“Critical to Life” Signs of Water Found in Distant Galaxy
Researchers studying the galaxy SPT0311-58, which is over 12.8 billion light years away, say they have found signs...
Christopher Plain
Christopher Plain is Lead Science Writer at The Debrief. A science fiction and fantasy novelist of many years, you can follow and connect with him on X @plain_fiction, learn about his books at plainfiction.com, or email him directly at [email protected].
Solar Reactor Makes Aviation Fuel From Sunlight and Air
Researchers at ETH Zurich, a public university in Switzerland, have designed a solar reactor that makes high performance...
Scientists Successfully Measure Exoplanet’s Atmosphere
First of it Kind Detection Seen as a Key Milestone in Search for Extraterrestrial Life
First of it Kind Detection Seen as a Key Milestone in Search for Extraterrestrial Life
Using the Gemini South Telescope in Chile, an international team of scientists have successfully analyzed the chemical makeup...
Detroit Just Decriminalized Magic Mushrooms and Other Psychedelics
Last week the citizens of Detroit, Michigan voted to decriminalize “Entheogenic Fungi” used for pharmaceutical purposes. This change,...
This Asteroid No One Saw Coming Almost Hit Earth
An asteroid the size of a small refrigerator nearly collided with Earth on October 24th, and no one...
Did An Ancient Comet Turn Chile’s Atacama Desert Into Glass?
Researchers from Brown University studying glass shards in the Atacama Desert of Chile have determined that it was...
Is The Technology of Dune Possible?
The Debrief consulted with Dr. Kevin Grazier, a respected science advisor, to discuss the technology and science in 'Dune.'
The Debrief consulted with Dr. Kevin Grazier, a respected science advisor, to discuss the technology and science in 'Dune.'
The technology of Dune is way out there, so The Debrief brought in an expert to weigh in on whether Dune tech is even possible.
Ultra-High Energy Experiments Move Nuclear Fusion Closer to Reality
Meet the man who wants to take us to the outer reaches of our solar system, and the software he designed to build the engine that can do it.
Biofuel to Power Martian Return Missions Can Be Made on Site, New Research Says
Researchers have proposed a method of creating biofuel on Mars using only sunlight, CO2, and ice on the red planet’s surface.
Breakthrough Plasma Thruster will Cannibalize Zombie Satellites for Fuel
This new plasma engine will cannibalize dead satellites for fuel and help reduce the amount of space junk in Earth's orbit.
Can This Innovative New Infrared Light Therapy Supercharge Your Brain?
New research shows how light therapy can "supercharge" the brains of normal healthy adults, improving cognitive processes and other functions.
This New Deep Space Propulsion System Rides Like A Leaf on the Solar Wind
Plasma Magnet Propulsion can revolutionize interplanetary travel, we just need to ride the wind.
Plasma Magnet Propulsion can revolutionize interplanetary travel, we just need to ride the wind.
Wind Rider, also called a Plasma Magnet, is a solar wind catching sail that can reach the outer solar system quickly without chemical fuel.
Ex-Pentagon Staffer Luis Elizondo talks UFOs Over Nuclear Sites and Chinese State-Sponsored UAP Research On “Rebelliously Curious with Chrissy Newton”
Former intelligence agent Luis Elizondo joins Chrissy Newton on The Debrief's 'Rebelliously Curious" to talk about UAP over nuclear sites.
Fortune Favors The Bold…At Least For Squirrels, Says New Study
Live fast, die young, and leave a good looking squirrel corpse...
Live fast, die young, and leave a good looking squirrel corpse...
New research has pinpointed specific personality traits in squirrels that can have a significant effect on success or the risk of early death.
Mars’ Jezero Crater Was Home to a River Delta Like Those Found On Earth, New Study Confirms
An international team have determined that Mar's Jezero Crater once contained a massive river delta like those found on Earth.
Scientists May Have Just Gotten Closer to Being Able to Alter Memories, New Research Says
A team of researchers think they've found the protein responsible for how our memories get hardwired into our brain. What could go wrong?
Scientists Develop ‘Fear in a Bottle’ to Defend Against Crop Killing Insects
Scientists are working to produce a chemical scarecrow to ward off predatory insects, which relies on what they call "fear in a bottle".
Scientists Develop a Real-Life Death Star Laser
Pew pew...
Pew pew...
Researchers have successfully merged a 30-laser array into one coherent, ultra-powerful beam, bringing the dreams of a Death Star cannon closer to reality.
