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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa127.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/do-aliens-live-among-us-harvard-study-13782118.html\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/do-aliens-live-among-us-harvard-study-13782118.html\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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Investigating the purported idea of ‘crytoterrestrials’, the scientists have proposed four theories about extraterrestrial life\nHumans have long been captivated by the idea of alien existence.\nThis interest has long since prompted us to look for evidence of extraterrestrial life.\nBut after decades of study, scientists still cannot determine for certain if humans are the only ones in the cosmos.\nAccording to a new Harvard University study, aliens may be secretly residing among us on Earth.\nLet’s take a closer look.\nThe alien talk\nAccording to a study by researchers at Harvard University’s Human Flourishing Programme, unidentified aerial phenomena, or UFOs, might be spaceships visiting their extraterrestrial friends who live on Earth.\nSTORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD\nResearchers have looked into so-called “cryptoterrestrials” in a report titled The cryptoterrestrial hypothesis: A case for scientific openness to a concealed earthly explanation for Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, as per\nNew York Post\n.\nMore from Explainers\nThey suggested that these alien creatures might be on the moon, originating from intelligent dinosaurs, or living among us under human disguise. They might even be from Earth’s future.\nThe purpose of the study was to investigate the possibility that UAP may involve forms of non-human intelligence (NHI) that exist “alongside us in distinct stealth” and to provide an alternative, “unconventional,” explanation for UAP sightings and speculate on their possible significance, as per\nMoneycontrol\n.\nThe paper, as per\nNew York Post\n, states, “The author became increasingly aware of the depth of evidence and theory that also tentatively supports another extraterrestrial explanation: the “cryptoterrestrial” hypothesis (CTH) – our focus here – which holds that UAP may reflect activities of NHIs concealed here on Earth (e.g., underground) and its environs.”\nThe idea of purported “cryptoterrestrials,” possibly living entities, was also looked at in more detail.\nAlso read: Are there aliens in Mexico? Why scientists have called fraud on extraterrestrial corpses\nThe four theories on aliens\nHuman cryptoterrestrials\nA technologically advanced ancient human civilisation that was largely destroyed long ago, but continued to exist in remnant form, as per\nNDTV\n.\nHominid or Theropod cryptoterrestrials\nA technologically advanced non-human civilisation consisting of some terrestrial animals which evolved to live in stealth (e.g., underground). These could be an ape-like hominid descendant or descendants of “unknown, intelligent dinosaurs.”\nFormer extraterrestrial or extratempestrial cryptoterrestrials\nThese beings could have arrived on Earth from elsewhere in the cosmos or from the human future and concealed themselves in stealth, such as in the Moon.\nMagical cryptoterrestrials\nEntities that are less like homegrown aliens and more like “earthbound angels.” These beings relate to the human world in ways that are less technological and more magical, such as “fairies, elves, nymphs.”\nAlso read: Has a Harvard professor found the first-ever alien objects on Earth?\nConclusion\nAlthough the researchers acknowledged that most scientists would “likely regard their research with scepticism,” they invited the scientific community to examine their findings “in a spirit of epistemic humility and openness.”\nSTORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD\nThey added, “The principal weakness of CTH 4, by contrast, is its utter strangeness, particularly for readers schooled to limit themselves to modes of explanation within the bounds of, say, the standard model of physics.\nThe paper is yet to be peer-reviewed.\nThe allegations of US hiding UFOs\nLast year in July, former US intelligence officer David Grush asserted that an unidentified flying object (UFO) the “size of a football field” is being hidden by the US government.\nHe said he led Defense Department efforts to analyse reported UAP sightings and was informed of a “multidecade” Pentagon program that endeavoured to collect and reconstruct crashed UAPs. He further told the hearing that he knows of “multiple colleagues” who were injured by UAPs. He also said he has interviewed individuals who have recovered “nonhuman biologics” from crashed UAPs.\nThe government has denied claims.\nIn a statement, Defence Department spokesperson Sue Gough said investigators have not discovered “any verifiable information to substantiate claims that any programs regarding the possession or reverse-engineering of extraterrestrial materials have existed in the past or exist currently.”\nSTORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD\nWell, the shift from considering UFOs as science fiction to fact has come about slowly but surely.\nEven NASA has stepped up investigations into sightings. 