The White House appoints Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer known for publicly discussing the possibility of extraterrestrial technology, to lead a new scientific advisory council focused on UFOs and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs). Multiple outlets report that Loeb will head the panel created by the White House to study UAPs and related anomalies, positioning him as one of the central figures overseeing the council’s scientific review. CBS News also reports that Loeb explains what he hopes the council will uncover in his new role.
The reports describe Loeb as a longtime figure in debates over intelligent alien life, including his past claims and theories that alien technology may already have reached Earth. The Hill and The Oregonian characterize him as a polarizing or controversial figure, citing his decade-long work scanning the skies and oceans for potential evidence of intelligent activity. Times of India similarly highlights his Harvard background and his selection to lead the White House panel. Collectively, the sources agree on Loeb’s appointment, his Harvard affiliation, and the council’s purpose of examining UAPs.
