Chrissy Newton, Author at The Debrief

Can We Evolve to Understand Non-Human Intelligence?

Chrissy Newton·February 21, 2025

What if humanity has yet to develop the necessary tools to truly process and communicate experiences with UAP and Non-Human Intelligence?

FDA Staff Reviewing Musk’s Neuralink Among Those Fired in DOGE Employee Layoffs

Chrissy Newton·February 20, 2025

Several U.S. Food and Drug Administration employees connected to reviewing Elon Musk’s brain interface company Neuralink have been fired.

Satellite Data Reveals Concerning Trend in Major Cities That Were Once a Gateway to Opportunity

Chrissy Newton·February 20, 2025

Satellite data and city records suggest major metropolitan areas have ceased functioning as effective springboards for progress.

The Science of Creativity: Study Reveals the Best Ways to Organize Teams for Idea Generation

Chrissy Newton·February 18, 2025

New research reveals how different organizational structures impact idea generation, offering insights into the best ways to foster creativity.

Are You Ready for Love? Your Friends Might Know Before You Do

Chrissy Newton·February 17, 2025

Could your friends know when you're ready to find love even before you do? A new study suggests they might.

Are We Alone? Intelligent Life May Be More Common Than We Thought, New Penn State Study Suggests

Chrissy Newton·February 15, 2025

Is life as rare as we once believed? A new Penn State study suggests that intelligent life is more likely than previously thought.

AI Governance Through ‘Equity by Design’ is Needed to Protect Marginalized Communities, Expert Warns

Chrissy Newton·February 11, 2025

Experts are calling for the implementation of a framework for AI equality to help elevate the voices of communities that could become lost amid a shifting digital landscape.

New Study Reveals How Music Eases Pain—But Only at the Right Tempo

Chrissy Newton·February 9, 2025

Music is known to have therapeutic properties, but new research suggests that its ability to alleviate pain depends on one key factor: tempo.

Neuralink’s First Human Trials Mark One Year of Control Through “Telepathy”

Chrissy Newton·February 8, 2025

Neuralink is celebrating its first year of "Telepathy" involving human trials with its innovative brain-computer interface, The Link.

Research Shows Classical Music Can Soothe Fetal Heart Rates, Promoting Healthy Development

Chrissy Newton·February 6, 2025

New research reveals classical music can help calm fetal heart rates, potentially offering developmental benefits to babies in the womb.

Neuralink’s Brain Implant Enables User to Control Robotic Arm, Demonstrates Writing in New Video

Chrissy Newton·February 5, 2025

Neuralink's recent trials showcased a mind-controlled robotic arm, signaling progress despite the company's early complications.

Could Your Voice Reveal Insights Into Your Mental Health? New Screening Tools are Making it Possible

Chrissy Newton·February 4, 2025

Researchers have developed an automated screening tool that can reliably diagnose mental health issues using voice analysis.

Mike Gold on UAPIST, Congressional Hearings, and Space Policy

Chrissy Newton·February 3, 2025

In this episode of Rebelliously Curious, we’re joined by Mike Gold, former NASA associate administrator for space policy and partnerships, a key member of NASA’s independent UAP study team, and current Chief Growth Officer at Redwire Space.

Neuralink Marks One Year Since First Human Brain Chip Implant, Expands Trials to Miami

Chrissy Newton·January 30, 2025

Elon Musk's Neuralink celebrates the anniversary of its first human implant as it moves toward the beginning of its brain-chip trials expanding to Miami.

The Promise and Peril of Gene Editing

Chrissy Newton·January 24, 2025

In this installment of Rebelliously Curious, we delve into one of the most debated scientific advancements of our time: CRISPR gene-editing technology.

Could an Alien Signal Reach Earth by 2029? Scientists Say It’s Still a Possibility

Chrissy Newton·January 24, 2025

Predictions about when we might discover an alien signal from an intelligent civilization remain accurate, according to scientists.

Communities Impacted by Mass Shootings See a Rise in Alcohol Consumption, Study Reveals

Chrissy Newton·January 23, 2025

A new study highlights a correlation between increased alcohol sales in communities and the aftermath of gun violence.

