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Former UFO boss Jay Stratton to break silence in upcoming memoir
The former head of the Pentagon's UFO task force has provided details of what will be in his new book. Stratton, who previously headed up the US gover... ⌘ Read more
DNA analysis reveals what really happened on Easter Island
A new study has put to bed the idea that the inhabitants of the enigmatic island inadvertantly wiped themselves out. Best known for its enigmatic ston... ⌘ Read more
Two mountain hikers photograph mysterious 'humanoid' in Colorado
The human-like shape was spotted far up a cliffside in Long Peaks, Rocky Mountains National Park. When Jessee Clauson and Camille Avarella took dozens... ⌘ Read more
Did an accidental virus release trigger 1977's 'Russian Flu' pandemic?**
The recent Covid-19 pandemic is by no means the first to be embroiled in mishaps and mismanagement. Donald S. Burke: Nineteen-year-old U.S. Army Pvt. ... ⌘ Read more
US police chiefs issued official handbook all about UFOs
A special handbook detailing the UFO phenomenon has been issued to police chiefs across the United States. The 11-page document, which was issued by t... ⌘ Read more
Elon Musk: 'first crewed mission to Mars will launch within 4 years'
The SpaceX CEO has stated on social media that manned missions to Mars will start very soon indeed. Elon Musk is certainly no stranger to making overl... ⌘ Read more
Tom Cruise's obsession with aliens fuels bid to film movie in space
The iconic action star is planning to record a movie in space while doing all the stunts himself. There's no denying that Tom Cruise has been going fr... ⌘ Read more
How would life develop on a planet with no day and night cycle ?**
Here on Earth we take day and night for granted, but such a cycle might not even exist on some planets. Maureen Cohen: Do aliens sleep? You may take s... ⌘ Read more
NSA files: Russia had microwave weapons linked to 'Havana Syndrome'
Declassified NSA documents reveal that Russia was known to be in possession of secretive microwave weaponry. The true nature of Havana syndrome, which... ⌘ Read more
Clip shows figure walking on a cloud in weird optical illusion
The footage was recently shared online after being filmed over Handan, China back in August. From faces in the side of mountains to Beaker from The Mu... ⌘ Read more
Mississippi alligator hunters catch 802-pound behemoth
The gargantuan reptile was caught by Megan Sasser and her family along the state's Yazoo River. According to reports, the group - who had been hunting... ⌘ Read more
Bizarre video reportedly shows 'goblin' that attacked farm worker
An extremely strange story out of Argentina this week pertains to an alleged attack by a goblin-like creature. In what is surely a contender for bizar... ⌘ Read more
Trump promises to publish more secret files on UFOs and JFK
The Presidential candidate touched upon the UFO phenomenon during a recent podcast interview. Speaking on The Lex Fridman Podcast recently, Trump seem... ⌘ Read more
NASA 'sonification' video is like hearing the music of the universe
This fascinating and profound audio piece is literally a musical manifestation of astronomical data. NASA is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the C... ⌘ Read more
New A24 documentary to explore the world of New York psychics
'Look Into My Eyes' follows several psychic mediums as they provide intimate readings for their clients. It would be fair to say that psychic abilitie... ⌘ Read more
Man breaks world record by memorizing and reciting 14,000 digits
An Indian man with an incredible memory has absolutely smashed the world record for recalling a string of digits. If you think you have a good memory,... ⌘ Read more
NASA offers explanation for 'strange noises' coming from Starliner
The stricken capsule had been making some peculiar noises while docked at the International Space Station. When astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Wi... ⌘ Read more
Belief in alien visitation can be dangerous, philosopher argues
Scottish philosopher Tony Milligan maintains that belief in alien visitors is a 'widespread societal problem'. Tony Milligan: The idea that aliens may... ⌘ Read more
Richard Dawkins: 'we may be evolving too slowly to keep up'
The evolutionary biologist recently touched on the idea that we may be unable to keep up, biologically speaking. Mental health issues seem to be rampa... ⌘ Read more
'Miracle' as exhumed nun's body shows no sign of decomposition
Medical experts have been left scratching their heads over the mystery of how the late nun's body has remained intact. According to reports, Sister Wi... ⌘ Read more
