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Missing Scientists Probe

Missing Scientists Probe

Lawmakers are raising the alarm about a potential 'sinister' pattern behind the loss of personnel connected to sensitive US research.

Representative James Comer described the situation as a national security threat, noting that the disappearances have occurred over the past few years.

NASA has confirmed it is cooperating with federal agencies in the ongoing probe.

While no direct connections have been found yet, the FBI is spearheading efforts to determine if foreign actors are involved.

Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. federal law enforcement agency
James Comer
American politician in Kentucky (born 1972)
Nahverkehrsservice Sachsen-Anhalt
Subsidiary of the State of Saxony-Anhalt, which plans, appoints and pays for rail passenger transport
United States Congress
Bicameral legislature of the United States