Micah Hanks, Author at The Debrief

Colossal Biosciences Announces World’s First “BioVault” in New Collaboration with UAE to Combat Extinction

Micah Hanks·February 3, 2026

The creation of the world's first "biovault" was announced this week, marking a new initiative that experts have likened to a “Noah’s Ark” for the preservation of genetic material from animal species.

Whistleblower Complaint Shakes Intelligence Community Amid Allegations of Wrongdoing

Micah Hanks·February 3, 2026

The United States intelligence community is reportedly on edge amid a recent whistleblower complaint, which reportedly alleges wrongdoing by Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard.

Solving the Consciousness Mystery, a Brazilian UAP Controversy, and a “Lost” Ancient Star Map Resurfaces

Micah Hanks·February 3, 2026

This week in stories we're tracking at The Debrief, consciousness mysteries, a Brazilian UFO controversy, the rediscovery of an ancient star map, and more are covered.

Hidden for Centuries, “Lost” Portions of a Mysterious Ancient Star Map Have Been Revealed Using X-Rays

Micah Hanks·February 3, 2026

SLAC National Accelerator Lab researchers have revealed hidden references to an ancient “star map” in a centuries-old document.

NASA’s Artemis II Mission Will Soon Carry Humans Deeper into Space Than Ever Before—Here Are Five Things You Need to Know

Micah Hanks·January 31, 2026

For the first time in more than half a century, NASA will soon be sending an intrepid crew of astronauts toward the Moon with the launch of the Artemis II mission.

Artemis II Nears Launch as NASA Prepares to Send Humans Around the Moon

Micah Hanks·January 29, 2026

This week, NASA enters the final stretch of preparations for Artemis II, the first crewed mission to circle the Moon in more than 50 years.

Strange Quantum Effects, Tracking Objects in the Atmosphere, and AI Mimicking the Human Brain

Micah Hanks·January 27, 2026

This week, quantum mechanics holds at the macroscopic scale, and scientists develop a novel method using shockwaves from sonic booms to track objects entering Earth's atmosphere.

Officials Are Investigating an Incident That Halted Operations at the World’s Largest Nuclear Plant

Micah Hanks·January 22, 2026

Operations at the world’s largest nuclear power plant have taken an unexpected turn, as the restart of Japan’s Kashiwazaki Kariwa-6 nuclear power station was suspended.

50,000-Year-Old Artifacts Unearthed at Controversial Archaeological Site Could Rewrite the Early Prehistory of the Americas

Micah Hanks·January 21, 2026

Discoveries at a controversial southeastern archaeological site could potentially push back the timelines for human arrival in the Americas.

Physicists Have Achieved Quantum “Alchemy” by Exciting Electrons to High-Energy States

Micah Hanks·January 20, 2026

Researchers have achieved quantum "alchemy" that allows them to alter the properties of materials using high-powered electrons.

A “Master Regulator” in the Brain, Unearthing a Major Archaeological Find, and How the Body Brews its Own Alcohol

Micah Hanks·January 20, 2026

This week in stories we're covering at The Debrief, scientists have identified a "master regulator" in the brain, and an ancient Roman factory is unearthed.

America Tests the Boundaries of Power in a Time of Crisis

Micah Hanks·January 15, 2026

This week, the United States finds itself grappling with escalating unrest, revealing a deeper shift in how emergency authority and national security are being applied domestically.

A Remarkable 7th-Century Anglo-Saxon Discovery Has Been Unearthed at a Nuclear Site in the UK

Micah Hanks·January 14, 2026

Excavations at a nuclear power site in the United Kingdom have revealed evidence of a "high-status" Anglo-Saxon burial.

U.S. Officials Claim They Have Been Testing a Mysterious Device Linked to ‘Havana Syndrome’

Micah Hanks·January 13, 2026

Pentagon officials have reportedly spent the last year testing a device linked to unusual health issues commonly known as “Havana Syndrome.”

Secret ‘Sonic Weapon’ Claims, a New Astronomical Mystery, and a 2000-Year-Old Toxic Surprise

Micah Hanks·January 13, 2026

This week in recent news from The Debrief, we look at claims of a secret U.S. sonic weapon, an astronomical mystery, and a toxic archaeological discovery.

