This is HUGE news.
PhD astronomer and former NASA engineer Ivo Busko has single-handedly driven a final nail into the coffin of the contamination-based hypotheses (e.g. plate defects and cosmic rays) proposed to explain the VASCO transients. He did so using one of the most creative approaches in astronomy I have ever seen: by analysing pre-Sputnik photographic plates from a German telescope known to suffer from severe optical distortions (aberrations), he demonstrated that the transients appear on these plates and exhibit the same optical distortions as the stars themselves. They are slightly narrower and sharper than the stars, consistent with brief flashes.
This is a crucial result. It shows that the transient light passed through the telescope optics, meaning the transients originate from real objects producing light, rather than from plate defects or cosmic-ray contamination that hit the plate. Dr Busko has also shown that the transients cluster spatially and are associated with periods close to nuclear tests. See the example of the triple transient with optical comas.
This is the greatest gift. Congratulations, Ivo.
I'm happy beyond belief.
Read Ivo Busko's paper: https://t.co/6CT58wnsKJ
@MarioNawfal Avi is wrong. Because (1) there is a deficit of these point sources in the Earth's shadow at 42,000 km (2) if these were cosmic rays, we would see an increase of these point sources with geomagnetic activity, while we see a decrease in (3) these point sources avoid the ecliptic.
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A Message From Nick Pope:
A while ago, following some digestive issues, I was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Unfortunately, it's Stage 4 and has metastasized to my liver. While I know that it's kindness and hope that leads people to suggest healers and supposed miracle cures, and to say things like "fight it", and "you can beat it", I'm afraid my diagnosis and my situation leaves no doubt whatsoever: I can't beat it.
What an amazing adventure I've had! A 21-year career at the UK Ministry of Defence, where I got involved in subjects ranging from financial policy to counter-terrorism; from military policing to UAP. And I saved six cows; it's a long story! The things I've done; the places I've been; the people I've met; and the secrets I've been privy to. I wouldn't have swapped it for the world. And then a second career, where my previous government UAP role brought me to the attention of the world's media, leading me to become a regular commentator on TV news shows and documentaries, as well as consulting and acting as spokesperson on various UFO and alien-themed movies, TV series and video games. The media called me the real Fox Mulder!
The true highlight, of course, is life with my wonderful, beautiful and incredibly smart wife, Elizabeth. She's a real-life Agent Scully: a scientist, a skeptic and a redhead. We met randomly in the lobby bar of the Fairmont Hotel in downtown San José (she was an anthropology professor at San José State University) in October 2010 and got married 3 months later. We applied successfully for my Green Card and she had me shipped over and imported to the U.S., where a new adventure began, as Elizabeth and I enjoyed wildlife watching at our wonderful home in Tucson, desert hikes, film noir, true crime, country music, Sunday lunches with my in-laws, and much more besides. Recently, we had an amazing one-year adventure in New York City, living 5 minutes from Times Square, and having a wonderful view of the Empire State Building from our apartment window.
We proofread each other's books and articles (I love commas, hyphens and exclamation points way more than Elizabeth, and managed to win at least a few of those battles), and I'm supporting her in her ongoing fight for free speech, academic freedom, and keeping political correctness, superstition and identity politics out of science and academia. The White House Press Secretary Tweeted one of her recent newspaper articles, which shows the huge impact she's having.
I kept working for as long as I could (right up until last week), with my various film/TV interviews, conference appearances, and live events, including my position as moderator of Ancient Aliens Live - where I think I did 94 shows. Sadly, the time has come where I've had to step away from this work.
A lot of people have followed my work on UAP. I'm loath to use the word "fans", because I'm not a celebrity. But I am a public figure, and many people have followed me on my journey as I've sought to keep the UAP subject in the public eye, and to frame it as a defense, national security and safety of flight issue - as well as a fascinating science problem. Some of this work has been public knowledge, but some such work, of necessity, has been done behind the scenes. I hope I've helped move the needle forward. But most people, of course, know me through my media interviews and live events. To everyone who's followed me on my journey, thank you - and good luck with your own journeys. I wish you every success and happiness.
It's all been amazing, and I'm grateful for the things I've done, not mournful for the things that I won't now get to do.
Per Aspera Ad Astra!
Nick Pope, Tucson, Arizona, February 12, 2026
I find it deeply disturbing how easily some people feel entitled to publicly dismiss and undermine a scientist’s work without presenting any real substance in return.
Beatriz Villarroel has spent years doing serious scientific work. Real data. Careful analysis. Peer review. Publication. Collaboration with other professionals who know exactly what they are doing.
Yet now there are people who openly claim she is wrong, that it is all “dust” or “mistakes”, without actually demonstrating it. No full data. No detailed counter analysis. No proper proof of the opposite.
That is not criticism. That is degradation.
It is deeply offensive and frankly disturbing to watch how easily someone tries to tear down a person who has worked honestly, carefully, and professionally, simply because the results are uncomfortable.
She is a scientist, but she is also human. And this kind of behavior hurts. It is exactly this climate that makes many researchers stay quiet instead of being honest.
I want to be very clear about one thing.
I, Dennis, will do everything I can to support her and to defend the truth.
I know how much work went into this. I know how many serious people are involved. This is not bullshit. This is real science, done properly.
So when I see these constant attempts to push her down, I have to ask: who does this really serve, and why?
If we cannot trust professional astronomers and researchers who publish their work openly, then what kind of science are we left with?
@DrBeaVillarroel@GoodTroubleShow@AlchemyAmerican@rosscoulthart@NewsNation
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S. Korea's comprehensive AI law came into effect today, described as a world first. It requires watermarks on AI-generated content, obligations on "high-risk AI" in areas like medical advice, and local reps for major global firms that offer AI services. https://t.co/9rXJTOkPal