05-05-2023 om 23:09 geschreven door peter  

Ex-Polish President Believes In UFOs & Aliens, Said ‘They’ll Cut Us In Half’

In 2019, Former Polish President Lech Walesa shocked everyone with a story about aliens and UFOs. He had been serving as the president of Poland from 1990 to 1995. While addressing a public group in the city of Krosno, the retired politician said that he became a supporter of the idea that rational aliens not only exist but can also be dangerous to the Earth.

Walesa believes that there are 3 levels of intellectual development in other galaxies. Unfortunately, humanity is at the lowest level. He warned that the visit of incredibly advanced and intelligent creatures could be a threat to the security of our planet. “What are they doing here?” he said. “If we threaten to destabilize here with Macron, P[u]tin there, they will interrupt us, cut us in half, the Earth will collapse, everyone will crush,” said Walesa.

The former president suggested that such an invasion scenario could push humanity back for 5,000 years. It would take the restoration of civilization from scratch “to the very moment when we are today.”

Walesa also said that perhaps, similar situations had already occurred. There have been 5 or 4 civilizations like ours that had reached the same technological advancement that we are today. They made the same mistakes that we are doing now. They collapsed due to a lack of peaceful communication.

Regrettably, it is not easy to find complete translations of the speech given by the former politician who has since retired. However, one section of the speech provides a glimpse into Wałęsa’s views on extraterrestrial phenomena. These views include vague references to what might be construed as the work of Zecharia Sitchin or Erich von Däniken.

“The higher civilization can hold us that way for five thousand years. They will send Adam and Eve and we will build the world again,” he said. “People find things, dig in stones, these pyramids … no answer, where did it come from?”

Lech Walesa expressed his belief that there have been civilizations in our history that have reached similar levels of technological advancement to modern civilization but ultimately collapsed due to war and a lack of peaceful communication. This idea is not uncommon among those who believe in the possibility of extraterrestrial civilizations, as many speculate about the potential dangers of advanced technology in the absence of moral and ethical guidance.

The ex-politician also pointed to a variety of archaeological puzzles. He used them as examples of a potentially advanced human race that was destroyed many years ago. “People find things, dig in stones, these pyramids… no answer, where did it come from?” he said.

The media has often shown interest in and made fun of public officials who express their belief in the existence of extraterrestrial intelligence, and Wałęsa is not the first one to do so. Bettina Rodriguez Aguilera, a Florida congresswoman claimed to have been abducted by tall blonde aliens when she was a child.

While her claims were met with ridicule by many, her beliefs in extraterrestrial intelligence are not uncommon. In fact, many people around the world claim to have had similar experiences or encounters with alien beings, although their accounts are often met with skepticism and criticism.

Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid also advocated for a serious investigation of the UFO phenomenon. Reid believed that the government has not taken the UAP Phenomena seriously enough and that there is more evidence to suggest the reality of extraterrestrial life than many people realize. Reid’s beliefs are shared by many who believe that there is a cover-up surrounding the issue of UFOs and that the truth about extraterrestrial life has been kept from the public.

In March 2022, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory posted a paper on arXiv.org that detailed a new design for a message intended for extraterrestrial recipients. Is revealing Earth’s location to aliens a good idea? Physicist Stephen Hawking said that they could even destroy us. He spoke publicly about his fears that an advanced alien civilization would have no problem wiping out the human race the way a human might wipe out a colony of ants.

Considering Hawking’s statement, is there any hostile alien civilization out there? Recently, a research paper published on arXiv.org has explained the consequences of contacting extraterrestrial civilizations. The paper attempts to provide an estimation of the prevalence of hostile extraterrestrial civilizations through extrapolation of the probability that we, as the human civilization, would attack or invade an inhabited exoplanet once we became a Type-1 civilization in the Kardashev Scale capable of nearby interstellar travel.

The author of the paper Alberto Caballero admits that although there are some limitations, there are roughly four “malicious extraterrestrial civilizations” in the Milky Way.

Mr. Caballero suggests that the probability of invasion by a malicious extraterrestrial civilization is lower than the probability of a planet-killer asteroid collision. He researched the number of times invasions happened on Earth and applied it to the number of known and estimated exoplanets.

He concluded that sending radio messages to potentially habitable exoplanets has an extremely low probability of invasion. He mentioned that only one malicious extraterrestrial civilization in the Milky Way that has mastered interstellar travel is likely, making them the so-called “Type 1” civilization. The fear of alien invasions is mostly created due to the hostile behavior of aliens shown in Hollywood movies.

A former CIA pilot John Lear dedicated part of his life to serve in the US Air Force and then worked for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). He believed that a significant number of alien civilizations visiting Earth are hostile or have a different set of morals than humans. He mentioned incidents such as the 1987 UFO sighting over Anchorage and the 1975 UFO sightings over Strategic Air Command bases, where UFOs reportedly hovered over the nuclear weapons storage area for several hours. (Source)

Lear also referred to a 26-page document made by Bruce Maccabee, a physicist employed by the Naval Surface weapons laboratory, which he claims provides evidence of the UFO sighting over Anchorage. While Lear did not directly say that the aliens were hostile, he implied that their actions were threatening, especially around military installations.

