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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?

The Guardian - US

How conspiracy theories about 12 missing or dead scientists captured Trump’s attention

The idea of a sinister connection between tragedies involving scientists is a common trope within conspiracy theory communities

The Independent UK

12 US scientists have gone missing or died. The mystery has become the talk - and worry - of Washington

The 12 scientists who have died or gone missing all appeared to have ties to nuclear or space programs and, in some cases, classified projects. Rhian Lubin delves into the cases

The Independent UK

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What to know about the missing scientists alarming Congress

The cases date back to at least 2023 but national security concerns prompted a congressional investigation.

Axios

'Something sinister could be happening': FBI looks into dead or missing nuclear and space defense scientists tied to NASA, Blue Origin, and SpaceX

Eleven scientists related to nuclear and space defense programs are missing or dead since 2022. Nearly four years later, Congress is finally looking into it.

Fortune

FBI launches investigation into missing and dead US scientists

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The Independent UK

Federal probes are launched into deaths and disappearances of scientists with ties to US government

Both the FBI and Congress are now looking into the incidents, although authorities have so far not found any direct connections

The Independent UK

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The 'Immovable' UFO: Why Eric Burlison's Search for a Giant Craft Could Solve the Mystery of 11 Missing Nuclear Scientists

Missouri Rep. Eric Burlison is investigating a secret UFO site and its possible link to the mysterious deaths of 11 US scientists, amid efforts to uncover truths about classified locations and government disclosures.

International Business Times UK

US Brain Drain: FBI Expert, Lawmakers Warn Of 'Suspicious' Deaths Among Top National Security Scientists

A string of unexplained deaths and disappearances among elite US scientists tied to NASA, Los Alamos and other national security projects has prompted warnings.

International Business Times UK

UFO Cluster Spotted Near Wright-Patterson — Where Missing Scientist Once Led Operations

A cluster of unidentified glowing objects was seen near Ohio's Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, reigniting UFO conspiracy theories. The sighting coincides with the disappearance of a former base commander.

International Business Times UK

String Of Missing Or Deceased Scientists Raises Alarm As 11th Case Emerges

“This is too coincidental, and so we have to be investigating this," said Eric Burlinson.

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Trump's Nuclear Mystery: Why 10 Scientists from Los Alamos and NASA JPL Vanished, with Answers Expected by April 26

The mysterious deaths and disappearances of 10 American scientists linked to nuclear and aerospace research in the last three years, as President Trump promises answers within 10 days.

International Business Times UK

Trump Responds to Reports of 10 Missing Scientists, Says 'I Hope It's Random'

President Trump announced an investigation into the disappearance of 10 scientists, raising concerns about national security. The White House is probing potential security access issues.

International Business Times UK

10 people tied to America’s nuclear secrets have now vanished or died, and they all have one connection in common

Doesn’t feel like a coincidence

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International Business Times UK

Neil McCasland's Silver Alert Is Freaking Out UFO Theorists: Who Is He And Why?

Explore the mysterious disappearance of Retired Air Force Major General William Neil McCasland from Albuquerque, linked to UFO theories, and his military background at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Learn about the ongoing investigation and public intrigue.

International Business Times UK

Is Neil McCasland Disappearance Related To NASA JPL Engineer Who Also Went Missing Eight Months Before He Did?

Retired Major General McCasland disappears, leaving personal items behind. His case follows NASA engineer Monica Reza's unsolved vanishing months earlier

International Business Times UK

UFO General and NASA Boffin Vanish: Inside the Suspicious Disappearance of the World's Top Alien Tech Experts

A retired 'UFO general' and a NASA-linked scientist have both vanished in the US, fuelling clashes over whether the case points to espionage, a cover-up or something stranger.

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This super alloy could end American dependence on Russian rockets — now two officials involved in its development are missing

One of them is Neil McCasland.

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Ex-FBI agent suggests missing ‘space weapons’ expert motive as firearm remains ‘unaccounted for’

Meanwhile, an anonymous X account raises questions.

The Independent UK

Officials trying to discredit links between general’s disappearance and his UFO work

Authorities say there is no evidence of foul play in Neil McCasland’s disappearance, but his extended silence from family is highly unusual

International Business Times UK

Neil McCasland Update: Vanished Air Force General's Gun, Wallet and Hiking Boots Gone as Search Intensifies

Search efforts intensify for missing retired Air Force General Neil McCasland as investigators reveal his gun, wallet and hiking boots are missing, raising new questions about what happened.

International Business Times UK

Vanished Retired Air Force General Linked to Bizarre UFO-Themed X Account That Fell Silent the Day He Disappeared

A retired US Air Force general vanishes in New Mexico as investigators probe a mysterious UFO themed X account that went silent the same day.

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‘Space weapons’ expert is missing, and Ross Coulthart warns it’s a crisis America can’t afford

McCasland has "sensitive secrets" in his head, Coulhart said.

International Business Times UK

FBI Hunt Missing UFO General Neil McCasland Amid 'Grave National Security Crisis'

The FBI has joined the search for retired US Air Force Major General William Neil McCasland, 68, who has been missing in Albuquerque since Feb. 27, 2026 and linked to decades of classified American defence research.

The Independent UK

Urgent searches underway for missing former US Air Force general

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