Micah Hanks

Micah Hanks is a writer, podcaster, and creator/co-founder of The Debrief. He covers science, technology and futurism, and you can find him at micahhanks.com and on Twitter @MicahHanks.

Ancient Interactions with an Enigmatic “Lost” Species Profoundly Shaped Early Human History, New Data Reveals

Micah Hanks·November 12, 2024

New data is revealing deeper insights into how early humans interbred with Denisovans in several distinct events that significantly shaped our early history.

Physicist Discovers Strange ‘Hidden’ Effect of Einstein’s Relativity Theory Long Overlooked by Science

Micah Hanks·November 9, 2024

New research has unveiled a previously unacknowledged effect of Einstein’s relativity theory similar to time dialtion and length contraction.

How the Pentagon, NATO, and U.S. Foreign Relations Could be Reshaped by Trump’s Return

Micah Hanks·November 7, 2024

This week, we examine how the incoming administration’s policies will shape U.S. national defense and global issues.

James Webb Space Telescope Spots Cosmic Structure Eerily Similar to a Scene From Sagan’s ‘Contact’

Micah Hanks·November 5, 2024

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have observed a massive disk surrounding the star Vega in unprecedented new detail.

In the Search for Dark Matter, Scientists Have a Rock-Solid New Strategy

Micah Hanks·November 4, 2024

Scientists are planning to look within billion-year-old rock formations in the search for mysterious dark matter.

Saturn’s Frozen Moon Titan Could Be Home to Life, New Study of Methane-rich Ice Suggests

Micah Hanks·November 4, 2024

New research suggests Saturn’s moon Titan could possess a crust of methane ice that helps warm its interior, promoting the possibility of alien life.

Look What NASA’s Perseverance Rover Just Spotted Eclipsing the Sun in Striking New Video

Micah Hanks·November 1, 2024

NASA's Perseverance rover has captured striking new imagery of an oddly shaped Martian moon as it passed before the Sun during a recent Red Planet eclipse event.

October Surprise: North Korea Tests New Missile Revealing Country’s Latest ICBM Capabilities

Micah Hanks·October 31, 2024

This week we examine North Korea's launch of a new ICBM that showcases the country’s move toward use of powerful new projectile technologies.

The Horror Out of Time

Micah Hanks·October 31, 2024

In this special Halloween episode we look at scientific and literary themes involving time, and its relationship to "cosmic horror" and UFOs.

Mysterious Objects Detected by Astronomers Could Point to ‘Complex Structure’ at the Edge of Our Solar System

Micah Hanks·October 28, 2024

Astronomers say they have discovered mysterious objects in a region beyond the known Kuiper Belt, which could point to a complex structure at the fringes of our Solar System.

U.S. Space Force Tracking Debris After “Anomaly” Leads to Unexplained Satellite Loss

Micah Hanks·October 24, 2024

This week, we examine what U.S. Space Force officials and others have said about a Boeing-built satellite that recently exploded due to an "anomaly."

UFOs and Counterintelligence: Fake UAP Programs?

Micah Hanks·October 24, 2024

This week, we look at statements by U.S. officials involving fake UFO programs, forged documents, and deceptive counterintelligence measures.

Department of Energy Scientists Capture Imagery of Perplexing Object That Evades Easy Description

Micah Hanks·October 24, 2024

Scientists with the U.S. Department of Energy say an object once predicted only in theory has now been captured in 3D X-ray images.

James Webb Space Telescope Detects Out-of-Place Objects Astronomers Say Shouldn’t Exist

Micah Hanks·October 21, 2024

New observations of drifting quasars from the early universe are challenging our understanding of how these extremely luminous objects could have formed.

Scientists Have Made a Chilling Discovery That Could Soon Reveal Whether Life Exists on Mars

Micah Hanks·October 19, 2024

Scientists have discovered that exposed ice on Mars could create conditions suitable for photosynthesis, allowing microbial life to potentially thrive.

Russian Disinformation On the Rise as U.S. Election Approaches

Micah Hanks·October 17, 2024

This week, we examine recent revelations involving online propaganda groups and their dissemination of Russian disinformation.

Immaculate Constellation: UAP Bombshell or Disinformation?

Micah Hanks·October 17, 2024

This week, we examine the latest UAP whistleblower claims involving the alleged "Immaculate Constellation" program.

