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July 1, 2026
Harvard Astronomer Avi Loeb Appointed to Lead White House UFO Council
- Avi Loeb will head a scientific advisory council focused on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP).
- The council aims to analyze military reports and improve data collection on UAPs.
- Loeb's appointment has drawn criticism from some scientists who question his methods and credibility.
- The team has already requested over 50 documents from the Pentagon related to UAP incidents.
2 Sources
- Harvard professor known for controversial alien theories to lead White House UFO councilJul 1, 2026 at 2:02 PM · CBS News
- Harvard professor to lead new White House UFO councilJul 1, 2026 at 4:39 PM · The Hill