Dit is ons nieuw hondje Kira, een kruising van een waterhond en een Podenko. Ze is sinds 7 februari 2024 bij ons en druk bezig ons hart te veroveren. Het is een lief, aanhankelijk hondje, dat zich op een week snel aan ons heeft aangepast. Ze is heel vinnig en nieuwsgierig, een heel ander hondje dan Noleke.
This is our new dog Kira, a cross between a water dog and a Podenko. She has been with us since February 7, 2024 and is busy winning our hearts. She is a sweet, affectionate dog who quickly adapted to us within a week. She is very quick and curious, a very different dog than Noleke.
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The purpose of this blog is the creation of an open, international, independent and free forum, where every UFO-researcher can publish the results of his/her research. The languagues, used for this blog, are Dutch, English and French.You can find the articles of a collegue by selecting his category. Each author stays resposable for the continue of his articles. As blogmaster I have the right to refuse an addition or an article, when it attacks other collegues or UFO-groupes.
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In 2011 startte ik deze blog, omdat ik niet mocht stoppen met mijn UFO-onderzoek.
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UFO'S of UAP'S, ASTRONOMIE, RUIMTEVAART, ARCHEOLOGIE, OUDHEIDKUNDE, SF-SNUFJES EN ANDERE ESOTERISCHE WETENSCHAPPEN - DE ALLERLAATSTE NIEUWTJES
UFO's of UAP'S in België en de rest van de wereld In België had je vooral BUFON of het Belgisch UFO-Netwerk, dat zich met UFO's bezighoudt. BEZOEK DUS ZEKER VOOR ALLE OBJECTIEVE INFORMATIE , enkel nog beschikbaar via Facebook en deze blog.
Verder heb je ook het Belgisch-Ufo-meldpunt en Caelestia, die prachtig, doch ZEER kritisch werk leveren, ja soms zelfs héél sceptisch...
Voor Nederland kan je de mooie site www.ufowijzer.nl bezoeken van Paul Harmans. Een mooie site met veel informatie en artikels.
MUFON of het Mutual UFO Network Inc is een Amerikaanse UFO-vereniging met afdelingen in alle USA-staten en diverse landen.
MUFON's mission is the analytical and scientific investigation of the UFO- Phenomenon for the benefit of humanity...
Je kan ook hun site bekijken onder www.mufon.com.
Ze geven een maandelijks tijdschrift uit, namelijk The MUFON UFO-Journal.
Since 02/01/2020 is Pieter ex-president (=voorzitter) of BUFON, but also ex-National Director MUFON / Flanders and the Netherlands. We work together with the French MUFON Reseau MUFON/EUROP.
ER IS EEN NIEUWE GROEPERING DIE ZICH BUFON NOEMT, MAAR DIE HEBBEN NIETS MET ONZE GROEP TE MAKEN. DEZE COLLEGA'S GEBRUIKEN DE NAAM BUFON VOOR HUN SITE... Ik wens hen veel succes met de verdere uitbouw van hun groep. Zij kunnen de naam BUFON wel geregistreerd hebben, maar het rijke verleden van BUFON kunnen ze niet wegnemen...
10-02-2024
Guide dogs could soon be replaced by ROBOTS: Four-legged AI bot can lead blind people through museums, shopping centres, and hospitals - and can even talk to you RoboGuide is an AI-powered four-legged robot that could replace guide dogs
RoboGuide is an AI-powered four-legged robot that could replace guide dogs
The robot can understand speech, and can provide verbal responses
The idea of a robot taking your job may sound like the plot from the latest episode of Black Mirror.
But it could soon be a reality - at least for guide dogs.
Experts from the University of Glasgow have developed the RoboGuide, an AI-powered four-legged robot dog that could replace guide dogs.
Its developers say that RoboGuide could help blind and visually impaired people to move more freely around museums, shopping centres, hospitals and other public places.
'Assistive technologies like the RoboGuide have the potential to provide blind and partially sighted people with more independence in their daily lives in the years to come,' said Olaoluwa Popoola, the project's principal investigator.
The idea of a robot taking your job may sound like the plot from the latest episode of Black Mirror. But it could soon be a reality - at least for guide dogs
Experts from the University of Glasgow have developed the RoboGuide, an AI-powered four-legged robot dog that could replace guide dogs
People who lived with a pet-like robot for two months had lower levels of stress, similar to the benefits of having a dog (file photo of robot dog toy)
RoboGuide uses a series of sensors to accurately map and assess its surroundings.
Software developed by the team allows it to learn optimal routes between locations and interpret sensor data in real-time to help it avoid hitting moving obstacles while guiding a human.
The robot can also understand speech, giving it the ability to provide verbal responses in turn.
'One significant drawback of many current four-legged, two-legged and wheeled robots is that the technology which allows them to find their way around can limit their usefulness as assistants for the visually impaired,' said Mr Popoola.
'Robots which use GPS to navigate, for example, can perform well outdoors, but often struggle in indoor settings, where signal coverage can weaken.
'Others, which use cameras to 'see', are limited by line of sight, which makes it harder for them to safely guide people around objects or around bends.'
The ongoing development of the RoboGuide was showcased at the university's Mazumdar-Shaw Advanced Research Centre on Thursday.
Developers say the prototype uses a number of cutting-edge technologies, and they aim to have a complete version available in the coming years
There are an estimated 2.2 billion people in the world living with some form of vision loss, with around two million people in the UK affected.
RoboGuide uses a series of sensors to accurately map and assess its surroundings. Software developed by the team allows it to learn optimal routes between locations and interpret sensor data in real-time to help it avoid hitting moving obstacles while guiding a human
It was trialled and tested for the first time with volunteers from both organisations at the Hunterian Museum in Glasgow in December. The robot helped volunteers find their way around and provided interactive spoken guidance on six different exhibits
Spot the robot dog now has the ability to play tour guide using ChatGPT to answer questions and describe the world around it
Professor Muhammad Imran, dean of graduate studies at the James Watt School of Engineering, is co-investigator on the project.
He said: 'Our assistive technology project for the visually impaired embodies innovation, fostering inclusivity.
'In Glasgow, we're pioneering world-changing technologies that hold the potential to transform lives and reshape societal norms.
'This achievement was made possible through collaboration with industry and charity partners and co-creating the design with the invaluable input of end users.'
The Forth Valley Sensory Centre Trust (FVSC) and the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) Scotland have lent their support to the development of the RoboGuide.
It was trialled and tested for the first time with volunteers from both organisations at the Hunterian Museum in Glasgow in December.
The robot helped volunteers find their way around and provided interactive spoken guidance on six different exhibits.
Wasim Ahmad, of the James Watt School of Engineering and another co-investigator on the project, said: 'Ultimately, our aim is to develop a complete system which can be adapted for use with robots of all shapes and sizes to help blind and partially sighted people in a wide range of indoor situations.
There are an estimated 2.2 billion people in the world living with some form of vision loss, with around two million people in the UK affected
'We hope that we can create a robust commercial product which can support the visually impaired wherever they might want extra help.'
Jacquie Winning, chief executive of the FVSC, said: 'Mobility is a big issue for the blind and partially sighted community.
'RoboGuide is a wonderful solution to that problem, and we are delighted to help test this innovative and creative robot.'
James Adams, director of RNIB Scotland, added: 'We're delighted to be supporting the research and development of technology that could be part of making the world more accessible and empowering blind and partially sighted people to live their lives confidently.'
Physical jobs in predictable environments, including machine-operators and fast-food workers, are the most likely to be replaced by robots.
Management consultancy firm McKinsey, based in New York, focused on the amount of jobs that would be lost to automation, and what professions were most at risk.
The report said collecting and processing data are two other categories of activities that increasingly can be done better and faster with machines.
This could displace large amounts of labour - for instance, in mortgages, paralegal work, accounting, and back-office transaction processing.
