Disappearing Scientists and the Space–Defense Conspiracy: Separating Speculation from Evidence

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Online right‑wing and social‑media speculation has tied the disappearances or deaths of scientists such as William “Neil” McCasland and Michael Hicks to a supposed space‑defense‑UFO conspiracy, but experts say there is no solid evidence and that the pattern reflects people seeking connections in an AI‑driven information deluge.

Conspiracy theory over UFOs and missing scientists spreads from web to White House
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Conspiracy theory over UFOs and missing scientists spreads from web to White House

Claim of nefarious plot draws attention of lawmakers and president – but are disappearances and deaths really linked?