Unidentified Aerial Phenomena: From Ancient Records to Modern Investigations

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Since Kenneth Arnold's 1947 sighting, reports of disc-shaped luminous objects span ancient records to today; most scientists see natural explanations or perceptual biases, but a few—Avi Loeb, J. Allen Hynek, and James E. McDonald—advocate open, systematic study for unknown tech or even extraterrestrial life, and recent Grusch testimony and DNI reports push governments toward transparency and risk assessment.

The mysterious history of unidentified flying objects (or UAPs)
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The mysterious history of unidentified flying objects (or UAPs)

Reports of strange lights and unexplained objects in the sky have existed since ancient times. These sightings, now often referred to as unidentified flying objects or UAPs, have appeared across centuries and civilisations.