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Breakthrough Study Uncovers Source of Mysterious Sci-Fi-like “Biotwang” Sounds Emerging From the Depths of the Pacific Ocean

Tim McMillan·September 26, 2024

Scientists have finally confirmed the source of the mysterious "Biotwang" sounds recorded in the deepest regions of the Pacific Ocean.

Geologists Uncover Mysterious Hidden Subduction Zone Beneath Pacific, Offering A Glimpse into Earth’s Ancient Interior

Tim McMillan·October 1, 2024

Geologists have uncovered a mysterious subduction zone deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, reshaping our understanding of Earth's inner workings.

‘Dark Oxygen’ Discovered on the Ocean Floor, Challenging Ideas on Life’s Origins

Micah Hanks·July 22, 2024

Scientists have discovered metallic minerals on the deep ocean floor that produce "dark oxygen," according to findings presented in a new study.

U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin Test Advanced Mk21A Missile Reentry Vehicle Over the Pacific

Micah Hanks·June 18, 2024

The USAF and Lockheed Martin have announced the successful completion of a test involving the Mk21A future intercontinental ballistic missile reentry vehicle.

Rare Sighting Captured in Photos Reveals an Ocean ‘Monster’ You’ve Never Seen Like This

Micah Hanks·January 30, 2024

Researchers have captured the first images of an infant great white shark, a discovery that could solve a longstanding mystery about this enigmatic species.

More Than 23,000 Years Ago, Earliest Americans May Have Traveled “Ice Highways” Across Oceans to Reach North America

Micah Hanks·December 18, 2023

Researchers investigating how and when the first people arrived in North America are proposing that ancient travelers may have followed “ice highways” across the Pacific.

Japan’s Decision to Release Radioactive Fukushima Wastewater into the Pacific

Chrissy Newton·September 22, 2023

Jim Smith, Professor of Environmental Science in the School of the Environment, Geography, and Geosciences at the University of Portsmouth, joins Chrissy Newton to discuss the science and what we should know about radioactive wastewater.

Interstellar Conservation: City Lights in Our Sky and Plastic in Our Oceans

Avi Loeb·February 27, 2023

The most consequential choice that our technological civilization can make is between commercial benefits and preserving nature.

NASA’s Updated Transition Plan for the International Space Station Includes Crashing it Into the Pacific

Micah Hanks·February 4, 2022

NASA has updated its transition plan for the international space station, as it nears the end of its operational lifespan.

Once an Oceanic Anomaly, Scientists are closing in on Mysterious Megaplumes

Micah Hanks·April 23, 2021

Scientists at the University of Leeds are unlocking the mystery of megaplumes, a phenomenon produced as columns of heated water rise from the base of the ocean.

Meteor Shower? Strange Lights Over the Pacific Northwest Had Another Explanation

Micah Hanks·March 27, 2021

Stargazers throughout the Pacific Northwest were treated to a striking aerial display on Thursday night, but this bizarre light show was no meteor shower.

New “Soft Robot” Conquers The Deepest Part of the Ocean

Christopher Plain·March 12, 2021

Researchers in China have successfully tested a soft robot that swims like a manta ray in the Mariana...

50,000-Year-Old Tree Resin Revealing ‘Sophisticated Technological Processes’ Could Rewrite History of Ancient Human Expansion

Christopher Plain·August 21, 2024

A 50-thousand-year-old tree resin sample reveals ancient humans colonized the Pacific Ocean thousands of years earlier than previously shown.

Will Disclosure Occur Before Scientists Obtain Evidence of UAP?

Recruiting Panelists from the Bar at Harvard Square as The Galileo Project Turns Two

Avi Loeb·August 7, 2023

Is it easier to learn what lies in interstellar space from scooping the bottom of the Pacific Ocean than from politicians in Washington DC?

Diary of an Interstellar Voyage: Parts 5 & 6

First Sample of Fragments from the Pacific Ocean Floor

Avi Loeb·June 16, 2023

This combined entry covers Days 5 and 6 of the Galileo Project's expedition to recover a interstellar object from the Pacific Ocean floor.

Diary of an Interstellar Voyage: Part 2

Seeking Extraterrestrial Artifacts In The Pacific Ocean

Avi Loeb·June 13, 2023

This second installment in a series documents Harvard Astronomer Avi Loeb and the Galileo Project's expedition to recover an interstellar object from the floor of the Pacific Ocean.