Conversely, jobs in unpredictable environments are least are risk.
The report added: 'Occupations such as gardeners, plumbers, or providers of child- and eldercare - will also generally see less automation by 2030, because they are technically difficult to automate and often command relatively lower wages, which makes automation a less attractive business proposition.'
Guys this is just fantastic. Many UFO reports, videos and pilot recordings occurred on Feb 1 this week. Pilots were recorded seeing something glowing in the sky over Canada on their flights and it sounds like the FAA has zero protocol for dealing correctly with UFO sightings other than reporting it and having it filed away. Also two other recorded some interesting glowing and flashing objects over Ottawa. Watch the videos below and maybe you too will be a believer. Because this many eyewitnesses and professional pilots could not possibly be wrong...it was a UFO that created many cloud orbs shooting out of it.
Pilots are witnessing mass UFO sighting over Canada (Audio and video
Pilots are witnessing mass UFO sighting over Canada (Audio and video)
According toebaumsworld and ctvnews, early on Jan. 19, 2024, several pilots over the Canadian prairies reported "seeing multiple lights sometimes in a triangle formation" high above them.
Air traffic control confirmed that there were no unidentified aircraft in the area, at least not that they were aware of.
NORAD was also notified of the incident, which occurred over Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
There is an alleged video of the unknown multiple lights posted by UFO Sightings Daily on his X account.
And audio recordings of two of the conversations pilots had with air traffic control.
The audio recording with air traffic controllers was taken from LiveATC.net
(https://www.liveatc.net). Originally 2.5 hours long, the audio has been edited for length.
A Ryanair plane came within just ’20 metres’ of a UFO, according to a police log.
It had just taken off from Stansted Airport in Essex when the pilot spotted a ‘black object’ at 4,000ft.
The sighting last year came to light following a Freedom of Information request to Essex Police.
The object ‘passed within 20 metres of the aircraft, the plane was travelling at 230mph and the object was travelling from north to south’, the police log says.
‘They have said that it was possibly a drone but the drone monitoring equipment at the airport has not picked it up,’ it adds.
The log records another potential UFO at Stansted Airport last year – this time three aircraft report an object ‘in their vicinity’.
In two of the reports, an object was picked up on the planes’ traffic collision avoidance systems at 500ft when they were about to land, but the pilots themselves couldn’t see anything.
There were at least two sets of UFO sightings at Stansted Airport last year
The 2003 incident was first made public during July’s congressional hearing into Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), formerly known as UFOs.
Giving sworn testimony, former US Navy fighter pilot lieutenant Ryan Graves described the event second-hand, recounting the morning of October 14 in which a mysterious red square floated above Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.
Also in the US, the head of the Pentagon’s UFO office retired this month days after admitting there could be some truth in a whistleblower’s shocking claims that the US government is hiding evidence of aliens.
In an interview with Politico, Dr Sean Kirkpatrick said he had decided to step down after achieving his goals, having postponed retirement to take on the role.
UK: UFO Narrowly Misses Ryanair Aircraft During Ascent from Essex Airport
UK: UFO Narrowly Misses Ryanair Aircraft During Ascent from Essex Airport
In recent years, the skies over Essex have become a focal point for an intriguing and somewhat unsettling phenomenon – a significant increase in UFO sightings. These occurrences, ranging from eerily close encounters with commercial aircraft to strange lights and unidentifiable noises, have not only captured the public’s imagination but have also raised serious questions about airspace safety and the unknown.
One of the most compelling incidents involved a Ryanair flight, where pilots reported an unidentified black object passing alarmingly close, within just 20 meters, as the plane ascended from Stansted Airport. This object, described as a dark, undefined form, was not detected by the sophisticated drone monitoring systems in place, adding a layer of mystery and concern to the encounter.
Such incidents have not been isolated. Over a span of five years, Essex has been the backdrop to more than 25 reported sightings, documented through Freedom of Information requests. These reports detail a variety of unexplained phenomena, from balls of light that dance in and out of the clouds to large, square objects hovering silently in the sky, emitting high-pitched noises. In one instance, pilots reported their collision avoidance systems detecting an unseen object, further underscoring the tangible risks these unidentified objects pose to flight safety.
The accumulation of these sightings has reignited discussions about the need for a dedicated investigation into unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). Experts like Nick Pope, who previously ran the British government’s UFO project, argue that these incidents represent a credible flight safety issue that demands serious attention. Pope’s call to revisit the decision to terminate the MoD’s UFO investigation program in 2009 is a testament to the growing concern and interest in these unexplained events.
While skeptics may attribute these sightings to drones or other explainable aerial activities, the characteristics of many reported UAPs—such as their ability to maneuver in ways not consistent with current technology—suggest there may be more to these incidents than meets the eye. The fact that these objects often evade detection by conventional monitoring equipment further complicates the effort to understand their origin and intent.
The continued reporting of UFO sightings in Essex and beyond highlights a broader need for enhanced monitoring, reporting, and investigation of aerial phenomena. Whether these objects are of earthly origin or not, their presence in airspace frequented by commercial aircraft represents a potential threat that cannot be ignored. As we move forward, it is crucial that authorities take these reports seriously, not only to ensure the safety of our skies but also to explore the possibility of discoveries that could expand our understanding of the world and the universe beyond.
As the mystery of UFO sightings in Essex continues to unfold, it serves as a reminder of the vast unknowns that still exist in our skies. The pursuit of answers not only addresses concerns of airspace safety but also feeds the innate human curiosity about what lies beyond the familiar confines of our planet. In this quest for knowledge, the skies above Essex remind us that sometimes, the truth is indeed stranger than fiction.
Russische onderzoekers hebben in 2018 een bijzondere ontdekking gedaan. Toen de onderzoekers regenwormen ontdooiden die al 40.000 jaar bevroren zaten in een Siberische ijslaag, begonnen ze opnieuw te bewegen en zelfs te eten.
De uitleg hiervoor is een extreme vorm van cryptobiose. Dit is een overlevingsstrategie waarbij een organisme onder extreme omstandigheden toch overleeft.
De wetenschappers vrezen nu dat ook andere organismen die tot nu toe steeds bevroren waren in de permafrost, opnieuw tot leven kunnen komen. Daarbij kunnen mogelijks ook bacteriën en zelfs dodelijke virussen naar boven komen.
De ontdooiing van de permafrost is een gevolg van de steeds toenemende klimaatopwarming.
It’s been a while since NASA has had a spaceplane on the launchpad but this now feels closer than ever again. Their new prototype cargo spaceplane known as Dream Chaser is now undergoing vibration and vacuum testing at the Neil Armstrong test facility. The tests sound a little strange perhaps but on launch and during re-entry it will most definitely experience shaking during these phases of the flights.
The Dream Chaser spaceplane has been designed to attach to the top of a conventional Vulcan Centaur rocket and land like a plane. Its propulsion is to be a cluster of propane and nitrous oxide Vortex engines which differs from the originally planned hybrid rocket engines. The plane has an expendable cargo module called Shooting Star which can carry an additional 4,500 kg of cargo. It’s been designed so that it can dispose of unwanted cargo by burning up on re-entry.
The spaceplane and its new cargo unit have been going through rigorous testing at the NASA facility since the 1st February. It’s without doubt one of the worlds largest and best equipped test facilities that can simulate the harsh conditions experienced during space flight.
First up for Dream Chaser is the shock test which is the jolt experienced when the plane is separated from the cargo module. It stays on the spacecraft shaker system (a giant table supported on pneumatics and springs that can shake a payload/spacecraft at up to 100 vibrations per second to simulate the violent shaking experienced during launch) to undergo vibration tests before another shock test is completed. On completion of the tests, the spacecraft will undergo a rigorous examination to identify any issues that may have surfaced.
Once Dream Chaser has completed this first suite of tests, it will move into the huge vacuum chamber to experience the lower ambient pressures experienced in space. Low temperatures and simulated dynamic solar heating will all go further to test the space planes readiness for space.
