The document titled “Fusion by Inertial Confinement” by Edward Teller, dating back to September 1978, has been released through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by the Department of Energy (DOE). This release provides a fascinating glimpse into the historical and scientific context of fusion research during that era. Edward Teller, often referred to as the “father of the hydrogen bomb,” was a prominent figure in the field of nuclear physics. His work and theories have significantly influenced the development of nuclear energy and weapons. The below document, “Fusion by Inertial Confinement,” reflects Teller’s insights and research into the potential…
Author: John Greenewald
Welcome to The Black Vault’s FBI Files category page, a repository of documents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) obtained via the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act. This page serves as a navigational hub, breaking down the wide array of files into main categories for ease of access and exploration. These categories range from espionage and famous cases to unexplained phenomena and surveillance records, offering an extensive look into the multifaceted operations of the FBI over the years. Within these files, there is a treasure trove of historical documents that shed light on pivotal moments and…
The following are logs generated and emailed weekly to various NRO staff, which update all recipients on open FOIA and MDR requests, along with who requested them and their media status. Document Archive NRO Information Review and Release Group (IRRG) Logs (Monday Weekly Emails) for 2022 [42 Pages, 8.4MB]
The 2020 Bubba Wallace NASCAR Talladega noose incident began when a member of the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports team found what appeared to be a noose in Bubba Wallace’s garage stall at Talladega Superspeedway. This discovery led NASCAR to initiate an investigation. Subsequently, the FBI was involved and, with the help of 15 field agents, they conducted interviews and examined video and photographic evidence. The FBI’s investigation concluded that the noose had been in the garage since at least October 2019, and was therefore not a hate crime targeted at Wallace, who is the only Black driver in the…
On December 1, 2023, the DoD quietly added three “Case Resolution” reports on the AARO website. This came the same day that Dr. Sean Kirkpatrick retired from the mission, and Timothy A. Phillips became the acting director of the UFO research office. These newly released reports, which are accompanied only by visuals inside the PDF files, are available below: Atmospheric Wake Case Resolution These reports were submitted after three different missions in the Middle East, and the Mediterranean Sea in 2022 and 2023. The reports were filed due to the potential hazard posed to the mission and because the videos…