Chrissy Newton, Author at The Debrief

Largest Mammoth DNA Study Suggests Ice Age Hunters Preferred Female Mammoths

Chrissy Newton·July 30, 2026

Ancient DNA from 500+ mammoth bones reveals Ice Age hunters targeted female woolly mammoths, reshaping ideas on prehistoric hunting.

Researchers Have Developed a Personalized Care Platform for Autism and Dementia

Chrissy Newton·July 25, 2026

A new AI-powered platform learns communication styles and behaviors to personalize care for children with autism and adults with dementia.

China Clears Brain-Computer Interfaces for Commercial Use: Is It Time for a Global Coalition?

Chrissy Newton·July 19, 2026

Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) could fundamentally reshape what it means to be human. Is the formation of a global BCI coalition needed?

Scientists Have Made a Sweet Discovery in Interstellar Space, Offering Clues to Mystery of Life’s Origins

Chrissy Newton·July 15, 2026

For the first time, scientists have identified a sugar molecule in the interstellar medium, according to newly published research.

The Brain’s Language System Is Far More Expansive Than Scientists Thought, New Study Finds

Chrissy Newton·July 7, 2026

New evidence suggests the brain’s language network is far more widespread than previously thought.

Australia Joins Brain-Computer Interface Race With Less-Invasive Brain Tech

Chrissy Newton·July 2, 2026

A University of Melbourne startup is developing a new device designed to transform how people with speech impairments communicate.

AI’s Growing Appetite for Energy and Water Sparks a New Cooling Solution Beneath the Earth

Chrissy Newton·July 1, 2026

Researchers propose using underground aquifers to cool AI data centers, lowering the environmental impact of growing AI infrastructure.

New Research Suggests Human Laughter May Hold a 15-Million-Year Old Secret

Chrissy Newton·June 29, 2026

Human laughter may share a 15-million-year-old evolutionary rhythm with our primate ancestors, offering clues about the origins of speech.

Sunscreen Misinformation Attracts High Engagement on TikTok, Study Finds

Chrissy Newton·June 25, 2026

TikTok videos promoting sunscreen misinformation receive significantly more engagement than pro-sunscreen content, according to new research.

Thinking of Gifting a DNA Test for Father’s Day? This Researcher Warns it Could Lead to Surprising Discoveries

Chrissy Newton·June 20, 2026

Psychologists warn that DNA testing kits may reveal shocking family secrets, which may lead to emotional distress, and even privacy concerns.

NASA’s Curiosity Uncovers New Clues to Mars’ Potential of Supporting Ancient Life

Chrissy Newton·June 18, 2026

NASA’s Curiosity rover has made a discovery that offers promising new indications of the ancient preservation of organic chemistry on Mars.

From Lunar Dust to Lunar Cities: Engineers Turn the Moon’s Harsh Surface into a Blueprint for Settlement

Chrissy Newton·June 14, 2026

Researchers at Texas A&M University are exploring how lunar material could become a key building block for the first permanent settlements beyond Earth.

Prada and Axiom Space Unveil New Lunar Spacesuit Garment for Artemis Missions

Chrissy Newton·June 13, 2026

Astronauts selected for NASA’s Artemis missions are traveling to outer space in style, the American space agency has revealed.

“Disclosure Day” in Real Life? Scientists and Mental Health Advocates Update Rules for Alien Contact as “Disclosure” Debate Grows

Chrissy Newton·June 11, 2026

Scientists and public health advocates are urging for preparedness in advance of confirmation of the discovery of extraterrestrial life.

The SETI Institute Searched For Signs of Technology From 3I/ATLAS—a New Paper Reveals What They Found

Chrissy Newton·June 6, 2026

The SETI Institute says it found no evidence of technosignatures during a comprehensive examination of the mysterious interstellar object 3I/ATLAS.

A Massive Hidden Planet May Be Lurking Beyond Neptune—This Caltech Scientist Thinks “Planet Nine” Could Be Confirmed This Year

Chrissy Newton·June 5, 2026

A ninth planet could soon be located, according to this scientist searching for evidence of a mysterious object in the outer Solar System.

1 Out of 4 Americans Say They’ve Had Near-Death Experiences, According to Major Survey

Chrissy Newton·June 3, 2026

Near-death experiences (NDEs) might be more common than most would think, according to a groundbreaking new study.

New Study Shows Chimpanzees Learn Everyday Survival Skills Through Rich Social Culture

Chrissy Newton·May 25, 2026

What sets humans apart from other animals is our ability to create culture; however, a new study from the...

A Hidden Pattern in Famous Abstract Art Reveals a Secret Mathematical “Golden Rule” Linked to Human Perception

Chrissy Newton·May 24, 2026

A new study reveals that famous abstract art may follow hidden mathematical patterns linked to human perception.

These Ancient Canadian Fossils Could Rewrite the Timeline of Early Animal Evolution

Chrissy Newton·May 21, 2026

Scientists in Canada have uncovered 567-million-year-old fossils that may rewrite the story of early animal evolution.

This Neuralink Patient is Transforming Thoughts Into Art in a New Brain-Computer Interface Breakthrough

Chrissy Newton·May 20, 2026

Neuralink’s first female PRIME trial participant, Audrey Crews, is now creating abstract art using the company's brain-computer interface.

Convicted Harvard Scientist Rebuilds Career in China Through Controversial Brain-Computer Interface Lab

Chrissy Newton·May 19, 2026

A former Harvard professor convicted of concealing ties to a Chinese talent program now leads a state-backed brain-computer interface lab in China.

