Analysis of Spherules Deepens Controversy Over Extraterrestrial Origin
Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb caused a stir in the scientific community when he discovered mysterious metal-rich spherules deep underwater. Due to the spherules’ unique composition, he contested that they were of alien origin. Counterclaims from other scientists, however, suggest they could simply be a byproduct of coal burning. A Harvard professor’s claims that metallic balls discovered under the ocean may have been made by aliens have been called into question yet again.
In July, Avi Loeb, a Harvard computational astrophysics center director, disclosed the discovery of these spherules recovered from the Pacific Ocean. He speculated that they were remnants of a meteorite explosion near Earth in 2014. Critics contended his assertions were impetuous. Now, new research suggests the spherules might be remnants of industrial waste resulting from coal burning.
Research fellow Patricio Gallardo conducted a chemical analysis comparing the spherules to coal ash, and found striking similarities. Loeb, however, refuted the findings and conducted tests to prove the spherules’ differences from coal ash. The controversy continues as more thorough analysis will be reported by Loeb’s research team.
Avi Loeb’s chase for the spherules stemmed from an investigation of classified governmental records, hinting that an object exploded near Earth in 2014. Notably, this led him to consider if the object was of extraterrestrial origin. Additionally, he investigated Oumuamua, a mysterious interstellar object passing by Earth, and suggested it was alien technology.
Loeb’s tantalizing assertions have sparked an intense debate within the scientific community, and as additional analysis unfolds, it remains to be seen whether the true origin of these mysterious metal spherules will prove to be alien, industrial, or perhaps something altogether different.