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05-05-2023 om 22:53 geschreven door peter  

Astronomers look instead for odd, periodic behavior in light from SMBH accretion disks. One signature might originate in the cooler gases just beyond a disk’s edge. They emit light at specific wavelengths, which the gases’ swirling motion smears into “broad emission lines” through the Doppler effect.

If each SMBH in a duo had an accretion disk, however, they would produce two distinct sets of broad emission lines, displaced from each other by the motion of the black holes. Repeated observations might reveal variations in the position of the lines as the SMBHs circle each other. “They are only tiny fractions of an orbit, but they should be measurable,” Greene says.

More than a decade ago, Greene and her colleagues searched in data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, which has logged spectra from millions of galaxies since 2000. Although their trawl turned up seven galaxies with duplicated broad emission lines, none has showed clear signs of shifting since then. “Time scales are too short,” Greene told the RAS meeting. “If [Sloan] goes for another 10 years … we may see signals.”

Another tactic is to look for periodic flaring in the overall brightness of an accretion disk, which could be a sign of a disturbance from an SMBH companion. For example, an SMBH on a close but tilted orbit around a companion with an accretion disk might crash through the disk twice per orbit, causing it to flare.

Last year, in a preprint posted on arXiv, a team reported seeing just such periodic flaring in a galactic core spied by an optical survey telescope in California, and it was speeding up: from yearly to monthly. The team believed it was the final death spiral of an SMBH binary and predicted a merger within the year. “Unfortunately, it did not turn out to work that way,” says team member Huan Yang of the Perimeter Institute: The flaring rhythm became erratic.

Another prime candidate, known as OJ287, has flared every 11 or 12 years since the 1970s. But its latest flare failed to appear when expected in October 2022. “OJ287 could still be a binary, but we also cannot rule out that it is no binary at all,” says Stefanie Komossa of the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy (MPIfR), whose team has been monitoring it since 2015.

Greene says she isn’t surprised that the hunt for periodic flares hasn’t paid off. Accretion disks are inherently noisy and can flare from other events, such as the SMBH swallowing stars or gas clouds. “There are many candidates, but nobody believes them,” she says.

Another way that SMBHs announce their presence is via jets, narrow beams of ionized gas fired out from the black hole’s poles at close to the speed of light. The ions gyrate around the SMBH magnetic field lines, producing synchrotron radiation at many wavelengths. If the SMBH producing the jet is orbiting in a binary, it may wobble like a top and blast out a helical jet, leaving ghostly corkscrew trails of glowing gas visible at radio wavelengths. Maya Horton of the University of Hertfordshire says the gas trails can persist for thousands or millions of years.

By combing through archives of radio images, Horton and her colleagues have compiled a list of 20 candidates with oddly shaped jets. They hope to find more when the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR), a set of radio antennas stretching across Northern Europe, releases a new data set in the coming months. LOFAR has asked citizen scientists in the Radio Galaxy Zoo project to look for curves in the galaxy images.

But a solitary SMBH can also mimic that signature if its accretion disk is tilted compared with the spin of the black hole. Through a process known as frame-dragging, the black hole causes the disk’s axis of rotation to swing round, or “precess.” And because jets are thought to align with the axis of the disk, a precessing disk should also produce a corkscrew jet.

In addition, theorists don’t yet fully understand how jets operate, let alone how interacting SMBHs might affect them. “They can hardly be modeled at the moment,” says MPIfR’s Silke Britzen. So she and other observers can’t be sure a curvy jet signals a black hole pair. “We’re more or less guessing.”

In search of a more definitive signal, Britzen’s team zoomed in with high-resolution radio observatories to the base of the jet, to see whether it varies over time. They targeted the flaring galaxy OJ287, whose jet is thought to be aimed almost directly at Earth. In 2018 they published an analysis of 120 images made over more than 2 decades with the Very Long Baseline Array, a set of 10 radio dishes stretching across the United States whose data are combined to achieve very high resolution. They found that OJ287’s jet changed shape in a way that seems to repeat every 22 years. Its brightness followed the same pattern. Recent, unpublished results show OJ287’s distribution of energy across frequencies also pulses over a 22-year cycle.

The three synchronous phenomena are evidence for a wobbling jet, Britzen argues. “The jet is working like a clock,” she says. Although she and her colleagues can’t rule out a precessing disk around a single SMBH, they favor a binary explanation, and have identified another 11 galactic cores showing similar patterns.

Britzen hopes that someday astronomers will be able to zoom in even further and see the binary SMBHs themselves with an upgraded version of the Event Horizon Telescope—an array of radio dishes spanning the globe that in 2019 produced the first image of an SMBH. The array might need to be expanded with radio dishes in space to get the resolution needed to discern an SMBH pair at galactic distances, but the payoff would be worth it, she says. “It would be fantastic to really see the two cores rotating.”

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05-05-2023 om 22:34 geschreven door peter  

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UFO caught over ocean in family beach photo, April 2, 2023, UFO Sighting News.

