Alien Abductions

Many people have reported alien abduction stories. Most of the abductees have shared their stories through hypnosis -- which causes wide disagreement about their validity. Read more about alien abductions.

Angel Hair UFOs in Oloron, France

In 1952, angel hair came drifting from the sky, falling over the French towns of Oloron and Gaillac. The short life of angel hair makes it difficult to analyze. Learn more about the history of angel hair UFOs.

Ashtar, Master of the Universe

Ashtar is an interstellar ruler and leader of millions of extraterrestrials who is said to have contacted George van Tassel. Learn more about Ashtar.

Astronomer J. Allen Hynek

J. Allen Hynek was a scientific advisor to Project Blue Book, the government UFO research group. As time went on, he had more and more difficulty toeing the party line on UFO phenomena. Learn more about J. Allen Hynek and his UFO research.

Bob Lazar, UFO Hoaxster

Bob Lazar claimed to have worked in the S-4 section of Area 51. On that top-secret Nevada research base, he claimed to see anti-gravity reactors and flying saucers in person. How truthful were his extravagant tales?

Ether Ships

The theory of ether ships is one of many UFO theories that seek to explain UFO phenomena. Ether ships have strange properties that allow them to travel widely. Read about ether ships and where they might come from.

Explaining UFOs

Both skeptics and believers spend time researching UFO reports and explaining UFOs as natural or supernatural events, whether meteor or balloon or optical allusion or good old-fashioned mystery. Read more about explaining UFOs.

Foo Fighters

Foo fighters have been reported by fighter pilots since World War II. Were they with the Axis or Allies, or maybe from another planet? Read more about reports of foo fighters and censorship of foo fighter sightings.

George Adamski and the Space Brothers

George Adamski preached an interplanetary gospel based on contact with UFOs and aliens. Though serious investigators scoffed, he earned wide attention. Read about George Adamski and his "Space Brothers."

History of the Roswell UFO Incident

The history of the Roswell UFO incident has a long, complicated legacy of truth and conspiracy. From the crash site to the recovered alien bodies, there is a lot of speculation -- how much is believable? Learn more history of the Roswell UFO incident.

Hollow Earth Theory

Hollow earth theory was the brainchild of John Cleves Symmes, who sought to explore Earth's center, where UFOs supposedly come flying in and out. Read why some believe UFOs live inside the Earth.

How Aliens Work

Alien life forms would probably differ from those on Earth but still adhere to certain principles. Learn about astrobiology and the search for alien life forms.

How UFOs Work

The accounts are oddly similar: darting lights in a night sky, a hovering disc, radio interference... The stories span national and cultural boundaries -- how can so many people be "mistaken"? Learn about the evidence for and against alien UFOs and check out some of the stranger tales of contact.

Howard Menger and UFO Contactees

Howard Menger said he was a UFO contactee, and even made a free energy device based on UFO science. Other contactees have made similar claims and dubious business ventures. Read about Howard Menger and other UFO contactees.

Jackie Gleason Sees a UFO

The Jackie Gleason UFO tale begins with President Nixon inviting him to see aliens at an Air Force Base. He wasn't told any details and was sworn to keep the secret. Check out the Jackie Gleason UFO story.