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What a Harvard study reveals\n# Do aliens live among us? What a Harvard study reveals\n[FP Explainers](https:\/\/www.firstpost.com\/author\/fp-explainers\/ \"FP Explainers\") *•* June 13, 2024, 17:06:31 IST\n\n[Whatsapp](https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=Do%20aliens%20live%20among%20us%3F%20What%20a%20Harvard%20study%20reveals%20-%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.firstpost.com%2Fexplainers%2Fdo-aliens-live-among-us-harvard-study-13782118.html) [Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.firstpost.com%2Fexplainers%2Fdo-aliens-live-among-us-harvard-study-13782118.html&t=Do%20aliens%20live%20among%20us%3F%20What%20a%20Harvard%20study%20reveals) [Twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.firstpost.com%2Fexplainers%2Fdo-aliens-live-among-us-harvard-study-13782118.html&text=Do%20aliens%20live%20among%20us%3F%20What%20a%20Harvard%20study%20reveals)\n\n## According to a new Harvard University study, aliens may be secretly residing among us on Earth. Investigating the purported idea of ‘crytoterrestrials’, the scientists have proposed four theories about extraterrestrial life\nAdvertisement\n\n[Subscribe](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCz8QaiQxApLq8sLNcszYyJw?sub_confirmation=1)\n\n[Join Us](https:\/\/www.whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V)\n\n[Add as a preferred source on Google](https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=firstpost.com \"Google News\")\n\n[Prefer Firstpost On Google](https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=firstpost.com \"Google News\")\n\n![Do aliens live among us? What a Harvard study reveals](https:\/\/images.firstpost.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/spaceship-4828098_640-1-2024-06-6572b09cdbf6d64abcf816cddcaa8508.jpg?im=FitAndFill=\\(596,336\\))\n\nThe study also says unidentified aerial phenomena, or UFOs, might be spaceships visiting their extraterrestrial friends who live on Earth. Pixabay\/Representative Image\n\nHumans have long been captivated by the idea of alien existence.\n\nThis interest has long since prompted us to look for evidence of extraterrestrial life.\n\nBut after decades of study, scientists still cannot determine for certain if humans are the only ones in the cosmos.\n\nAccording to a new Harvard University study, aliens may be secretly residing among us on Earth.\n\nLet’s take a closer look.\n\n**The alien talk**\n\nAccording to a study by researchers at Harvard University’s Human Flourishing Programme, unidentified aerial phenomena, or UFOs, might be spaceships visiting their extraterrestrial friends who live on Earth.\n\nSTORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD\n\nResearchers have looked into so-called “cryptoterrestrials” in a report titled The cryptoterrestrial hypothesis: A case for scientific openness to a concealed earthly explanation for Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, as per *New York Post*.\n\nMore from Explainers\n\n[![How ChatGPT is becoming everyone’s BFF and why that’s dangerous]() How ChatGPT is becoming everyone’s BFF and why that’s dangerous](https:\/\/www.firstpost.com\/explainers\/chatgpt-friendship-dangers-human-interaction-chatbots-explained-ws-e-13930202.html) [![This Week in Explainers: How recovering from Gen-Z protests is a Himalayan task for Nepal]()  This Week in Explainers: How recovering from Gen-Z protests is a Himalayan task for Nepal](https:\/\/www.firstpost.com\/explainers\/this-week-in-explainers-how-recovering-from-gen-z-protests-is-a-himalayan-task-for-nepal-13933246.html)\n\nThey suggested that these alien creatures might be on the moon, originating from intelligent dinosaurs, or living among us under human disguise. They might even be from Earth’s future.\n\nThe purpose of the study was to investigate the possibility that UAP may involve forms of non-human intelligence (NHI) that exist “alongside us in distinct stealth” and to provide an alternative, “unconventional,” explanation for UAP sightings and speculate on their possible significance, as per *Moneycontrol*.\n\nThe paper, as per *New York Post*, states, “The author became increasingly aware of the depth of evidence and theory that also tentatively supports another extraterrestrial explanation: the “cryptoterrestrial” hypothesis (CTH) – our focus here – which holds that UAP may reflect activities of NHIs concealed here on Earth (e.g., underground) and its environs.”\n\n## Impact Shorts\n[More Shorts](https:\/\/www.firstpost.com\/short-news\/ \"View All Impact Shorts\")\n\n[![Ghaziabad woman dead, pilgrims attacked in bus… How Nepal’s Gen-Z protests turned into a living hell for Indian tourists]()Ghaziabad woman dead, pilgrims attacked in bus… How Nepal’s Gen-Z protests turned into a living hell for Indian tourists](https:\/\/www.firstpost.com\/explainers\/nepal-gen-z-protests-nightmare-indian-tourists-13933165.html)\n\n[![Were bodyguards involved in Charlie Kirk’s shooting? 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Why scientists have called fraud on extraterrestrial corpses](https:\/\/www.firstpost.com\/explainers\/are-there-aliens-in-mexico-why-scientists-have-called-fraud-on-extraterrestrial-corpses-13121622.html)*\n\n**The four theories on aliens**\n\n- Human cryptoterrestrials\n\nA technologically advanced ancient human civilisation that was largely destroyed long ago, but continued to exist in remnant form, as per *NDTV*.