Public Trust in Science Remains Strong Amid Concerns Over Focus on Defense Research

Chrissy Newton·January 22, 2025

New research has revealed that public trust in science is on the rise internationally, along with concerns about the focus of industries and research science is prioritizing.

Archaeologists Say New DNA Evidence Unveils an Iron Age Matriarchal Mystery

Chrissy Newton·January 20, 2025

New compelling DNA evidence suggests Iron Age Britain may have been more matriarchal than previously thought.

Researchers Are Engineering Bacteria to Help Break Down Microplastics in the Fight Against Pollution

Chrissy Newton·January 18, 2025

Canadian researchers are now engineering bacteria to help tackle the growing environmental impact of microplastics.

Robotic Exoskeleton Could Soon Help Pianists Overcome the “Ceiling Effect”

Chrissy Newton·January 17, 2025

An innovative exoskeleton could help musicians overcome the "ceiling effect," a natural leveling-off of skills following extensive practice.

Scientists Unravel Origins of Mysterious White Patch Appearing Near the Northern Lights

Chrissy Newton·January 16, 2025

For the first time, researchers have unraveled the origins of a mysterious white patch that appears alongside the Northern Lights.

Is RedNote the New TikTok? Social Media Users Are Migrating to a New Chinese App as Potential Ban Looms

Chrissy Newton·January 15, 2025

Is RedNote the new TikTok? The emerging platform is making waves on social media as a potential rival to TikTok's dominance.

Elon Musk Claims Neuralink’s Third Implant Is a Success, But Controversy Over Animal Testing and Health Issues Raises Doubts

Chrissy Newton·January 14, 2025

Elon Musk says the third implant of Neuralink's brain chip was successful amid growing concerns over animal testing and health complications.

Forget Your Hands, This Game-Changing Technology Controls Apps with How We Walk

Chrissy Newton·January 14, 2025

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a system that uses changes in how we walk to control augmented reality devices.

1200-Year-Old Tattoo Discovery Sheds New Light on Mysterious Pre-Columbian Culture

Chrissy Newton·January 13, 2025

Scientists have revealed tattoo body art covering the 1,200-year-old mummified remains of an individual from Peru’s Chancay culture.

Your Morning Coffee Ritual Could Help You Live Longer, New Study Suggests

Chrissy Newton·January 13, 2025

Avid morning coffee drinkers have a lower risk of dying than those who drink it all day, according to new research.

As Supreme Court TikTok Ban Looms Near, New Research Highlights Growing Health Risks of Social Media for Kids

Chrissy Newton·January 12, 2025

As the U.S. Supreme Court debates whether Congress can ban TikTok, new research sheds light on the potential health risks social media platforms pose to children.

Toyota is Getting into the Rocket Game With Investments in Japanese Space Startup

Chrissy Newton·January 9, 2025

Toyota Motor Corporation, a name that has long been synonymous with cars, has announced new plans that could soon also make the company a recognized name in the growing commercial space industry.

Finding Love on the Spectrum: UCLA Launches New Dating Research Program for Adults with Autism

Chrissy Newton·January 9, 2025

In a new effort that aims to help autistic adults find love, UCLA Health has launched a new research study called PEERS for Dating.

1,100 Pound Space Object Falls from the Sky in Kenya, Fueling Misinformation

Chrissy Newton·January 8, 2025

A mysterious space object that crashed into a remote area of Kenya has led to widespread speculation online.

America’s Hidden Crisis: Rising Water Poverty in Urban Centers

Chrissy Newton·December 26, 2024

A new study reveals that Americans are living without running water, even in some of the nation's wealthiest areas.

“Surprising Link” Between UAP Sightings and Economic Conditions Revealed in Controversial New Research

Chrissy Newton·December 24, 2024

New research reveals a surprising connection between UAP sightings and financial conditions across the United States.

Naughty or Nice? New Study Reveals Surprising Findings About Selfish Tendencies in Children

Chrissy Newton·December 24, 2024

The debate over how birth order influences personality has persisted for years. But do selfish tendencies really occur more often in only children?