The Future of Education is Not Math and Science, But Curiosity and Compassion
The Debrief sat down with innovation expert and author Perttu Polonen to talk about "Future Skills," and how children need to learn for a future that has yet to be understood.
The Debrief sat down with innovation expert and author Perttu Polonen to talk about "Future Skills," and how children need to learn for a future that has yet to be understood.
Perttu Polonen makes a case for an approach to child education that will be critical to preparing them for a marketplace defined by change.
Area 51 Engineer Reveals The Secrets Behind the Mysterious Base
Former Veteran and Author TD Barnes Dives Deep into The Real Story Behind Area 51
Former Veteran and Author TD Barnes Dives Deep into The Real Story Behind Area 51
The Debrief’s Chrissy Newton sits down with Area 51 veteran engineer TD Barnes to learn about his decades working at the top-secret facility.
Inside the World’s Most Exclusive (and Strange) Anti-Gravity Club
They wanted to defy a basic and fundamental force of the universe: gravity. Welcome to the wildest bunch of scientists you've ever met.
Scientists Used Electricity to Alter Our Understanding of Liquids, Then They Made This Amazing Video
A mesmerizing 2-minute video released by researchers from Aalto University in Finland shows how various liquids reacted to electric fields, and it is weird.
LSD Induced Changes May Explain How Brain Generates Behavior
Researchers have found that LSD causes changes in the brain that may offer insight into how the brain actually directs behavior.
The Dreams of Interstellar Travel and the Team Paving the Way
Part 2 of our Exclusive Interview with Dr. Harold G. “Sonny” White, and why Limitless Space Pushes Us To The Stars
Part 2 of our Exclusive Interview with Dr. Harold G. “Sonny” White, and why Limitless Space Pushes Us To The Stars
Part 2 of The Debrief's exclusive interview with Dr. Harold "Sonny" White, his plans for interstellar travel, and how he plans on getting us there.
NASA Releases Stunning Animation of Upcoming Psyche 16 Asteroid Mission
NASA has released a stunning video animation of their upcoming mission to an asteroid, Psyche 16, over 370 million miles from Earth.
Meet The Man Behind NASA and DARPA’S Warp Drive Programs
Part 1 of an Exclusive Interview with Dr. Harold G. “Sonny” White, the Grand Duke of Breakthrough Propulsion.
Part 1 of an Exclusive Interview with Dr. Harold G. “Sonny” White, the Grand Duke of Breakthrough Propulsion.
Sonny White left NASA in 2018, taking his Warp Drive theories with him. Now, he's given The Debrief an exclusive interview about his work.
First Rocks Sampled by Mars Perseverance Rover Dramatically Improve Chances for Life
Tests performed on the first two rock samples collected on Mars indicate that the planet was home to liquid water for an extended period.
Animals Are ‘Shape-Shifting’ in Response to A Warming Climate, Says New Study
New research indicates that many animals are rapidly 'shape-shifting' and changing their biology in a last-ditch effort to survive climate change.
New “Hycean” Exoplanets Could Be Hiding Alien Life, New Study Says
Water water everywhere...and aliens too?
Water water everywhere...and aliens too?
A research team has identified a "Hycean" exoplanet class that they believe makes excellent targets for the search for extraterrestrial life.
NASA Just Released One of The Most Detailed High-Def Videos of Mars, and You Need To See It
On August 17th, NASA released a nearly 3-minute video featuring a high-def panorama of the Martian surface shot by the Curiosity Rover.
Spiders Are Nature’s Best Engineers, and their Webs Prove It
New research has found that spiders, "nature’s engineers," build lightweight and high-performance web architectures with surprising strength and other capabilities.
These 7 “Star Trek” Technologies May Soon Become Reality
Star Trek inspires us to look forward, so let's do just that.
Star Trek inspires us to look forward, so let's do just that.
7 "Star Trek" inventions that could quickly become reality, and will let humans one day boldly go where we've never gone before.
Here Is What You Need to Know About UFOs According to the AIAA Aviation Conference
Chris Plain Takes a Deep Dive into the Top 5 Takeaways about UFOs and Flight Safety
Chris Plain Takes a Deep Dive into the Top 5 Takeaways about UFOs and Flight Safety
Many recurring themes emerged during the UFO panel at the AIAA Aviation conference, so here are 'The Debrief's Top 5 Takeaways.'
That Rattlesnake You Hear Is Not As Close As You Fear
New research shows that the acoustic display of rattlesnakes, which has been interpreted for decades as a simple acoustic warning signal about the presence of the snake, is in fact a far more intricate interspecies communication signal.