Mystery as alleged Russian 'spy whale' Hvaldimir is found dead
It was believed that the Beluga whale had been part of a secretive Russian marine mammal training program. Nicknamed Hvaldimir, the hapless Beluga wha... ⌘ Read more
New search aims to find evidence of aliens beyond our galaxy
A major new collaborative effort has been launched in the hope of looking further afield for aliens than ever before. The new endeavor, which is a col... ⌘ Read more
1,700 unknown viruses discovered in melting glacier water
As the ice thaws, there is the potential for long-dormant viruses from the distant past to be released back into the world. In the plot of classic sci... ⌘ Read more
'Aliens definitely exist' says head of India's space program
Shreedhara Somanath spoke out on the topic of extraterrestrial life during a recent podcast interview. It's not just NASA that's looking for signs of ... ⌘ Read more
DARPA is working on a way to put humans into 'suspended animation'
Inducing 'hypersleep' could help patients with critical injuries or illnesses, among other potential uses. In science fiction, it is not uncommon to h... ⌘ Read more
Archaeologists unearth ancient astronomical observatory in Egypt
The site is now thought to have been home to the largest astronomical observatory of its day. Dating back over 2,500 years, the observatory - which is... ⌘ Read more
Scientist offers possible new solution to MH370 mystery
An Australian researcher believes he knows what happened to the plane and why nobody has found the wreckage. Exactly what happened to Malaysia Airline... ⌘ Read more
Mystery of 'Pinnacle man' found dead in remote cave is solved at last
The body of the unidentified hiker was found in a cave along the Appalachian Trail back in 1977. On January 16th, 1977, a decades-long mystery would b... ⌘ Read more
What if dark matter and dark energy don't actually exist at all ?**
Without them, we might need to look elsewhere to explain the universe's peculiarities. Rajendra Gupta: Do constants of nature - the numbers that deter... ⌘ Read more
California firm wants to make the Sun shine in the middle of the night
Reflect Orbital is developing a novel new way to generate power by reflecting sunlight onto panels when its dark. Solar panels are an effective way to... ⌘ Read more
Pentagon's UFO office announces that it now has a new director
The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office, which investigates UFOs, is now under new management. Established back in 2022 as a successor to the Pentago... ⌘ Read more
Are we being visited by intelligent entities from a higher dimension ?**
Our window on the world is limited by our human senses, so could something be lurking beyond our perception ? It is difficult to imagine the idea of h... ⌘ Read more
Former aide claims he was briefed on 'otherworldly technologies'
A former senior adviser maintains that he was told about alien technology by a top CIA official. Harald Malmgren certainly has quite the credentials, ... ⌘ Read more
Self-professed 'time traveler' offers predictions of the future
A popular social media user has been making various predictions about what will come to pass in the near future. We've heard from a few self-professed... ⌘ Read more
Woman from Missouri claims to have regular encounters with alien visitors
Lily Nova, who describes herself as a 'starseed', spotted her first UFO back during the pandemic. Lily, who hails from St Louis, Missouri, had taken u... ⌘ Read more
'Nightmarish' slithering, spiky creatures wash up on beach in Texas
Some very strange and potentially very painful sea creatures have been found along the Gulf Coast. If you've been walking along the beach in Texas rec... ⌘ Read more
The Moon was once covered in an ocean of liquid magma
India's Chandrayaan-3 mission has found evidence to support the idea that the lunar surface was once entirely molten. Joshua Snape: Data from India's ... ⌘ Read more
Scientists invent device that can remotely control a human mind
The research represents the first step toward a working mind control device - but there's still a long way to go. The idea that someone can use a devi... ⌘ Read more
Scientists have trained a bowl of goo to play the video game Pong
The ion-laced gelatinous goo was not only able to move the bat around, but was even able to improve over time. In a peculiar experiment that sounds l... ⌘ Read more
Huge mystery space object is traveling at a million miles per hour
Astronomers have spotted something unexpected zooming through our galaxy and it is really shifting. First picked up by a coalition of citizen-scientis... ⌘ Read more