The Dream Chaser space plane atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. Image Credit: SNC
If the tests are successful then Dream Chaser is well on its way to its first uncrewed test flight to the International Space Station later in 2024 as part of NASAs Commercial Resupply program. It won’t be completely empty though, it will deliver just over 3,500kg of cargo to the ISS.
If the first flight is successful then there are variants of the plane under development including an additional crewed variant that can carry up to seven passengers to low Earth orbit and a National Security Variant, the details of which are being kept under strict security protocols.
Perseverance Gives Us One Last Look at the Damaged Ingenuity Helicopter
Well I consider that a success; the first aircraft on another world surpassed all expectations. Ingenuity, the helicopter that has been buzzing around on Mars has finally reached the end of its life after a total of 72 flights on the red planet. In a wonderful piece of computer imagery, Simeon Schmauß took a number of images of Ingeniuty from Perseverance and stiched them together into a mosaic and upscaled to provide a human eye view.
The groundbreaking voyage of the Ingenuity helicopter commenced on February 18, 2021, upon its arrival on Mars. This journey was facilitated as part of the Mars 2020 mission, alongside the Perseverance rover. Ingenuity was developed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, with collaborative efforts from AeroVironment Inc., Qualcomm, SolAero, and Lockheed Space. Its primary objective was straightforward: to showcase the technological capabilities required for flight operations on an extraterrestrial terrain.
Once configured for flight, it stood at a height of 0.49 meters with a rotor span of 1.2 meters. While this may appear substantial in comparison to drones on Earth, such dimensions were imperative for achieving flight on Mars. The thinner atmosphere necessitated larger rotors to generate the required lift. These rotors were designed to rotate at a speed of 2,400 revolutions per minute, with two separate drives enabling the clockwise and counterclockwise rotation of blade sets. Positioned atop the rotors was a solar panel for battery charging, alongside a wireless communication system and essential navigation sensors and cameras.
The first flight took place on 19th April and sadly the 72nd flight on the 18th January was to be its last. An emergency landing led to damage to one of the rotor blades rendering Ingeniuty grounded, permanently.
NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its Left Mastcam-Z camera. Mastcam-Z is a pair of cameras located high on the rover’s mast. This image was acquired on Feb. 4, 2024 (Sol 1052) at the local mean solar time of 13:05:37. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU
One of the core principles of NASA is that the images and data they capture are all public domain and released for anyone to look at and work with. Taking six images from the right MastCam-Z of Perseverance, GeoVisual Design student Simeon Schmauß recreated the vista that a human visitor to Mars would have been greeted with. The image was even colour corrected to match our eyes and revealed Ingenuity’s final resting place among the rippling sands of Neretvav Vallis on Mars.
The full resolution image really is incredible, testimony not only to the quality of the imaging platform on Perseverance but also to the processing skills of Schmauß. I found myself exploring the view for some time and even found myself transported to Mars (virtually of course) walking among the dunes on the Martian surface and coming across the plucky helicopter as it sat silently. Farewall Ingenuity, thank you for all the science and stunning images, you were an incredible helicoper and our first on another world.
Fragments From That Asteroid That Exploded Above Berlin Have Been Recovered and They're Really Special
On January 21st, 2024, a meter-sized asteroid (2024 BX1) entered Earth’s atmosphere and exploded over Berlin at 12:33 am UTC (07:45 pm EST; 04:33 pm PST). Before it reached Earth, 2024 BX1 was a Near-Earth Asteroid (NEA) with an orbit that suggests it was part of the Apollo group. The fragments have since been located by a team of scientists from the Freie Universität Berlin, the Museum für Naturkunde (MfN), the German Aerospace Center (DLR), the Technische Universität Berlin, and the SETI Institute and identified as a rare type of asteroid known as “aubrites.”
The name aubrites comes from the village of Aubrés in France, where a similar meteorite fell on September 14th, 1836. The team responsible for recovering samples of this latest meteorite was led by SETI Institute meteor astronomer Dr. Peter Jenniskens and MfN researcher Dr. Lutz Hecht. They were joined by a team of staff and students from the MfN, the Freie Universität Berlin, the DLR, and the Technische Universität Berlin days after the meteor exploded in the sky. Together, they found the meteor fragments in the fields just south of the village of Ribbeck, about 50 km (31 mi) west of Berlin.
Aubrite meteorite from asteroid 2024 BX1, photographed at the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin by Laura Kranich, a Freie Universität MSc student and member of the Arbeitskreis Meteore, who participated in the search and found this meteorite near the village of Ribbeck, Germany. Credit: SETI Institute
Finding the fragments was a major challenge because of the peculiar appearance of aubrites, which resemble rocks like any other from a distance but are quite different to look at up close. Whereas other types of meteors have a thin crust of black glass caused by the extreme heat generated by passing through the atmosphere, aubrites have a mostly translucent glass crust. Christopher Hamann, a researcher from the Museum für Naturkunde, was involved in the initial classification and participated in the search. As he related in a SETI Institute press release:
“Aubrites do not look like what people generally imagine meteorites to look like. Aubrites look more like a gray granite and consist mainly of the magnesium silicates enstatite and forsterite. It contains hardly any iron and the glassy crust, which is usually a good way to recognize meteorites, looks completely different than that of most other meteorites. Aubrites are therefore difficult to detect in the field.”
The asteroid (2024 BX1) was first spotted by Hungarian astronomer Dr. Krisztián Sárneczky using one of the telescopes at the Konkoly Observatory in Budapest. The task of tracking it and predicting where it would impact Earth’s atmosphere was performed by NASA’s Scout mission and the ESA’s Meerkat Asteroid Guard impact hazard assessment systems, with Davide Farnocchia of JPL/Caltech providing frequent trajectory updates. Like the Chelyabinsk meteorite that exploded over southern Russia in 2013, the explosion was witnessed by many and filmed (though the explosion caused no damage).
This was Jenniskens’ fourth guided recovery of a small asteroid that fell to Earth, the previous events being a 2023 impact in France, a 2018 impact in Botswana, and a 2008 impact in Sudan. As he explained, this latest asteroid was particularly challenging to track down:
“Even with superb directions by meteor astronomers Drs. Pavel Spurný, Jirí Borovicka, and Lukáš Shrbený of the Astronomical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences, who calculated how the strong winds blew the meteorites and predicted that these could be rare enstatite-rich meteorites based on the light emitted by the fireball, our search team initially could not easily spot them on the ground. We only spotted the meteorites after a Polish team of meteorite hunters had identified the first find and could show us what to look for. After that, our first finds were made quickly by Freie Universität students Dominik Dieter and Cara Weihe.”
Chelyabinsk fireball recorded by a dashcam from Kamensk-Uralsky north of Chelyabinsk where it was still dawn. A study of the area near this meteor air burst revealed similar signatures to the Tall el_Hammam site.
This past week, Jenniskens’ colleagues at the MfN officially announced that they had conducted their first analyses of one of the meteor fragments. The process was led by Dr. Ansgar Greshake, the scientific head of the MfN’s meteorite collection, which consisted of an electron beam microprobe studying the mineralogy and chemical composition of the fragments. Their results revealed they the fragments are consistent with an achondrite meteor of the aubrite type, which were submitted to the International Nomenclature Commission of the Meteoritical Society on February 2nd, 2024, for verification.
“Based on this evidence, we were able to make a rough classification relatively quickly,” said Greshake. “This underlines the immense importance of collections for research. So far, there is only material from eleven other observed falls of this type in meteorite collections worldwide.”
THE PENTAGON’S EX-UFO CHIEF IS BLAMING THE GOVERNMENT FOR CONSPIRACY THEORIES
THE PENTAGON’S EX-UFO CHIEF IS BLAMING THE GOVERNMENT FOR CONSPIRACY THEORIES
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Loose Lips
After leaving the government last month, the Pentagon's former UFO chief has had his fair share of media hits. And he's revealing more than he likely could've while still in the military's employ — but this latest one, we gotta admit, is a doozy.
