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.

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.

Search for Mysterious “Planet Nine” Aided by Hubble Exoplanet Discovery

Micah Hanks·December 12, 2020

An exoplanet with a peculiar orbit 336 light-years from Earth may shed light on the search for the long-sought Planet Nine.

Northern Lights May Appear Brightly as Energy from the Sun Bombards Earth

Micah Hanks·December 10, 2020

Energy from a recent coronal mass ejection (CME) reached the Earth on Thursday, setting the stage for a brighter-than-normal performance by the Northern Lights.

The Latest From The Debrief

Micah Hanks·December 9, 2020

Here are the top stories we’re covering right now… Chinese Research Team Claims to have Demonstrated “Quantum Supremacy”...

Reaching New Heights

Micah Hanks·December 9, 2020

Mount Everest is now two feet taller, and as The Debrief team also continues to grow, we look at developments in the world of defense in this week's Intelligence Brief.

Chinese Research Team Claims to have Demonstrated “Quantum Supremacy”

The physicists say their photonic quantum computer can demonstrate “quantum advantage,” but not everyone is convinced.

Micah Hanks·December 9, 2020

The physicists say their photonic quantum computer can demonstrate quantum supremacy, but not everyone is convinced.

China May Have Conducted Human Testing to Create Biologically Enhanced Soldiers

The Director of National Intelligence warns that the People’s Liberation Army may hope to develop “super soldiers" through human testing.

Micah Hanks·December 8, 2020

The Director of National Intelligence warns that the People’s Liberation Army may attempt to develop “super soldiers" through human testing.

Directed Microwave Radiation Cited as Likely Cause Behind Diplomat Illnesses

Mysterious illnesses that occurred at U.S. Embassies in Cuba and China may have been pulsed microwave weapons, a new study says.

Micah Hanks·December 6, 2020

Mysterious illnesses that occurred at U.S. Embassies in Cuba and China may have been pulsed microwave weapons, a new study says.

Introducing The Intelligence Brief

Micah Hanks·December 3, 2020

Welcome to this inaugural edition of The Intelligence Brief, where we’ll be taking a look at what’s happening in the sciences, as well as new trends in technology, defense, and other topics we’re covering at The Debrief.

Former President Obama Addresses Controversial Drone Program, Questions About UFOs

The 44th President of the United States recently defended the use of drones in military operations while he was in office, and keeps us guessing about UFO briefings.

Micah Hanks·December 1, 2020

The 44th President of the United States defended the use of drones in military operations while he was in office, and keeps us guessing about presidential UFO briefings.

Chief of Naval Operations Receives Briefing on Directed Energy Weapons

Once considered science fiction, the future of warfare may rely on these advanced laser weapons systems.

Micah Hanks·November 30, 2020

Once considered science fiction, the future of warfare may rely on advanced directed energy weapons systems being developed by the Navy.

Boldly Going, Rebelliously Curious: Our Mission Statement

Welcome to The Debrief, where we cover science, technology, defense, and the world of tomorrow.

Micah Hanks·November 30, 2020

Welcome to The Debrief, your source for reporting on science, technology, defense, and the world of tomorrow.

The DoD Has Officially Announced It Has a UAP Task Force

What will the military's review of information about UAP reveal?

Micah Hanks·August 18, 2020

The latest in a now long series of developments related to government studies of unidentified aerial phenomena, more...

Senator Marco Rubio Weighs in on Military Studies of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

The Senate Intelligence Committee has requested a report... but will we get one?

Micah Hanks·July 21, 2020

The Senate Intelligence Committee has requested a report... but will we get one?

Breaking Spaceflight Records, the X-37B Spaceplane Remains Mysterious

Micah Hanks·October 11, 2019

The mysterious Air Force X-37B Spaceplane has left a curious public wondering what the purpose of its mission might be, despite holding records for time in orbit.

Unidentified: Navy Confirms Objects In These Videos Can’t Be Explained

Micah Hanks·October 9, 2019

In a noteworthy, but widely overlooked official statement, the U.S. Navy appears to have acknowledged that it cannot...

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