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White House appoints polarizing Harvard professor to lead UFO science panel

White House forms UFO science panel led by polarizing Harvard professorHarvard professor known for alien theories to lead White House UFO council

The White House appointed Avi Loeb, a controversial Harvard astronomer known for theories about alien visits, to lead a new scientific panel studying national security risks from UFOs on June 30, 2026.

This move aims to investigate origins of mysterious objects reported by military personnel and could reshape how the US government approaches unexplained aerial phenomena.

The appointment matters as it signals a shift toward formalizing UFO research within national security frameworks.

  • Loeb previously suggested that black holes could be the origin of life, a theory that remains debated among astrophysicists.
  • Military personnel have reported mysterious orbs in recent years, prompting calls for official investigation.
  • The panel includes outside scientists rather than government employees, marking a unique approach to UFO research.
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