World’s Largest Association of Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineers Joins Call for Scientific Inquiry of UFOs
Pilot encounters, the need for more data, and public safety headline UAP session at Annual AIAA Conference
Pilot encounters, the need for more data, and public safety headline UAP session at Annual AIAA Conference
The AIAA hosted a panel on UFOs to talk about flight safety and the fact that the scientific community should look into the phenomenon.
Scientists Convert Light into Matter and Antimatter, New Study Confirms
Scientists have turned light into matter, and its counterpart antimatter, all in one step proving a nearly century-old theory as correct.
These Two Future Mars Missions Could Prove Life Thrives on the Red Planet
Dr. Ryuki Hyodo explains the MSR and MMX missions, and how their search for past and present signs of life on Mars have the potential to alter the course of human history.
Scientists Found “Complex Organic Matter” in Our Solar System, And It Shouldn’t Be There
Scientists found something weird in the inner solar system; a pair of dark red rocks seemingly covered in complex organic material.
When the World Runs out of Water, Will This Inventor Save Us?
After six years in ‘stealth mode,’ this new water-generating technology is finally being revealed.
After six years in ‘stealth mode,’ this new water-generating technology is finally being revealed.
As countries scramble to avoid looming water shortages, one inventor says his new device can create thousands of gallons of water a day.
Researchers Use Acoustic Levitation to Create a “Tractor Beam” of Sound
Researchers with Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a "tractor beam" using sound waves to manipulate objects without actually coming into contact with them.
Marijuana on the Mind? This Cannabinoid May Be Able to Treat Epilepsy, Study Says
Researchers studying how the brain calms epileptic seizures found a cannabinoid similar to those in marijuana may help with future treatment.
“Failed Stars” Are Being Used To Understand Exoplanets
Researchers developed a new technique to look at brown dwarfs, also known as “failed stars,” with hopes of shedding some light on exoplanets.
Meet The Sci-Fi Authors Trying to Democratize Book Publishing Through NFTs
Brothers Ehsan and Shakil Ahmad are selling their latest book alongside the digital art it inspired in an attempt to shake up book publishing.
Brothers Ehsan and Shakil Ahmad are selling their latest book alongside the digital art it inspired in an attempt to shake up book publishing.
A pair of sci-fi authors ventured bravely into the world of NFT publishing, selling their book and visual art in a purely 21st century way.
Our Cosmic Neighbors: Is There Alien Technology in Our Solar System?
Scientists Have Been Searching for Signs of Alien Technology in Our Solar System for A Decade
Scientists Have Been Searching for Signs of Alien Technology in Our Solar System for A Decade
Scientists have been hunting for ET in our solar system for a decade, and new efforts may prove aliens are hanging out in our cosmic backyard.
Shields Up! White Dwarf Stellar Winds May Serve as Planetary Defense Shields
New research suggests that stellar winds produced by white dwarf stars could serve as "defense shields" for potentially habitable planets.
Through a Child’s Eyes: “Backward Masking” Reveals What Babies See That We Can’t
Japanese researchers were led to a surprising conclusion about infants during recent experiments with a process known as "backward masking."
Respected Astrobiologist Says DoD Must Release UFO Data If They Want A Scientific Study
NASA Chief says they will look into UFOs, but the actual scientists say it's not enough. They need the raw data.
NASA Chief says they will look into UFOs, but the actual scientists say it's not enough. They need the raw data.
Abel Mendez says NASA studying UFOs is pointless unless scientists can get their hands on the classified data held by the Pentagon.
Meet the Man Building an Anti-Gravity Device, and the Alien God That Inspired Him
Pushed by the Frontiers of Science, The Debrief's Chris Plain Falls Down The Rabbit Hole With The Man Trying To Detect Warp Signatures and Defy Gravity
Pushed by the Frontiers of Science, The Debrief's Chris Plain Falls Down The Rabbit Hole With The Man Trying To Detect Warp Signatures and Defy Gravity
Anti-gravity, alien gods, UFOs and the frontiers of science. Genius and madness are separated by a fine line, meet the guy who crosses it.
Pentagon Told to “Formalize” Its Investigation of UFOs, Possibly Expand UAP Task Force
Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Orders Pentagon to Provide UAPTF More Resources and Support.
Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks Orders Pentagon to Provide UAPTF More Resources and Support.
Moments after the UAP report was released to the public, the DoD has been tasked to expand their efforts to investigate this mystery.
Theoretical “Lentz Drive” Could Make Star Trek-Style Warp Technology a Reality
A new theoretical framework could bring warp drive technologies out of the realm of science fiction, and make them a scientific reality.