Frequent Exposure to News Involving Gun Violence is Linked to Depression, Researchers Find

Chrissy Newton·May 14, 2026

Researchers at Rutgers University have found that frequent exposure to real-world gun violence through the media may affect our mental health.

New Study Reveals Language Evolves in Predictable, Weather-Like Patterns, Researchers Say

Chrissy Newton·May 9, 2026

A new study from the University of Portsmouth suggests that changes in language may not be random, but instead follow predictable patterns.

New Research Reveals How Dancers’ Brains Align in Real Time During Movement

Chrissy Newton·May 6, 2026

New research reveals how dancing partners can align their brain activity in real time as they move.

The Body Gap: Researchers Warn AI Lacks the Physical Grounding That Shapes Human Thought

Chrissy Newton·May 5, 2026

UCLA researchers have identified the ‘Body Gap’ as a key limitation in modern Artificial Intelligence systems.

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Massive Study Shows Overwhelming Support for Federal Cannabis Reform Amid Culture Shift

Chrissy Newton·May 1, 2026

A peer-reviewed study involving more than 40,000 public comments finds overwhelming support for the recent U.S. federal shift on cannabis.

Neuralink Patient Uses Brain Chip to Control Robotic Arm and Pilot Drone

Chrissy Newton·April 29, 2026

Paralyzed patient Alex Conley uses Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain-computer interface to control a robotic arm and fly a drone with his mind.

Cocaine Pollution Alters Wild Salmon Behavior, New Study Finds

Chrissy Newton·April 24, 2026

Cocaine pollution in freshwater lakes is altering wild salmon behavior, according to alarming new research.

SETI Institute Launches Discovery and Futures Lab to Explore Humanity’s Response to Life Beyond Earth

Chrissy Newton·April 23, 2026

The SETI Institute’s new Discovery and Futures Lab is expanding the search for life beyond Earth, uniting science, ethics, and society to prepare for potential contact.

Veterans and Older Americans Wait the Longest for Financial Justice, New Study Finds

Chrissy Newton·April 22, 2026

A new study of 1.27 million complaints finds that older Americans and military veterans consistently face slower financial dispute resolutions, highlighting growing disparities in access to consumer protection systems.

Korean Researchers Build AI Neckband That Lets You ‘Speak’ Without Sound

Chrissy Newton·April 18, 2026

A peer-reviewed study from Pohang University of Science and Technology introduces an AI-powered, silent-speech wearable interface.

Lucid Dreaming Could Allow People to Experience Other Genders, or Even Other Life Forms, New Research Suggests

Chrissy Newton·April 15, 2026

A new peer-reviewed study suggests some lucid dreamers may be able to experience "dream-body transformation" into animals, or even another gender.

Cancer Risk Study Reveals Alarming New Findings Linked to Marriage—Here’s Why Singles Should Be Concerned

Chrissy Newton·April 10, 2026

New research suggests adults who have never married have a higher risk of developing cancer than their married counterparts.

New Research Reveals the Superpower Behind How Blind ‘Echolocators’ Navigate Using Sound

Chrissy Newton·April 8, 2026

New research shows how blind individuals can use mouth-click echolocation to navigate with precision, showing how the brain transforms sound into spatial maps.

By 2100, Breathing Could Be a Daily Health Hazard for One in Three Americans

Chrissy Newton·April 2, 2026

By the year 2100, nearly one in three Americans could be living under air quality levels that are considered unsafe.

New Research Says the Big Bang May Be Linked to a “Deeper Theory of Gravity,” Challenging Past Ideas

Chrissy Newton·March 30, 2026

Researchers say a new theory tackling the Big Bang could reshape how physicists think about the earliest moments of cosmic history.

“We Knew Something Strange Was Happening”: Saturn’s Northern Lights Drive a Planetary ‘Heat Engine,’ Solving Decades-Long Rotation Mystery

Chrissy Newton·March 28, 2026

New research is revealing how a decades-long mystery involving changes in Saturn's rotation speed has finally been solved.

Ancient DNA Shows Dogs Lived with Humans During the Ice Age, New Study Reveals

Chrissy Newton·March 27, 2026

New research reexamines the relationship between humans and canines, pushing back the timeline of dog domestication by more than 5,000 years.

New Research Could Help Prosthetic Legs Work More Like Natural Limbs

Chrissy Newton·March 25, 2026

For the first time, scientists have successfully decoded detailed leg movements from the existing nerves of individuals with above-knee amputations.

New Study Links Brain-Wave Patterns During Sleep to Dementia Risk

Chrissy Newton·March 22, 2026

A new study on sleep patterns has revealed a potential key that helps researchers understand how the brain ages.

Old-Growth Forests in Sweden Hold Vastly More Carbon Than Tree Farms, Study Finds

Chrissy Newton·March 21, 2026

An international team of scientists highlight the critical role of soil in climate mitigation, raising urgent questions about the long-term consequences of industrial forestry practices.

Study Suggests the Brain May Briefly “Sleep” During Tasks in Adults With ADHD

Chrissy Newton·March 20, 2026

New research is shedding light on how sleep-like brain activity may contribute to attention difficulties in adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), compared to neurotypical individuals.

A New Study is Investigating the Link Between Neurodivergence and “Anomalous Communication”

Chrissy Newton·March 16, 2026

The University of Virginia and its Division of Perceptual Science (DOPS) are conducting research that delves deeper into how our brains process information in relation to anomalous experiences.