Was Neil DeGrasse Tyson Right About the Survivability of Top Gun Maverick’s Hypersonic Ejection?
Analysis shows that the hypersonic ejection by Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick is survivable. Kind of.
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Researchers Teach a Dish of Brain Cells to Play Pong: Watch the Video!
"It touches on the fundamental aspects of not only what it means to be human but what it means to be alive."
"It touches on the fundamental aspects of not only what it means to be human but what it means to be alive."
A team of Australian researchers says they have taught a Petri dish filled with human and mouse brain cells to play the classic 1970s video game Pong
Study Says Multiplayer War Video Games Have Caused Some Children to Pass Out, or Even Die
Certain types of video games are believed to cause children with undiagnosed heart conditions to pass out, and in some cases even die, according to new research.
Skyscrapers in 2100: Award Winning Architect and Visionary Vanessa Keith Peeks into the Future.
Award-winning architect and futurist Vanessa Keith joins host Chrissy Newton to discuss the future of urban planning and skyscrapers while painting the picture of a potentially brighter future.
Water on Mars? New Evidence for Liquid Water Beneath the Red Planet’s Polar Ice Caps
A brand new study significantly strengthens the case for lakes of liquid water beneath the polar ice caps of Mars.
Bullets of Light: U.S. Army Will Soon Deploy its Stryker Combat Laser
After years of testing and development, the U.S. Army is finally ready to deploy a Stryker-mounted combat laser.
Analysis Increases Chances of Discovering Extraterrestrial Life in the Oceans of Enceladus
New research on Saturn’s moon Enceladus shows there is a good chance that life may exist in its subsurface oceans.
Lockheed Martin Delivers DOD the Most Powerful Combat Laser Ever Built
Lockheed Martin has provided the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) with what they say is the most powerful combat laser ever built.
Experts Say Extraterrestrial Water Has Been Found Inside This UK Meteorite
A recently fallen meteorite containing water that is undeniably extraterrestrial has been found for the first time in the U.K.
Physicists Prove You Can Make Something out of Nothing by Simulating Cosmic Physics
A team of physicists has proven a 70-yr old quantum theory that says something can be created out of literally nothing
100-Foot Wireless Transmission of Electricity Achieved With Lasers in Breakthrough Study
South Korean researchers have successfully transmitted electricity nearly 100 feet through the air using lasers.
Star Trek-Style Biofinder Could Be a Secret Weapon in the Search for ET
Researchers say their newly developed "Biofinder" tool could help astrobiologists in the search for extraterrestrial life.
New System Allows Lip-Reading Through Masks Using Wi-Fi and Radio Frequencies
Researchers have revealed a system that uses radio frequency (RF) and Wi-Fi signals for Lip-reading when the speaker is wearing a mask.
Astronomers Just Discovered a Pair of New Potentially Habitable Planets
Scientists from the University of Birmingham say they have discovered a pair of potentially habitable planets outside of our solar system.
Researchers Bust the Myth That Cannabis Users Are Lazy
Researchers studying potentially harmful effects on regular cannabis users say they have busted the lazy stoner myth.
How to Survive a Nuclear War: Study Reveals the Safest Places to Wait Out the Conflict
New research indicates that Australia and New Zealand are the two best places on Earth to survive a nuclear war.
Canadian Researcher Chris Rutkowski Talks UFOs on ‘Rebelliously Curious’
From Pilot Encounters to Crash Retrievals, Chris Tells All
From Pilot Encounters to Crash Retrievals, Chris Tells All
Canadian UFO researcher Chris Rutkowski says his UFO journey began when he intercepted a call to his univerity's astronomy department.
Did Scientists Just Prove the Existence of a Mirror Universe?
Researchers trying to explain cosmic expansion say they have found an elegant and simple solution: the existence of a mirror universe.
Habitable Zone Super-Earth Found Just 37 Light Years Away
Japanese researchers say they have spotted a “super-earth” exoplanet orbiting within the star's habitable zone a mere 37 light years away.
In a ‘Shocking’ New Discovery, Scientists Say They Have Solved a Lightning Mystery
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
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
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
A piece of string-like material photographed on Mars by the Perseverance Rover just last week has suddenly disappeared.
The U.S. Air Force is Gearing Up For Action With Its New Fighter-Mounted Lasers
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
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
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?
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
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?
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
Company CEO Promises One Hour Flight Time to Anywhere in the World
Aviation startup Venus Aerospace has finally revealed new animation and key specifications of its Stargazer spaceplane.
Air Force War Games Match Lasers & Kinetic Weapons
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
Learn what steps researchers are currently taking to find life on another planet
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!
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
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
It's an APP: Radio Garden
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
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
Video From Latest Test Shows System is Finally Ready for Deployment
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
Delta Considered Likeliest Place for Rover to Find Signs of Ancient Microbial Life
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
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?
Since U.S. personnel working in Cuba began to experience health issues, officials have tried to identify what is causing “Havana Syndrome.”