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Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb, a figure long synonymous with controversial extraterrestrial theories, has been appointed by the White House to spearhead a new scientific council tasked with investigating Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). This landmark move marks a significant evolution in how the government approaches the study of unexplained aerial objects, placing a focus on the mysterious 'orbs' frequently sighted by military personnel.

The appointment, part of a broader push by the Trump administration for transparency on unexplained aerial phenomena, positions Loeb at the centre of a government-backed effort to evaluate national security risks. His newly formed UAP Science Advisory Council will report to the UAP Governance Board, an entity overseen by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

Loeb has spent much of the past decade pushing theories that challenge mainstream astronomy, most notably his 2017 claim that an interstellar object passing through the solar system could have been alien technology rather than a natural formation. The idea drew global attention and sharp criticism from fellow scientists, setting the tone for a career that has consistently blurred the line between academic research and public spectacle.