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NASA

NASA, AARO and the Galileo Project Agree on the Need for a Scientific Study of UAP

Storm Shadow

Ultra-Long-Range Storm Shadow Missile Wreaking Havoc with 100% Accuracy in Russia-Ukraine Conflict

NASA UAP

NASA Study Team on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Calls for Better Data, Ending Harassment and Stigmas

Tim Burchett UAPs

Tim Burchett Talks UAPs, Destroyed Data, Honeypots, Whistleblowers and Corruption with Chrissy Newton

Christopher Plain·June 2, 2023
In the latest episode of Rebelliously Curious, The Debrief's Chrissy Newton goes one on one with U.S. Representative Tim Burchett to discuss UAPs, crash retrievals, whistleblowers and corruption.
virtual reality

Virtual Reality Experiences Could Transform Our Sense of Self and Self-Expression

Amanda Winstead·June 2, 2023
Virtual reality may be able to help offer new ways of self-expression for those who have struggled with conveying their ideas and emotions in the past.
NASA UAP Study

NASA’s UAP Study: Here Are the Key Takeaways from Yesterday’s Public Briefing

Micah Hanks·June 1, 2023
Welcome to this week’s installment of The Intelligence Brief… yesterday, members of a NASA independent study team that are conducting an evaluation of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) convened for their first public meeting. In our analysis this week, we’ll be...
Magnetic Navigation

The U.S. Air Force and MIT Successfully Fly Aircraft Using “Jam-Proof” AI-Enhanced Magnetic Navigation

Christopher Plain·May 31, 2023
A collaboration between the Air Force and MIT called MagNav completed the first successful flight of a DOD aircraft using AI-enhanced magnetic navigation as a substitute for GPS.
self-replicating machines

Self-Replicating Machines: The Ultimate Recipe for Long-Term Survival?

Avi Loeb·May 31, 2023
The dispersal of self-replicating machines throughout the Universe could be the ultimate recipe for long-term survival.
artificial intelligence

“Risk of Extinction” From Artificial Intelligence Prompts Concerning New Warning From AI Experts

Micah Hanks·May 30, 2023
A new warning about the potential dangers artificial intelligence (AI) may represent for humankind in the years ahead was voiced on Tuesday by leading scientists and tech industry experts.
binaural beats

A New Study Reveals Surprising Results on the Mind-Altering Power of Binaural Beats

Tim McMillan·May 30, 2023
A new study offers promising findings on binaural beats to profoundly affect human brain function and induce states of relaxation. 
Nuclear War Drug

Experimental Drug Could Help You Survive a Dirty Bomb or Even a Nuclear War

Christopher Plain·May 29, 2023
Researchers funded by the National Institute of Health are beginning human clinical trials on a drug that can help people survive a dirty bomb attack, an accidental ingestion of nuclear material, or even a nuclear war.
plastic

Researchers Discover New Organisms with an Appetite That Could Help Revolutionize Plastic Recycling

Micah Hanks·May 29, 2023
Scientists say they have discovered a variety of microbes that can break down plastic at low temperatures.
Avi Loeb

Investigation and Tracking of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Explored in New Publications by Harvard Team

Micah Hanks·May 26, 2023
A series of new scientific papers detailing methods of detection and investigation into unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) has been published by a team of Harvard researchers.
black holes

Could Advanced Civilizations Weaponize Black Holes?

Avi Loeb·May 26, 2023
Fortunately for those who favor interstellar peace, there is a major practical hurdle for manufacturing black holes technologically.
Volt Typhoon

Volt Typhoon: Chinese Hacking Effort Reveals “Stealthy and Targeted Malicious Activity”

Micah Hanks·May 25, 2023
This week, U.S. intelligence officials and industry leaders issued a warning about Volt Typhoon, a new state-sponsored Chinese hacking threat.
Deception

Unmasking Deception and Disinformation: New Study Reveals the Challenges of Detecting Manipulation in Group Settings

Tim McMillan·May 25, 2023
New research reveals the significant challenges of detecting deception and disinformation in real-world group settings.
All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office

All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office Seeks Deputy Director, as Friday Deadline Approaches

Micah Hanks·May 24, 2023
The All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), is looking to hire a new Deputy Director, according to a vacancy on the website of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) that expires on Friday.
AIR FORCE LASERS NGAD

Air Force Readying Classified Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Fighter to Replace F-22 in 2024

Christopher Plain·May 24, 2023
With a highly classified solicitation sent out to industry partners, the United States Air Force is looking to award a contract in 2024 to replace the F-22 with a Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter.
DARPA

DARPA is Developing Stealthy Undersea Propulsion Tech to Silently Drive Next Generation Military Watercraft

Micah Hanks·May 24, 2023
DARPA has announced a new program aimed at developing unique electrode materials that can be used to produce a magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) drive for the U.S. military.
spaceplane

