U.S. has no explanation for unidentified objects and stops short of ruling out aliens SECTIONS U.S. has no explanation for unidentified objects and stops short of ruling out aliensBy Julian E. Barnes, New York Times Last Updated: Jun 26, 2021, 01:15 PM IST Share Synopsis A total of 143 reports gathered since 2004 remain unexplained, the document released by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence said. Of those, 21 reports of unknown phenomena, involving 18 episodes, possibly demonstrate technological capabilities that are unknown to the United States. New York Times A scene at the Little AÕLeÕInn in Rachel, Nev. Alien visitation theories have circulated about the area, where programs were developed.