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Versioned editorial historyAnunna / Anunnaki
Divine figures in Mesopotamian religious traditions. Scholarly textual context and modern ancient-astronaut interpretations require separate records.
BLC1: a lesson in verification
A candidate radio signal observed toward Proxima Centauri was traced to locally generated interference through detailed follow-up.
Biosignatures
Potential indicators of biological processes require environmental context and careful testing of nonbiological explanations.
Cassini mission
The spacecraft investigation of Saturn that transformed research on Enceladus and other icy worlds.
Enceladus
An ocean beneath the ice. Cassini revealed a world with liquid water, organic chemistry and energy sources — compelling conditions for research into habitability.
Ancient worlds, closer scrutiny
Explore ancient civilizations
Extraordinary monuments.
Human histories.
Place the pyramids in their archaeological context. Follow the records behind the wonder.
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Visit the document archiveNASA’s 2023 UAP independent study
A methodological report recommending how data, calibrated observations and scientific practice can improve the study of UAP.
ODNI’s 2021 preliminary UAP assessment
An official preliminary assessment organized around reports, data limitations and possible explanatory categories.