Date of sighting: April 2, 2023

Location of sighting: beach in Missouri, USA

News source: MUFON 

 

An eyewitness took a photo of an unidentified flying object that was caught in his photos on his phone while at the beach this week with his family. A disk craft is seen in the distance behind them. It very likely that this craft came out of the water very fast, wasn't noticed, and shot straight up. But it's also possible that the human eye could not see it, because it was cloaked, but the digital eye of the camera could due to its filters, allowing it to see infrared light which is invisible to humans. More proof that UFOs do come and go from the ocean frequently. 

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05-05-2023 om 13:44 geschreven door peter  

Unveiling the Unknown: Investigative Journalist George Knapp Dives Deep into Classified Russian UFO Files!

George Knapp, the esteemed investigative journalist, has been a lighthouse in the stormy seas of UFO investigations for decades. His commitment to uncovering the truth about unidentified flying objects has taken him from the secretive facilities in Nevada, like Area 51, to the far reaches of Russia, chasing hints and half-truths in the hope of shedding light on the UFO enigma.

Knapp’s UFO investigations took a dramatic turn in the 90s when he was presented with a tantalizing opportunity: to explore the Russian government’s classified UFO files. The adventure that unfolded is a testament to Knapp’s dedication to uncovering the truth about UFOs, regardless of the personal and professional risks involved.

It all started in the early 90s, when a source provided Knapp with a cache of KGB documents related to UFO encounters. The documents painted a picture of an extensive, nationwide UFO investigation in Russia that had been ongoing for a decade, with a clear goal: to reverse-engineer the technology of these unidentified craft.

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Intrigued by the potential revelations hidden in Russia, Knapp embarked on a daring journey that would take him to the heart of the country’s UFO research programs. From interviews with high-ranking military officials to visits to secretive institutes, his mission was to gather as much information as possible about Russia’s experiences and knowledge of UFOs.

The journey was not without its challenges. Knapp recounts encounters with disbelieving media outlets, secretive government officials, and a political climate that was rapidly changing, creating an increasingly challenging environment for his investigation. Despite the adversities, Knapp’s determination never wavered.

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One of the most significant episodes during his journey was his visit to a former ICBM base in the Ukraine, the site of a major UFO event. According to Knapp, the documents he managed to obtain from this trip painted a detailed picture of the event and the subsequent investigation, revealing Russia’s dedicated efforts to understand the UFO phenomenon.

There were moments of disappointment and frustration, such as when major media outlets, like CBS and ABC, showed interest in Knapp’s story, only to abandon it upon facing denials from Russian authorities, or worse, tried to hijack it. Nevertheless, Knapp’s journey was fruitful, shedding light on the extent to which Russia was, and likely still is, engaged in UFO research.

Knapp’s investigation also pointed to the likelihood of Russia possessing UFO-related technology, possibly derived from reverse-engineering efforts. His contacts hinted at dramatic developments, including possible weapon systems originating from alien technology. If true, this adds a whole new layer to the UFO discussion, intertwining it with global security and technological dominance.

Lieutenant General Alexei Yurievich Savin is a significant figure in the field of UFO research in Russia. He was the head of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, often known by the Russian acronym GRU. In his role, Savin oversaw a considerable portion of Russia’s intelligence apparatus, making him one of the most well-informed individuals within the Russian military hierarchy.

Under Savin’s leadership, the GRU conducted extensive research into paranormal phenomena, including UFO sightings and encounters. His work led to the creation of a dedicated unit within the GRU that was tasked with studying and investigating these occurrences. This initiative, which was shrouded in secrecy, was representative of the Russian government’s serious interest in the UFO phenomenon.

In the context of George Knapp’s investigation into Russia’s UFO research, Savin’s name frequently appeared as a pivotal figure. Savin’s openness to discussing the GRU’s activities and his firsthand involvement provided valuable insights into the extent of Russia’s UFO investigations. It’s important to note, however, that much of Savin’s work remains classified, and therefore, the full extent of his contributions to the field of UFO research is not completely known.

Despite the secrecy surrounding his work, Lieutenant General Alexei Yurievich Savin’s involvement in investigating UFO phenomena indicates a high-level, state-sponsored interest in these events within Russia. His role in the GRU’s UFO research projects underscores the seriousness with which some nations regard the UFO phenomenon, further validating the need for a global, concerted effort to understand these enigmatic occurrences.

Knapp’s revelations underscore the global nature of the UFO phenomenon. They highlight the need for international cooperation and transparency in investigating and understanding these occurrences. As Knapp aptly puts it, the secrecy surrounding UFOs is a “crime against the scientific community.” The potential technological advancements that could be gained from studying these phenomena could benefit all of humanity if shared openly, rather than being used for militaristic advantages.

The journey from Nevada to Russia and back again has only fueled George Knapp’s commitment to investigating the UFO phenomenon. His story serves as a reminder that the search for truth is often a challenging, convoluted journey. Yet, it’s one that is necessary to better understand our place in the universe and prepare for what might lie ahead.

While the world eagerly awaits more transparency and potential “disclosure” regarding UFOs, Knapp’s exploits serve as a shining example of the relentless pursuit of truth. His findings, while not providing definitive answers, have certainly raised thought-provoking questions and opened up new avenues for investigation into the enigma that is the UFO phenomenon.