2000-Year-Old Grave Reveals Mysterious Red Toxic Surprise, Confirming Once Unknown Ancient Burial Practice

Micah Hanks·January 10, 2026

The presence of a mysterious red substance has revealed a toxic discovery in a 2,000-year-old grave in southern Ukraine.

NASA Officials to Evacuate International Space Station After Mysterious “Medical Concern” Affects Crew-11 Astronaut

Micah Hanks·January 10, 2026

NASA plans to return several astronauts to Earth following a “medical concern” on board the International Space Station (ISS).

“A New Type of Astronomical Object”: Hubble Telescope Confirms First Detection of a “Relic” Unlike Anything Astronomers Have Seen

Micah Hanks·January 10, 2026

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has spotted an object unlike any previously observed, revealing an unusual remnant of the cosmic past.

A Mysterious “Medical Concern” in Space Caused NASA to Cancel a Spacewalk—Here’s Everything We Know

Micah Hanks·January 8, 2026

NASA has postponed the first planned spacewalk of 2026 after a medical concern involving a crew member aboard the International Space Station.

Voynich Manuscript Breakthrough? The Secret Behind “The Most Mysterious Book in the World” May Involve an Ancient Cipher System

Micah Hanks·January 6, 2026

A new theory argues the famous Voynich Manuscript, often referred to as “the most mysterious book in the world,” may have served as an ancient cipher system.

Double-Slit Experiment Challenges Einstein, Communication with Light, and a Baffling Paradox

Micah Hanks·January 6, 2026

This week in news from The Debrief, new research resolving a century-old debate surrounding the double-slit experiment, communication with light, and more are featured.

Scientists Have Discovered Evidence of Previously Unknown Electrical Power Generation in Living Cells

Micah Hanks·January 5, 2026

New evidence of electrical power generation on cell membranes could offer insights into how living cells interact with their surroundings.

A Baffling Paradox Led Physicists to the Discovery of Particles of Light That Can Exist in 37 Different Dimensions

Micah Hanks·January 5, 2026

An international team says they successfully demonstrated conditions under which photons appear to exist simultaneously in 37 dimensions.

Fusion Ignition Breakthrough: Energy Researchers Report Tokamak Experiments That Exceed Mysterious ‘Plasma Density Limit’

Micah Hanks·January 3, 2026

In a new milestone for fusion energy research, physicists in China say they have exceeded the plasma-density limit.

Einstein Was Wrong? Ingenious New Double-Slit Experiment Settles a Century-Old Debate in Quantum Mechanics

Micah Hanks·January 2, 2026

Researchers have finally resolved a century-old debate over the famous "double slit" experiment, according to new research.

Archaeologists Have Discovered a Massive Ancient Structure in Ireland—It Could Be the Largest Prehistoric Site of Its Kind

Micah Hanks·December 31, 2025

Archaeologists have discovered one of the largest settlements ever identified in Ireland's Baltinglass hillfort landscape.

Space, Archaeology, Consciousness, and the Science of Tomorrow: The Top Science Stories of 2025

Micah Hanks·December 30, 2025

2025 has been an exceptional year for discoveries, and we here at The Debrief have kept a watchful eye throughout the last twelve months as several major scientific discoveries and important technological achievements have occurred throughout the year.

Science of Tomorrow: The Top Discoveries in 2025 That Are Pushing the Boundaries of Science

Micah Hanks·December 29, 2025

From science-fiction technologies like warp drives and levitation to the search for evidence of intelligent life elsewhere in the cosmos, here is a look at some of the stories from 2025 that are pushing the boundaries of current scientific concepts.

Science of Consciousness: The Most Intriguing Discoveries in 2025 Involving Neuroscience and the Mind

Micah Hanks·December 28, 2025

Questions about the nature of consciousness remain among the most perplexing areas of modern scientific research, with implications for both the human mind and our broader concept of reality.

Archaeology in 2025: Here Are Several of This Year’s Most Fascinating Ancient Discoveries

Micah Hanks·December 27, 2025

Here’s a look at some of our favorite archaeological discoveries from 2025, and some of the greatest new insights we’ve obtained about the ancient world throughout the year.

Beyond the Standard Model: Here Are the Top Mind-Bending Physics Stories from 2025

Micah Hanks·December 26, 2025

Taking a look back over the last twelve months, here are several of the biggest science stories in physics this year, as well as a few of our favorite mind-bending science stories from 2025.

