Pentagon’s UFO report ‘supports’ Oumuamua alien theory

Pentagon’s UFO report ‘supports’ Oumuamua alien theory

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The transcript discusses a theory published on the Scientific American website, suggesting that the interstellar object Omumua, which passed near the sun, might be an alien probe. The theory is based on the object's flat shape, tumbling motion, and acceleration, resembling a light sail. Critics argue that the object is likely a natural phenomenon, such as a shard of rock or a cloud of dust, with its acceleration caused by evaporating ice.

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What does the recent Pentagon UFO report suggest about the theory presented?

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What is the main claim about the object known as 'Oumuamua'?

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How does the theorist justify that 'Oumuamua' is not a natural object?

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What do critics argue about the nature of 'Oumuamua'?

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What phenomenon is suggested to have caused the acceleration of 'Oumuamua'?

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