Did Dinosaurs Have an Icy Ascent? New Evidence Sheds Light on Pangea’s Breakup and the Rise of Dinosaurs
New research suggests that the breakup of Pangea led to an unexpected cooling event, paving the way for dinosaurs to thrive in the Jurassic era.
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Apex Predator Dinosaurs like T-Rex Used Iron-Coated Teeth to “Rip Apart” Their Prey, Study Suggests
A new study of Komodo dragons has suggested that ancient dinosaur apex predators like Tyrannosaurs Rex may have had iron-coated teeth.
Not Just a Meteor: New Study Reveals Another Culprit in the Mass Extinction of Dinosaurs
New study reveals volcanic eruptions and climate change played a role alongside the famed asteroid impact in the dinosaurs' extinction.
Journey to the Serengeti or Walk with Dinosaurs at The World’s First “Hologram Zoo”
In a futuristic innovation blending technology and wildlife, an Australian-based technology company, Axiom Holographics, has unveiled the world’s...
Controversial Study Reveals Humankind’s Earliest Ancestors Coexisted with Dinosaurs Prior to Ancient Mass Extinction
The earliest mammalian ancestors of humans co-existed with dinosaurs prior to their mass extinction, new research reveals.
Could Dinosaurs Survive in the Modern World? The New Jurassic Park Movie Says Yes
The new Jurassic Park: World Domination movie asks the question: could dinosaurs survive in today's society?
Did Earth Once Have Saturn-Like Rings? Scientists Say Ring Theory Could Explain a Mysterious Ancient Event
New research reveals Earth likely had Saturn-like rings 466 million years ago. Now scientists say this could point to evidence of an ancient unexplained climate event.
First-Ever Discovery of Amber in Antarctica Reveals Continent Had Trees 90 Million Years Ago.
Scientists have discovered the first-ever sample of fossilized tree resin, known as amber, on Earth's southernmost continent of Antarctica.
How the Pentagon, NATO, and U.S. Foreign Relations Could be Reshaped by Trump’s Return
This week, we examine how the incoming administration’s policies will shape U.S. national defense and global issues.
Ancient Remains of a Previously Unknown “Swamp Dweller” Have Been Discovered in Colorado
Paleontologists have discovered a previously unrecognized hairy "swamp dweller" in Colorado that thrived during the dinosaur era.
U.S. Space Force Tracking Debris After “Anomaly” Leads to Unexplained Satellite Loss
This week, we examine what U.S. Space Force officials and others have said about a Boeing-built satellite that recently exploded due to an "anomaly."
1,200-Mile-Wide Meteorite that Slammed Into Earth Billions of Years Ago May Have Actually Helped Life Flourish, Study Reveals
A meteorite 200 times larger than the one that killed the dinosaurs once hit Earth. Surprisingly, it may have helped kick start life.
Russian Disinformation On the Rise as U.S. Election Approaches
This week, we examine recent revelations involving online propaganda groups and their dissemination of Russian disinformation.
Hidden For Eons Beneath the Atlantic Ocean, Scientists Have Made a Smashing Ancient Discovery
New advanced imagery reveals the existence of a second impact following the event associated with the extinction of the dinosaurs.
Something is Missing from Deep Within the Ocean, Revealing New Clues to a 34-Million-Year-Old Mystery
Something scientists expected to find commemorating one of Earth’s most drastic periods of climate change apparently doesn’t exist, according to new findings.
U.S. Authorities Reveal Alleged Covert Funding of Propaganda Linked to Russia
This week, U.S. authorities reveal new evidence of actions by Russian state-sponsored media to fund propaganda efforts targeting U.S. voters.
Massive Asteroid Knocked Ganymede Off Its Axis Four Billion Years Ago, Study Finds
A massive asteroid knocked Jupiter’s moon Ganymede off its axis about four billion years ago, according to new research.
Tiny Black Holes with Appetites Could Help Shed Light on Quantum-Gravitational Physics
The quantum dance of mini black holes offers potentials for understanding how accretion occurs at the subatomic level.
Dinosaur Footprint Discovery Sheds New Light on Prehistoric Life Before Continental Drift
The recent discovery of matching dinosaur footprints in Brazil and Cameroon reveals how dinosaurs lived before the continents separated.
Is Dark Matter Made of Primordial Black Holes?
New research is placing dynamical constraints on primordial black holes (PBHs) as a potential dark matter candidate.
Russia Releases Wrongfully Accused Americans in Historic Prisoner Swap
A multi-nation prisoner swap has led to the release of reporter Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, who were freed by Russia on Thursday.
China Pushes Back as NATO Calls It an “Enabler of Russia’s War Against Ukraine”
This week, China pushes back after NATO characterized the country as an enabler of Russia's war against Ukraine.
These Ancient Fossils Are Revealing New Clues to Post-Dinosaur Plant Evolution
New research is revealing how the extinction of the dinosaurs helped shaped the evolution of ancient grape species.
Skeleton Recovered in Siberia Reveals Discovery of Previously Unknown Ancient Species
The recent discovery of a partial skeleton in Western Siberia has helped scientists identify a new ancient species.