The famous 'Wow!' signal may finally have a definitive explanation
Back in the 1970s, this iconic signal was thought to be a candidate for the first ever message from extraterrestrials. Astronomers have been listening... ⌘ Read more
Man stung 160 times as wasp swarm follows him into his house
Andrew Powell desperately tried to defend himself as the swarm cornered him in his own bathroom. Getting stung by a wasp can be a painful experience a... ⌘ Read more
Mystery surrounds discovery of 25 dead cows in Western Australia
The animals were found unexpectedly by a woman who happened to be driving past their paddock on Tuesday. Something or someone has been killing cows in... ⌘ Read more
Scientists are seeking new ways of measuring consciousness
Several animal species may possess sentient awareness, but they can't let us know one way or the other. Henry Taylor: Consciousness is a subjective, p... ⌘ Read more
William Shatner investigates UFOs and aliens in new TV show
'Aliens Among Us' sees the legendary Star Trek actor investigate whether or not we are being visited by ET. William Shatner has hosted quite a few mys... ⌘ Read more
Secrets of the long-lost dodo revealed in comprehensive new study
Much has been written about the dodo over the years, but very little of it is based on what these birds were like in life. This iconic flightless bird... ⌘ Read more
Filmmakers capture footage of alleged 'creature' in Lake Champlain
The drone footage appears to show something strange submerged in the water in one corner of the frame. Spanning parts of New York State, Vermont and Q... ⌘ Read more
Record of 'Snowball Earth' discovered on remote Scottish islands
In the distant past, something caused the Earth to almost completely freeze over for millions of years. Evidence of ice ages aren't particularly unusu... ⌘ Read more
Video footage shows alleged 'ghost' sitting on a bus in Delhi, India
The clip shows an apparent spook that appears on CCTV camera but is invisible when viewed directly. According to the caption of the video which was po... ⌘ Read more
These three ancient Greek paradoxes are sure to melt your brain
Devised by Greek philosophers thousands of years ago, these paradoxes will leave you scratching your head. Matthew Duncombe: Ancient Greek philosopher... ⌘ Read more
House from 1982 horror movie 'Poltergeist' is now up for sale
The iconic house used in the horror classic had been occupied by its original owners since being built in 1979. Directed by Tobe Hooper and written by... ⌘ Read more
'Doomsday wreck' could explode and produce a tsunami, experts warn
The wreck of a World War II era cargo ship off the coast of England is still carrying a large amount of explosives. Built during the Second World War,... ⌘ Read more
Scientists put astrologers to the test in new astrology study
Scientists have been attempting to determine whether astrological predictions are any better than random chance. Astrology, which concerns predicting ... ⌘ Read more
Video captures airline pilots' encounter with UFO during flight
The footage shows unexplained lights moving in the night sky through the side window of the cockpit. The incident, which was filmed from the cockpit o... ⌘ Read more
Major discovery upends what we know of Stonehenge's origins
One of the Neolithic monument's most iconic stones came from much further afield than previously thought. Sitting isolated among the green fields of t... ⌘ Read more
Large reservoir of liquid water found beneath the surface of Mars
The likelihood of finding evidence of life on Mars seems to be increasing by the day. In the second significant discovery on Mars within the space of ... ⌘ Read more
Mystery behind 4,000-year-old 'tablets of doom' has been solved
Archaeologists have successfully deciphered doom prophecies written on ancient Babylonian cuneiform tablets. The tablets, which had remained a mystery... ⌘ Read more
'Unsolvable' mystery of WWI soldier's identity has been solved
After several decades, forensic science has finally determined the identity of an unknown solider who died back in 1918. Jay Silverstein: In the early... ⌘ Read more
Could an underwater mountain be the origin of the legend of Atlantis ?**
For years, archaeologists have pondered over the mystery of Atlantis and whether it ever actually existed at all. Legend has it that Atlantis was a bu... ⌘ Read more
Young boy survives unscathed after fall from 16th-floor window
The 4-year-old, who hails from France, not only survived the fall but somehow also avoided any serious injuries. The idea that anyone could survive un... ⌘ Read more
