Science and the UFOs

Science and the UFOs examines UFO reports through the competing demands of evidence, investigation and scientific explanation. Jenny Randles and Peter Warrington begin with the subject’s history, considering claims about UFO evidence, official involvement, the role of science and the recurring difficulties faced by civilian investigators.

The book then turns to practical investigation, discussing reported UFO types, ambiguous atmospheric events and claims involving extraterrestrial visitors. Its later chapters consider possible explanations, the limits of current knowledge and what UFO reports might mean for science. An appendix sets out practical rules for investigators, while the bibliography and index provide useful routes into the wider literature surrounding UFO research.