Details on Mysterious Object That Followed China’s Spaceplane Revealed in Recent Space Threat Assessment

Micah Hanks·May 23, 2023
New details have emerged involving a mysterious object released during the test flight of a Chinese spaceplane that landed this month.
neaer-death

New Study Finds Evidence For a Surge in Consciousness-Related Brain Activity Near-Death

Tim McMillan·May 23, 2023
New study reveals a surge in consciousness in the dying brain, shedding light on enigmatic near-death experiences.
government UFO data UAP academics

13% of Academics Who Responded to UAP Survey Suspect “Devices of Unknown Intelligence”

Christopher Plain·May 22, 2023
In a study of university professors, associate professors and assistant professors across a range of disciplines, 19% say that they or someone they know has witnessed an Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon, or UAP.
Garry Nolan

Garry Nolan: A Stanford Professor’s Quest to Resolve Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena

Micah Hanks·May 22, 2023
The Debrief recently caught up with Stanford professor of pathology Garry Nolan, who discusses his research involving unidentified anomalous phenomena.
cosmic expansion

Cosmic Expansion: The ‘Horizon’ for Intergalactic Travel

Avi Loeb·May 22, 2023
Avi Loeb examines some of the limitations imposed on intergalactic travel through accelerated cosmic expansion.
Air Force

A Counterintelligence Nightmare: Air Force Command Received Multiple Warnings Before Accused Pentagon Leaker’s Arrest

Tim McMillan·May 19, 2023
Court documents filed by Federal prosecutors this week revealed that Air Force superiors had received multiple warnings regarding the mishandling...
G7

G7: World Leaders Prepare to Attend Summit in Hiroshima This Weekend

Micah Hanks·May 18, 2023
As world leaders convene for the annual G7 Summit, we’ll be analyzing the location, significance and other details about this year's meeting.
combat laser

Australia is Preparing to Unleash a New Combat Laser Powerful Enough to Stop a Tank

Christopher Plain·May 18, 2023
The Australian Department of Defence has announced plans to begin building a combat laser so powerful that it can literally stop a tank in its tracks.
Learning

New Research Reveals LSD’s Mind-Altering Power To Enhance Learning and Exploratory Thinking

Tim McMillan·May 18, 2023
Researchers report they have uncovered remarkable new effects of the potent psychedelic drug lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) on human cognition, according to findings detailed in a new study. 
drone swarms

Air Force Research Lab’s Awesome Directed Energy Prototype Dominates Enemy Drone Swarm in Simulated Attack

Micah Hanks·May 17, 2023
The AFRL says a recent demonstration of its Tactical High-power Operational Responder (THOR) against drone swarms was a success.
UFOs

It’s Time To Rethink Some Common Assumptions About UFOs

Michael Glawson, Ph.D.·May 17, 2023
Professor of philosophy Michael Glawson, Ph.D., offers perspectives on common assumptions we have about UFOs, and why they need to change.
salamanders

Potential New Keys to Anti-Aging and Regeneration Revealed in “Zombie” Cells of Salamanders

Micah Hanks·May 17, 2023
Growing evidence suggests that senescent cells could play a much more significant role in the remarkable anti-aging and regenerative capabilities some organisms display.
DARPA

DARPA is Planning to Unleash New Extreme Heat Sensors That Could Revolutionize the Defense Industry

Micah Hanks·May 16, 2023
DARPA has announced it is developing a new variety of microelectronic sensors capable of maintaining high bandwidth and high-dynamic range even in the hottest environments.
X-65

Introducing the X-65: DARPA Reveals New Name and Concept Art of Its Innovative X-Plane Aircraft

Micah Hanks·May 16, 2023
DARPA has announced the official designation of its innovative new X-plane, the X-65, along with new conceptual images it shared on social media.
robot will find

Forget Vacuuming. This Robot Will Find Your Keys, Your Phone, and the TV Remote

Christopher Plain·May 16, 2023
The University of Waterloo researchers say they have developed a "super finder" robot that uses a camera and artificial intelligence to help people with dementia and either memory-related disabilities keep track of everyday items they can regularly lose.
neural networks

Breakthrough in Teaching Hard Physics to Neural Networks Reported by Los Alamos Physicists

Micah Hanks·May 15, 2023
Scientists with the Department of Energy’s Los Alamos National Laboratory say they have produced a new method that allows them to introduce hard physics constraints to the structure of neural networks.
meteorite

Will Your Home Be Hit by a Meteorite?

