The White House has appointed Avi Loeb, a Harvard astrophysicist infamous for his wild claims of alien technology, as the head of the UAP Science Advisory Council. This group aims to investigate unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) but faces skepticism from the scientific community.

Loeb’s résumé looks impressive on paper—he’s surrounded himself with a diverse team including physicists, philosophers, and even a pathologist. But his repeated claims of extraterrestrial life have earned him a reputation as a fraud among his peers.

His most controversial claim is that the object Oumuamua was an alien probe, and he also suggests small metal spheres found in the ocean might be debris from alien spacecraft. These assertions have secured Loeb numerous TV appearances but little scientific credibility.

The appointment raises questions about the future direction of UAP research. Critics worry it might lead to more sensationalism rather than serious scientific inquiry. However, supporters hope that Loeb’s unique perspective could push the boundaries of conventional thinking on these mysterious events.