In the United States, 11 scientists associated with UFOs, nuclear technology and defence research have mysteriously died or disappeared. The events have attracted the attention of both politicians and the public, especially after Donald Trump's statement about «something strange». The situation has drawn parallels with the popular Netflix series.
Disappearances and deaths among scientists
According to the report BILD, In recent years, 11 scientists working in areas of national security interest have mysteriously died or gone missing in the United States. Some of them were engaged in research related to UFO, The company is also a major player in nuclear technology and military developments.
The information about these cases caused a wide resonance in the scientific and political environment. Particular attention was paid to the recent disappearance of the former head of the Air Force Research Laboratory retired General William Neil McCasland. He disappeared in February 2026 while walking in New Mexico. McCausland was considered one of the key figures in keeping secrets related to UFOs.
Public and political reaction
Incidents involving scientists have become a subject of active discussion in the United States. President Donald Trump said that something «strange» was happening, emphasising the unusual nature of the situation.
The society draws parallels with the Netflix series The Three Body Problem, in which scientists are eliminated to slow down technological progress. Many of the victims were associated with research of strategic importance to the US security system. This raises concerns about possible causes and motives for the disappearances.
Famous names among the missing
In addition to McCasland, the missing include Stephen Garcia, who worked in the field of nuclear technology. Also missing are Melissa Casias і Anthony Chavez from the Los Alamos National Laboratory, the institution where the first American atomic bomb was created.
The disappearance of these specialists has been the subject of investigations, but there is no official information on the circumstances of the events. More information about the reaction of the scientific community can be found in the World section.
Parallels with pop culture
Discussions in the media and social media are often accompanied by comparisons with the TV series The Three Bodies Problem. In this series, scientists are eliminated to stop the progress of mankind, which raises additional concerns in society about the possible motives for disappearances in real life.
So far, official authorities have refrained from commenting on the causes of the events. Investigations are ongoing, and society is closely monitoring the situation.
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