In an interview with Politico, the former head of the Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), Sean Kirkpatrick, seemed mighty critical of his ex-employer when discussing the impenetrable institution's closed-off attitude.
The decorated military man — who now serves as the chief technology officer of the Oak Ridge Nuclear Laboratory and runs his own intelligence consulting business — thinks that the Department of Defense's secrecy leaves space for all manner of ills. Including, apparently, conspiracy theories.
"If there is a void in the information space," Kirkpatrick said, "it will be filled with the imagination of the public right and the conspiracies and these accusations."
This is not, it should be noted, the first time the onetime professional UFO-hunter has taken on conspiracy peddlers.
In an op-ed penned for Scientific American and published last month, Kirkpatrick accused so-called government whistleblowers of spreading outlandish claims about extraterrestrial corpses and alien technology being reverse-engineered for human ends. To his mind, those fairytales did little more than derail the AARO's work.
"Our efforts were ultimately overwhelmed by sensational but unsupported claims that ignored contradictory evidence yet captured the attention of policy makers and the public," Kirkpatrick wrote in his editorial, "driving legislative battles and dominating the public narrative."
Now, however, his accusations have shifted from a loose cabal of government-employed conspiracists to, well, the government itself.
In particular, Kirkpatrick believes that the Pentagon should be "more forceful" when explaining what the AARO does and why it's important. As he's saidrepeatedly, the office's mission was less to hunt for aliens and more to figure out what those unidentified flying objects really are. More often than not, as he told CNN's Philip Bergen for the "In the Room" podcast, the things people are seeing are secretive military crafts.
As it's become abundantly clear since he left his role as the AARO's inaugural director, the career military servant thinks dialogue and transparency between government and media is important — and as he indicated in his discussion with Politico, which came in response to the DOD's watchdog slammed the UFO office's efforts as "uncoordinated," his former employer does not agree.
"There was a very strong concern to engage in the public discourse as often as I thought we needed to," Kirkpatrick said. "The fact that [the Pentagon's leadership] can’t figure out how to get at that message without concern for spillage into other areas has always been a frustrating point."
If an ex-spook is sounding off about the government secrecy, you know the problem might be worth taking seriously — though there's little doubt his objections will make much of a difference now that he's out the door.
On February 3, 2024, NASA’s Juno spacecraft made a second close flyby of Io, the fifth of Jupiter’s moons and the third largest. Like the previous flyby on December 30, 2023, this second pass was at a distance of about 1,500 km (930 miles). During the twin flybys, the spacecraft’s JunoCam instrument returned spectacular, high-resolution images and raw data. The flybys were designed to provide new insight into how Io’s volcanic engine works and whether a global magma ocean exists under the rocky, mountainous surface terrain of the volcanic moon.
The JunoCam instrument aboard NASA’s Juno spacecraft imaged Io, the most geologically active body in our Solar System, on February 3, 2024, from a distance of about 7,904 km (4,911 miles).
Image credit: NASA / SwRI / MSSS.
Io is the innermost of the four Galilean moons of Jupiter and the fourth-largest moon in our Solar System.
It is approximately 3,630 km (2,556 miles) across — only slightly bigger than our own Moon.
Aside from Earth, it is the only known place in the Solar System with volcanoes erupting hot lava like that on our planet.
Io has more than 400 active volcanoes, which are caused by tidal heating, the result of a gravitational tug-of-war between Jupiter’s gravity and the smaller but precisely timed pulls from Europa and Ganymede.
The moon’s yellow-white-orange-red coloration is produced by sulfur dioxide-frost on its surface, elemental sulfur and a variety of sulfur allotropes.
Volcanoes were first discovered on Io in 1979, and subsequent studies by NASA’s Galileo spacecraft and ground-based telescopes show that eruptions and lava fountains occur constantly, creating rivers and lakes of lava.
Only 13 giant eruptions were observed between 1978 and 2006, in part because only a handful of astronomers regularly scan the moon.
The JunoCam instrument aboard NASA’s Juno spacecraft imaged Io on December 30, 2023, from a distance of about 5,857 km (3,639 miles).
Image credit: NASA / SwRI / MSSS.
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has been monitoring Io’s volcanic activity from distances ranging from about 11,000 km (6,830 miles) to over 100,000 km (62,100 miles), and has provided the first views of the moon’s north and south poles.
On December 30, 2023, Juno came within about 1,500 km of the surface of Io; the orbiter made a second ultra-close flyby of the moon on February 3, 2024.
The second pass went predominantly over the southern hemisphere of Io, while prior flybys have been over the north.
“By combining data from these close flybys with our previous observations, the Juno science team is studying how Io’s volcanoes vary,” said Juno’s principal investigator Dr. Scott Bolton, a researcher at the Southwest Research Institute.
“We are looking for how often they erupt, how bright and hot they are, how the shape of the lava flow changes, and how Io’s activity is connected to the flow of charged particles in Jupiter’s magnetosphere.”
Juno captured two volcanic plumes rising above the horizon of Io on February 3, 2024, emitted either by two vents from one giant volcano, or two volcanoes near each other. The JunoCam instrument imaged the plumes from a distance of about 3,800 km (2,400 miles).
Image credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS / Andrea Luck.
“We are investigating the source of Io’s massive volcanic activity, whether a magma ocean exists underneath its crust, and the importance of tidal forces from Jupiter, which are relentlessly squeezing this tortured moon.”
“There’s evidence of an active plume, tall mountain peaks with well-defined shadows, and lava lakes — some with apparent islands.”
Starting in April 2024, Juno will carry out a series of occultation experiments that use Juno’s Gravity Science experiment to probe Jupiter’s upper atmospheric makeup, which provides key information on the planet’s shape and interior structure.
Knights Templar and their secret quest for ancient technology
Knights Templar and their secret quest for ancient technology
The accepted narrative describes the Knights Templar as humble warrior monks protecting Christians on the road to Jerusalem.
The Knights were later betrayed and, ultimately, destroyed.
But there is another story within that story. It's a legend filled with murder, mystery, and buried treasure. And it involves a secret powerful enough to rewrite history and change the world.
Yes, the Templars were in Jerusalem protecting Christians. But that was their cover story.
The real reason they were there was: they were looking for something. Ancient technology.
So as soon as the Knights Templar arrived in the Holy Land, they started digging.
Now most people wont know this but Argentina is a hotbed of UFO activity. Over the years I have posted dozens of video and photos from Argentina and this one is defiantly one of the best. At first I thought this may be a blimp, but I enlarged the photo to see its a large tilted dark disk. Now I remember an interview with Bob Lazar of Area S4, who worked on UFOs inside Area 51. He said when a UFO disk moves, it has to tilt to steer itself into the direction it wants to go. And this UFO is tilting big time. Blimps don't do that. They stay live. And the over cast sky clearly was giving this UFO good hiding area, however it flew too low and was seen by the elderly couple. This is 100% proof that UFOs love Argentina and feel released enough to fly low and slow.
Scott C. Waring
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An elderly pair of vacationers in Argentina claim to have spotted an unidentified flying object last week while taking photos of white birds in a tree around San Pedro de Colalao, on the nation’s northern side. The location is an 8-hour drive from Capilla del Monte, which hosts an annual UFO festival to celebrate an eerie occurrence from nearly 40 years ago that left large burn marks on a hill’s grass. Now, in the case of 76-year-old Rina Juárez, it was her husband, René, who first made out the aerial anomaly as they drove from their home in San Miguel de Tucumán on Feb. 1 for a resort stay. “I told my husband, ‘Look, here comes a black bird,'” Juárez told Jam Press. “Then my husband said, ‘It’s not a bird, it’s a flying saucer.'”Juárez was able to snap photos of the oval-shaped object as it headed toward some mountains. “I noticed it was at the same height as the power cables, but then I saw it going higher and higher,” she recalled. She showed the snaps to her grandchildren, who were “in awe” of the images and her holiday tale. “I needed to see this in my life,” Juárez added. “You had to see it to believe it.”
