Skeptic on UAP panel? That's fine, up to a point, Ross Coulthart says
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- Author
- Hena Doba,Michael Ramsey,Batya Ungar-Sargon
- Published
- June 21, 2026
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Original excerpt
Michael Shermer has been named to the newly created UAP Science Advisory Council.
Key claims
- →Michael Shermer appointed to UAP Science Advisory Council
- →Ross Coulthart expresses qualified support for skeptical perspective on the panel
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Journalist Ross Coulthart comments on skeptic Michael Shermer's appointment to the newly created UAP Science Advisory Council, suggesting skepticism is acceptable within limits.
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