The Russian odyssey also marked a personal “disclosure” for Knapp. The sheer volume of information he received, the intricacies of the investigations he learned about, and the earnestness of the individuals he encountered – all of these factors contributed to solidifying his belief in the reality of the UFO phenomena. He returned from Russia not just with a cache of invaluable information, but also a deep-seated conviction about the urgency and importance of his work.

Knapp’s experience illuminates the broader context of UFO research, emphasizing that it is not just an American concern but a global one. Russia’s involvement in studying these phenomena, its extensive investigations, and efforts to reverse-engineer unknown technology underscore the universal curiosity and concern about UFOs. It also points to a race not just for understanding, but potentially for technological superiority.

Knapp’s journey also exposed the often frustrating struggle between the need for public disclosure and the restrictive policies of governments and organizations. Despite the increasing demand for transparency and the gradual release of previously classified documents, there remains a significant gap between public knowledge and the actual extent of government involvement in UFO research. This gap fuels speculation, misinformation, and mistrust, creating an environment that is as murky as the UFO phenomenon itself.

The story of George Knapp’s investigative journey into the heart of Russia’s UFO research is a stirring reminder of the lengths dedicated researchers will go to uncover the truth. It’s a narrative of determination, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of understanding in the face of daunting challenges.

It remains to be seen whether his efforts and those of other dedicated researchers will lead to a significant shift in the way governments handle UFO phenomena. Still, Knapp’s work continues to inspire and motivate others in the field. His story is a testament to the power of relentless inquiry, courage in the face of adversity, and the unwavering belief in the pursuit of truth.

As the world continues to grapple with the reality of UFOs, George Knapp’s journey from Nevada to Russia serves as a beacon of dogged determination and truth-seeking. It’s a journey that encourages us to keep asking questions, to never settle for half-truths, and to persist in our pursuit of understanding the unknown, no matter how insurmountable the challenges may appear.

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05-05-2023 om 13:35 geschreven door peter  

Unraveling the Mysteries Behind the Varginha UFO Incident in Brazil

The Varginha UFO incident, which took place in January 1996 in Brazil, is an extraordinary event that continues to puzzle both skeptics and believers alike. Filmmaker James Fox, who has been investigating this case for over 12 years, recently sat down with Krystal and Saagar of Breaking Points to discuss the latest evidence and the ongoing investigation into this mysterious case.

The Varginha Incident

In broad daylight, three girls witnessed a strange creature near the town of Varginha, Brazil. The creature reportedly came within eight to ten feet of them, sparking an intense investigation that involved both Brazilian military personnel and US government officials. One of the individuals involved in the case, a military officer tasked with capturing the creature, later died under mysterious circumstances.

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James Fox revealed that he had recently been in contact with two forensic pathologists who conducted the autopsy of the deceased military officer. They provided a detailed long-form autopsy report that is currently being translated by Leslie Kane, a journalist who specializes in UFOs. The pathologists shared their initial statements, which highlighted the presence of an unknown bacteria that led to the officer’s death.

This unprecedented bacterial infection had never been seen before on Earth. The doctors who treated the officer while he was alive stated that they tried everything to save him, but nothing worked. As the investigation continues, more details about this mysterious bacteria are expected to be released.

Government Involvement and Whistleblowers

The US government and Brazilian military’s involvement in the Varginha incident has raised many questions. A recently passed Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) legislation in the US, spearheaded by Senator Gillibrand and Marco Rubio, could potentially lead to increased transparency and more information being released to the public.

James Fox also mentioned that he and others are meeting with intelligence officials who have testified before the UAP task force. These officials are now going on record with investigators like Fox, providing details about the programs and individuals involved in the investigation. This information could force the government’s hand in revealing more about the Varginha incident.

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With new evidence and testimonies from witnesses and intelligence officials emerging, the Varginha UFO incident could potentially become a pivotal case in the ongoing debate about the existence of extraterrestrial life. As more information is revealed to the public, we may be on the verge of a breakthrough that could change our understanding of the universe and our place in it.

In the meantime, it is crucial for independent media outlets like Breaking Points and researchers like James Fox to continue their work in uncovering the truth behind these mysterious occurrences. As more people become aware of the Varginha incident and similar cases, the demand for answers and transparency from governments around the world will only grow stronger.

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05-05-2023 om 13:19 geschreven door peter  

Mount Shasta: A Nexus of Legends, Mysteries, and the Unexplained

Mount Shasta, a majestic volcanic peak nestled in Northern California, is a place shrouded in mystery, folklore, and unexplained phenomena. From ancient civilizations to supernatural beings, this awe-inspiring mountain has captured the imagination of explorers, spiritual seekers, and curious minds alike. Delve into the enigmatic world of Mount Shasta, where legends come to life and the unimaginable might just be possible.

Ancient Civilizations: Lemuria and Atlantis

The legends of Mount Shasta are as old as time itself, with stories of lost civilizations such as Lemuria and Atlantis capturing the minds of many. Although these ancient cities have long been considered mere myths, recent discoveries like the Bimini Road in the Bahamas and the Yonaguni Monument off the coast of Japan have reignited interest in the possibility of their existence. Could the remnants of these fabled cities be hidden within the depths of Mount Shasta?

