Methodology
A repeatable way to investigate strange claims without demanding belief or rewarding easy dismissal.
Last reviewed September 12, 2026Start with the strongest version
We state each claim in a form that a serious advocate could recognize. We avoid replacing it with an easier claim simply because the easier claim is simpler to reject.
Separate source types
Primary records, later analysis, personal testimony, and entertainment are labeled separately. A repeated statement is not treated as independent confirmation when every repetition traces to the same source.
Make the test visible
When a claim can be measured, the assumptions and calculation should be inspectable. When it cannot be tested directly, we say what evidence would change the assessment.
State the limit
A result rarely settles an entire worldview. Each case file states what its evidence supports, what it challenges, and what it leaves unresolved.
Commercial independence
Products are selected because they help with observation, learning, or travel. No product is presented as proof of a lunar theory, and a merchant does not get to approve a case conclusion.
Images and reconstructions
Mission images carry their source and credit. AI-generated or reconstructed visuals are labeled as editorial illustrations and are never presented as evidence.