\n\n- Hominid or Theropod cryptoterrestrials\n\nA technologically advanced non-human civilisation consisting of some terrestrial animals which evolved to live in stealth (e.g., underground). These could be an ape-like hominid descendant or descendants of “unknown, intelligent dinosaurs.”\n\n- Former extraterrestrial or extratempestrial cryptoterrestrials\n\nThese beings could have arrived on Earth from elsewhere in the cosmos or from the human future and concealed themselves in stealth, such as in the Moon.\n\n- Magical cryptoterrestrials\n\nEntities that are less like homegrown aliens and more like “earthbound angels.” These beings relate to the human world in ways that are less technological and more magical, such as “fairies, elves, nymphs.”\n\n*[Also read: Has a Harvard professor found the first-ever alien objects on Earth?](https:\/\/www.firstpost.com\/explainers\/has-a-harvard-professor-found-the-first-ever-alien-objects-on-earth-13059052.html)*\n\n**Conclusion**\n\nAlthough the researchers acknowledged that most scientists would “likely regard their research with scepticism,” they invited the scientific community to examine their findings “in a spirit of epistemic humility and openness.”\n\nSTORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD\n\nThey added, “The principal weakness of CTH 4, by contrast, is its utter strangeness, particularly for readers schooled to limit themselves to modes of explanation within the bounds of, say, the standard model of physics.\n\nThe paper is yet to be peer-reviewed.\n\n**The allegations of US hiding UFOs**\n\nLast year in July, former US intelligence officer David Grush asserted that an unidentified flying object (UFO) the “size of a football field” is being hidden by the US government.\n\nHe said he led Defense Department efforts to analyse reported UAP sightings and was informed of a “multidecade” Pentagon program that endeavoured to collect and reconstruct crashed UAPs. He further told the hearing that he knows of “multiple colleagues” who were injured by UAPs. He also said he has interviewed individuals who have recovered “nonhuman biologics” from crashed UAPs.\n\nThe government has denied claims.\n\nIn a statement, Defence Department spokesperson Sue Gough said investigators have not discovered “any verifiable information to substantiate claims that any programs regarding the possession or reverse-engineering of extraterrestrial materials have existed in the past or exist currently.”\n\nSTORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD\n\nWell, the shift from considering UFOs as science fiction to fact has come about slowly but surely.\n\nEven NASA has stepped up investigations into sightings. 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Boilerpipe Text	According to a new Harvard University study, aliens may be secretly residing among us on Earth. Investigating the purported idea of ‘crytoterrestrials’, the scientists have proposed four theories about extraterrestrial life Humans have long been captivated by the idea of alien existence. This interest has long since prompted us to look for evidence of extraterrestrial life. But after decades of study, scientists still cannot determine for certain if humans are the only ones in the cosmos. According to a new Harvard University study, aliens may be secretly residing among us on Earth. Let’s take a closer look. The alien talk According to a study by researchers at Harvard University’s Human Flourishing Programme, unidentified aerial phenomena, or UFOs, might be spaceships visiting their extraterrestrial friends who live on Earth. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Researchers have looked into so-called “cryptoterrestrials” in a report titled The cryptoterrestrial hypothesis: A case for scientific openness to a concealed earthly explanation for Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, as per New York Post . More from Explainers They suggested that these alien creatures might be on the moon, originating from intelligent dinosaurs, or living among us under human disguise. They might even be from Earth’s future. The purpose of the study was to investigate the possibility that UAP may involve forms of non-human intelligence (NHI) that exist “alongside us in distinct stealth” and to provide an alternative, “unconventional,” explanation for UAP sightings and speculate on their possible significance, as per Moneycontrol . The paper, as per New York Post , states, “The author became increasingly aware of the depth of evidence and theory that also tentatively supports another extraterrestrial explanation: the “cryptoterrestrial” hypothesis (CTH) – our focus here – which holds that UAP may reflect activities of NHIs concealed here on Earth (e.g., underground) and its environs.” The idea of purported “cryptoterrestrials,” possibly living entities, was also looked at in more detail. Also read: Are there aliens in Mexico? Why scientists have called fraud on extraterrestrial corpses The four theories on aliens Human cryptoterrestrials A technologically advanced ancient human civilisation that was largely destroyed long ago, but continued to exist in remnant form, as per NDTV . Hominid or Theropod cryptoterrestrials A technologically advanced non-human civilisation consisting of some terrestrial animals which evolved to live in stealth (e.g., underground). These could be an ape-like hominid descendant or descendants of “unknown, intelligent dinosaurs.” Former extraterrestrial or extratempestrial cryptoterrestrials These beings could have