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Mount Shasta has been a hotbed for sightings of supernatural beings, including strange creatures that seem to have the ability to walk through walls. These mysterious beings are not the only enigmas that have been witnessed around the mountain. UFO sightings and tales of interdimensional portals add to the otherworldly allure of this captivating place. Some researchers have even suggested that the area’s unusual magnetic anomalies might create ruptures in space, leading to unexplained disappearances.

Mysterious Disappearances and Strange Encounters

Throughout the years, Mount Shasta has been a focal point for countless strange disappearances and peculiar encounters. One such story involves a young boy who vanished without a trace, only to be found five hours later with a bizarre account of a doppelganger of his grandmother. Another tale revolves around the experienced hiker Karl Landers, who disappeared in a wide-open field without leaving behind any evidence or clues.

Cryptids and Folklore: Bigfoot and Native American Legends

Native American tribes have long revered Mount Shasta as a sacred place, with legends of gods, demons, and giants passed down through generations. Some speculate that these ancient tales could be connected to the modern-day phenomenon of Bigfoot sightings in the area. These elusive cryptids have been sighted around Mount Shasta, further fueling the area’s reputation as a hub for the unexplained.

Spiritual Movements and Hollow Earth Theories

Mount Shasta has attracted spiritual seekers and proponents of alternative theories, giving birth to movements like the I AM Activity and Hollow Earth researchers. These groups believe in the existence of ascended masters, ancient wisdom, and hidden civilizations residing within the Earth. Mount Shasta serves as a beacon for these spiritual explorers, who find solace and inspiration in the mountain’s mysterious aura.

With its rich tapestry of legends, Mount Shasta remains an enigma that continues to enthrall and mystify. The stories of ancient civilizations, supernatural beings, unexplained phenomena, and spiritual movements intertwine to create a fascinating kaleidoscope of mystery. Whether or not these tales are grounded in reality, one thing is for sure: Mount Shasta is a place that sparks the imagination, encouraging us to keep asking, “What if?”

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Mysterious Lights Hover Over Las Vegas Valley: A Closer Look at the Phenomenon

Las Vegas, a city well-known for its bright lights and bustling atmosphere, recently experienced a different kind of light show. Mysterious lights were spotted hovering in the night sky over the Las Vegas Valley, leaving locals and experts alike puzzled. While some speculate that the lights could be traced to parachute flares or aviation training, official sources have dismissed these possibilities. This article delves into the enigmatic event and explores possible explanations for the unusual display.

The Sightings

Las Vegas residents were surprised to witness an eerie spectacle on a recent night when a series of lights appeared in the sky, hovering over the valley. The lights were described as being much bigger and brighter than typical tourist helicopters, which are a common sight around the city. The witness who filmed the event and requested anonymity stated that the lights were visible for about five minutes before they vanished without a trace.

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Investigating the Phenomenon

Local news outlet CBS 8 News NOW Las Vegas initially speculated that the lights could be related to parachute flares or aviation training exercises. However, this theory was quickly debunked. When contacted, a spokesperson from Nellis Air Force Base confirmed that there was no training conducted over the valley on the night in question. Additionally, a spokesperson from Harry Reid International Airport reported that air traffic controllers were unaware of any activity that could have produced the line of lights in the sky.

The Area’s History

It is worth noting that the mysterious lights appeared in an area known for its association with top-secret American weapons development. This has led some to wonder if the lights could be connected to experimental aircraft or military technology. However, no concrete evidence has been provided to support this claim, leaving the true nature of the lights shrouded in mystery.

Possible Explanations

With military and aviation training explanations ruled out, other theories have been put forward to explain the strange phenomenon. Some speculate that the lights could be attributed to drones or remote-controlled aircraft, while others suggest that atmospheric conditions might have caused light reflections or optical illusions. However, these theories remain unconfirmed, and the mystery surrounding the lights continues to captivate both locals and UFO enthusiasts.

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The mysterious lights hovering over the Las Vegas Valley have left many puzzled and searching for answers. While there is currently no definitive explanation for the phenomenon, it has sparked curiosity and conversation among residents and experts alike. As theories continue to circulate, the enigmatic event serves as a reminder of the many mysteries that still exist in our world and the skies above.

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03-05-2023 om 23:18 geschreven door peter  

Logan Paul’s Secret Video: Possession of the Most Convincing UFO Footage in History

Logan Paul, a popular YouTube personality, is known for his controversial videos and pranks. However, he may now be the center of attention for an entirely different reason: his alleged possession of the most convincing UFO footage ever

James Fox, a documentary filmmaker, recently appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast to discuss his documentary Moment of Contact and the topic of UFO sightings. During the podcast, Fox revealed that Paul is an enthusiast on the subject and may have obtained a copy of a notorious UFO video that was rumored to have been uncovered by UFO specialist Chuck Clark around 30 years ago.

According to Fox, the video was recorded by two men in the Nevada desert, and it shows them driving in their car when they capture a UFO very close to them. The original video was reportedly captured on a handheld camera, and the two men can be heard sounding scared and trying to crawl under the seats of the car. One of them even gets out of the car and videotapes a disc that was so low you could have hit it with a rock.

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Fox claims to have seen the video himself and described the eerie scene in detail to Rogan. He explained that the skin on the craft was glowing like phosphorus on a beach, and it had a yellowy-orange color to it. The craft wobbled like it was unstable, and the camera guy exclaimed, “Oh my God!” before the video suddenly shut off.

