Something Non-Human Has Been Here a Long Time: A Scientist’s Journey from Cancer Research to UFO Investigation
Dr. Garry Nolan, a Stanford University professor and renowned immunologist, never expected that his decades-long career in cancer and immunology research would one day intersect with UFOs and anomalous phenomena. Yet today, he stands at the crossroads of mainstream science and the mysteries of the unexplained. In an eye-opening interview with Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Nolan recounts his scientific evolution—from developing groundbreaking biomedical technologies to investigating unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs), anomalous materials, and their potential effects on human biology.
A Career Rooted in Cutting-Edge Science
Nolan’s scientific credentials are formidable. As a professor of pathology at Stanford, he has co-founded over a dozen biotech companies, authored more than 350 research papers, and holds over 60 patents. His lab has played a key role in cancer immunology, gene therapy, and single-cell analysis. More recently, he’s been pioneering atomic-level imaging, fusing technologies like atomic probe tomography and field ion microscopy to examine matter at sub-angstrom resolution—down to the bonds between atoms.
This same level of precision would later prove crucial in his controversial work with UAP-related materials.
From the Atacama Mummy to Intelligence Briefings
Nolan’s unexpected foray into UFO-related research began with the infamous Atacama “alien” mummy. After conducting rigorous genetic analysis, his team determined the remains were that of a human child, likely suffering from rare genetic mutations. While debunking the extraterrestrial claim, the project caught the attention of U.S. intelligence and defense communities.
Soon after, representatives from the CIA and a defense contractor visited Nolan at Stanford, asking for his help evaluating patients suffering from unusual neurological damage. These individuals—members of the intelligence, military, or diplomatic corps—reported bizarre symptoms such as internal scarring, cognitive dysfunction, and high-frequency sounds. Some had reportedly been in close proximity to unknown aerial objects.
This group included some of the earliest known cases of what became known as Havana Syndrome, a set of symptoms now officially recognized as “anomalous health incidents” by the U.S. government.
Evidence-Based Curiosity Meets Scientific Caution
While Nolan is cautious about drawing firm conclusions, he insists that there is abundant evidence, even if not definitive proof, that something non-human is at play. He emphasizes that the scientific community must differentiate between data, evidence, and proof—and that the refusal to even ask the question betrays the spirit of scientific inquiry.
“The plural of anecdote isn’t data,” Nolan admits, “but the plural of anecdote is definitely hypothesis.”
The Soul Foundation: Creating a Safe Space for Scientific Exploration
To support serious interdisciplinary research on anomalous phenomena, Nolan co-founded the Sol (Soul) Foundation, along with anthropologist Dr. Peter Skafish and former U.S. intelligence official David Grusch, who made headlines testifying before Congress about secret U.S. reverse engineering programs.
The foundation aims to create a stigma-free environment where scholars, scientists, and experiencers can collaborate. Its mission spans from the analysis of anomalous materials to the psychological trauma of UFO experiencers—and even the intersections with religion and consciousness studies.
Physical Evidence: Strange Metals and Isotope Anomalies
Perhaps most striking is Nolan’s analysis of physical materials allegedly associated with UFO encounters. Collaborating with legendary researcher Jacques Vallée, Nolan examined samples like:
- A metallic fragment from Ubatuba, Brazil, which was found to be 99.999% pure silicon—an impossibility using 1950s manufacturing methods.
- Another piece revealed magnesium isotope ratios that do not match any natural Earth source.
- A 30-pound lump of incompletely mixed metals (iron, aluminum, and titanium) found after a UAP sighting in Council Bluffs, Iowa, defied standard industrial explanation.
While none of these findings confirm extraterrestrial origins, Nolan insists they warrant serious scientific attention and open data sharing.
Skywatcher: Independent UAP Data Collection
Not content to wait on government disclosure, Nolan joined a privately funded initiative called Skywatcher. This project sets up high-resolution sensor systems in controlled airspaces to detect and track aerial anomalies. The initiative serves dual purposes: to advance drone detection technologies and, when applicable, to gather high-fidelity data on unidentified phenomena.
Nolan argues that repeatable measurement is key. “I can’t repeat pilot anecdotes,” he says, “but I can repeat a material analysis.”
The Five Signatures of True Anomalies
In his view, credible UAP sightings often share five distinct traits:
- Instantaneous acceleration and deceleration – Defying inertia and known physics.
- No visible propulsion or exhaust – Including no infrared heat signatures.
- Lack of aerodynamic surfaces – No wings, rotors, or obvious flight aids.
- Transmedium travel – Seamless movement between air, space, and water.
- Intelligent control – Implied through maneuverability and interaction.
These characteristics, observed by trained pilots and confirmed on radar systems, suggest technology far beyond any publicly known human capability.
Final Thoughts: Something Non-Human?
Nolan refrains from endorsing the extraterrestrial hypothesis outright. “I don’t care if it’s human or not,” he says. “I just want reproducible findings.” He’s committed to publishing all data openly, hoping that others—now or in the future—can connect the dots.
Still, his personal belief remains firm: “Something non-human has been here a long time.”
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