Li Jianmin, a Chinese author and expert on UFOs, believes he has the skull of an alien life form in is possession. The 55-year-old science fiction writer recently unveiled the find during a seminar in the Chinese capital Beijing. According to local media reports, the brown coloured skull is 16cm in diameter and – unlike human skulls – it has "two different layers" to its formation. The author said that he carried out a scientific study - a Raman spectroscopy - and used an "atomic force microscope" - an imaging technique which can see things 1000 times smaller than ordinary microscopes - to compare the cranium with other alleged alien skulls found in other countries. However, Mr Jianmin admitted that he needs funds to continue with further tests, particularly a DNA test, which could prove if the cranium is actually from a creature on Earth. He told local media: "Paying for DNA analysis is around 100,000 RMB (£11,200)." Despite being widely mocked on social networks, Jianmin is