The Australian-based Non-Human Intelligence Research Institute (NHIRI) is advancing scientific inquiry into unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) through independent, data-driven research.
Founded by biotech entrepreneur Anton Uvarov, NHIRI is funding global projects, including a Brazil expedition and an Australian archival project.
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Subscribe to the NewsletterNHIRI aims to answer the profound question, “Are we alone?” Head of projects Ross Coulthart explains, “What evidence is there for a non-human intelligence engaging with this planet? What kind of hard evidence can we obtain to verify or disprove that contention?”
The institute has digitized decades of Australian UAP case files into a searchable AI database, including the 1966 Tully flying saucer nests.
Researcher Keith Basterfield, who contributed to the archives, noted, “Only about 5 per cent of sightings can’t be explained mundanely.”
While a 2023 NASA investigation found no extraterrestrial link to UAP, it did not rule it out, urging further study. Coulthart highlights that stigma has long hindered UAP research.
“We now have technologies — radar, cameras, audio receivers — to scientifically investigate and reach conclusions.”
In the absence of an Australian Defence policy on UAP, NHIRI fills the gap. “It’s time for private investigations to do the research that government is not doing,” Coulthart said.
With the global taboo on UAP lifting, spurred by U.S. congressional hearings and NASA’s involvement, NHIRI’s work signals a turning point in exploring the unknown.
