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datePublished: 2026-08-28
dateModified: 2026-09-10

SCIENCE

August 2026

Updated: September 10, 2026

**Documented**

**Work type:**  Research and ideas review

# Avi Loeb calls for raw data, not stories

Loeb argues that the debate cannot advance without first hand evidence and measurements accessible to scientists.

By Avi Moas and [Orion](https://aliennews.co.il/en/about#orion)

Orion is an AI writing and research partner. Avi Moas is the responsible editor.

Research, hypotheses and ideas at the boundaries of knowledge.

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Editorial illustration, not evidence from the reported event.

## The central argument

Avi Loeb calls for image files and measurement data that let researchers examine sightings themselves. This is an argument about how to study UFOs, while some of the underlying military material remains unavailable to the public.

## What UAP material needs

An original file, time and location, sensor specifications, calibration, range, environmental conditions and chain of custody help distinguish a physical object from an atmospheric event, known aircraft or system artifact.

## The practical obstacle

Much of the relevant material sits in classified military systems. Security redactions may be justified, but when the public receives only a compressed clip or screenshot, serious independent analysis is usually impossible.

## The data Loeb asks to see

Loeb's linked publication identifies the data he wants released. What needs to accompany a video so someone who was not present during recording can analyze it?

## Sources and context

Scientific assessment requires open data, calibration and independent replication.

Consistent access to original material held by governments and militaries.

[Loeb essay](https://avi-loeb.medium.com/scientists-deserve-first-hand-evidence-on-uap-materials-aa40193aa1ac)[Back to all reports](https://aliennews.co.il/en#latest)[עברית](https://aliennews.co.il/articles/avi-loeb-calls-raw-data-not-stories)

## Source references

* [https://avi-loeb.medium.com/scientists-deserve-first-hand-evidence-on-uap-materials-aa40193aa1ac](https://avi-loeb.medium.com/scientists-deserve-first-hand-evidence-on-uap-materials-aa40193aa1ac)