Mysterious UFO Encounter in Tucumán: A Remarkable Sighting
Mysterious UFO Encounter in Tucumán: A Remarkable Sighting
In the serene landscapes of Tucumán, Argentina, a recent event has captivated both locals and the global community, sparking conversations about the unknown and the unexplained. A couple, while on a scenic drive to their vacation home in San Pedro de Colalao, experienced an extraordinary phenomenon that would leave an indelible mark on their lives and fuel the endless curiosity surrounding unidentified flying objects (UFOs).
The Encounter
On a crisp morning of February 1st, amidst the tranquil beauty of Tucumán’s countryside, Rina and René, a couple enjoying the early hours of their road trip, found themselves witnesses to a sight beyond their wildest imaginations. Intent on capturing the natural beauty surrounding them, they were unexpectedly thrust into a scenario that challenges our understanding of the skies above.
As they neared San Pedro de Colalao, a destination known for its breathtaking vistas and as a beacon for tourists seeking solace in nature, Rina aimed her camera at the sky, hoping to photograph the local avian life. What she captured instead was not the wildlife they anticipated, but an oval-shaped object, distinct against the blue expanse, defying conventional explanations.
Analysis of the Sighting
This object, described by the couple as resembling a “flying saucer,” hovered momentarily, sharing the sky with them for a brief three minutes before vanishing without a trace. The photographs taken by Rina offer a tangible testament to their encounter, showcasing an anomaly that, at first glance, mirrors the countless descriptions of UFOs chronicled over the decades.
The incident gains further significance when placed in the context of Argentina’s rich history of UFO sightings. Notably, the event occurred mere hours from Capilla del Monte, a locale synonymous with extraterrestrial folklore and the site of an annual festival dedicated to celebrating the enigmatic.
Broader Implications
This sighting in Tucumán adds to a growing compendium of similar occurrences worldwide, prompting a reevaluation of our skies and what secrets they may hold. It echoes past events that have captured global attention, such as the incident in Varginha, Brazil, often likened to Roswell for its profound impact and the mysteries it harbors.
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As the conversation around UFOs evolves, driven by both scientific inquiry and a universal sense of wonder, incidents like the one experienced by Rina and René serve as a reminder of the vast, unexplored frontiers that exist not only beyond our planet but within the confines of our atmosphere. The photographs and testimonies they have shared contribute to the tapestry of evidence that challenges us to look up and question what we know about the world around us.
In the end, the Tucumán sighting underscores the enduring allure of the unknown and the human drive to understand the mysteries of the universe. It invites us to ponder, explore, and, perhaps most importantly, keep our minds open to the infinite possibilities that lie just beyond our grasp.
On June 12, 2023, Dr. Steven M. Greer, a renowned founder of the Disclosure Project, presented a compelling three-hour UFO conference. This conference featured whistleblowers who shared their astonishing testimonies. For 33 years, Dr. Greer has dedicated himself as a volunteer to the Disclosure Project. His most recent event before this was held 22 years ago on May 9, 2001, where 22 individuals from various government sectors participated.
In this long disclosure event, Dr. Greer presented his investigations on secret programs, and he was joined by six courageous whistleblowers who shared compelling information about covert operations. Among them was Michael Herrera, a former United States Marine, who shared an astonishing account from 2009 where he and five comrades saw a giant UFO being loaded with weapons while serving in Indonesia. During this incident, they were threatened at gunpoint by unmarked US forces at the scene.
Herrera was assigned to the 2nd Battalion 5th Marines, described as the most decorated infantry battalion within the Marine Corps. This battalion was part of Operation Ketsana, a humanitarian mission in the Philippines in 2009. Herrera’s unit was affiliated with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, primarily conducting maritime operations across Southeast Asia in partnership with the seventh naval fleet.
Herrera was on the USS Denver and went to help after a big tsunami and earthquake hit Padang City in Indonesia. It was surprising because it was Herrera’s first time doing a mission like this. When Herrera and his team got there on October 8, they got some important information. They found out that some of President Obama’s family might be there. They knew it was a dangerous place because of the threat from terrorist activities prevalent in Indonesia.
Their job was to keep the area safe and give people things they needed like medical supplies, food, water, and shelter. Herrera was picked to be one of the main people for this job. When they landed in Padang, it was all broken and damaged. Everything looked bad with fires and floods everywhere. They quickly went to a higher place so they could see better and plan. They had to be ready for anything.
Herrera and his team, armed with M16A4 rifles, advanced about 300 meters, maintaining a tactical column formation. Their primary goal was to maintain situational awareness, be prepared for potential engagements, and execute their mission amidst the harrowing conditions.
The Mystery Craft in the Jungle
Herrera had a camera and was taking pictures of a damaged area from a high spot. But he noticed something strange: a weird object in the jungle. This thing looked different from the trees around it. It changed colors from light gray to dark black and spun around. This was so memorable for Herrera that he could not forget it for 14 years. He and his team took pictures and videos of this odd object.
‘The craft was rotating in a clockwise motion while changing colors. It had an audible hum to it, like the sound of a transformer or a guitar amp. It was an octagonal shape with a pyramid at the top of it that was black,’ Herrera said
As they got closer to the strange object, Herrera and his team saw a group of soldiers. These soldiers looked American — a group of soldiers or, as Herrera described them, a “Rogue military force.” What made this encounter even more unsettling was their distinctly American appearance and gear. These were not just any soldiers; they were equipped similarly to elite Special Operations units, dressed in black camouflage and donning OTVs.
Finding these soldiers made things even more confusing. Why were they there? Were they part of a secret mission? Or something even stranger? Herrera’s story made people think a lot about what really happened that day. His story mixed a strange flying object, its odd behavior, and meeting mysterious soldiers. This made people wonder about secret things happening in the world.
As the tension escalated, Herrera and his team were on high alert. These soldiers looked like U.S. Special Forces but acted differently. Their clothes, weapons, and tools showed they were well-trained. Even though Herrera and his team were outnumbered, they stayed calm. They did not talk to the strange soldiers and moved away carefully. Their main goal was to keep safe and learn more about the unknown flying object and the mysterious soldiers.
Many questions arise about this strange meeting. Maybe these soldiers were doing secret missions without permission? Or were they guarding the strange flying object? Herrera thought maybe they were there to protect the craft and was curious about where it came from.
The flying object Herrera saw had unique features. He noticed its color changes and its pyramid-like top. It also made a sound like a guitar amp or a machine.
“They had no insignias on, they had no ranks,” Herrera began, describing the unidentified soldiers who confronted him and his team. The soldiers’ attire and equipment far surpassed the standard-issue gear Herrera and his unit possessed. Their M4A4 rifles were enhanced with Advanced Combat Optical Gunsights (ACOGs) and PEC 16 IR illumination devices, indicating advanced capabilities and possibly specialized training.
Things got intense quickly. Herrera remembered these soldiers yelling at him and his team. They made scary threats, suggesting they could harm them severely or even make them disappear. The soldiers were very thorough. They checked everyone’s identity carefully, using devices that looked like they were scanning their military cards. This made Herrera believe they were very organized and knew what they were doing.
Herrera also saw some trucks that looked suspicious. The trucks had special containers, and there were rumors that these might be used for illegal activities, like smuggling people. This worried Herrera because the area was already facing many problems.
The strangest part was when Herrera saw an odd flying object. It appeared suddenly and then left quickly without making any noise or causing any disturbance. Herrera and his team were shocked and did not know what to make of it.
