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
UAP Insight Analysis— AI generated, not official
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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