Academics, Investors, and UAP Seekers Unite at the 2024 Sol Foundation Symposium

Chrissy Newton·December 20, 2024

In November, academics, investors, and researchers convened to discuss the state of UAP research at the 2024 Sol Foundation Symposium in San Francisco, California.

A Former White House Official Discusses UAP and ‘Edge Science’

Chrissy Newton·December 20, 2024

In this installment of Rebelliously Curious, we explore the groundbreaking RISE initiative, its efforts to bridge cutting-edge science with government policy, and how unconventional research could shape the future.

Breakthrough Study Sheds Light on the Complex Brain Science Behind Dyslexia

Chrissy Newton·December 20, 2024

New insights into dyslexia reveal structural differences in the brain linked to the genetic predisposition for this neurodiverse condition.

Ursid Meteor Shower 2024: How and When to Witness the Year’s Final Cosmic Spectacle

Chrissy Newton·December 19, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, so does the final celestial show for skywatchers of the year: the Ursid meteor shower.

National Science Foundation Hosts Interagency Meeting on Disruptive Technology with UAP in Focus

Chrissy Newton·December 18, 2024

The advancement of low Earth orbit technologies and addressing challenges like UAP were among the issues discussed during a recent meeting hosted by the National Science Foundation.

Readers More Likely to Distrust News Reporting Aided by Artificial Intelligence, New Study Finds

Chrissy Newton·December 10, 2024

Readers are less likely to trust news writing aided by artificial intelligence (AI), according to new findings from the University of Kansas.

‘Objectionable Conditions’ Involving Animal Testing Continue to Haunt Neuralink Amid FDA Scrutiny

Chrissy Newton·December 7, 2024

Elon Musk’s brain-interface company Neuralink is once again under fire following new allegations of "objectionable" animal testing conditions.

China Introduces New Cardless System That Allows Payments With a Swipe of the Hand

Chrissy Newton·November 30, 2024

China has taken a step into the future with a new cardless method of payment that requires little more than a hand swipe.

Neuralink Announces Study to Test Thought-Controlled Robotic Arm with Its Brain Implant Technology

Chrissy Newton·November 29, 2024

Neuralink recently announced that it had been approved to launch a new study using its brain chip implant and an experimental robotic arm.

The Unseen Influence: UAP, Psychology, and PR

Chrissy Newton·November 27, 2024

Our guest, Dr. Michael Glawson, a philosopher specializing in science, philosophy of religion, and ethics, helps us dive deep into the intersection of UAPs and psychology.

Canadian MP Larry Maguire Urges Canadians to Sign UAP Transparency Petition

Chrissy Newton·November 22, 2024

A new UAP transparency petition is urging the Canadian government to establish a task force and standardize its investigative protocols.

Revolutionary New Device Harnesses Body Motion to Power Electronics

Chrissy Newton·November 21, 2024

Researchers have developed a new technology that harnesses the power of movement to generate electricity from vibration, charging a laptop or smartphone battery while you're on the go.

Oldest Alphabet Discovered in Ancient Syrian Tomb Redefines History of Writing

Chrissy Newton·November 21, 2024

A research team at Johns Hopkins University has discovered evidence of the world's oldest alphabetic writing, carved onto finger-length clay cylinders, outdating other scripts by 500 years.

Houston, We Have a Problem: NASA and Roscosmos Debating Cause of Air Leak Aboard the International Space Station

Chrissy Newton·November 15, 2024

The International Space Station (ISS) has reportedly been leaking air for the past five years from a portion of the station operated by Russia.

Do Animals Feel More Than We Think? Emory Survey Unveils Expert Opinions on Animal Emotions and Consciousness

Chrissy Newton·November 15, 2024

A new survey published in Royal Society Open Science is offering a rare snapshot into current scientific thinking about the emotions and consciousness of animals.

U.S. Advocates Urge White House Support for ‘RISE’ Initiative to Keep U.S. Ahead in ‘Edge Science’

Chrissy Newton·November 11, 2024

A coalition of scientists and former intelligence officials is urging White House support for an initiative to advance U.S. research in cutting-edge and controversial fields.