“So as we’re going back between these guys, as well as what’s going on in the background at that time, there were four of these trucks which were f-350s.” However, it was what these trucks were transporting that took center stage in Herrera’s recounting.
He described the craft in vivid detail: “It floated right above the tree line.” He emphasized its unique shape, stating, “On each corner, it emanated a light. It was either red, yellow, green, or blue – only those four colors. I can distinctly remember.” This octagonal craft, with its mesmerizing lights, seemed to defy conventional understanding, as Herrera continued to describe its departure.
“As soon as it was able to break that tree line,” Herrera recounted, “it shot over to the left, basically where the ocean was, at a speed so fast I would estimate probably three, four, five thousand miles an hour – instantaneous like that.” The craft’s rapid movement, devoid of any discernible sonic boom or disturbance, left Herrera and his team in a state of shock and bewilderment.
From Herrera’s story, it sounded like he saw something very strange and unexpected. He did not understand what it was, and it left him with many questions. His story highlights the mystery of what he saw and suggests that there is a lot more to learn about such strange occurrences.
After this weird encounter, Herrera was approached by someone from the Air Force. This person, even though not wearing a name tag, made Herrera sign a paper promising not to talk about what happened. The paper had confusing terms on it, and Herrera was left puzzled and scared about what might happen if he spoke up.
As Herrera concluded his account, he made a compelling plea to Washington, urging political figures to address the situation. “There are people who are either being hurt or killed by this,” he emphasized, highlighting the gravity of the events he witnessed.
According to DailyMail, Herrera left the Navy in October 2011, his certificate of release showing four years of active duty and medals for “national defense service,” “global war on terrorism service,” “humanitarian service,” “sea service deployment” and a “sharpshooter rifle badge.” He made several million dollars as an entrepreneur and now runs a private security company called Valkyrie Eye.
Video/Photo Evidence
In this interview with Jimmy Chruch on FADE TO BLACK Radio, Herrera said that during the operation, he had a Panasonic camera capable of capturing both stills and videos. Throughout their mission, he took several photographs and videos, capturing the devastation and potentially more. Herrera concealed this vital evidence in his dump pouch, which seemed to go unnoticed by the individuals overseeing the mission.
When Herrera and his team got back to their ship, strange things started happening. As they gave back their weapons, they felt worried. They were scared about what might happen if their bosses found out about their strange experiences.
After their tough trip, Herrera and his team went to Subic Bay in the Philippines for a break. They tried to relax and have fun. But when Herrera went back to his ship, he found his camera in his locker. Sadly, the battery and memory card were gone. When he tried to use it again, it did not work. Herrera felt upset because he realized how important the missing camera parts were to his story.
Herrera shared more about what he learned from his experience. He talked to people who told him about secret groups that do bad things. These groups hurt people and try to keep their actions hidden. But Herrera also met some good people who wanted to tell the truth about these secret operations.
During an event with Dr. Greer, Herrera thought the containers they saw might have drugs. But someone from the group told him they were not drugs. This new information made everyone wonder: What were they really hiding? Why was it so secret? And how does this affect Herrera and his team?
Herrera said that these mysterious people have been doing secret stuff since the 1990s. Most of them come from JSOC, which is like the top experts in the military. He was careful when talking about them to keep things secret and protect people’s identities.
He remembered when these mysterious folks reached out to him. Instead of asking for his contact details, they gave him theirs. This made Herrera curious. He wanted to know why they did not harm him during a mission in 2009.
Herrera met these secretive people in a safe place out West. When he got there, they had strict rules to make sure no one was listening in on their talk. What Herrera learned surprised him.
He originally thought their main thing was illegal drug deals. But it turned out to be something even stranger. They seemed interested in people from certain backgrounds or groups, like the Bureau of Indian Affairs. These people were seen as spiritually wise and not influenced by mainstream beliefs, making them important for what the group was doing.
“They screen individuals with specific conscious abilities and higher consciousness. They particularly focus on people from third-world countries since these individuals haven’t been indoctrinated by television and lack certain resources. Consequently, their minds aren’t as clouded, making them more spiritually adept. Additionally, they recruit individuals from the Bureau of Indian Affairs for similar reasons: these individuals are spiritually more adept and have a higher level of consciousness, making them suitable participants for these programs.”
Herrera describes a group that works everywhere, not just in one country. They keep their actions hidden and use very advanced machines. To most people, these machines might look like they come from outer space, but they’ are made by humans. Because no one knows much about them, they can act fast and quietly.
A surprising thing Herrera says is that this group sometimes shoots down crafts that seem to be from outer space. They do this a few times every year. They also have strong weapons that can destroy other countries’ copied machines. Herrera tells stories of private planes that accidentally go into their area and get shot down. No one knows what happened to these planes or the people inside.
“They shoot down two to three ET crafts a year, retrieve them, and then take them away for analysis or whatever they do with them. Additionally, they shoot down aircraft from other agencies for reverse engineering purposes. Most of the time, these retrieved crafts are destroyed; they don’t return them. They often blow them up or discard them.
The airspace isn’t always open 24/7; it’s restricted, especially during operations or testing. When restricted, it’s limited up to 60,000 feet. Regrettably, some private aircraft have suffered tragic consequences because they didn’t divert their course. These planes were targeted with advanced weapons, which aren’t just experimental — they’re regularly used. After such incidents, they dispose of the wreckage, and bodies, and issue missing persons reports. They are adept at keeping their secrets, and that’s how their operations function.”
Herrera talks about a building that looks normal from the outside but is full of secret work inside. Even though it looks old and worn out, inside, it is busy with top-secret tasks. Most people working there come from places with lots of problems, like war or poverty. For them, the place might seem like a dream compared to what they had before.
A little moonlet, too small to be seen from Earth, could be playing cosmic sheepdog by shaping the thin rings around the distant minor planet Chariklo, according to new computer simulations.
Chariklo is a Centaur — a breed of small body that orbits the sun on a path sandwiched somewhere between Jupiter and Neptune. Centaurs are thought to come in from the Oort Cloud, which is a vast halo of trillions of frozen cometary bodies that extends possibly a light-year from the sun. Over the course of millions of years, they drift inward, either to be ejected from the solar system by the gravity of the giant planets, or to transition into Jupiter-family comets — comets with orbital periods of less than 20 years that are governed by the gravity of mighty Jupiter.
At about 155 miles (250 kilometers) in diameter, Chariklo is the largest known Centaur. In 2013, Chariklo was seen to pass in front of a distant star from our point of view, causing the star's light to wink out briefly. Observations showed that not only did the solid body of Chariklo block the light, but so too did a pair of thin rings around the Centaur. Stellar occultations have shown that another Centaur, Chiron, also has rings, although they do not seem entirely stable.
Rings around minor planets have only been recently discovered, and only a small number of such systems are currently known," Amanda Sickafoose, a senior scientist at the Planetary Science Institute in Arizona, said in a press statement.
Chariklo's two rings are located about 243 miles and 252 miles (391 and 405 km), respectively, from the center of Chariklo, although measurements can vary slightly. The rings themselves are narrow, just 4.3 miles and 1.9 miles (7 and 3 km) wide.
These rings are not like the rings of the giant planets, which are retained by the gravity of such huge worlds. Computer models show that Chariklo's rings should be short-lived, and that they should widen and then disperse. So what's keeping them in place?
Sickafoose and Mark Lewis, a computer scientist at Trinity University in San Antonio, performed N-body computer simulations of the rings made up from millions of particles, and showed that the influence of a small moonlet could keep the rings narrow and prevent them from dispersing.
"We've shown that one of the possibilities for thin rings to exist around small bodies is that they are being sculpted by a small satellite," Sickafoose said.
Shepherd moons are nothing new; all the gas giant planets have them, most notably Saturn, where the tiny moons Daphnis, Epimetheus, Janus, Pan and Prometheus carve gaps in Saturn's rings and then herd the ring material to keep it tidy.
