Hebrew-born Israeli-American physicist and Harvard professor pursuing astrophysics and cosmology
The global conversation on unidentified anomalous phenomena has intensified as researchers publish new findings and institutions formalize collaboration. A Guardian feature traces shifts in policy and public interest, while related reporting underscores ongoing interest in official programs and whistleblower disclosures.
A suite of studies using JWST, ALMA and ground-based data shows interstellar objects 3I/ATLAS and 3I/ Atlas likely formed in very cold, metal-poor environments, billions of years ago. Isotopic signatures point to origins outside our solar system and beyond the local neighborhood, offering insights into planet formation across the galaxy.
Avi Loeb has been appointed to chair a scientific advisory council to investigate unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and report to a White House panel. The effort, tied to declassification efforts, has drawn mixed reactions from peers and experts who caution about methods and evidence while acknowledging potential national security gains.