U.S. Reveals Plans to Build New State-of-the-Art Nuclear Gravity Bomb
The U.S. is planning to develop a modernized variant of the B61 nuclear gravity bomb, the Department of Defense (DoD) has revealed.
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.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch of Starlink Satellites Delayed After Liftoff from Cape Canaveral is Postponed
SpaceX postponed the launch of its next delivery of Starlink satellites into orbit Sunday evening, according to an online posting by the American space technology and launch systems provider.
Has the Mystery Behind One of the U.S. Military’s UAP Videos Been Solved?
This week, a U.S. government video that reportedly depicts an anomalous aerial vehicle revealed earlier this year could now have an explanation.
2000-Year-Old Substance Unearthed at Ancient Roman Sites Possesses “Extraordinary” Properties
Scientists have unearthed something remarkable at several ancient Roman archaeological and construction sites, revealing artifacts coated in a naturally formed substance with unique modern technological potential.
The 2023 Annual UAP Report: An Analysis
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we provide an in-depth analysis of the 2023 UAP report and highlight the key takeaways many missed.
Hidden Beneath Antarctic Ice for Eons, Scientists Have Made a Chilling Ancient Discovery
A team of researchers says they have discovered a massive ancient landscape beneath Antarctic ice, where it has remained preserved for millions of years.
U.S. Officials Remain on Alert as Pentagon Reveals Number of Americans Injured in Recent Foreign Drone Attacks
The U.S. has revealed nearly two dozen military personnel were wounded during drone attacks at American bases in Syria and Iraq last week.
“Missing” Law of Evolution Offers Clues to Complex Evolving Systems Throughout the Universe
A team of researchers says that a “missing” physical law may be required to help account for phenomena in our universe that contribute to the evolution of various systems.
In Utah, The Largest and Oldest Organism of Its Kind is Breaking Its Ancient Silence
The oldest organism of its kind found anywhere on Earth is finding its voice, with the help of dedicated scientists and land managers.
This New 3D Printable Wonder Material Could Help Propel NASA’s Future Missions Into Deep Space
NASA reports that it has tested a new 3D printed rocket engine component made from a novel material that could help to hasten an era of deep space flights that are able to carry larger payloads.
Biden Visits Israel and Announces Humanitarian Aid for Gaza, as Deadly Blast Strikes Hospital
President Biden visited Tel Aviv on Wednesday, arriving to tragic news of a deadly explosion at a hospital in Gaza.
New U.S. Government Report Details Latest Findings in the Pentagon’s Investigations of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena
A classified report detailing the Pentagon’s latest findings in its ongoing investigations into Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, or UAP, has been delivered to Congress, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has revealed.
Impossible Archaeology: Strange Structures and Ancient Enigmas
The latest scientific developments at England’s Stonehenge, as well as scientific discoveries in America and Africa are pushing back the timescales on early human achievements.
A 24,000-Year-Old Discovery in a European Cave Left Researchers Stunned. Now They’re Calling it the “Most Important” of Its Kind
One of the most significant Palaeolithic art sites found in recent years has been discovered within a 500-meter-long cave on Europe’s Eastern Iberian Coast.
Something Strange Was Spotted Lurking in the Atmosphere of This Peculiar Planet by the James Webb Space Telescope
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has detected evidence of something unexpected surrounding a distant Jupiter-like exoplanet.
Eerie Cosmic Chorus Emerges in Detection of Unusual Plasma Phenomena from Solar System’s Fastest Planet
A phenomenon that scientists liken to a cosmic chorus of spacey chirps and whistles has been detected coming from Mercury for the first time.
US Space Force Internal Memo Warns Guardians of “Strategic Pause” in the Use of Generative AI
The U.S. Space Force has issued a temporary ban on the use of web-based generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
The Israel-Hamas War: U.S. Officials Respond as the Conflict Rages On
This week our analysis looks at the latest developments involving the 2023 Israel-Hamas War, and how U.S. officials have responded to the attacks in recent days.
Hunt For a Ninth Planet Could Be Ended By Controversial Hypothesis That Challenges Our Concept of Gravity
The search for a ninth planet could soon come to an end, thanks to a hypothesis calling for modifications to our current ideas about gravity.
NASA Unveils Stunning Imagery and Analysis of the First Near-Earth Asteroid Samples Collected by OSIRIS-REx
The initial results of studies involving newly returned samples collected from a 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid were unveiled by NASA on Wednesday.
A New Law of Physics Could Point to Evidence We’re Living in a Simulated Universe
Tantalizing new research explores whether a new law of physics might lend support to the existence of a simulated universe.
Ancient Structure Unearthed by Archaeologists Was Built Far Earlier Than Once Thought Possible. It Wasn’t Made by Homo Sapiens.
Archaeologists have unearthed the oldest known wooden structure ever built, and they say it couldn't have been built by Homo Sapiens.
Confirmation of Oldest Fossil Human Footprints in North America Upends Once Accepted Timeline of Earliest Arrivals
New research has confirmed that fossil human footprints at White Sands National Park are between 21,000 and 23,000 years old.
Mysterious Mound Structures on Strange Kuiper Belt Object Prompt Investigation, Revealing Clues to Their Origin
New research into the formation of odd mound-like structures on the mysterious Kuiper belt object Arrokoth may offer clues to its formation.
New Data Reveals Doomsday Worries of Americans, and Where You Are Likeliest to Survive
The results of a recent survey are in, and they are casting a bleak picture of American attitudes when it comes to potential doomsday scenarios for the immediate future.