Diary of an Interstellar Voyage: Part One

It’s Easier to Seek For Potential Facts About Extraterrestrials on the Ocean Floor than to Get Them from Government.

Avi Loeb·June 12, 2023

Harvard Astronomer Avi Loeb documents the Galileo Project's expedition to attempt the recovery of an interstellar object from the floor of the Pacific Ocean.

Hurricane Forecasting Could Soon Get a Major Upgrade with Help from Machine Learning

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·November 20, 2024

Researchers have unveiled a new machine-learning approach that could transform the accuracy of hurricane forecasting.

Scientists Say Something Unusual Was Detected Just Before the Massive Hunga Tonga Volcanic Eruption

Micah Hanks·November 19, 2024

Seismic data collected before the massive Hunga Tonga eruption in 2022 could point to a new kind of early warning system for such events.

Houston, We Have a Problem: NASA and Roscosmos Debating Cause of Air Leak Aboard the International Space Station

Chrissy Newton·November 15, 2024

The International Space Station (ISS) has reportedly been leaking air for the past five years from a portion of the station operated by Russia.

Hurricane Helene: An On-the-Ground Report from a Devastated Region

Micah Hanks·October 4, 2024

In this special installment of The Intelligence Brief, The Debrief's Editor in Chief Micah Hanks reports from Asheville, NC, on the impact of Hurricane Helene.

Imminent: Former Counterintelligence Agent’s New Memoir Reveals an Insider’s Look at UFOs

Micah Hanks·August 22, 2024

Welcome to this week’s installment of The Intelligence Brief… this week, a new memoir by former U.S. counterintelligence...

Interstellar Sun-Divers: Probing the Sun’s Corona for Exotic Artifacts

Avi Loeb·August 19, 2024

NASA's Parker Solar Probe and other space observatories could be used to study interstellar "Sun-divers." What else could they reveal?

Beyond the Horizon: How the Rubin Observatory Will Transform Our Understanding of the Cosmos

Avi Loeb·August 14, 2024

The Rubin Observatory will revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos by capturing unprecedented data on interstellar objects, potentially uncovering evidence of extraterrestrial technology.

How Rare Are We? Hubris Inhibits the Hunt for Intelligent Life in the Cosmos

Avi Loeb·July 28, 2024

Harvard Astronomer Avi Loeb argues how humanity's belief in its uniqueness hinders the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.

SpaceX Starlink “Extreme Flaring” Increases Reported UAP Sightings and Poses Aviation Risks, New Research Finds

Tim McMillan·May 28, 2024

New research shows SpaceX's Starlink satellites can cause extreme flaring, confusing airline pilots and complicating UAP tracking.

A Rare Once-in-a-Generation Total Solar Eclipse Occurs on April 8: What to Expect, and Safety Measures to Take

Chrissy Newton·March 25, 2024

On April 8, 2024, North America will be treated to a rare total solar eclipse. Here's how to prepare for this once-in-a-generation event.

For Half a Century, Our Calculations on Nuclear Explosions in Space Have Been Wrong, Los Alamos Scientist Reveals

Micah Hanks·March 7, 2024

This scientist says we can protect space technologies by fixing math errors related to nuclear explosions in space that have gone undetected for close to half a century.

In Antarctica, These Mysterious Formations of Ice Are Vanishing. Half a Century of Satellite Images May Help Explain Why.

Micah Hanks·March 1, 2024

These odd looking humps in Antarctica are vanishing, and scientists are using half a century of satellite imagery to try and explain why.

The Moon Will Return to Earth to Die in 7.6-Billion Years. Here’s How It May Happen.

Avi Loeb·February 24, 2024

The Moon will eventually return to Earth, but humans won't be around long enough to see it.

Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus Probe to Attempt Historic First Private Moon Landing Today: Here’s What to Know

Tim McMillan·February 22, 2024

Today's Odysseus moon landing marks a historic partnership between NASA and private industry to revive lunar exploration.

Searching for Space Trash

Avi Loeb·February 12, 2024

Humanity’s search for interstellar objects, and what might amount to "space trash", could extend well beyond Earth and its atmosphere.

Communication and the Cosmos: The Power of Language in Advancing Civilizations

Avi Loeb·January 14, 2024

Humans evolved from chimpanzees and reached the Moon by developing a language. But why is communication so advantageous for the evolution of a species?

