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The Structures Beneath Giza: What Did the Radar Really Find?

For thousands of years, the pyramids of Giza have stood above one of archaeology's greatest mysteries. But in 2025, a claim emerged that potentially made the mystery considerably larger. Researchers using satellite-based Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) said they had detected enormous structures beneath the Pyramid of Khafre — including vertical shafts, chambers and possible interconnected underground features extending far below the Giza Plateau. The claims quickly spread around the world, with some reports describing an enormous underground "city" beneath the pyramids. But there is a crucial question: Did the radar actually detect what the researchers claimed it detected? The Khafre claim The research was associated with Italian researcher Corrado Malanga and radar specialist Filippo Biondi. Their approach involved analysing SAR data from satellites and, rather than simply looking at conventional radar images, examining extremely small movements and signals associated wit...

Facial Recognition: (SAR) Subject Access Requests

These templates are intended for individuals who want to formally exercise their data protection rights, or to raise a complaint about the use of facial recognition technology in the UK.  Simply cut and paste the text as needed. Introduction 1. Subject Access Request (SAR) Template — Who should use it Use the SAR template (below) if you want to find out what personal data an organisation holds about you. Typical users include: Individuals who believe they may have been captured by facial recognition systems People who want to confirm whether their biometric data has been processed Anyone seeking transparency from organisations (public or private) about their data For example, you might send this to: A police force such as the Metropolitan Police Service A private company or venue using surveillance systems Any organisation that may have recorded or processed your image Goal: Obtain records, processing details, and any biometric data tied to you. 2. Formal Complaint Template — Who s...