An artist's impression of the two narrow rings around Chariklo as seen from its surface. (Image credit: ESO/L. Calçada/Nick Risinger (skysurvey.org))
Chariklo's shepherd moon, if it existsl, would be about 1.9 miles (3 km) across and contain a mass on the order of 10 trillion kilograms (about 22 trillion pounds here on Earth). Although it is too small to be directly observed from Earth at Chariklo's distance — the Centaur's elongated orbit gets as close to the sun as 1.2 billion miles (1.9 billion km) and as far away as 1.7 billion miles (2.8 billion km) — its presence could be detected during stellar occultations.
There is one other possible explanation for the rings' staying power. If we suppose that a gravitational anomaly exists within Chariklo — a denser part of rock, for example — then gravitational resonances between the rings and the anomaly could help tie the rings down. The rings do orbit in a nearly 1:3 resonance with the Centaur, meaning that Chariklo rotates three times (once every seven hours) for every one rotation of the rings. However, the rings are also placed suspiciously close to the Roche limit. This is the distance from a central body within which gravity prevents particles from accreting into a moon. Being right on the edge of this limit means that the ring particles should be able to start sticking together to build a new moon. A shepherd moon's gravity would be able to intervene to prevent this.
"A satellite in this situation can perturb the ring material and prevent it from accreting," said Sickafoose.
Millions of icy particles make up Chariklo's rings, as seen in this artist's impression. (Image credit: ESO/L. Calçada/M. Kornmesser/Nick Risinger (skysurvey.org))
"We think that the ring particles are primarily made of water ice, like those at the gas giants," said Sickafoose. Indeed, the James Webb Space Telescopedetected water-ice there in 2023. However, things that we don't know include how "hard" or "soft" the particles are when they collide, or the distribution of particle sizes in the rings.
It is also unknown how the rings formed in the first place. Have they been outgassed by cryovolcanism on the surface of Chariklo, or are they the remains of a small body that got too close to Chariklo, inside the Roche limit, and was torn apart?
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SATURN’S ‘DEATH STAR’ MOON MIMAS IS HIDING A SECRET BENEATH ITS ICY SHELL. ASTRONOMERS NOW SAY IT’S ‘A PRIME CANDIDATE FOR STUDY’
In this view captured by NASA's Cassini spacecraft on its closest-ever flyby of Saturn's moon Mimas, large Herschel Crater dominates Mimas, making the moon look like the Death Star in the movie "Star Wars."
IMage Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute.
SATURN’S ‘DEATH STAR’ MOON MIMAS IS HIDING A SECRET BENEATH ITS ICY SHELL. ASTRONOMERS NOW SAY IT’S ‘A PRIME CANDIDATE FOR STUDY’
An international team of researchers has announced the discovery of a secret, planet-wide ocean hidden beneath the icy crust of Saturn’s smallest moon, Mimas.
Notorious for its resemblance to the “Death Star” in the Star Wars movie franchise, these findings not only mark Mimas as a space body worthy of further study but also place it on a rather exclusive list of ocean worlds.
“This discovery adds Mimas to an exclusive club of moons with internal oceans, including Enceladus and Europa,” explained Dr. Nick Cooper, a co-author of the study and Honorary Research Fellow in the Astronomy Unit of the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences at Queen Mary University of London.
Mimas, left, Enceladus, right. NASA / JPL-Caltech / Space Science Institute.
“The existence of a recently formed liquid water ocean [also] makes Mimas a prime candidate for study, for researchers investigating the origin of life,” the researchers adds.
CASSINI MISSION STILL REVEALING SATURN’S SECRETS
To make this tantalizing discovery, Cooper and his colleague Dr. Valéry Lainey of the Observatoire de Paris-PSL formed an international research team to pour through data collected by NASA’s Cassini mission. Launched in 1997, Cassini ultimately spent over 13 years orbiting and studying Saturn and its moons until it crashed into the gas giant in 2015.
According to the researchers, subtle changes in Mimas’ orbit allowed them to infer the presence of the subsurface ocean. In fact, the Cassini observations were detailed enough that the researchers say they were also able to estimate the size and depth of the moon’s hidden ocean. Perhaps even more surprising, the researchers say this discovery came as a surprise.
“Mimas is a small moon, only about 400 kilometers in diameter, and its heavily cratered surface gave no hint of the hidden ocean beneath,” said Cooper.
The published study, which appears in the journal Nature, also involved analysis of the complex tidal interactions between Saturn and Mimas. That analysis, the researchers explain, led to the discovery of an unexpected “irregularity” in Mimas orbit, which revealed its subsurface ocean was created relatively recently.
“[Mimas’] ocean is remarkably young,” Cooper explained, “estimated to be only 5 to 15 million years old.”
Cooper also notes that this discovery was a collaborative effort, which not only includes himself and Dr. Lainey, but a group of international colleagues who were co-authors on the study. Cooper also tips his hat to the folks at NASA who are also responsible for the growing list of successes connected to the research done by Cassini.
“This has been a great team effort,” said Cooper, “with colleagues from five different institutions and three different countries coming together under the leadership of Dr. Valéry Lainey to unlock another fascinating and unexpected feature of the Saturn system, using data from the Cassini mission.”
MOON BENEATH MIMAS A PRIME TARGET TO STUDY THE ORIGIN OF LIFE
Within this announcement, the researchers note that the discovery of a moon beneath the surface of Minas unlocks the possibility of further understanding the formation of oceans in the cosmos. Perhaps even more tantalizing, Cooper, Lainey, and their colleagues believe that such a young body of water this close to home could be a boon to astrobiologists trying to unravel the mysteries of life.
“The discovery of Mimas’s young ocean has significant implications for our understanding of the potential for life beyond Earth,” the researchers explain. “It suggests that even small, seemingly inactive moons can harbor hidden oceans capable of supporting life-essential conditions. This opens up exciting new avenues for future exploration, potentially leading us closer to answering the age-old question: are we alone in the universe?”
Christopher Plain is a Science Fiction and Fantasy novelist and Head Science Writer at The Debrief. Follow and connect with him on X, learn about his books at plainfiction.com, or email him directly at christopher@thedebrief.org
Inside the 'UFO cult' led by a 'sex maniac': Netflix's new documentary reveals how journalist who claimed he was an 'alien prophet' used his power to 'bed thousands of women'
Inside the 'UFO cult' led by a 'sex maniac': Netflix's new documentary reveals how journalist who claimed he was an 'alien prophet' used his power to 'bed thousands of women'
Four-part Netflix documentary series premiered this week on the streamer
A French sports-car journalist promised 'out of this world' ecstasy and enlightenment to anyone (particularly women) who followed the teachings that he claimed to have learned via his alien abduction.
Now Claude Vorilhon — who adopted the name 'Raël' as his UFO ministry began in the 1970s — is under scrutiny again in a four-part docuseries premiering on Netflix.
In addition to accusations that Raël coerced women into signing 'a contract' making them 'sexually exclusive' to him, and wild accounts of nude 'sensual meditation,' the doc delves into the Raëlians dubious claim to have mastered human cloning.
As debates over ethics of human cloning reached to a fever pitch during the George W. Bush presidency, Raël was even dragged before Congress to testify.
Claude Vorilhon (above) — who adopted the name 'Raël' as his UFO ministry began — is under scrutiny again in a new docuseries on Netflix. In addition to accusations that Raël made women 'sex slaves,' the doc delves into Raël's dubious claim to have mastered human cloning
As Brigitte McCann, a Calgary-based journalist who went undercover inside the group and witnessed these events firsthand put it: 'Ultimately, they were sex slaves'
In 1992, the movement bought 284 acre property in Quebec, Canada, which they called Le Jardin du Prophète ('the Garden of the Prophet'). It was in Canada that the darkest allegations of sexual abuse by Raël and some of his chief lieutenants first emerged
But the journey of this oft-described 'UFO cult' to those tense public hearings on Capitol Hill spanned decades of controversy and sensational TV appearances.
