{
  "id": 1870608,
  "title": "'I've seen the evidence': Pentagon UFO scientist claims 4 alien species exist",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/ive-seen-the-evidence-pentagon-ufo-scientist-claims-4-alien-species",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-18T20:12:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/pentagon-ufo-scientist-dr-eric-davis-claims-us-has-evidence-of-4-alien-species-after-30-years-of-uap-research-ive-seen-the-evidence-ive-seen-the-records/articleshow/133331999.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr Eric Davis, an astrophysicist and former consultant on US government UFO programs, asserts that he has seen classified images and documents detailing the recovery of at least four extraterrestrial species. During an interview with NewsNation’s Katie Pavlich, Davis explained that the material pertained to crashed unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and that some bodies were reportedly kept in highly classified facilities. However, neither the official US government nor the military have verified these claims. Davis identified the four entities as the Grays, Nordics, Insectoids, and Reptilians. The Grays resemble fictional portrayals in Close Encounters of the Third Kind, while the Nordics are described as tall, fair-skinned, and Scandinavian-looking. He also mentioned insectoid beings resembling praying mantises and reptoid-like humanoid creatures. Davis claims that the alleged bodies were found in wreckage from recovered UFOs, though he admits that no evidence exists of the beings currently being held alive by the US military. The classified nature of the material means that it is not subject to the Freedom of Information Act and may remain undisclosed for decades. Davis also urged President Donald Trump to grant immunity to UAP whistleblowers, alleging that such individuals could provide further evidence of UFO encounters. Despite Davis' claims, there is no publicly released evidence that the US government has recovered extraterrestrial bodies or spacecraft.",
  "summary": "Pentagon-linked astrophysicist Dr Eric Davis claims he has seen classified records and evidence allegedly documenting four different alien species recovered from crashed UAPs. The alleged beings include Grays, Nordics, Insectoids and Reptilians. Davis, who says he investigated UAPs for 30 years, has urged President Donald Trump to protect whistleblowers and allow greater disclosure.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}