Colombia's UFO sphere discovery raises doubts about alien origins

In early March 2025, a peculiar sphere was spotted flying over Buga, Colombia, leading to widespread speculation about its nature and origin. Reports have circulated on social media, particularly from a profile named @Truthpolex, proclaiming the object as a potential unidentified flying object, or UFO. Julia Mossbridge, an expert in the field from the University of San Diego, emphasized the need for caution regarding claims of extraterrestrial origin. She expressed skepticism, emphasizing that the object could represent broader questions humanity must confront. This includes an acknowledgement of our limitations in understanding phenomena around us. Mossbridge noted that there have been previous sightings of unexplained aerial phenomena (UAPs) and that the federal government has admitted to not fully grasping certain occurrences. Drawing attention to the need for systematic investigation, she suggested a collaboration with scientific teams, such as the Galileo Project, to assess whether the material is non-human-made. Even while expressing caution about the Colombian discovery, she recognized that not all reports can be dismissed since some have been confirmed as extraterrestrial in nature, leaving the door open for continued inquiry into unidentified phenomena. The sphere's incident has opened a floodgate of discussions concerning the protocols for dealing with unexplained materials in various countries. Mossbridge highlighted that while many can immediately jump to conclusions, careful analysis is essential and should not be skipped. She posed critical questions about control and understanding of the environment and questioned what this could mean for future inquiries into similar occurrences. The speculative nature of such discoveries raises important ethical and investigative concerns, particularly when they cross into different national jurisdictions, making it harder to establish a unified approach to studying these anomalies. The ongoing dialogue around unexplained objects reinforces the necessity for rigorous scientific inquiry in the face of curiosity and urgency from the public for answers about unexplained phenomena.