In the early 1980s, the Raëlians bought a campsite in the South of France, which they used for mass nude worship ceremonies to 'welcome the Elohim' — the Biblically themed race of ancient aliens whom Claude or 'Raël' claimed his wisdom from.
Debates over ethics of human cloning reached to a fever pitch during the George W. Bush presidency - with Raël (above) even dragged before Congress to testify
The group called their French wilderness retreat Eden.
'He had a key phrase, 'If you want to remove the pants from your head, you must first remove the pants from your ass,"' according to an ex-follower named Jean-Paul.
'To find myself in a group unashamedly naked. It wasn't easy but we did it.'
During the 1990s, Raël and his followers became the subject of numerous daytime TV talk shows and news programs as the group's following grew more international.
In 1992, the movement bought a 284-acre property in Quebec, Canada, which they called Le Jardin du Prophète ('the Garden of the Prophet'). They built a museum to UFO research there in order to, they claimed, raise money for their 'Elohim Embassy.'
In the early 1980s, the Raëlians bought a campsite in the South of France, which they used for mass nude worship ceremonies to 'welcome the Elohim' — the Biblically themed race of ancient aliens whom Claude or 'Raël' claimed his wisdom from
Netflix's 'Raël: The Alien Prophet' is now streaming
Above, Raël (former sports-car reporter Claude Vorilhon) - after the movement's spread to Canada - poses with his then-wife Sophie, whom he married with the permission of her mother, who was also a member of the group, while she was only 16 years old
It was in Canada that the darkest allegations of sexual abuse by Raël and some of his chief lieutenants first emerged.
As Brigitte McCann, a Calgary-based journalist who went undercover inside the group and witnessed these events firsthand put it: 'Ultimately, they were sex slaves.'
The Raëlian movement takes its inspiration from the bizarre teachings of a single charismatic leader. The 55-year-old tells his followers that extraterrestrials created the human race 25,000 years ago using DNA technology.
Within the culture of Raëlians, however, they were known as the 'Order of Angels.'
McCann reported that she saw ceremonies where naked 'Angels' tended to the prophet's every whim.
Nadine Gary, a member of the order, who had been recruited by her mother at 18, described how Raëlians explained the order to themselves: 'They are at the service of the Elohim and to honor and to serve Raël.'
'So I thought, "You must be part of this order" and when I became an angel, it was moving. I felt immense love.'
During this period, Raël married a 16-year-old girl, Sophie, with the permission of her own mother, herself a member of the fringe 'alien worshipping' group.
But the scandals and controversy surrounding the group reached it highest point during the George W. Bush presidency, after the Raëlians incorporated a human cloning research company in the Bahamas, Clonaid.
In March of 2001, Raël and others were called before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee to testify on the ethics of their enterprise, as lawmakers debated a ban on human cloning.
That same spring, the US Food and Drug Administration's Office of Criminal Investigations inspected a Clonaid lab, located in a rented room from a high school in Nitro, West Virginia.
Ultimately, the FDA, Clonaid and the former West Virginia state legislator who had helped Clonaid purchase its lab equipment, Mark Hunt, reached an agreement to not conduct their attempts to clone Hunt's son in the United States.
Undaunted, the Raëlians' Clonaid group announced their first alleged human cloning success on December 2002 - at a Holiday Inn in Hollywood, Florida.
Dr. Brigitte Boisselier, who served as the scientific director of the movement’s cloning company Clonaid, sat for interviews with the makers of the new Netflix doc.
President Bush called the very idea of human cloning 'deeply troubling' and Democrats worried that the scandals surrounding Clonaid and Raël would blowback on therapeutic cloning research in medicine, which they felt was badly needed.
Above, Dr. Brigitte Boisselier, who served as the scientific director of the movement’s cloning company Clonaid, announced the group's first, alleged cloning success at a December 2002 press conference - held at a Holiday Inn in Hollywood, Florida
Whether the Raëlians' claims of a human cloning breakthroughs were real or just science fiction, the group could not back away from the concept which had been central to Claude Vorilhon's vision since the 1970s
But, whether the Raëlians' claims of a cloning breakthroughs were real or just science fiction, the group could not back away from the concept which had been central to Claude Vorilhon's vision since the 1970s.
In a 1975 book, 'Raël' described his meeting with aliens deep within the crater of a volcano in France. The beings, he said, had explained that all of humanity was created from the DNA of their more advanced alien race, the 'Elohim.'
These beings encouraged him, he wrote, to pursue human cloning and, as the Washington Post put it, 'unlock the secret to immortality.'
At a minimum, Claude Vorilhon and his Raëlians have achieved a kind of immortality, the kind that comes with the notoriety of a 'true crime' docu-series. Netflix's 'Raël: The Alien Prophet' is now streaming.
I found a few structures on Mars on the online google map last night. One is a dark dome that is over 25 miles across! It's dark because the grey aliens don't like bright light or light from the sun. Grey's have dark eyelids that cover their real eyes, like sunglasses but built in to protect them from bright light. Also there was a rectangle structure with devil horns on its roof which was about 1.5 miles across and another crater near it had a statue of an alien standing and it stood over 3 miles high. Thats a low estimate since the crater floor is between 2.5-5 miles deep, but this could be as much as 5 miles high! Just wanted to share that with you. It's only visible on the infrared map, so when you click the map link, then hit the IR button. You will then see the dome.
Mysterious Lights Over Oregon: A Mesmerizing UFO Sighting
Mysterious Lights Over Oregon: A Mesmerizing UFO Sighting
In the early hours of December 6, 2023, the tranquil skies of Oregon became the canvas for an extraordinary event that has since captured the imaginations of thousands. Residents were treated to an enigmatic display that defies easy explanation, sparking a flurry of interest in UFO sightings across the region and beyond.
An Unexplained Phenomenon
According to eyewitness reports, a mysterious object illuminated the night sky, holding its position with an eerie steadiness that ruled out the usual suspects of airplanes or satellites. For nearly three minutes, this unidentified flying object (UFO) mesmerized onlookers with its unwavering presence, before it abruptly ceased its luminescence and vanished into the darkness, leaving no trace behind.
The sighting’s location, far from any towers or known aerial traffic routes, adds a layer of intrigue to the incident. Witnesses were quick to note the object’s distinct characteristics: it maintained a consistent size and brightness, and its sudden disappearance was as puzzling as its initial appearance.
Fueling Speculation and Interest
This event has fueled speculation and debate among UFO enthusiasts and skeptics alike. The absence of any identifiable source or explanation has led many to wonder about the possibilities of extraterrestrial visitation. It’s a reminder of the vast, unexplored mysteries that lie beyond our understanding, hovering in the skies above.
A Call to the Curious
For those fascinated by the unknown, this sighting in Oregon is a vivid testament to the enduring allure of the unexplained. It serves as a beacon, drawing the curious and the open-minded into a world where the possibilities are as limitless as the universe itself.
As the search for answers continues, this incident joins the annals of UFO sightings that have both puzzled and captivated humanity. Whether a visitor from distant stars or a natural phenomenon yet to be explained, the Oregon sighting of December 6, 2023, remains a compelling invitation to look up and wonder.
For enthusiasts eager to dive deeper into the mystery of UFO sightings, this event represents yet another fascinating chapter in the ongoing quest to understand the unexplained. As we gaze into the skies, the question remains: what other secrets are waiting to be uncovered?
In the spirit of discovery, we invite you to stay tuned for further updates and to share your thoughts and theories. Whether you’re a seasoned UFO researcher or simply a curious observer, there’s never been a more exciting time to explore the unknown.
Remember, the truth may be out there, and the next sighting could provide the key to unlocking it. Keep your eyes on the skies, and you just might be the next witness to the extraordinary.
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