Avi Loeb·May 15, 2023
Could your home be hit by a meteorite? It isn't a frequent occurrence... but that doesn't mean it never happens.
mysterious infrasound

Mysterious Infrasound Signals of Unknown Origin Detected in Earth’s Stratosphere Baffle Scientists

Micah Hanks·May 12, 2023
A mysterious infrasound signal has been detected in Earth’s upper atmosphere, and U.S. Department of Energy scientists say they are currently unsure of its source.
hand held railgun

This Sci-Fi Looking Handheld Railgun May Be China’s Non-Lethal Weapon of the Future

Christopher Plain·May 12, 2023
The Official Chinese Government Media is reporting that they have developed a handheld railgun with some impressive performance claims.
extraterrestrial

Would You Press a Button on an Extraterrestrial Gadget?

Avi Loeb·May 11, 2023
If you were to recover an extraterrestrial gadget, would you press its buttons?
National Defense Science and Technology Strategy

New National Defense Science and Technology Strategy is Released by the DoD

Micah Hanks·May 11, 2023
This week we take a look at the DoD's National Defense Science and Technology Strategy (NDSTS), outlining the Pentagon’s most urgent science and technology goals and other priorities.
Hazy Mini Neptune

James Webb Space Telescope Directly Measures Light from Sub-Neptune Exoplanet for the First Time

Christopher Plain·May 11, 2023
For the first time ever, researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope have successfully measured the light coming from a sub-Neptune-sized exoplanet that orbits a star only 40 light years away.
anomaly detection

Pentagon’s New Anomaly Detection AI Software Unveiled at U.S. Spec Ops Event

Micah Hanks·May 10, 2023
The powerful new Argus dual-use anomaly detection AI agent was unveiled this week, which the DoD is using to map illicit activity around the globe.
Reentry Vehicle

Air Force Looking to Build More Accurate, More Lethal Nuclear Warhead Reentry Vehicle

Christopher Plain·May 10, 2023
Hoping to upgrade its aging fleet of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles, the U.S. Air Force is asking its industry partners for ideas on a more accurate and more lethal Next Generation Reentry Vehicle.
Fomalhaut

Eerie Glowing Discs Spotted Around Fomalhaut in Infrared Images Captured by Webb Space Telescope

Micah Hanks·May 9, 2023
Astronomers studying the first asteroid belt ever seen beyond our solar system have detected a series of glowing discs encircling the star Fomalhaut, according to NASA.
U.S. Air Force

U.S. Air Force is Building Its Powerful New JESTR Rocket Project to Test Short-Burn Advanced Weapons

Christopher Plain·May 9, 2023
The United States Air Force is building a new set of rockets and test tracks that will aid in the development of advanced weapons that need to be tested in high-speed fast-burn scenarios.
particle beam

Particle Beam Breakthrough Achieves “Major Paradigm Shift” With Help From Machine Learning

Micah Hanks·May 9, 2023
An algorithm that allows more precise forecasts of the positions and velocities of a beam’s distribution of particles as it passes through an accelerator has been developed by researchers with the Department of Energy (DOE) and the University of Chicago.
PENTAGON

Pentagon Proposes Bold Move to Cut Red Tape in the Development of Breakthrough Technologies

Tim McMillan·May 9, 2023
The Department of Defense (DoD) is requesting new authorities that would allow the Pentagon to initiate the development of new breakthrough technologies without explicit pre-approval from Congress. 
Meta

Disinformation, Covert Influence, and Cyber-Espionage Still a Major Problem on Social Media, Latest Meta Report Reveals

Tim McMillan·May 8, 2023
Meta's Adversarial Threats Report offers the latest insights on how bad actors are using social media for malicious activities.
Boeing X-37B

Mysterious Chinese Spacecraft Returns to Earth, but Few Details Are Known About Its Secretive 276-Day Mission

Micah Hanks·May 8, 2023
An experimental Chinese spacecraft has just returned to Earth from its secretive 276 day mission. Here's what we currently know.
photosynthesis

Strange Physics State May Help Reveal Link Between Photosynthesis and Fifth State of Matter

Micah Hanks·May 8, 2023
Scientists with the University of Chicago say they have discovered links between photosynthesis and an unusual state that facilitates the flow of energy through materials, according to newly published research.
Mayan calendar

Key to Ancient Mayan Calendar Mystery May Have Finally Been Discovered, Scientists Say

Micah Hanks·May 5, 2023
One of the great mysteries of the ancient Americas has finally been solved, according to anthropologists who say they may have unraveled the longstanding mystery of the ancient Mayan calendar.
NASA Astromaterials

Chrissy Newton Gets Rebelliously Curious with NASA Astromaterials Expert John E. Gruener

Christopher Plain·May 5, 2023
In the latest episode of Rebelliously Curious, The Debrief's Chrissy Newtn sits down with NASA Astromaterials expert and former "space farmer" John E. Gruener.
Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence

Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence to Get a Boost from This Colossal Radio Array in New Mexico

Micah Hanks·May 4, 2023
The search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) will soon be getting help from one of the world’s largest and most powerful radio telescope arrays, as scientists continue to scour the universe for evidence of extraterrestrials and their technologies.

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