Christopher Plain, Author at The Debrief

In a ‘Shocking’ New Discovery, Scientists Say They Have Solved a Lightning Mystery

Christopher Plain·August 5, 2022

Scientists say they have solved a long-standing mystery why lightning strikes over land are more frequent and often stronger than over sea.

This Curvy Quantum Physics Discovery Could Revolutionize Our Understanding of Reality

Christopher Plain·August 3, 2022

A recent discovery in the field of quantum physics by researchers at Purdue University has opened the doorway to a whole new way of looking at our physical reality.

Artemis-I: NASA Has Its Eyes on the Moon as it Preps For Future Mars Missions

Christopher Plain·July 22, 2022

NASA's Artemis-I mission has set a trio of possible dates for the space agency's first official launch to the Moon in 50 years.

Mysterious “String” Spotted by Mars Rover Suddenly Disappears

Christopher Plain·July 21, 2022

A piece of string-like material photographed on Mars by the Perseverance Rover just last week has suddenly disappeared.

AIR FORCE LASERS NGAD, F-47, F-22, Technological Advancements

The U.S. Air Force is Gearing Up For Action With Its New Fighter-Mounted Lasers

Christopher Plain·July 20, 2022

After years of testing and development, the United States Air Force has received its first delivery of fully functional, fighter-mounted lasers.

Deep Learning “Ice Breaker” Missile Finally Revealed

Christopher Plain·July 15, 2022

Air, land, and sea-launch-able, the fully autonomous, AI-controlled missile known as the Ice Breaker has finally been revealed.

Death by Space Junk? Concerning Report Warns That the Risk is Higher Than You Think

Christopher Plain·July 13, 2022

A new report says that there is a six to 10 percent chance space junk will seriously injure or kill someone on Earth in the next decade.

Will Future Spacecraft Use ‘Jaws’ Bacteria to Make Rocket Fuel?

Christopher Plain·July 11, 2022

Researchers say they have successfully used everyday bacteria to create the key ingredient for rocket fuel.

Researchers Were Stunned by What They Recently Found Deep Under Antarctica

Christopher Plain·June 22, 2022

Researchers in Antarctica were shocked to find a thriving community of crab-like creatures living under the ice.

What?! Are Video Games Actually Making Kids Smarter?

Christopher Plain·June 20, 2022

A recently published study seems to indicate that children who play more video games become smarter over time.

Mach Nine Stargazer Spaceplane is Finally Revealed

Company CEO Promises One Hour Flight Time to Anywhere in the World

Christopher Plain·June 17, 2022

Aviation startup Venus Aerospace has finally revealed new animation and key specifications of its Stargazer spaceplane.

Air Force War Games Match Lasers & Kinetic Weapons

Christopher Plain·June 9, 2022

The U.S. Air Force is running war game simulations putting cutting-edge fighter-mounted lasers and kinetic energy weapons systems to the test

Coffee Alters Brain Connectivity to Make You Smarter

Christopher Plain·June 3, 2022

Coffee improves the functional connectivity within the human brain, making it operate at a higher level of efficiency, new research says.

Top UFO Patents Since Roswell: Tech Talk

Christopher Plain·May 27, 2022

In the latest edition of Tech Talk, The Debrief’s Mr. Stefan Gerhart and Josh Rutledge dive into the murky history of UFO Patents

Navy Funding Drone that Can Fly for 10 Days Straight

Christopher Plain·May 25, 2022

The United States Navy is investing in a record-breaking drone that can stay aloft without refueling for up...

Review: ‘Ariel Phenomenon’ Documentary Examines Student’s Claims of UAP Close Encounter

Christopher Plain·May 20, 2022

The long-awaited documentary about a 1994 UFO sighting by students at the Ariel School in Zimbabwe is an emotional journey worth taking.

Warp Bubble Researcher Speaks Out

Christopher Plain·May 13, 2022

Dr. Harold G. “Sonny White, the researcher behind the “warp bubble” is finally talking about his infamous discovery.

WARP Drive Pioneer Releases New Futuristic Video Animation

Christopher Plain·May 12, 2022

Warp drive pioneer Dr. Harold G “Sonny” White has released a new video animation about the future of advanced propulsion systems.

US Navy Shows Off Newest Laser Weapon

Christopher Plain·May 6, 2022

The US Navy Office of Naval Research has successfully tested an all-new, fully electric laser weapon system. Designed...

Are Paranormal Beliefs and Cognitive Function Linked?

Christopher Plain·May 6, 2022

A new study shows that those who have paranormal beliefs display “differences or deficits” in cognitive function. No...

Another Clue Origin of Life May Be Extraterrestrial

Christopher Plain·May 5, 2022

In yet another clue that the origin of all life may be extraterrestrial, NASA says it has found all pieces of DNA and RNA inside meteorites.