While the video has never been widely shared, it has become the stuff of urban legend among the community of UFO hunters. Chuck Clark allegedly turned down $100,000 in cash for the tape, and it has remained hidden from the public eye ever since.

However, Fox alleges that Paul is now in possession of a copy of the infamous footage after covertly filming it. Paul has yet to comment publicly on the matter, but if he does have the video, it could be a game-changer for the UFO-hunting community.

Paul has a massive following, and his endorsement of the video could bring it to the attention of a wider audience. The footage could also be analyzed by experts and provide further evidence of extraterrestrial life.

It remains to be seen if Paul will release the video or comment on its existence. Still, the revelation has sparked excitement among UFO enthusiasts, and the possibility of finally seeing the most convincing UFO footage ever captured is tantalizing.

The alleged possession of the most convincing UFO footage ever by Logan Paul has taken the world by storm. The video, which has been hidden from the public eye for years, could provide further evidence of extraterrestrial life and change the way we view the universe. Whether or not Paul will release the video remains to be seen, but the excitement among UFO enthusiasts is palpable.

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'Hycean' exoplanets may not be able to support life after all

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Although no Hycean worlds have been confirmed to exist, the massive exoplanet survey by NASA's Kepler mission identified several candidate worlds that, based on estimates of their size and density, might be Hycean planets.

Astronomers are very interested in Hycean worlds. Where there's liquid water, there's a potential home for life as we know it. And because of their thick atmospheres, these planets can potentially exist in a much broader range of orbits around their parent stars without sacrificing their habitability, so there's even the chance that life is more common on Hycean worlds than our own.

But current research on the habitability of Hycean worlds isn't very detailed, and it relies on relatively simplistic models of atmospheric dynamics to understand how these planets can work. To remedy this, a team of researchers developed a more sophisticated approach for studying how a more accurate treatment of Hycean atmospheres and oceans would change our understanding of their behavior around different kinds of stars. 

'Supercritical' oceans

The researchers found that the presence of a thick, hydrogen-dominated atmosphere radically changes how these planets behave, compared with a world like Earth. Our planet has a thick atmosphere too, but that atmosphere is composed of heavier elements, like nitrogen and oxygen. The ability of those elements to block or allow in specific wavelengths of light affects how warm the surface is for a given amount of solar radiation coming in.

But hydrogen acts differently: It blocks and admits different wavelengths of light, which, in turn, changes how the surface responds to sunlight. For example, the researchers found that if a planet with an atmospheric pressure 10 to 20 times Earth's (which is typical for Hycean worlds) were to be placed in the same orbit as Earth, its oceans would become "supercritical." That means the planet's temperatures would rise beyond the boiling point, which would lead to the oceans' evaporation and complete disappearance. 

The researchers also found that the mixture of water vapor and hydrogen in Hycean planets' atmospheres changes their habitability. Hycean worlds cannot receive nearly as much sunlight as we previously thought before their oceans become too hot to sustain themselves as a liquid. 

Previous models had placed the inner edge of the habitable zone, the region where surface temperatures on a world are just right to sustain liquid water, right around one astronomical unit (AU), the distance at which Earth orbits the sun. But the new calculations push the inner edge to 1.6 AU for worlds with similar air pressures as Earth. For Hycean worlds with 10 times the air pressure, the inner edge of the habitable zone is now thought to be 3.85 AU.

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From Pyramids to Temples: Discovering the 15 Most Ancient Buildings on Earth (Video)

The world is full of ancient structures and buildings that have managed to withstand the test of time. From Gobekli Tepe, the oldest place of worship in the world, to the ancient Fortress of Masada , these buildings are a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of early human civilizations. The Karnak Temple complex in Egypt is another fascinating example, taking over 2000 years to build and featuring impressive architecture such as the great hypo-style hall and towering pylons.

One of the most impressive (and famous), the Colosseum in Rome, officially unveiled in AD 80, could seat 50,000 people and is still considered an impressive feat of engineering today. These structures, and others like the Tower of Jericho, continue to raise questions about the people who built them and their way of life. Here are 15 of the oldest buildings in the world.

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A wireless camera took this 'group photo' of China's Tianwen-1 lander and rover on Mars' surface.

Credit: Chinese Space Agency

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“Based on our analysis,” said Zhang, “the most likely possibility is that an unpredictable accumulation of Martian dust has led to a decrease in the power generation capacity, which is insufficient to wake it up.”

Of course, this doesn’t mean the end of the rover’s career for certain. Changing seasons on the red planet are expected to strengthen the Sun’s rays at Zhurong’s location in the near future. A benevolent dust devil might also wipe the solar panels clean. Either of these could bring power levels back within operational norms.

If the overaccumulation of dust is 30 percent higher than engineers had planned for, it might be survivable for Zhurong, causing it to reawaken once the seasons shift. A 40 percent overaccumulation, however, would mean it is unlikely to wake up ever again.

For now, all there is to do is watch and wait.

