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| '''UFO''' is an ] for '''Unidentified Flying Object'''. As such, in a literal sense it would include any object in the air of which the nature is not known, but usually when the term 'UFO' is used it refers to some of the unidentified objects which are believed by some to be the spaceships of extraterrestrial ]. | '''UFO''' is an ] for '''Unidentified Flying Object'''. As such, in a literal sense it would include any object in the air of which the nature is not known, but usually when the term 'UFO' is used it refers to some of the unidentified objects which are believed by some to be the spaceships of extraterrestrial ]. | ||
| UFOs have been subject to many studies over the years, with a wide range of scope and scientific rigor. One well-known study was ], conducted by the ]. The idea that UFOs are in fact alien spacecraft is largely discounted by most scientists, since that many such sightings have been explained in terms of known natural phenomena or human activity, and there is a lack of evidence corroborating eyewitness accounts which purport otherwise. |
UFOs have been subject to many studies over the years, with a wide range of scope and scientific rigor. One well-known study was ], conducted by the ]. The idea that UFOs are in fact alien spacecraft is largely discounted by most scientists, since that many such sightings have been explained in terms of known natural phenomena or human activity, and there is a lack of evidence corroborating eyewitness accounts which purport otherwise. | ||
| A group that is currently involved in ] the alien spacecraft hypothesis of UFOs is the ]. Its main exponents are ] and ]. | A group that is currently involved in ] the alien spacecraft hypothesis of UFOs is the ]. Its main exponents are ] and ]. | ||
| The study of UFO claims over the years has led to interesting discoveries about atmospheric phenomena and psychology. In psychology, the study of UFOs leads to concept like misinterpretation, perceptual illusion, hallucination or fantasy-prone personality. The study of abduction phenomena especially shows that hypnosis is not a valid method for revealing memory... | |||
| The field of UFOs should not be confused or intermingled with "the ]". The UFO phenomenon need not have a paranormal explanation, though those who believe in UFOs may also have a fascination with the paranormal. UFO's are sometimes part of a elaborate ] in which the government is said to be intentionally covering up the existence of aliens. There are groups of retired government scientists who claim to have worked on captured extraterrestrial materials and technologies. These scientists are pressing for the release of the acquired technologies for the public benefit. | The field of UFOs should not be confused or intermingled with "the ]". The UFO phenomenon need not have a paranormal explanation, though those who believe in UFOs may also have a fascination with the paranormal. UFO's are sometimes part of a elaborate ] in which the government is said to be intentionally covering up the existence of aliens. There are groups of retired government scientists who claim to have worked on captured extraterrestrial materials and technologies. These scientists are pressing for the release of the acquired technologies for the public benefit. | ||
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UFO is an acronym for Unidentified Flying Object. As such, in a literal sense it would include any object in the air of which the nature is not known, but usually when the term 'UFO' is used it refers to some of the unidentified objects which are believed by some to be the spaceships of extraterrestrial aliens.
UFOs have been subject to many studies over the years, with a wide range of scope and scientific rigor. One well-known study was Project Bluebook, conducted by the United States Air Force. The idea that UFOs are in fact alien spacecraft is largely discounted by most scientists, since that many such sightings have been explained in terms of known natural phenomena or human activity, and there is a lack of evidence corroborating eyewitness accounts which purport otherwise.
A group that is currently involved in debunking the alien spacecraft hypothesis of UFOs is the Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal. Its main exponents are Philip Klass and James Randi.
The study of UFO claims over the years has led to interesting discoveries about atmospheric phenomena and psychology. In psychology, the study of UFOs leads to concept like misinterpretation, perceptual illusion, hallucination or fantasy-prone personality. The study of abduction phenomena especially shows that hypnosis is not a valid method for revealing memory...
The field of UFOs should not be confused or intermingled with "the paranormal". The UFO phenomenon need not have a paranormal explanation, though those who believe in UFOs may also have a fascination with the paranormal. UFO's are sometimes part of a elaborate UFO conspiracy theory in which the government is said to be intentionally covering up the existence of aliens. There are groups of retired government scientists who claim to have worked on captured extraterrestrial materials and technologies. These scientists are pressing for the release of the acquired technologies for the public benefit.
See also: Flying saucer, Truth, Obtuse nature
External Links
- The Disclosure Project
- CSICOP homepage
- A serious research page for scientists and astronomers, authored by a professional Astronomer.