The U.S. Department of Energy UAP Files
In the latest of a series of ongoing disclosures involving mysterious sightings logged by government agencies, the U.S. Department of Energy has released several incident reports involving UAP observations at its facilities.
What Was It? Strange Creature Photographed in 2018 Is Finally Identified, And It’s Not What Scientists Expected
A strange creature found in Okinawa's coastal waters has finally been identified, after it revealed something that surprised scientists.
Something is Moving in the Earth’s Inner Core, and It May Point to the Elusive Source of Our Planet’s Magnetic Field
Deep within the inner core of our planet, scientists have made a surprising discovery: something appears to be moving, and it’s moving far more rapidly than anyone would have expected.
An Oddly Bright Object Can Now Be Seen Moving Through the Night Sky. Here’s Why It Has Astronomers Worried.
Have you seen an unusually bright object moving through the evening sky recently? So have astronomers, and it has them worried.
U.S. Cracks Down on Major Satellite TV Provider in First-of-a-Kind Space Debris Enforcement Action
The FCC has fined Dish Network $150,000 for failing to deorbit its EchoStar-7 satellite properly, resulting in a landmark move in the protection against potentially hazardous space debris.
Something Odd Was Just Seen Crossing the Martian Landscape, and NASA’s Perseverance Rover Caught It All on Film
Newly released images captured by NASA’s Perseverance rover showcase a rare natural event moving across the Martian landscape.
Secret of the Altar Stone: Stonehenge Mystery Deepens as New Discovery Upends Century-Old Theory
A team of researchers thinks they may have revealed new clues to one of the longest-kept secrets of England's enigmatic Stonehenge.
James Webb Space Telescope Has Spotted Something Lurking in the Orion Nebula That “Shouldn’t Exist,” and They Come in Pairs
New images of the Orion Nebula captured by the James Webb Space Telescope have revealed the existence of 150 free-floating objects once considered a scientific impossibility.
Hacker Group Takes British Royal Family Website Down Amidst Inflammatory Statements by Russian Officials
A pro-Russian hacker group has claimed responsibility for taking the official website of the British Royal Family offline for a short period over the weekend amidst aggressive rhetoric from the former Russian president over Britain’s support of Ukraine.
U.S. Department of Energy UAP Documents Reveal Puzzling Aerial Incursions Near American Nuclear Sites
Documents released by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) reveal new details involving unauthorized drones incidents and UAP sightings.
Government Shutdown: How It Could Affect the Military and U.S. National Security
This week, the Pentagon has voiced concern over the potential for a U.S. government shutdown.
The Case of the White Pine Triangle
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we interview a witness to the appearance of a large, triangular UFO over Canada.
New Details Emerge in Development of U.S. Air Force Weapon Marking a ‘New Generation of Air Power’
The USAF has tasked Northop Grumman with building an air-to-ground weapon that will represent the next generation of air power and defense.
In-Depth: OSIRIS-REx Mission Achieves Historic Milestone with NASA’s Successful Delivery of Asteroid Samples to Earth
A mission to bring samples from a distant asteroid back to Earth made history on Sunday with the success of NASA's OSIRIS-Rex.
True Anomaly is Creating ‘Autonomous Orbital Vehicles’ and Space Security Tech for the U.S. Space Force
The U.S. Space Force has awarded a new research contract to True Anomaly, a space security company behind autonomous orbital vehicles and other space technologies.
U.S. Navy Unmanned Surface Vessels Complete First Pacific Journey Amidst Growing Tensions
The U.S. Navy made history with the first Pacific crossing of a pair of its unmanned surface vessels amidst rising tensions with China.
NASA’s Report on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena
This week we look at NASA's new UAP report, and get commentary from Mark Rodeghier, Ph.D, the Director of the J. Allen Hynek Center for UFO Studies.
What’s Hiding at the Moon’s South Pole? Lunar Orbiting Cameras Unveil Mysterious Region in Unprecedented Detail
Bathed in constant darkness at the Moon’s South Pole, the enigmatic Shackleton crater has remained a subject of intense scientific interest—and controversy—for decades.
World’s Most Powerful X-Ray Laser Produces Its First Beam, Heralding a “New Era of Science”
The world’s most powerful X-ray laser has successfully produced its first beams after receiving a significant upgrade at its California facility.
Mysterious Liquid Lunar Discovery May Have a Surprising Source… and It’s Coming from Earth’s Magnetotail
New research has revealed plasma sheet electrons from Earth's magnetotail as a potential source for the formation of water on the Moon.
Look: New Mapping Effort Reveals Where “Plasma Rains” Are Bombarding This Nearby Planet
A recent study has revealed new clues about the effects of plasma precipitation from solar winds on the surface of Mercury.
NASA’s UAP Independent Study Team Publishes Its Findings, as the Agency Appoints a New NASA Director of UAP Research
A report by NASA’s UAP Independent Study Team has called for better data, and reveals the appointment of a new NASA Director of UAP Research.
NASA’s Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Report: Key Takeaways
Welcome to this week’s installment of The Intelligence Brief… the results of an assessment by NASA’s Unidentified Anomalous...
Hunt for the Mystery Spheres
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we look at the history involving sightings of strange metallic or translucent spherical UAP.
Something Odd Has Been Detected on the Moon… and It’s Coming from the Apollo 17 Lunar Lander Base
Scientists studying the sources of unusual signals detected on the Moon have traced them back to the lunar lander base from one of NASA’s historic Apollo missions.