Zhurong already spent 358 days active on Mars, far outliving its primary 90-day mission. It traveled just under 2000 meters across Utopia Planetia, a large impact basin in Mars’ northern hemisphere. Zhurong used ground penetrating radar to gather data, discovering evidence that the region was once the site of an ancient ocean. Its other instruments collected weather data, including surface pressure and wind speeds. The rover also found evidence of ‘recent’ water, recent in this case meaning 400,000 years ago.

Zhurong arrived at Mars in tandem with an orbiter, Tianwen-1, which is still in operation and collecting data from orbit above the Martian surface.

As part of the update, Zhang also commented on the next deep space mission in the Tianwen series. Tianwen-2 will be a sample return mission, intended to bring material back from a near-Earth asteroid named 2016 HO3. Tianwen-2 is expected to launch in May 2025.

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Deep Sea Aliens

Dive into the enigmatic world of Deep Sea Aliens, a thrilling documentary exploring the unsolved mysteries hidden beneath our oceans. From underwater anomalies and USOs to captivating myths and legends, this film takes you on an unforgettable journey through the most fascinating instances of alien encounters and inexplicable phenomena lurking in the deep. Delve into gripping tales and eerie sightings that can only be explained by the presence of something beyond human understanding. Discover what truly lies beneath the surface as we unveil the secrets of the uncharted deep.

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"What lies beneath our oceans? Underwater anomalies, alien's abductions, USOs, and many more intriguing unexplained cases regarding our oceans and lakes. A journey through the most fascinating instances of aliens contact, myths and legends of the Deep Sea only explained by the presence of something beyond our understanding."

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02-05-2023 om 21:07 geschreven door peter  

Huge Cylindrical UFO Captured Over New York: Alien Mothership That Avi Loeb Discussed?

Is Avi Loeb correct about the alien mothership? In his recent striking scientific paper co-authored with Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick, Director of All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office Pentagon, the Harvard physicist discusses the idea of small UFO probes from a mothership, using Oumuamua as a possible example. The researchers state that extraterrestrial motherships carrying smaller probes could potentially visit planets in our solar system, including Earth.

This has sparked a debate among ufologists with some referencing previous sightings and photographs of similar craft that have been attributed to their large size and cylindrical shape. The statement has prompted discussion on the possibility of alien life and whether or not such visitations have already occurred.

On March 20, 1950, a cylindrical UFO was photographed at night over New York City. The object was classified as a nocturnal light by J. Allen Hynek and was officially labeled as the moon by Project Grudge (predecessor of Project Blue Book) after investigation. The photographer’s name was deleted from Project Blue Book’s files. Some ufologists have speculated that this type of UFO may be a mothership capable of carrying and discharging smaller craft. (Source)

According to a declassified document, the photograph was taken by an Underhill Studio photographer from the Queensboro Bridge before sunset. The photographer’s name was deleted from Project Blue Book’s files — as were most names when the material was finally declassified and released. Upon investigating the report, Project Grudge officially labeled it “The Moon.” (Source)

The photographer, who is believed to be Irving Underhill, stated that the object was not present in the sky when the photograph was taken and denied that it was a film defect. Underhill was a renowned architectural photographer who often received commissions to promote new buildings. Air Force investigators received the photograph in a letter and concluded that it was caused by the Moon’s declination during a long exposure. However, this explanation is questionable for various reasons, including the shadowing on the object and the positioning of the Moon.

Underhill claimed that the photograph was taken on May 20, 1950, but Air Force investigators changed the date to March 20. A waxing crescent Moon was visible for two hours that night before traveling below the horizon in March, which could have accounted for the object’s shape in the photograph. However, there is no documentation to support the date change, and it is unclear if investigators altered the print. The Moon on May 20, 1950, was days away from a first quarter phase and did not have the necessary curve to match the object in the photograph.

The Air Force stated that the photograph was taken between 17:30 and 18:00 o’clock on March 20, 1950. However, the Sun did not set until 18:06 that day, and there were no deviations in Daylight Saving Time that year. Furthermore, the enlarged version of the photograph shows the concave edge of the object facing down towards the horizon, which is inconsistent with the waxing crescent Moon’s position on March 20. Therefore, the official explanation of the photograph being caused by the Moon’s declination during a long exposure is dubious.

Edward J. Ruppelt, a former head of Blue Book, wrote in his book “The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects (1956)”: “It doesn’t take a great deal of study of the old UFO files to see that standard intelligence procedures were no longer being used by Grudge. Everything was being evaluated on the premise UFOs couldn’t exist.” Its goal, he wrote, was to “get rid of UFOs,” by “explaining every report.”

Despite Grudge’s goal to debunk UFOs, as Ruppelt described it, by the early 1950s, reports of cigar-shaped objects were so numerous that they became difficult to ignore. The Underhill photo is just one of the many sightings of cigar-shaped objects that were reported in the early 1950s.

In one such incident on February 5, 1950, two pilots reported seeing a pair of bright cylinders above Teaticket, Massachusetts. They witnessed a pair of bright cylinders maneuvering together in the sky, and dropping a fireball from one of them. The objects climbed rapidly and then disappeared, leaving the pilots puzzled as they had never seen anything like them before, despite thousands of flying hours between them. The incident occurred just one month before the famous Underhill photo was taken, which the Air Force claimed was a weather balloon. (Source)

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The Teaticket sighting was not an isolated incident, as similar sightings were reported in the following years. For instance, in May 1950, two radar operators at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico observed a metallic cylindrical object flying at tremendous speed, angled downward, and disappearing in a flash of brilliant white light.

