SCIENTISTS in China believe they have finally captured proof that we are not alone - after recording 40 minutes of footage of a UFO in clear daylight.

SCIENTISTS in China believe they have finally captured proof that we are not alone - after recording 40 minutes of footage of a UFO in clear daylight.

The walnut-shaped object was seen flying over Deqing in Guandong Province during the July 22 solar eclipse, and was also seen by students who enjoying a rooftop observation of the eclipse.

A year-long investigation has been launched in a bid to find out what the object is.

- Watch the video for a Chinese news report on the sighting, and to see more images.