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.

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.

Arrival of the Saucers

Micah Hanks·September 4, 2024

Joining us this week is Greg Eghigian, a Professor of History and Bioethics at Pennsylvania State University who discusses his new book "After the Flying Saucers Came."

NASA Has Confirmed the Existence of a Phenomenon in Our Atmosphere That Has Puzzled Scientists for Half a Century

Micah Hanks·September 2, 2024

For the first time, a team of rocket scientists at NASA says they have finally succeeded in detecting a mysterious phenomenon in Earth’s atmosphere.

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rockets Temporarily Grounded Following Landing Mishap

Micah Hanks·August 29, 2024

This week, an FAA decision has temporarily grounded future launches of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets following a fiery landing failure.

Aliens, Crashes, and the Origins of the Modern UFO Mythos

Micah Hanks·August 29, 2024

Charles Lear, an independent historical researcher and author, joins us to discuss his latest work, "Crashed Saucers and Malevolent Aliens: The Emergence of the Popular Modern UFO Mythos in the Late 20th Century."