Astronomy in 2025: This Year’s Most Captivating Discoveries in Space and the Cosmos

Micah Hanks·December 24, 2025

Here is a look at just a few of the biggest developments in astronomy that The Debrief has been tracking in 2025.

A New “Cloaking Device” is Unveiled, Ancient Technology Emerges, and the Space Force’s New ‘Ghosts, Gods, and Monsters’

Micah Hanks·December 23, 2025

This week in our top stories, researchers unveil a novel "cloaking device" that can shield complex objects from detection, and more.

“We Did Not Expect Anything Like This”: How a Black-Market Archaeological Discovery Helped Unearth a Lost Ancient Fortress

Micah Hanks·December 22, 2025

A collection of silver coins sold on the black market has led European archaeologists to the discovery of...

3I/ATLAS Is Making Its Closest Approach to Earth Today—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Micah Hanks·December 19, 2025

On Friday, interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS makes its nearest approach to Earth. Here's what you need to know, and how to track the alien visitor.

White House Backs Sweeping Reforms as Congress Advances 2026 Defense Authorization Bill

Micah Hanks·December 18, 2025

This week, Congress has advanced the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) toward becoming law.

NASA Spots a Mysterious “Siberian Snowman” in New Satellite Images

Micah Hanks·December 17, 2025

Satellite imagery of a remote village that once served as a Soviet supply port during the Cold War has revealed an odd discovery—one that resembles an iconic wintertime mainstay.

Colossal Foundation Expands Its Ambitious Genetic Rescue and De-Extinction Programs to Save Endangered Species

Micah Hanks·December 17, 2025

Colossal Foundation, the nonprofit element of the Texas-based de-extinction and conservation science company Colossal Biosciences, has announced a $50 million funding boost that is advancing its efforts to support wildlife recovery projects.

Mysterious ‘Little Foot’ Could Be an Unidentified Humanlike Species, Researchers Conclude

Micah Hanks·December 16, 2025

Scientists challenge past conclusions about "Little Foot," an enigmatic ancient human fossil, now arguing that it is an unidentified species.

A Real-Life ‘Star Wars’ Discovery, Einstein Vindicated Again, and Solving a Deadly 4000-Year-Old Mystery

Micah Hanks·December 16, 2025

This week, astronomers have spotted a 'Tatooine' world, Einstein has been proven right (again), and a Bronze Age mystery comes into focus.

This Enigmatic Ancient Script Hidden Within the Dead Sea Scrolls Was Thought to be Indecipherable—Until Now

Micah Hanks·December 13, 2025

A researcher has solved one of the longstanding riddles of the Dead Sea Scrolls by deciphering a hidden script within the famous texts.

NASA Says an “Anomaly” Has Led to Sudden Signal Loss with One of Its Spacecraft Orbiting Mars

Micah Hanks·December 11, 2025

This week, NASA revealed that one of its spacecraft currently in orbit around Mars has inexplicably lost signal due to an "anomaly."

Was This the First Fire? Archaeologists Unearth New Evidence That Could Solve a Burning Ancient Question

Micah Hanks·December 10, 2025

New research by English archaeologists presents strong evidence for the earliest known use of fire by ancient humans.

A Webb Telescope Discovery “That Shouldn’t Exist,” a Mysterious Stairway to Nowhere, and Support for Near-Death Experiences

Micah Hanks·December 9, 2025

This week, JWST discoveries, archaeological mysteries, and neuroscience research into the mystery of near-death experiences are all featured in the news.

A Curious Stairway to Nowhere Led Archaeologists to the Discovery of a “Lost Pompeii,” New Research Reveals

Micah Hanks·December 8, 2025

Archaeologists are digitally reconstructing “lost” portions of Pompeii, offering an unprecedented glimpse at one of history's most enigmatic cities.

Classified Report Concludes Defense Secretary’s Signal Messages Were a Safety Risk to U.S. Personnel

Micah Hanks·December 4, 2025

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's use of the Signal messaging app for official communications may have put U.S. personnel at risk, a new Inspector General report argues.

‘Ice Volcanoes’ Are Erupting All Over 3I/ATLAS, as Scientists Say the Alien Visitor “May be a Primitive Carbonaceous Object”

Micah Hanks·December 3, 2025

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS may be showing signs of active eruptions from ice volcanoes on its surface, according to new analysis of the unusual space object.

