Micah Hanks, Author at The Debrief

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

Espionage Campaign Against U.S. Agencies Involved Known Russian Hackers

Russian hackers linked to attacks during the Obama Administration are suspected in the recent SolarWinds security breach.

Russian hackers linked to attacks during the Obama Administration are suspected in the recent SolarWinds security breach.

Hackers Linked to Russia Targeted Federal Agencies in Massive Security Breach

Cybersecurity experts say modernization of IT infrastructure and AI-based systems may help prevent future attacks.

Cybersecurity experts say modernization of IT infrastructure and AI-based systems may help prevent future attacks.

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

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

Reaching New Heights

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.

The physicists say their photonic quantum computer can demonstrate “quantum advantage,” 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.

The Director of National Intelligence warns that the People’s Liberation Army may hope 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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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

Boldly Going, Rebelliously Curious: Our Mission Statement

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

Welcome to The Debrief, where we cover 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?

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

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?

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

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

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