Scientists Keep Finding Giant Sinkholes in China that Hide Ancient Forests, Unknown Wildlife, and Long Lost DNA
In the heart of China, massive sinkholes hide ancient forests teeming with life. A new study published in March finds that these forests contain long lost DNA.
Searching for Space Trash
Humanity’s search for interstellar objects, and what might amount to "space trash", could extend well beyond Earth and its atmosphere.
Human-Sized “Hell Chicken” Roamed The Earth Millions of Years Ago, New Paleontological Research Finds
Scientists have unearthed a new ancient species with a name straight out of a B-movie: the "Hell Chicken."
NASA’s Scout System Just Predicted an Asteroid Impact. Here’s What That Means for Planetary Defense.
This week, NASA’s Scout impact assessment system succeeded in calculating the trajectory of an asteroid that entered Earth’s atmosphere over Germany.
200-Million-Years Ago, These Winged ‘Dragons’ Glided Through England’s Ancient Skies
On an ancient subtropical island that once existed near modern-day South West England, a species of winged creatures that closely resembled tiny dragons once thrived, new research has revealed.
UAPs and Non-Human Intelligence: What Is the Most Reasonable Scenario?
Philosopher and computer scientist Bernardo Kastrup, Ph.D., presents a thought-provoking argument for the terrestrial origins of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).
Intelligence: The Path Toward Exponential Growth
What is the mark of a genius? The ability to reach a solution through an unforeseen shortcut instead of a random walk or an elaborate effort.
The Senate Just Passed Its Massive Defense Bill: Here’s What That Means for UAP Disclosure
In this week's newsletter, we’ll be looking at the Senate's recent passage of the NDAA, and what that means for the UAP Disclosure Act of 2023.
The Pentagon Rises to New Indo-Pacific Challenges
This week's newsletter examines how the U.S. has worked to advance its posture in the Indo-Pacific amidst international challenges in 2023.
Left Abandoned in the Devil’s Church Cave
On today’s episode, we dive into the Devil's Church cave in Finland and seek out the science behind a weird phenomenon. We also get into what may have actually killed the dinosaurs, according to a new study, and we cover a new fusion reactor that just booted up in Japan.
The U.S. Carries Out a “Self-Defense Strike” in Syria: Here’s What We Know
This week, the Department of Defense announced that the United States carried out a “self-defense strike” in Eastern Syria.
Exoplanet Hunters May Have Better Luck Searching for “Jurassic Worlds”, New Study Says
A new study says that telescopes could more easily detect exoplanets with higher levels of oxygen, akin to the Phanerozoic Eon when dinosaurs roamed the Earth.
170-Million-Year-Old Ancient “Sea Monster” Revealed as World’s Oldest Mega-Predator of its Kind
A 170-million-year-old ancient sea monster has been classified by a team of European researchers as the oldest mega-predator of its Era.
Groundbreaking Algorithm Successfully Identifies First ‘Potentially Hazardous Asteroid’
Discover how the HelioLinc3D algorithm spots 'Potentially Hazardous Asteroids,' enhancing Earth's defense and safety from celestial threats
The Congressional Hearing on UAP: What We Learned From Yesterday’s Testimony
This week's Intelligence Brief newsletter looks at the key takeaways from the latest in a recent series of Congressional hearings on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).
DARPA’S New SHIELD Program Plans to Purge Your Blood of Pathogens, Roomba-Style
This week's Intelligence Brief examines DARPA's new SHIELD program, which aims to protect warfighters against infections from pathogens.
Could Earth be at Greater Risk from a Deadly Asteroid Impact Than We Realize?
Recent studies indicate that potential threats related to an asteroid impact could be greater than previously realized.
Has Earth Ever Had Encounters With Interstellar AI Devices in Its Past?
What is the chance that a technological gadget with an interstellar version of ChatGPT would visit Los Alamos for lunch in 1950?
NASA’s NEO Surveyor Will Defend Earth Against ‘Invisible’ Threats From Space
This week, we analyze NASA's next-generation telescope NEO Surveyor, which will hunt for "dark" asteroids and comets.
Smashing Success: NASA Presents a Promising DART Mission Update
Welcome to this week’s installment of The Intelligence Brief… now that NASA’s investigation team has had time to go...
The Scissors of Academic Review
Avi Loeb examines the recurring phenomenon of “experts” using academic review to dismiss novel ideas to protect their intellectual territory.
Evidence of an Ancient Sea Monster Just Turned Up in an Unlikely Place, but it Wasn’t Loch Ness
New fossil evidence is changing what we thought we knew about plesiosaurs... and here's why it has some people talking about Loch Ness.
Life Not As We Know It: Probing the Nature of Dark Matter
If any civilizations out there use dark matter or dark energy to fuel their spacecraft, they may be harder to detect than we might assume.
Climate Change Concerns Prompt Executive Action From the White House
This week we turn our focus toward the Biden Administration's recent executive steps toward curbing the effects of climate change.
A Newly Discovered Dinosaur Could Explain the Advantage of Having Tiny Arms
Researchers have discovered a new dinosaur, Meraxes gigas, that may help answer the question of why some large dinosaurs had tiny arms.
Space Dust Gives Asteroids a Rough Appearance, Latest Studies of Asteroid Bennu Show
Asteroids provide an extremely important resource for astronomers, which includes the way they help to unravel clues about...