Recently, a story about UFOs landed on Michelle Hennessy’s desk at The Economist. At first, she was skeptical. The cultural fascination with flying saucers and extraterrestrial beings is deeply ingrained in our society. However, with the recent attention from U.S defense agencies and NASA, the conversation has shifted towards a more serious and scientific exploration of what is happening in the skies above.

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