Hidden For Eons Beneath the Atlantic Ocean, Scientists Have Made a Smashing Ancient Discovery

Micah Hanks·October 15, 2024

New advanced imagery reveals the existence of a second impact following the event associated with the extinction of the dinosaurs.

James Webb Space Telescope Confirms Existence of “Hidden” Mechanism Behind the Forging of Stars and Planets

Micah Hanks·October 15, 2024

New insights into the formation of gas streams that propel the growth of infant stars have been unveiled with the help from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.

Moon Madness? Researchers Warn of Potential Rise in This Dangerous Activity During a Full Moon

Micah Hanks·October 14, 2024

A new study by researchers at Texas A&M University reports that vehicular collisions involving wildlife may increase by almost 46% during a full moon.

Something is Missing from Deep Within the Ocean, Revealing New Clues to a 34-Million-Year-Old Mystery

Micah Hanks·October 14, 2024

Something scientists expected to find commemorating one of Earth’s most drastic periods of climate change apparently doesn’t exist, according to new findings.

Scientists Unveil Haunting Soundscape of Mysterious 41,000-Year-Old Magnetic Field Reversal Event

Micah Hanks·October 12, 2024

For the first time, scientists have produced an eerie soundscape of a mysterious magnetic field reversal event that occurred on Earth 41,000 years ago.

Misinformation Complicates Recovery Efforts in the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene

Micah Hanks·October 10, 2024

This week, we examine misinformation and conspiracy theories that have remained prevalent online in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

These Weird “Frankenstein” Ocean Creatures Can Fuse Together as One Following Injury, Scientists Reveal

Micah Hanks·October 9, 2024

Scientists have discovered a comb jelly that can fuse together with others of the same species to combine as a single animal following injury.

Hurricanes Ravaging the U.S. Are Now Impacting NASA’s Search for Alien Life

Micah Hanks·October 9, 2024

Hurricanes threatening the Southeast are now also hampering the search for alien life with NASA’s ambitious Europa Clipper mission.

Longstanding Evolutionary Mystery Resolved as Researchers Reveal “Anomaly” in Statistical Data

Micah Hanks·October 9, 2024

A long-held theory involving the quickened pace of evolution over short time frames could be explained by an “anomaly” revealed by researchers in a new study.

Astronomers Have Made Another Odd Discovery That Challenges Theories on Galactic Formation

Micah Hanks·October 8, 2024

An unusual discovery in a remote Milky-Way-like galaxy is challenging our current theories on how galaxies are formed.

Massive Radio “Bubble” Detected During Recent Observations of Distant Star-forming Galaxy

Micah Hanks·October 8, 2024

Astronomers have revealed the discovery of a massive radio bubble in the halo produced by a distant galaxy, according to findings.

Hurricane Helene: Report from the Front Lines of a Disaster Zone

Micah Hanks·October 6, 2024

This week, we provide a detailed report on the situation on the ground in Asheville, North Carolina, in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Hurricane Helene: An On-the-Ground Report from a Devastated Region

Micah Hanks·October 4, 2024

In this special installment of The Intelligence Brief, The Debrief's Editor in Chief Micah Hanks reports from Asheville, NC, on the impact of Hurricane Helene.

Project Pele: The Pentagon’s Ambitious Effort to Build a Portable Nuclear Reactor

Micah Hanks·September 26, 2024

This week, we look at Project Pele, the Pentagon's ambitious new effort to construct a portable nuclear power source.

Salvatore Pais and the U.S. Navy’s ‘UFO’ Patent Controversy

Micah Hanks·September 25, 2024

Joining us this week, Salvatore Pais speaks with Micah and Tim McMillan for an on-the-record discussion about his mysterious U.S. Navy 'UFO' patents.

Concerns Over Unauthorized UAS Incidents Prompt New International Defense Collaboration

Micah Hanks·September 23, 2024

A new international initiative aims to mitigate concerns from unauthorized incursions by unmanned aerial systems (UAS) with new counter-drone technologies.

What’s That in the Desert? ESA Satellite Captures Incredible Images of Iconic Event as Seen from Orbit

Micah Hanks·September 23, 2024

A satellite operated by the European Space Agency (ESA) has captured incredible images of an iconic annual event in the Black Rock Desert.