Future Spacecraft Will Use Pulsars to Navigate

Christopher Plain·May 4, 2022

Future spacecraft will be able to use the x-rays emitted by pulsars to navigate in the vastness of deep space.

Exoplanet Specialist Sara Seager is Rebelliously Curious

Learn what steps researchers are currently taking to find life on another planet

Christopher Plain·April 29, 2022

The Debrief’s intrepid host Chrissy Newton talks to MIT astrophysicist, planetary scientist, and exoplanet specialist Sara Seager.

Watch the NEW Ariel Phenomenon Trailer NOW!

Christopher Plain·April 29, 2022

The long-awaited trailer for the Ariel School Phenomenon documentary is finally here! Watch it here and NOW!

Backpacking on the Moon with LIDAR Mapping

Christopher Plain·April 29, 2022

Future NASA astronauts will map the Moon, Mars, and other worlds using a portable, lidar-equipped backpack. Derived from...

Tech Talk: Not Your Dad’s Windows

It's an APP: Radio Garden

Christopher Plain·April 26, 2022

Tech Talk: Windows 11 When the hosts of Tech Talk, Mr. Stefan Gearhart, and Josh Rutledge, approached The...

NASA Says Video of Mars UFOs Likely Fake

Christopher Plain·April 26, 2022

According to NASA, images of two separate UFOs photographed by the Perseverance Rover hanging in the skies of...

Watch Iron Beam Drone Killing Laser in Action

Video From Latest Test Shows System is Finally Ready for Deployment

Christopher Plain·April 25, 2022

A video tweeted out by the Israeli prime minister shows their Iron Beam laser system blasting an unpiloted drone from the sky.

Perseverance Starts Year-Long River Delta Life Hunt

Delta Considered Likeliest Place for Rover to Find Signs of Ancient Microbial Life

Christopher Plain·April 25, 2022

NASA’s Perseverance rover is about to spend the next year hunting an ancient river delta for signs of Martian life.

Odds Increasing for Life on Jupiter’s Moon Europa

Christopher Plain·April 22, 2022

Features found on Jupiter’s moon Europa may dramatically increase the chances of finding life within its sub-surface oceans.

Are Directed Energy Weapons Behind Havana Syndrome?

Christopher Plain·April 21, 2022

Since U.S. personnel working in Cuba began to experience health issues, officials have tried to identify what is causing “Havana Syndrome.”

Group Preparing to Send Messages to TRAPPIST-1

Christopher Plain·April 21, 2022

A group known as Messaging Extraterrestrial Intelligence (METI) is preparing to send digital messages to the Trappist-1 exoplanet system.

Co-offenders Likely to Commit Violence Against One Another

Christopher Plain·April 15, 2022

New research indicates that criminal gang members who work together are likely to commit violence against one another in the future.

This Tech Could Provide Humans Full Color Night Vision

Christopher Plain·April 14, 2022

Researchers have used infrared (IR) imaging and machine learning to turn monochromatic “night vision” images into their actual colors.

Air Force Finally Building THOR’s Hammer

Christopher Plain·April 14, 2022

The United States Air Force is building a working prototype of its anti-drone weapon system known as THOR's hammer.

Martian ‘A.I.-Biker’ Rovers Could Swarm Red Planet

Christopher Plain·April 14, 2022

Two-wheeled Martian rovers designed to work independently and as a team may one day search the planet’s surface like a swarm of AI-bikers.

Tech Talk #6: UFO Hunting Gear

Christopher Plain·April 12, 2022

Hosts Josh Rutledge and Stefan Gearhart highlight the tech gear everyone should have when going on a UFO hunt.

Is Spider-Man’s ‘Spidey Sense’ a Real Phenomenon?

The Key May Lie in Sensing Vibrations

Christopher Plain·April 12, 2022

Research into the ability of spiders to detect sound waves using their webs seems to indicate spidey sense may be a real thing after all.

COSMIC SETI is Going Large in the Search for Technosignatures

Christopher Plain·April 11, 2022

After decades of scanning the heavens for technosignatures, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) is about to go large.

Water Plasma Space Thruster Passes Key Test

Company Hopes to Begin Space Deployment of Unique Propulsion System This Year

Christopher Plain·April 8, 2022

Space startup Momentus says their Vigoride water plasma thruster has successfully completed thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing.

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Company CEO Promises One Hour Flight Time to Anywhere in the World

Learn what steps researchers are currently taking to find life on another planet

It's an APP: Radio Garden

Video From Latest Test Shows System is Finally Ready for Deployment

Delta Considered Likeliest Place for Rover to Find Signs of Ancient Microbial Life

The Key May Lie in Sensing Vibrations

Company Hopes to Begin Space Deployment of Unique Propulsion System This Year

New Research Highlights Possible Dangers Associated with Bongs and "Hot-Boxing"