Investigations
Investigation items focus on evidence handling, records review, competing explanations, and what remains unresolved.
A case file on the 2004 USS Nimitz Tic Tac encounter separating what the Navy confirmed, what pilots testified under oath, and which radar and sensor records have never been released.
Read: The 2004 Nimitz "Tic Tac" Encounter: What the Record ShowsPentagon spokespeople announced the latest installment of declassified records detailing Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), continuing a systematic effort managed through the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters.
Read: War.gov Releases Third Batch of Historical UAP Records via Presidential Unsealing SystemA letter from Representative Eric Burlison presses the federally funded research organization (MITRE Corp. ) to identify and preserve records concerning unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) managed through its Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs).
Read: Congress Directs MITRE to Account for Records Related to UAPs and FFRDC OperationsOscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro discusses a personal UFO sighting from age 14 while accepting a BFI fellowship and planning to buy a haunted manor in England.
Read: Guillermo del Toro Discusses Childhood UFO Sighting Amidst English Haunted House PlansPresident Donald Trump has repeatedly suggested that the Pentagon is preparing a new batch of "very interesting" UFO files, generating public buzz. However, expert analysis and existing government reports suggest upcoming disclosures are more likely to detail documented incidents than confirm advanced non-human technology.
Read: UFO File Release Draws Online Theories and Public ReactionDuring an appearance on NewsNation’s ‘Elizabeth Vargas Reports,’ Representative Tim Burchett discussed unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) videos he claims defy explanation, while reiterating calls for the federal government to release classified records.
Read: Rep. Tim Burchett Discusses Unexplained UAP Videos and Calls for DoD File ReleasesThe Department of Defense launched a specialized online portal allowing former military members, federal employees, and contractors to submit unclassified data regarding Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) directly to the All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO).
Read: New DoD Portal Directs Former Personnel to Submit Unclassified UAP Information to AAROA recent survey of nearly 40,000 academics found that approximately one out of five reported UAP experiences or knowledge of such sightings, highlighting the topic's mainstream academic interest.
Read: Academic Survey Reveals Widespread Interest in Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Among ProfessorsWhile the Department of Defense released three black-and-white videos allegedly captured by U.S. Navy fighter-jet pilots, scientific experts emphasize that the footage does not provide definitive proof regarding the objects' nature or origin.
Read: Astronomers Maintain Skepticism Following Pentagon Release of UAP FootageAn investigation by Sarah Scoles for the Denver Gazette focused on the history and psychology surrounding UFO interest within Colorado, blending UAP discussion with broader regional folklore.
Read: Denver Gazette Coverage Explores Cultural Roots of Interest in Unexplained Aerial PhenomenaA historical article from February 2017 discusses general regional interest in unusual activities across Colorado, focusing on the state's cultural appeal for unexplained phenomena rather than reporting specific UAP sightings.
Read: Reviewing 2017 Coverage: How the Denver Gazette Framed Unexplained Phenomena in Colorado