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Colossal Biosciences Announces World’s First “BioVault” in New Collaboration with UAE to Combat Extinction

Whistleblower Complaint Shakes Intelligence Community Amid Allegations of Wrongdoing

Hidden for Centuries, “Lost” Portions of a Mysterious Ancient Star Map Have Been Revealed Using X-Rays

NASA’s Artemis II Mission Will Soon Carry Humans Deeper into Space Than Ever Before—Here Are Five Things You Need to Know

Artemis II Nears Launch as NASA Prepares to Send Humans Around the Moon

Officials Are Investigating an Incident That Halted Operations at the World’s Largest Nuclear Plant

50,000-Year-Old Artifacts Unearthed at Controversial Archaeological Site Could Rewrite the Early Prehistory of the Americas

Physicists Have Achieved Quantum “Alchemy” by Exciting Electrons to High-Energy States

America Tests the Boundaries of Power in a Time of Crisis

A Remarkable 7th-Century Anglo-Saxon Discovery Has Been Unearthed at a Nuclear Site in the UK

U.S. Officials Claim They Have Been Testing a Mysterious Device Linked to ‘Havana Syndrome’

2000-Year-Old Grave Reveals Mysterious Red Toxic Surprise, Confirming Once Unknown Ancient Burial Practice

NASA Officials to Evacuate International Space Station After Mysterious “Medical Concern” Affects Crew-11 Astronaut

A Mysterious “Medical Concern” in Space Caused NASA to Cancel a Spacewalk—Here’s Everything We Know

Voynich Manuscript Breakthrough? The Secret Behind “The Most Mysterious Book in the World” May Involve an Ancient Cipher System

Scientists Have Discovered Evidence of Previously Unknown Electrical Power Generation in Living Cells

A Baffling Paradox Led Physicists to the Discovery of Particles of Light That Can Exist in 37 Different Dimensions

Fusion Ignition Breakthrough: Energy Researchers Report Tokamak Experiments That Exceed Mysterious ‘Plasma Density Limit’

Einstein Was Wrong? Ingenious New Double-Slit Experiment Settles a Century-Old Debate in Quantum Mechanics

Archaeologists Have Discovered a Massive Ancient Structure in Ireland—It Could Be the Largest Prehistoric Site of Its Kind

Science of Tomorrow: The Top Discoveries in 2025 That Are Pushing the Boundaries of Science

Science of Consciousness: The Most Intriguing Discoveries in 2025 Involving Neuroscience and the Mind

Archaeology in 2025: Here Are Several of This Year’s Most Fascinating Ancient Discoveries

Beyond the Standard Model: Here Are the Top Mind-Bending Physics Stories from 2025

Astronomy in 2025: This Year’s Most Captivating Discoveries in Space and the Cosmos

“We Did Not Expect Anything Like This”: How a Black-Market Archaeological Discovery Helped Unearth a Lost Ancient Fortress

3I/ATLAS Is Making Its Closest Approach to Earth Today—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

White House Backs Sweeping Reforms as Congress Advances 2026 Defense Authorization Bill

NASA Spots a Mysterious “Siberian Snowman” in New Satellite Images

Colossal Foundation Expands Its Ambitious Genetic Rescue and De-Extinction Programs to Save Endangered Species

Mysterious ‘Little Foot’ Could Be an Unidentified Humanlike Species, Researchers Conclude

This Enigmatic Ancient Script Hidden Within the Dead Sea Scrolls Was Thought to be Indecipherable—Until Now

NASA Says an “Anomaly” Has Led to Sudden Signal Loss with One of Its Spacecraft Orbiting Mars

Was This the First Fire? Archaeologists Unearth New Evidence That Could Solve a Burning Ancient Question

A Curious Stairway to Nowhere Led Archaeologists to the Discovery of a “Lost Pompeii,” New Research Reveals

Classified Report Concludes Defense Secretary’s Signal Messages Were a Safety Risk to U.S. Personnel

‘Ice Volcanoes’ Are Erupting All Over 3I/ATLAS, as Scientists Say the Alien Visitor “May be a Primitive Carbonaceous Object”

“UAlbany Project X”: How a Team of New York Physicists is Launching a Cutting-Edge Investigation into Aerial Mysteries

“Bronze Age People Didn’t Do That”: English Team Unearths “Unprecedented” Evidence of 4500-Year-Old Ancient Monument