SpaceX Starship: A Musing on Rockets and Their Effect on the Earth

Avi Loeb·November 20, 2023

Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb considers the effects of rockets on the Earth, following the latest test launch of the massive SpaceX Starship from Boca Chica, Texas.

Researchers Find Evidence of a Lost Planet, Theia, Deep Within Earth’s Core, Shedding Light on the Moon’s Mysterious Origins

Tim McMillan·November 2, 2023

Groundbreaking study suggests Earth's core holds remnants of a lost planet Theia, offering clues to the Moon's formation and ancient past.

Interstellar Meteors from the Disruption of Rocky Planets by Dwarf Stars

Avi Loeb·October 13, 2023

Astronomer Avi Loeb describes his "eureka moment" about the origin of IM1-like objects in interstellar space from planetary systems around dwarf stars.

Reconstructing the First Interstellar Meteor

Avi Loeb·September 4, 2023

Now that the composition of the first suspected interstellar meteor IM1 has been measured, can aspects of it be recreated in the lab?

The Illusion of Superiority: A Salute to Nature

Avi Loeb·August 25, 2023

Our illusion of superiority relative to nature is unwarranted. In science, humility is a prerequisite for learning something new.

The Struggles of a Whistleblower: Separating Fact From Fiction in the Latest UAP Revelations

Micah Hanks·August 10, 2023

In this week's Intelligence Brief newsletter, we look at a recent report involving UAP whistleblower David Grusch’s past struggles since leaving active duty.

“Are We Alone?” Finding the Answer is an Issue Senators and Scientists Agree On

Avi Loeb·July 18, 2023

We invest billions of dollars in the search for dark matter, but the public cares more about the question of “are we alone?”

Diary of an Interstellar Voyage: Parts 31-33 (June 25-26 2023)

Avi Loeb·June 28, 2023

Might an iron peanut be worth ten thousand spherules, or nothing at all? Avi Loeb and the Galileo Project team's expedition to the Pacific waters off Papua New Guinea draws to a close.

Diary of an Interstellar Voyage: Parts 28-30 (June 25-26 2023)

Avi Loeb·June 27, 2023

As the Galileo Project team's expedition winds down, Avi Loeb provides a series of updates on the search for spherules believed to be associated with an interstellar meteor.

Diary of an Interstellar Voyage: Parts 25-27 (June 24-25 2023)

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Avi Loeb·June 25, 2023

Avi Loeb presents a new series of updates on the search for spherules believed to be associated with an interstellar meteor retrieved during the Galileo Project team's expedition.

Diary of an Interstellar Voyage: Parts 21-23 (June 22-23, 2023)

The Hunt for More IM1 Spherules

Avi Loeb·June 23, 2023

The Galileo Project team continues its search for evidence of an interstellar object in this installment of "Diary of an Interstellar Voyage."

The Search for Titan: Knocking Sounds, a Debris Field, and Breaking Developments in the Rescue Effort

Micah Hanks·June 22, 2023

Welcome to this week’s installment of The Intelligence Brief… as the search for a missing submersible has captured...

Diary of an Interstellar Voyage: Parts 18-20 (June 21, 2023)

The Discovery of Spherules from the Path of the First Recognized Interstellar Meteor, IM1

Avi Loeb·June 21, 2023

Magnetic spherules are detected under the microscope by Avi Loeb and the Galileo Project team in this latest installment of 'Diary of an Interstellar Voyage.'

Diary of an Interstellar Voyage: Parts 7 & 8

Strange Wires and Diverse Fragments in the Pacific Ocean Site of the First Interstellar Meteor

Avi Loeb·June 16, 2023

Strange Wires and other fragments are found during the Galileo Project's expedition to recover an interstellar object from the ocean floor.

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Recruiting Panelists from the Bar at Harvard Square as The Galileo Project Turns Two

First Sample of Fragments from the Pacific Ocean Floor

Seeking Extraterrestrial Artifacts In The Pacific Ocean

It’s Easier to Seek For Potential Facts About Extraterrestrials on the Ocean Floor than to Get Them from Government.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

The Hunt for More IM1 Spherules

The Discovery of Spherules from the Path of the First Recognized Interstellar Meteor, IM1

Corroded Iron and Volcanic Debris in IM1’s Path

You Can't Make a Lemonade Without Lemons

Strange Wires and Diverse Fragments in the Pacific Ocean Site of the First Interstellar Meteor