'Keep our eyes on orbs': Polarising Harvard alien theorist dismisses critics after landing White House UFO job

Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb, a figure long synonymous with controversial extraterrestrial theories, has been appointed by the ...
New Scientist

The 4 must-watch science-fiction films of the year so far

The first six months of 2026 have produced four stand-out sci-fi movies – and they all have one thing in common, says Bethan ...

Harvard professor to lead new White House UFO council

A Harvard University professor known for his polarizing theories about extraterrestrial life has been tapped by the White ...
WBUR

Harvard professor with polarizing alien theories is picked to lead new White House UFO council

Avi Loeb is leading a new Science Advisory Council tasked with finding the origin of unidentified objects spotted by military pilots and others. It's part of a broader White House effort studying ...
PBS

White House picks Harvard professor with polarizing alien theories to lead new UFO council

WASHINGTON (AP) — A polarizing Harvard astronomer known for splashy theories about alien visits has been tapped by the White House to lead a team of outside scientists to study the national security ...