arrived on Earth from elsewhere in the cosmos or from the human future and concealed themselves in stealth, such as in the Moon. Magical cryptoterrestrials Entities that are less like homegrown aliens and more like “earthbound angels.” These beings relate to the human world in ways that are less technological and more magical, such as “fairies, elves, nymphs.” Also read: Has a Harvard professor found the first-ever alien objects on Earth? Conclusion Although the researchers acknowledged that most scientists would “likely regard their research with scepticism,” they invited the scientific community to examine their findings “in a spirit of epistemic humility and openness.” STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD They added, “The principal weakness of CTH 4, by contrast, is its utter strangeness, particularly for readers schooled to limit themselves to modes of explanation within the bounds of, say, the standard model of physics. The paper is yet to be peer-reviewed. The allegations of US hiding UFOs Last year in July, former US intelligence officer David Grush asserted that an unidentified flying object (UFO) the “size of a football field” is being hidden by the US government. He said he led Defense Department efforts to analyse reported UAP sightings and was informed of a “multidecade” Pentagon program that endeavoured to collect and reconstruct crashed UAPs. He further told the hearing that he knows of “multiple colleagues” who were injured by UAPs. He also said he has interviewed individuals who have recovered “nonhuman biologics” from crashed UAPs. The government has denied claims. In a statement, Defence Department spokesperson Sue Gough said investigators have not discovered “any verifiable information to substantiate claims that any programs regarding the possession or reverse-engineering of extraterrestrial materials have existed in the past or exist currently.” STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Well, the shift from considering UFOs as science fiction to fact has come about slowly but surely. Even NASA has stepped up investigations into sightings. In 2022, the American space agency said it was setting up an independent study program to cover the issue from a scientific perspective. With inputs from agencies End of Article
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What a Harvard study reveals # Do aliens live among us? What a Harvard study reveals [FP Explainers](https://www.firstpost.com/author/fp-explainers/ "FP Explainers") • June 13, 2024, 17:06:31 IST [Whatsapp](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=Do%20aliens%20live%20among%20us%3F%20What%20a%20Harvard%20study%20reveals%20-%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.firstpost.com%2Fexplainers%2Fdo-aliens-live-among-us-harvard-study-13782118.html) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.firstpost.com%2Fexplainers%2Fdo-aliens-live-among-us-harvard-study-13782118.html&t=Do%20aliens%20live%20among%20us%3F%20What%20a%20Harvard%20study%20reveals) [Twitter](https://twitter.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.firstpost.com%2Fexplainers%2Fdo-aliens-live-among-us-harvard-study-13782118.html&text=Do%20aliens%20live%20among%20us%3F%20What%20a%20Harvard%20study%20reveals) ## According to a new Harvard University study, aliens may be secretly residing among us on Earth. Investigating the purported idea of ‘crytoterrestrials’, the scientists have proposed four theories about extraterrestrial life Advertisement [Subscribe](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz8QaiQxApLq8sLNcszYyJw?sub_confirmation=1) [Join Us](https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V) [Add as a preferred source on Google](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=firstpost.com "Google News") [Prefer Firstpost On Google](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=firstpost.com "Google News") ![Do aliens live among us? What a Harvard study reveals](https://images.firstpost.com/uploads/2024/06/spaceship-4828098_640-1-2024-06-6572b09cdbf6d64abcf816cddcaa8508.jpg?im=FitAndFill=\(596,336\)) The study also says unidentified aerial phenomena, or UFOs, might be spaceships visiting their extraterrestrial friends who live on Earth. Pixabay/Representative Image Humans have long been captivated by the idea of alien existence. This interest has long since prompted us to look for evidence of extraterrestrial life. But after decades of study, scientists still cannot determine for certain if humans are the only ones in the cosmos. According to a new Harvard University study, aliens may be secretly residing among us on Earth. Let’s take a closer look. The alien talk According to a study by researchers at Harvard University’s Human Flourishing Programme, unidentified aerial phenomena, or UFOs, might be spaceships visiting their extraterrestrial friends who live on Earth. