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First-Of-Its-Kind Master’s Degree in Psychedelics and Consciousness Will Analyze Link Between Science and Spirituality

Christopher Plain·June 6, 2024

The University of Ottawa is offering a first-of-its-kind Master's degree program studying the medical and spiritual aspects of psychedelics. as well as their links to human consciousness.

Mystical Experiences from Psychedelics Offer Highest Psychological Benefits, New Study Reports

Christopher Plain·February 24, 2023

New research shows how "mystical" and "insightful" one's experience is while taking psychedelics may directly affect how beneficial those drugs are for treating anxiety, depression, and even PTSD.

Study Says “Spiritual” Psychedelics May Aid Mental Health

Christopher Plain·December 8, 2021

A new study has found a positive relationship between the use of psychedelics and improved mental health. Specifically,...

Detroit Just Decriminalized Magic Mushrooms and Other Psychedelics

Christopher Plain·November 8, 2021

Last week the citizens of Detroit, Michigan voted to decriminalize “Entheogenic Fungi” used for pharmaceutical purposes. This change,...

Marijuana Can Induce Feelings of “Oceanic Boundlessness” Similar to Psychedelics, New Research Suggests

Tim McMillan·August 12, 2021

New research suggests Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC – the psychoactive ingredient most commonly found in marijuana – can induce...

‘Acid for Squares’ Explores Mind-Expanding Psychedelic Experiences in Groundbreaking New Podcast

Micah Hanks·August 19, 2024

Transformative psychedelic experiences, healing through plant medicines, and UFO disclosure are all among the topics that will be explored in 'Acid for Squares.'

Psilocybin Creates a Temporary Loss of Self by Dissolving Brain Networks, New Study Finds

Chrissy Newton·July 24, 2024

New research reveals a heavy dose of psilocybin can alter a person's perception and sense of self by reducing coordination between various regions of the brain.

Forget Counting Sheep, Try LSD: Microdosing Study Shows Significant Improvement in Sleep Quality

Tim McMillan·June 26, 2024

New research reveals that LSD microdosing can significantly enhance sleep quality, promoting earlier bedtimes and longer sleep durations.

Emergency on the ISS? Disturbing Audio Led to Concerns About a Medical Situation in Space

Micah Hanks·June 13, 2024

This week, we examine an incident that unfolded this week that led to concerns about a possible medical emergency on board the International Space Station.

That Washing Machine is a 3D Printer

This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...

MJ Banias·June 12, 2024

In this week’s episode of the DWR, MJ and Kenna discuss the successful 3D printing of metal material on the ISS. The dynamic duo also dives into the first-ever Master’s Degree in Psychedelics offered at the University of Ottawa and a new metal coating that changes regular glasses into night-vision goggles.

New Study Challenges the Safety of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, Highlighting Risks Alongside Benefits

Tim McMillan·April 30, 2024

New research from Sweden and Iceland highlights the potential short-term and long-term risks of psychedelic assisted therapy.

Psychedelic Therapy Breakthrough: FDA Awards First-Ever ‘Breakthrough’ Status to LSD-Based Drug for the Treatment of Anxiety

Tim McMillan·March 8, 2024

The FDA's historic nod to LSD-based drugs for mental health could revolutionize treatment for anxiety and depression.

Special Forces Vets Find Unexpected Healing: Study Reveals Remarkable Benefits of Psychedelic Therapy on PTSD and Cognitive Function

Tim McMillan·October 6, 2023

A new study finds transformative benefits of psychedelic therapy on Special Forces veterans' mental health and cognition.

Psychedelic Neural Hypersynchrony Could Illuminate Human Consciousness, Suggests New Research

Tim McMillan·September 7, 2023

Psychedelic neural hypersynchrony could revolutionize our understanding of consciousness, according to a recent groundbreaking study.

Encountering Aliens: Exploring The Fascinating Speculative Science of Extraterrestrial Intelligence, Physiology and Technology

Tim McMillan·August 8, 2023

Whether one is inspired by recent UAP news, or advances in space exploration, many believe that extraterrestrial intelligence exists. How soon might we finally discover it?

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.

A Warning From The Godfather of Artificial Intelligence

Micah Hanks·May 4, 2023

The "Godfather of A.I." has taken a big step back to warn us about the potential perils such technology might ensure in the years ahead.

New Concerns Over Threats from Space Revealed in Latest U.S. Classified Document Leak

Micah Hanks·April 27, 2023

This week's newsletter examines the latest concerns arising from U.S. top-secret document leaks, and what they convey about China and Russia’s space programs.

Paul Hynek: Our Fascination with J. Allen Hynek

Chrissy Newton·April 26, 2023

Chrissy Newton is joined by guest Paul Hynek for a discussion about his late father, J. Allen Hynek, the renowned astronomer, professor, and ufologist who served as a scientific advisor to the U.S. Air Force on three projects related to UFO studies from the 1940s to the 1960s.

No Evidence of ET? Controversy Erupted After the Senate UAP Hearing. Here’s What the Critics Missed

Micah Hanks·April 20, 2023

In this week's Intelligence Brief newsletter, we examine the controversies surrounding yesterday's Senate UAP hearing, and several key takeaways that many critics of AARO overlooked.

New Free VR Program, Psyrreal, Lets You Experience Psychedelic Trips Without Drugs

Tim McMillan·April 20, 2023

Researchers have created a new freely available VR program called Psyrreal that can simulate the subjective effects of psychedelic experiences.

Asteroid Ryugu, photographed by the Japanese Hayabusa-2 spacecraft (Credit: JAXA).

