Chrissy Newton, Author at The Debrief

Breakthrough Prize 2025: What to Know About the Awards Dubbed ‘Oscars of Science’

Chrissy Newton·April 7, 2025

The 11th annual Breakthrough Prize recently honored pioneering researchers alongside Hollywood icons in a star-studded ceremony in Santa Monica.

Researchers Bring Digital Flavor to Life with New “e-Taste” Immersive Technology

Chrissy Newton·April 7, 2025

A new technology called eTaste is bringing us one step closer to lifelike, immersive digital experiences through flavor.

Neuroscientists Unveil Digital ‘Translator’ to Map the Mind Like Never Before

Chrissy Newton·April 5, 2025

UCLA Health researchers have developed a new “digital toolbox” for brain network studies that allows them to map the mind like never before.

Black Hole Radiation: A Surprising Ally in the Search for Life?

Chrissy Newton·April 4, 2025

A surprising new study suggests the intense radiation from active galactic nuclei from a black hole might support life instead of destroying it.

AI Chatbots Display Humanlike Biases, Raising Concerns Over Their Decision-Making Reliability

Chrissy Newton·April 3, 2025

New research has found that popular AI chatbots are often susceptible to several of the same decision-making mistakes as humans.

Chinese Companies are Accelerating the Brain Interface Race, Matching Neuralink with Human Trials

Chrissy Newton·April 1, 2025

Chinese brain interface developers CIBR and NeuCyber are rapidly advancing in the global race to implant brain-computer interface chips in humans.

Microlightning in Water Droplets May Have Sparked Life on Earth, in a “Striking” New Twist on Life’s Origins

Chrissy Newton·March 28, 2025

New microlightning research out of Stanford adds a "striking" twist to an existing theory about how life may have originated on our planet.

UFO Hackers: Cracking the Code on UAP Data

Chrissy Newton·March 25, 2025

In this episode, Chrissy Newton examines the world of UAP and cutting-edge technology with Senior Security Engineer Thom Hastings.

Trademarking Telepathy: Musk’s Neuralink Taps Into the History—and Hype—of Telepathic Tech

Chrissy Newton·March 22, 2025

Is Neuralink capitalizing on people's fascination with telepathy or are they genuinely interested in enabling mind-to-mind communication?

New Drug May Revolutionize Stroke Recovery by Replicating Rehab Effects

Chrissy Newton·March 19, 2025

For the first time, researchers have suggested a breakthrough drug that could fully replicate the benefits of physical stroke rehabilitation.

Heroes, Villains, and Votes: How Pop Culture Shapes Political Perceptions

Chrissy Newton·March 19, 2025

A recent study from the University of Southampton has found that people tend to project their political perceptions onto fictional heroes and villains.

Richard Doty: Disinformation, Paul Bennewitz, and UAP Whistleblower Fallout

Chrissy Newton·March 14, 2025

In this episode, Chrissy Newton is joined by Richard Doty, a former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence officer infamous in UFO circles for his alleged involvement in leaking disinformation.

Trump Falsely Claims Democrats Funded Research to ‘Make Mice Transgender’—Here’s the Truth

Chrissy Newton·March 8, 2025

The transgender community became a central talking point during President Trump’s address to the nation and Congress on Tuesday, where he made false claims that Democrats had funded scientific studies to “make mice transgender.”

FDA Seeks to Rehire Employees Let Go in Federal Layoffs, Including Neuralink Reviewers

Chrissy Newton·March 6, 2025

Several U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) employees, including some involved in reviewing Elon Musk’s Neuralink, have been fired or released recently. Now, the FDA wants them back.

Blue Origin’s All-Female Crew: Exploring the Emotional Impact of Looking Back at Earth from Space

Chrissy Newton·March 5, 2025

With the announcement of Blue Origin's all-female crew for the upcoming NS-31 mission, we explore the profound emotional and psychological impact of space travel on astronauts.

2,700-Year-Old Meteorite Jewelry Unearthed in Poland Reveals Ancient Connection to the Cosmos

Chrissy Newton·March 3, 2025

New research has revealed artifacts recovered from ancient Polish burial sites included pieces forged from rare extraterrestrial iron.

Canada’s UAP Challenges: Will the Government Act on the Sky Canada Project Report?

Chrissy Newton·February 26, 2025

Member of Parliament Larry Maguire discusses the Sky Canada Project initiative examining unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) in Canada.

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.