12,000-year-old monument is thought to be world's oldest calendar
The discovery was made at the world-famous archaeological site of Gobekli Tepe in southern Turkey. Generally considered to be one of the most importan... ⌘ Read more
Retired janitor recalls 1974 UFO sighting in West Lothian, Scotland
The 67-year-old, who was 17 at the time of the sighting, had kept the details of his encounter a secret for 50 years. Gordon Mackerracher, a retired j... ⌘ Read more
Russian chess player filmed 'smearing poison' on opponent's pieces
A prominent Russian chess player is under criminal investigation following an apparent poisoning attempt. Chess can be a tough game, especially when y... ⌘ Read more
Archaeologists unearth lost temple where Jesus performed miracles
The ruins of the temple were discovered unexpectedly during the excavation of a synagogue in Israel. According to the New Testament, Jesus had once pe... ⌘ Read more
'Genuinely useful humanoid robots' coming next year, says Musk
Tesla will be putting humanoid robots into production within months, according to the firm's CEO. Steve Benford and Praminda Caleb-Solly: Elon Musk's ... ⌘ Read more
Mystery footprints attributed to ghost of a dead local man in Thailand
Local residents say that the footprints lead to the deceased man's house and won't wash away with water. In a strange story out of Thailand this week,... ⌘ Read more
Beachgoers end up in the middle of a huge swarm of dragonflies
Numbering in their hundreds of thousands, the insects filled the air on a beach in Rhode Island recently. There's no denying that dragonflies are quit... ⌘ Read more
Starliner astronauts could be stranded on ISS until next year
The pair had been expecting to return to Earth within mere days, but so far they've been in space for over two months. When Barry Wilmore and Sunita W... ⌘ Read more
Ancient 'hobbits' were shorter than we thought, new study reveals
A detailed analysis of recently discovered fossils has revealed more about these enigmatic pint-sized humans. Evidence of the mysterious 'hobbits' of ... ⌘ Read more
In bizarre twist, starving woman tied HERSELF to a tree in India
Authorities had been attempting to ascertain how the woman had ended up starving and emaciated in the forest. A few days ago we covered the story of L... ⌘ Read more
Scientists reveal last meal of a 3,000-year-old mummified crocodile
The well-preserved reptile was embalmed thousands of years ago by the ancient Egyptians. Lidija M. Mcknight: What do you think of when you think about... ⌘ Read more
Mystery as man dies on beach after performing 'black magic' ritual
A 65-year-old man has been found dead on a beach in Spain after conducting some sort of strange ritual. The peculiar and disturbing case saw the body ... ⌘ Read more
Cube-shaped object in the sky over Prague sparks UFO debate
A witness who captured footage of the object generated some heated debate after posting it up on Reddit. UFOs can come in many different shapes and si... ⌘ Read more
Chester Zoo celebrates birth of extremely rare and endangered animal
The zoo, situated in England, has hailed the birth of one of the rarest animals on Earth. At a glance, this jovial creature might look a bit like a co... ⌘ Read more
Scientists propose sending an AI into space to converse with aliens
Instead of sending basic messages, what if we sent an AI capable of having a conversation with ET ? For decades, humanity has been sending messages ou... ⌘ Read more
'The Conjuring' house worker fired after 'ghost accused him of theft'
The house's owner allegedly claimed that she'd been told by a ghost that he was stealing money. Immortalized by the popular 2013 supernatural horror m... ⌘ Read more
A new 'guest star' is going to appear in the sky later on this year
A nova explosion far out in space will create the appearance of a new star in the night sky for a brief time. Vahe Peroomian: The stars aren't fixed a... ⌘ Read more
Crop circle in Badbury, England sparks police investigation
Crop circles might look impressive, but they can damage crops and be a major nuisance for farmers. Although these days crop circles tend to be regarde... ⌘ Read more
Short clip of strange 'werewolf-like' creature goes viral on TikTok
The footage shows an unidentified dark-colored creature moving in a particularly eerie and unnatural way. Is there something lurking the streets of Ar... ⌘ Read more
Were Egypt's pyramids built using a hydraulic lift system ?**
Archaeologists have found evidence to suggest that a primitive hydraulic lift might have been used to move heavy stones. For years, the question of ho... ⌘ Read more
