The US government is 'sincere in its efforts to understand UAP', new White House council chair says
The recently created UAP Science Advisory Council recently gathered at a private meeting at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
The U.S. government is firmly committed to comprehending Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), often colloquially referred to as UFOs, according to the new White House chair of the UAP Science Advisory Council, noted astrophysicist Avi Loeb. The council, formed in June 2026, aims to provide scientific insight into these phenomena by advising the government on how to resolve their nature.
Loeb emphasized the council's dedication to adhering to the scientific method, collecting and analyzing data with today's scientific standards, and bringing transparency and accountability to the field. Council member Ben Lamm, co-founder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences, echoed these sentiments, expressing his enthusiasm about contributing to the investigation of UAP in a rigorous and open manner.
A recent Gallup poll indicates that while many Americans believe UAP can be explained by natural phenomena or human activity, a significant portion remains skeptical, with the percentage of those unsure growing over time. The poll also revealed that a majority of respondents believe the U.S. government is withholding information about UFOs.
Written by urgent.news from Space.com's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
