Flying Saucer Review Volume 47/1 Spring 2002

This document is the Spring 2002 issue (Volume 47/1) of the Flying Saucer Review, an international journal dedicated to the study of UFOs and related phenomena. The issue contains a mix of editorial content, scientific analysis, and reports on UFO activity. A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to the controversial antigravity research of Evgeny Podkletnov. The editorial discusses the state of physics, specifically mentioning the Higgs Boson, interaction-free measurement, and Schrödinger's cat as examples of extraordinary scientific developments. The magazine reprints an article by David Cohen from New Scientist regarding Podkletnov's claims that his superconducting disc apparatus can shield matter from gravity, noting that NASA and BAE Systems have attempted to replicate these experiments with mixed or inconclusive results. Additionally, the issue features a letter to the editor regarding UFO sightings and abduction cases in the former USSR, referencing the work of V.K. Zhuravlev and the research conducted by the RIAP (Research Institute on Anomalous Phenomena). The text highlights the history of Soviet UFO research, noting that it was often conducted under the guise of atmospheric optics or environmental studies due to the secrecy of the military-industrial complex. The magazine also includes a map of Puerto Rico, reflecting the journal's interest in regional UFO reports, and provides a list of consultants and correspondents from around the world, underscoring its international scope. The publication concludes with a plea to readers for financial support to maintain circulation.