Studies
A very important collection of scientific articles on contemporary Ufology and more generally on the Phenomenon is the collection ScienceCat.
Dr. Giorgio Abraimi (Centro Italiano Studi Ufologici) managed to complete a major update of Science.Cat (317 new and old articles from scientific or peer-reviewed sources, which were added to the existing database and search tool). The database is located on the UAPcheck website.
Worldwide Student Theses
This section brings together student diploma and postgraduate theses from universities around the world related to the study of UAPs and related scientific fields. The collection includes research from different disciplines, such as aerospace, physics, astronomy, social sciences and technology, contributing to the dissemination and development of scientific knowledge around the phenomenon.
Scientific & evaluated studies
Published, peer-reviewed research suggests that many sightings are related to environmental factors or known natural phenomena, such as ball lightning and luminous insects. At the same time, new approaches using multiple sensors and precise data recording aim to separate real anomalies from misinterpretations.
Statistical study examining photographic “transient phenomena” in the sky (before the satellite era), comparing them with nuclear test dates and UAP reports. Strong correlation found, but not causation.
The cryptoterrestrial hypothesis 2024
A Case for Scientific Openness to a Concealed Earthly Explanation for Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena. June 2024
It describes a scientific methodology with multiple sensors for observing and verifying UAPs with measurable data, in order to separate real phenomena from errors or illusions.
NASA UAP Independent Study Team Report (2023)
Final report of NASA’s independent study team on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). The report reviews available data, discusses methods for collecting and analyzing observations, and provides recommendations for improving the scientific study and reporting of UAP.
It analyzes data from UAP reports (e.g. NUFORC), combined with data on sky brightness, cloud cover and terrain morphology.
Field experiment with instruments in Norway on the “Hessdalen lights” phenomenon. Measurable light anomalies were recorded a well-known natural phenomenon that is often misinterpreted as UFOs.
First recording and spectrum analysis of “ball lightning.” A natural phenomenon that can resemble a UAP in many witness reports.
Insects as unidentified flying objects (+ comments & replies) — Applied Optics, 1978–1979
Classic study showing how insects (especially when they phosphoresce or scatter light) can cause photographic and radar signatures that resemble UFOs.