Donald Trump Reveals He Interviewed U.S. Military Pilots Who Encountered Round UFO “They Cannot Explain”

Micah Hanks·September 20, 2024

Donald Trump reportedly interviewed several U.S. military pilots about their firsthand UFO encounters while in office, the former President recently revealed.

Pager and Walkie-Talkie Blasts Rock Lebanon in Unprecedented Wave of Attacks

Micah Hanks·September 19, 2024

This week, we examine the recent pager explosions in the Middle East, which have reignited concerns about further escalation in the region.

Skinwalker Ranch: Visit to a Notorious UAP Hotspot

Micah Hanks·September 19, 2024

This week we discuss Micah’s recent trip to the famous Skinwalker Ranch, along with an analysis of the strange happenings that are purportedly connected with the location.

Astronomers Detect Massive 23 Million Light-Year Wide Megastructure, Revealing Largest Black Hole Jets Ever Seen

Micah Hanks·September 18, 2024

In a breakthrough discovery, astronomers report the detection of the largest pair of black hole jets ever observed, which span an incredible distance of 23 million light years.

Martian “Spider” Mystery is Finally Solved by NASA Scientists Who Recreated These Strange Formations on Earth

Micah Hanks·September 17, 2024

Mysterious Martian "spider" formations have been recreated in the lab, providing a deeper understanding of what leads to their creation.

This Awesome New Holographic Microscope Allows Smartphone-Based 3D Measurements on the Go

Micah Hanks·September 16, 2024

A new portable digital holographic microscope allows precision 3D measurements to be made through smartphone-powered technology.

Mysterious ‘Dark Companion’ Detected Near Giant Star Reveals Elusive “Mass Gap” Phenomenon

Micah Hanks·September 15, 2024

One of the most significant black hole discoveries in years points to the elusive "mass gap" phenomenon, defying our current understanding of stellar evolution.

Living the High Life: Scientists Discover Odd, Potentially Dangerous Lifeforms Thriving High in Earth’s Atmosphere

Micah Hanks·September 13, 2024

Surprising new research has revealed high-altitude air in Earth's atmosphere is teeming with potentially dangerous living organisms.

The Path to 2050: Researchers Reveal New Requirements to Ensure the Health of Earth and Its Populations

Micah Hanks·September 12, 2024

This week, a new report argues that the Earth and its ability to sustain basic standards of living for everyone is at risk.

The Hunt for Darkstar

Micah Hanks·September 11, 2024

This week, we delve into the mysterious “Darkstar” SR-72 and sightings that could involve encounters with unacknowledged U.S. stealth technologies.

James Webb Space Telescope’s Latest Breakthrough is Upending Our Understanding of Cosmic Reionization

Micah Hanks·September 11, 2024

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made another discovery that pushes the boundaries of our understanding of the early Universe and the phenomenon of cosmic reionization.

New Math Brings Us One Step Closer to Unifying Einstein’s Relativity and Quantum Physics (Updated)

Micah Hanks·September 9, 2024

New mathematics could provide researchers with a framework for a "unified theory" that will allow new methods of resolving several of the universe’s mysteries.

Gold from Electricity? New Research into Earthquake Phenomena Suggests It’s Possible

Micah Hanks·September 7, 2024

The formation of large gold nuggets could be driven by a unique electrical phenomenon that occurs during earthquakes, new research suggests.

China’s Classified Space Plane, Shenlong, Returns from Secretive 267-Day Mission in Space

Micah Hanks·September 6, 2024

China’s mysterious experimental spacecraft, Shenlong, has returned from space after completing its third orbital test, where it spent 268 days in space testing the country’s reusable space technology.

U.S. Authorities Reveal Alleged Covert Funding of Propaganda Linked to Russia

Micah Hanks·September 5, 2024

This week, U.S. authorities reveal new evidence of actions by Russian state-sponsored media to fund propaganda efforts targeting U.S. voters.

“Biohybrid” Robot Breakthrough Unveils First Robotic System Controlled by an Odd and Unlikely Organism

Micah Hanks·September 5, 2024

In a groundbreaking new development in robotics, researchers at Cornell have integrated robots with an unlikely organism to create “biohybrid” machines capable of sensing and responding to their environment.

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