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Researchers have looked into so-called “cryptoterrestrials” in a report titled The cryptoterrestrial hypothesis: A case for scientific openness to a concealed earthly explanation for Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, as per New York Post. More from Explainers [![How ChatGPT is becoming everyone’s BFF and why that’s dangerous]() How ChatGPT is becoming everyone’s BFF and why that’s dangerous](https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/chatgpt-friendship-dangers-human-interaction-chatbots-explained-ws-e-13930202.html) [![This Week in Explainers: How recovering from Gen-Z protests is a Himalayan task for Nepal]() This Week in Explainers: How recovering from Gen-Z protests is a Himalayan task for Nepal](https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/this-week-in-explainers-how-recovering-from-gen-z-protests-is-a-himalayan-task-for-nepal-13933246.html) They suggested that these alien creatures might be on the moon, originating from intelligent dinosaurs, or living among us under human disguise. They might even be from Earth’s future. The purpose of the study was to investigate the possibility that UAP may involve forms of non-human intelligence (NHI) that exist “alongside us in distinct stealth” and to provide an alternative, “unconventional,” explanation for UAP sightings and speculate on their possible significance, as per Moneycontrol. The paper, as per New York Post, states, “The author became increasingly aware of the depth of evidence and theory that also tentatively supports another extraterrestrial explanation: the “cryptoterrestrial” hypothesis (CTH) – our focus here – which holds that UAP may reflect activities of NHIs concealed here on Earth (e.g., underground) and its environs.” ## Impact Shorts [More Shorts](https://www.firstpost.com/short-news/ "View All Impact Shorts") [![Ghaziabad woman dead, pilgrims attacked in bus… How Nepal’s Gen-Z protests turned into a living hell for Indian tourists]()Ghaziabad woman dead, pilgrims attacked in bus… How Nepal’s Gen-Z protests turned into a living hell for Indian tourists](https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/nepal-gen-z-protests-nightmare-indian-tourists-13933165.html) [![Were bodyguards involved in Charlie Kirk’s shooting? The many conspiracies surrounding the killing]()Were bodyguards involved in Charlie Kirk’s shooting? The many conspiracies surrounding the killing](https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/charlie-kirk-killing-conspiracy-theories-misinformation-chatbots-hoax-13933109.html) The idea of purported “cryptoterrestrials,” possibly living entities, was also looked at in more detail. [Also read: Are there aliens in Mexico? Why scientists have called fraud on extraterrestrial corpses](https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/are-there-aliens-in-mexico-why-scientists-have-called-fraud-on-extraterrestrial-corpses-13121622.html) The four theories on aliens - Human cryptoterrestrials A technologically advanced ancient human civilisation that was largely destroyed long ago, but continued to exist in remnant form, as per NDTV. - Hominid or Theropod cryptoterrestrials A technologically advanced non-human civilisation consisting of some terrestrial animals which evolved to live in stealth (e.g., underground). These could be an ape-like hominid descendant or descendants of “unknown, intelligent dinosaurs.” - Former extraterrestrial or extratempestrial cryptoterrestrials These beings could have arrived on Earth from elsewhere in the cosmos or from the human future and concealed themselves in stealth, such as in the Moon. - Magical cryptoterrestrials Entities that are less like homegrown aliens and more like “earthbound angels.” These beings relate to the human world in ways that are less technological and more magical, such as “fairies, elves, nymphs.” [Also read: Has a Harvard professor found the first-ever alien objects on Earth?](https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/has-a-harvard-professor-found-the-first-ever-alien-objects-on-earth-13059052.html) Conclusion Although the researchers acknowledged that most scientists would “likely regard their research with scepticism,” they invited the scientific community to examine their findings “in a spirit of epistemic humility and openness.” STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD They added, “The principal weakness of CTH 4, by contrast, is its utter strangeness, particularly for readers schooled to limit themselves to modes of explanation within the bounds of, say, the standard model of physics. The paper is yet to be peer-reviewed. The allegations of US hiding UFOs Last year in July, former US intelligence officer David Grush asserted that an unidentified flying object (UFO) the “size of a football field” is being hidden by the US government. He said he led Defense Department efforts to analyse reported UAP sightings and was informed of a “multidecade” Pentagon program that endeavoured to collect and reconstruct crashed UAPs. He further told the hearing that he knows of “multiple colleagues” who were injured by UAPs. He also said he has interviewed individuals who have recovered “nonhuman biologics” from crashed UAPs. The government has denied claims. In a statement, Defence Department spokesperson Sue Gough said investigators have not discovered “any verifiable information to substantiate claims that any programs regarding the possession or reverse-engineering of extraterrestrial materials have existed in the past or exist currently.” STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Well, the shift from considering UFOs as science fiction to fact has come about slowly but surely. Even NASA has stepped up investigations into sightings. In 2022, the American space agency said it was setting up an independent study program to cover the issue from a scientific perspective. 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