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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Robert Gorgonio

'Keep Our Eyes on Orbs': Polarising Harvard Alien Theorist Dismisses Critics After Landing White House UFO Job

Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb, a figure long synonymous with controversial extraterrestrial theories, has been appointed by the White House to spearhead a new scientific council tasked with investigating Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). This landmark move marks a significant evolution in how the government approaches the study of unexplained aerial objects, placing a focus on the mysterious 'orbs' frequently sighted by military personnel.

The appointment, part of a broader push by the Trump administration for transparency on unexplained aerial phenomena, positions Loeb at the centre of a government-backed effort to evaluate national security risks. His newly formed UAP Science Advisory Council will report to the UAP Governance Board, an entity overseen by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

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