Lunar biorepository proposed as a 'backup' for life on Earth
Scientists have proposed building a special facility on the Moon to preserve life in the event of a major disaster. The idea of storing large amounts ... ⌘ Read more
Medieval England was awash with rumors and conspiracy theories
Conspiracy theories might seem like a purely modern phenomenon, but that is definitely not the case. Gordon McKelvie and Gabrielle Storey: If you enjo... ⌘ Read more
Unidentified object filmed hovering in the sky over southern Brazil
The clip shows a strange object that remained stationary over the Brazilian city of Curitiba. Filmed and uploaded by YouTube user Zona Desconhecida, t... ⌘ Read more
Identity of 'Tomb of Cerberus' skeleton remains a mystery
Archaeologists have found a mysterious skeleton within a 2,200-year-old tomb that was discovered in Italy last year. Said to guard the entrance to the... ⌘ Read more
Eerie, ghostly face shows up in photograph of dark attic doorway
A very eerie spectacle was recently captured on camera at the dark and foreboding entrance to someone's attic. The image, which was posted onto a Face... ⌘ Read more
New experiments could prove that we live in a computer simulation
For years, scientists and philosophers have pondered over whether or not the real world isn't quite as real as we think. What if we told you that the ... ⌘ Read more
Scientists analyze cameras used to capture the Cottingley Fairies
In 1917, two young girls claimed to have photographed real-life fairies in a small village in England. Elsie Wright and Frances Griffiths - two young ... ⌘ Read more
Could genome editing be the key to settling on other worlds ?**
Humans may simply be unable to survive long term on other planets without a bit of genetic tinkering. Sam McKee: When considering human settlements on... ⌘ Read more
Weird old nature doc clip showing alleged 'Bigfoot' resurfaces online
A short clip from a nature documentary shows what appears to be a humanoid figure moving near to a herd of caribou. The footage, which has been doing ... ⌘ Read more
Mercury may be home to a layer of diamond up to 10 miles thick
The smallest planet in our solar system may be hiding a treasure with a value beyond imagination. With temperatures ranging from an unimaginably freez... ⌘ Read more
Komodo dragons have teeth coated in iron, new study finds
In a world first, a species of animal has been found to have teeth coated in iron to help keep them sharp. Measuring up to 3 meters long and weighing ... ⌘ Read more
NASA rover discovers promising evidence of ancient life on Mars
Perseverance has examined a rock that exhibits evidence of chemical reactions indicative of primitive life. Situated in Jezero Crater, the curious arr... ⌘ Read more
Tyrannosaurus rex may have been much larger than previously thought
We may have yet to discover the fossil remains of some of the largest examples of the species. Tyrannosaurus rex - arguably the poster child of the di... ⌘ Read more
'Virtually mythical' animal captured on video for the first time ever
A coffee farmer recently recorded video footage of an incredibly rare creature poking its head up out of a hole in Bolivia. Sometimes an animal is so ... ⌘ Read more
Deadly diseases: why does plague keep plaguing humanity ?**
Throughout the history of civilization, we've been constantly plagued by all manner of horrific and deadly diseases. Conor Meehan: Throughout human hi... ⌘ Read more
Fingerprint analysis deepens mystery of Peru's mummified 'aliens'
The mystery of the alleged mummified 'aliens' unearthed in Peru seems to have taken yet another unexpected turn. Back in 2023, Jaimie Maussan - a cont... ⌘ Read more
Scientists have scoured the Internet for evidence of time travel
Could a potential time traveler have inadvertently posted information about future events online ? The question of whether or not time travel has or e... ⌘ Read more
Can meditation actually make mental health problems worse ?**
Some researchers have highlighted potentially harmful effects of meditation and mindfulness practices. Miguel Farias: Since mindfulness it's something... ⌘ Read more
Mystery as six people found dead from cyanide in Bangkok hotel room
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of six people who drank from cups laced with poison. The incident, which took place ... ⌘ Read more
19th Kecksburg UFO festival celebrates legendary local incident
Crowds descended on the small town of Kecksburg, Pennsylvania over the weekend to celebrate UFO culture. Fans of the strange and unusual have been flo... ⌘ Read more