The White House has appointed Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb to head the newly formed UAP Science Advisory Council, a group tasked with investigating unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). Loeb, known for controversial claims about alien technology, will lead a team that includes representatives from the Pentagon, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the FBI, and the intelligence community. The council will provide scientific reports and advice to the UAP Governing Board, aiming to "resolve the nature of UAP."
Loeb has long argued that interstellar objects like 'Oumuamua could be alien spacecraft and has led expeditions to recover materials from the Pacific Ocean that he suggests may be extraterrestrial in origin. Critics, however, note that his claims often lack rigorous evidence. Despite this, the White House believes his high-profile advocacy could bring renewed attention and funding to UAP research.
The Council's formation marks a significant step in official UAP investigations, moving the topic from fringe speculation to serious scientific inquiry.