Asteroid Discovery Could Shed Light on the Mysterious Origins of Life on Earth

Micah Hanks·March 2, 2023

This week we look at how asteroid samples delivered to Earth by a Japanese spacecraft could shed light on the mysterious origins of life on Earth.

The New Frontiers of Psychedelic Therapy

Amanda Winstead·February 28, 2023

Science is finally breaking down many of the longstanding stigmas around entheogens, revealing new potential for psychedelic therapy.

Mystery of How Psychedelic Drugs Rapidly Rebuild Neural Connections Solved

Christopher Plain·February 21, 2023

Researchers from the University of California, Davis, believe they now understand why psychedelic drugs like LSD, MDMA, and mushrooms rapidly regrow neural connections within the brain.

Is Ayahuasca Safe? New Research Examines Risks Linked to the Ancient Psychedelic Brew

Tim McMillan·November 16, 2022

New research examines the adverse health effects of consuming ayahuasca, with results offering a nuanced view of the ancient psychedelic drink.

What Made the Mushrooms Magic: Psychedelic Study Explores the Odd Evolution of Mind-Altering Fungi

Micah Hanks·October 17, 2022

Scientists are trying to narrow down what led certain fungi to take the unique evolutionary path that helped them produce psychedelic compounds.

In Psychedelic Therapy, The “Mystical Experience” Could Be Key

Tim McMillan·July 12, 2022

A recent study further supports that altered states of consciousness are the key to psychedelic therapy, after finding no positive impact from psilocybin microdosing.

With prescription drugs costing billions every year for the U.S., scientists are looking into ways to help lower the drug usage, including using marijuana

Could Marijuana Lower the Demand for Prescription Drugs?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 2, 2022

With the cost of prescription drugs in the billions each year for the U.S., scientists are turning to marijuana to help lower the drug usage.

Scientists used language programming to analyze the verbal and written accounts of people who took LSD and magic mushrooms and found that they gave similar effects

LSD or Magic Mushrooms? They Actually Might be Almost the Same

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 1, 2022

Scientists just used language programming to analyze the verbal and written accounts of people who took LSD and magic mushrooms.

NASA to Get a $26 Billion Boost in Biden’s 2023 Budget

Micah Hanks·March 30, 2022

With the recent release of the U.S. government’s proposed 2023 budget, this week we look at what President Biden’s proposal will help NASA accomplish in the coming year.

In using language coding with computing, researchers have been able to map out which brain receptors are stimulated by which psychedelics in the brain

Scientists Are Working to Map Psychedelic Use in the Brain

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·March 29, 2022

Humans have a long, rich history involving the use of psychedelics. Because of this, not all of the different...

Secretions from the Bufo Alvarius toad reveal a new psychedelic that may become the next fad drug for the rich and famous

The Strange Truth Behind the Toad Lickers

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·March 21, 2022

Secretions from the Bufo Alvarius toad reveal a new psychedelic that may become the next fad drug for the rich and famous.

Psilocybin is Safe in Therapeutically Viable Doses

Christopher Plain·January 4, 2022

Researchers have shown that psilocybin is safe in doses of either 10mg or 25 mg, with no adverse...

NASA Lasers in Space, Mysterious Solar Particles, and a “Hut” on the Moon

Micah Hanks·December 9, 2021

This week, we look at a joint NASA and U.S. Naval Research Laboratory experiment that got a bit of help from the U.S. Space Force in recent days.

Aerial Threats: Foreign, Domestic, and Exotic

Micah Hanks·November 10, 2021

This week, we examine Russia's aspirations for the country’s new state armament program, and how this relates to unidentifed aerial threats.

How Magic Mushrooms Inspired Frank Herbert’s ‘Dune’

I am the Kwisatz Haderach!

Raquel Santos·October 28, 2021

Melange, or 'spice,' the drug everyone is obsessed with in the new sci-fi epic Dune, was inspired by magic mushrooms.

Music of the Mushrooms: Study Finds Pairing Psilocybin With Music May Help Treat Depression

Candy Chan·October 6, 2021

New research suggests that music could play a beneficial role in psilocybin therapy, a form of treatment of depression and other mental health conditions.

Are Transdermal Patches The Future of Medicinal Magic Mushrooms?

MJ Banias·October 4, 2021

This transdermal patch will deliver psilocin, the active ingredient in psilocybin mushrooms, with fewer risks for medical treatment.

High Serotonin Levels Combat Cocaine Addiction in Mice, Says New Study

Happiness is...not being addicted to cocaine.

Candy Chan·September 10, 2021

Researchers have found that elevated serotonin levels, the hormone of happiness, can prevent cocaine addiction in mice. What does this mean for us?

Afghanistan in the Aftermath

Micah Hanks·August 19, 2021

This week, we examine whether there was intelligence on the developing situation in Afghanistan that might have foreshadowed events that have transpired in recent days.

Psychedelic Drug Psilocybin Sparks Immediate and Lasting Growth To Neural Connections

Tim McMillan·July 5, 2021

Just published research shows a single dose of the psychedelic drug psilocybin has immediate and long-lasting increases in neural connections.

Hypnosis Radically Alters How The Brain Processes Information, New Study Finds

Tim McMillan·April 7, 2021

In a new study, researchers from the University of Turku in Finland found the brain’s normal information processes...

Krissy Eliot & The Hot News [Cybernetic Spinach & The Singularity!] | Recap EP #3

MJ Banias·February 8, 2021

Krissy Eliot (AKA The Hot Alien) joins the The Official Debrief Podcast Weekly Recap to discuss cybernetic spinach that hunts for explosives, cephalopods, the singularity and psychedelics in our new segment—The Zeitgeist—Hot News from Around the Universe!