l'absence de preuves scientifiques... et ses conséquences LDLN, No 405, DÉC. 2011

This article, published in the December 2011 issue of LDLN (No. 405), discusses the persistent lack of scientific evidence regarding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP/UFOs) and the consequences this has for the field of ufology. The author, identified as J.M., reflects on the state of research in France over the previous 35 years, noting that despite a large volume of available data, the core problem of proving the existence of these phenomena remains unsolved. The text highlights that media and public interest often focus on the absence of proof, which creates a cycle of frustration. The author cites specific historical examples, such as the June 1963 sighting involving Jacques Bonabot and Maurice Thil, to illustrate how historical cases are often fraught with errors that require careful rectification. A significant portion of the text addresses the quality of evidence collected by the organization. The author notes that many photographs submitted are of little scientific value, often showing small, insignificant anomalies. Furthermore, the author addresses the difficulty of interpreting physical traces, which have become increasingly rare and difficult to analyze. Radar data is also mentioned as being generally unreliable. The author concludes by acknowledging the limitations of the current research environment, noting that the magazine is produced by a single individual struggling with administrative burdens. The article serves as a call for greater rigor, patience, and a commitment to sticking to the facts rather than drawing premature conclusions, despite the challenges inherent in the field.