In July 1952, four pilots saw three vertically stacked cylinders between 50,000 and 80,000 feet in the sky over Pennsylvania, and four days later, a Navy veteran saw a lone grey cylinder with a domed top and bottom flying upright before flashing silver and disappearing. In August 1952, an engineer in New Mexico saw three cigar-shaped objects sitting motionless in a V-formation before tumbling forward as they flew.

Despite these and many other sightings, the US government’s official response was to explain them right away, often with unsatisfactory and inadequate explanations. The Teaticket incident was dismissed as a weather balloon, and the March 1967 sighting in Newburgh, New York, was attributed to Venus, even though the witnesses described a large, bright, silver object with intricate details that vanished instantaneously. (Source)

The lack of a comprehensive investigation and analysis of these sightings has led to many unanswered questions and speculation about the intent, origin, and purpose of UFOs. The fact that the US government has not released all of its UFO files only fuels further speculation.

It is unclear why some sightings involve cylindrical shapes while others are disc-shaped or spherical. Are these different types of UFOs from different origins or with different purposes, or are they all part of the same phenomenon? Were they alien motherships launching exploration probes as Loeb and Kirkpatrick have recently suggested?

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China to establish organization to coordinate international moon base

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A render depicting phase 3 of the ILRS roadmap. 

Credit: CNSA

HELSINKI — China National Space Administration will soon set up an organization to oversee and coordinate the China-led International Lunar Research Station.

Wu Weiren, Director General of the Deep Space Exploration Laboratory (DSEL), said during an exploration conference April 25 that the International Lunar Research Station Cooperation Organization (ILRSCO) would soon be established to coordinate and manage the construction of the ILRS moon base. Founding members are expected to sign the agreement on ILRSCO before June. 

CNSA and the Asia-Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO) signed a joint statement on ILRS cooperation as part of the opening ceremony of DSEL’s first International Conference on Deep Space Exploration in Hefei, Anhui province on April 25. APSCO members include China, Bangladesh, Iran, Mongolia, Pakistan, Peru and Thailand. 

Wu noted that CNSA has signed cooperation agreements or letters of intent with a number of countries and international bodies, including Russia, Argentina, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil since unveiling the first ILRS road map 2021, South China Morning Post reported. 

The project is being opened to countries and organizations worldwide, according to Wu.

“We welcome the participation of developed countries such as the United States and European countries. We also hope that BRICS countries and some underdeveloped African countries will join us,” Wu told CCTV ahead of China’s national space day on April 24.

State media Global Times reported that more than 10 countries are currently negotiating the agreement. Venezuela is understood to be close to signing an agreement on the ILRS.

The ILRS project and ILRSCO are somewhat analogous to the U.S.-led Artemis program and its political underpinning, the Artemis Accords, to which 23 countries have signed up. Notably Russia had been stated to be a joint partner in the ILRS when unveiled in 2021. However, overt mentions of Russia have been missing from Chinese statements of the plan following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

The next steps in China’s lunar exploration plans were also laid out in full this week. The next mission is to be the launch of the Queqiao-2 lunar relay satellite early next year. It will support the Chang’-6 sample return mission scheduled to launch in May 2024. That mission aims to be the first ever to deliver to Earth samples collected from the lunar far side. It will target the southern area of Apollo basin.

Queqiao-2 is an upgrade on the earlier Queqiao satellite currently supporting the Chang’e-4 lunar far side lander and rover. The new spacecraft will also act as a communications relay for the Chang’e-7 and 8 missions to the lunar south pole. 

Chang’e-7 includes an orbiter, lander, rover and hopping spacecraft designed to seek out water-ice in permanently shadowed craters. The mission will launch in 2026 and target a landing site at 88.8 degrees South, 123.4° East at Shackleton crater.

Chang’e-8, launching in 2028, will include a robot designed to test 3D printing bricks from lunar regolith. It will serve as a basis for the full ILRS project to follow in the 2030s. 

ILRS presently consists of five planned missions to set up nuclear energy, communications, astronomical observation and other infrastructure for a robotic research station which will, when completed, host astronauts. 

The project will require the development of five major infrastructures, DSEL’s Wu Yanhua and former CNSA deputy director said during a keynote speech on April 25. These include an Earth-moon Transportation System , a lunar surface long-term operation System, lunar surface transportation and science research facilities. An upgraded version of the ILRS is envisioned to be completed by 2050.

Wu Weiren said that China will, without doubt, be capable of landing astronauts on the moon before 2030. The country is currently working on the required hardware to realize a crewed lunar landing.

The Queqiao-2 satellite will be part of a larger Queqiao (meaning “magpie bridge,” referencing a story from Chinese mythology) constellation. It will provide communication, navigation and remote sensing support for future crewed lunar landings and potentially robotic missions to deep space.

Last month a senior Chinese space official called for the speeding up of China’s efforts to build lunar infrastructure or miss a never-to-be-repeated opportunity to secure its global role in lunar exploration.

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