Our Approach to Sources
BriefGlo covers subjects ranging from UFOs and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) to space, astronomy, science and emerging technology.
These topics can involve incomplete evidence, developing research, disputed claims and information circulating rapidly online.
For that reason, we aim to evaluate sources according to their reliability, relevance and proximity to the original information.
Sources We Prioritise
Whenever available and appropriate, BriefGlo gives preference to primary and authoritative sources.
These may include:
- Government agencies and official publications
- Public government records and reports
- Space agencies
- Scientific organisations
- Universities and research institutions
- Peer-reviewed academic research
- Original research papers
- Official statements and press releases
- Public hearings and official testimony
- Direct data or documentation relevant to the subject
Examples of organisations frequently relevant to our coverage may include NASA, the European Space Agency, national scientific institutions, observatories and official government bodies responsible for aerospace or UAP investigations.
The inclusion of information from an organisation does not mean BriefGlo automatically endorses every interpretation made by that organisation.
Secondary Sources
Reliable secondary sources may be used to provide context, particularly for developing stories.
When possible, we prefer established publications with identifiable editorial standards and transparent reporting practices.
If a secondary report refers to an original document, study or statement, we attempt to locate and review the primary source whenever practical.
UFO and UAP Sources
UAP cases often involve several different types of evidence, including witness testimony, photographs, videos, radar information, sensor data and government statements.
These forms of evidence do not all carry the same evidential weight.
Whenever possible, we consider:
- The original source of the claim
- Whether supporting material is publicly available
- Whether the material has been independently examined
- Whether relevant metadata or contextual information is available
- Whether credible alternative explanations exist
- Whether an official investigation has reached a conclusion
- Whether important information remains unavailable
A case remaining unexplained does not by itself prove an extraordinary explanation.
Social Media, Videos and Witness Claims
Information from platforms such as social media, forums and video-sharing services may occasionally be discussed when it is relevant to a developing story or public claim.
Such material should not automatically be treated as verified evidence.
When verification is not possible, the uncertainty should be clearly communicated.
Witness testimony can provide useful information but may also be affected by limited visibility, distance, memory, perspective or incomplete contextual information.
We therefore distinguish testimony from independently verified evidence.
Scientific Research
When discussing scientific subjects, BriefGlo aims to identify whether research is:
- Peer reviewed
- Preliminary
- Preprint research
- A proposed hypothesis
- An established scientific finding
A single study does not necessarily represent scientific consensus.
Where appropriate, broader research and expert interpretation are considered before drawing conclusions.
Fact-Checking Process
Depending on the nature of the article, our editorial process may include:
- Identifying the original source of important claims.
- Comparing information across multiple reliable sources.
- Reviewing relevant official documents or scientific research.
- Checking names, dates, locations, quotations and numerical information.
- Separating confirmed information from allegations or speculation.
- Looking for credible alternative explanations.
- Clearly identifying important information that cannot be independently verified.
- Updating articles when substantial new evidence becomes available.
Not every article requires the same verification process. The level of checking depends on the significance and nature of the claims involved.
Anonymous and Unnamed Sources
Claims based entirely on anonymous or unidentified sources are treated cautiously.
Where such claims are relevant to a broader story, we aim to make their limitations clear and seek independent supporting evidence whenever possible.
Anonymous claims alone should not be presented as established fact.
Images and Video
Images and videos can provide useful evidence but can also be misidentified, edited, taken out of context or generated artificially.
When visual material plays an important role in a claim, we consider available information about its origin and context.
We avoid presenting visual material as definitive proof of an extraordinary claim when its authenticity, location, date or interpretation remains uncertain.
Corrections and Updates
Fact-checking does not end when an article is published.
New documents, research, official investigations or other evidence may become available later.
BriefGlo may update articles when new information materially changes the context or accuracy of previous reporting.
If we identify a significant factual error, we aim to correct it promptly.
Readers can report possible errors through our Contact Us page.
Transparency With Readers
Our objective is not to eliminate uncertainty where uncertainty genuinely exists.
Instead, we aim to make that uncertainty visible.
For unusual or controversial subjects, readers should be able to distinguish between:
what is known, what is claimed, what the evidence supports, and what remains unknown.
That principle guides BriefGlo’s approach to sourcing and fact-checking.