Roman Space Telescope Update: NASA Teases Exciting News on Its Next Flagship Observatory
NASA is heading into the holidays with long-awaited good news about its next flagship observatory, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.
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NASA Spacecraft Discovery Could Solve the Riddle of This Mysterious Feature Buried Under Thousands of Feet of Martian Ice
NASA scientists say they may have finally identified an unusual feature hidden beneath thousands of feet of ice near the Martian south pole.
Colossal Structures Within the Earth, DARPA’s New Deep-Space Network, and Genetically Engineered Fungi for Food
This week, we examine colossal structures deep within the Earth, DARPA's new deep-space network for tracking tiny spacecraft, and a new genetically modified source of plant-based protein.
“These Are Not Random Oddities”: New Clues Emerge About Anomalous Continent-Sized Structures Deep Within the Earth
New insights into a pair of colossal, continent-sized structures 1,800 miles beneath the Earth’s surface have revealed clues into how the planet formed and evolved.
NASA Finally Reveals Long-Awaited 3I/ATLAS Images—There’s Still No Sign of Aliens
This week, NASA finally released long-awaited images of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, following weeks of silence during the record-long U.S. government shutdown.
Russian Archaeologists Have Located a Lost Medieval ‘Necropolis’ Beneath One of the World’s Deepest Lakes
Archaeologists have found a lost Silk Road settlement including the remains of a submerged necropolis within the world's eighth-deepest lake.
A Hypersonic Breakthrough, Ancient Pyrotechnology, and Ant Queens with ‘Chemical Weapons’
This week in news from The Debrief, we examine recent hypersonic experiments that have confirmed a 60-year-old turbulence theory, along with evidence of ancient pyrotechnology and more.
An Unexpected Discovery in Lunar Soil Samples Could Solve a Magnetic Moon Mystery
Scientists have made a surprise discovery in lunar soil samples that could help unravel the mystery behind the Moon’s magnetic anomalies.
Eerie Sightings of “Sea Serpents” Have Haunted Sailors for Centuries—We Went to a Famous Monster Hunter for Answers to the Mystery
Tales of sea serpents have haunted seafarers for centuries, and Scottish researcher Adrian Shine offers a naturalist's view on some of history's most famous cases.
Neanderthals’ Disappearance May Not Have Been from Extinction, Controversial New Study Argues
Neanderthals may not have truly gone extinct, according to a new mathematical model that suggests they underwent genetic dilution over time.
Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History Ends Amid New Epstein Controversy
This week, a political win following the longest U.S. government shutdown is eclipsed by fallout from newly released Epstein emails.
Hidden Inside the Great Pyramid of Giza, a Tantalizing Discovery May Soon “Write a New Chapter in the History of the Pharaohs”
A discovery within the Great Pyramid of Giza could soon reshape our understanding of ancient Egypt, according to tantalizing new claims.
3I/ATLAS Radio Signal Detections Offer New Confirmation of What Many Astronomers Have Been Saying for Months
New radio observations of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS leave little question about the object’s natural origin.
An Odd Discovery in the Alps, a Promising New Cancer-Killer, and Our Hidden “Seventh Sense”
This week, The Debrief reports on new cancer-killing therapies, a new seventh sense, and why archaeologists have turned to the public after making an odd discovery.
Officials Seek Answers as Mysterious Vehicle Revealed by Melting Ice in the Swiss Alps Prompts Speculation Online
Archaeologists are asking the public to help them identify a mysterious early 20th century vehicle revealed by melting ice in the Swiss Alps.
Cancer Breakthrough: Nanomedicine ‘Hack’ Unleashes Common Drug’s Hidden Power to Kill Cancer Cells Up to 20,000 Times More Effectively
A common chemotherapy drug’s hidden potential for becoming a game-changing weapon in the fight against cancer has been revealed by researchers at Northwestern University.
“Chaos in the Skies”: FAA Slashes Flights Amid Deepening Shutdown Crisis
This week, U.S. aviation faces its most severe crisis in decades as the FAA prepares to cut air traffic across 40 major airports amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Cutting-Edge Cancer Treatment, Modeling the Cosmos on a Laptop, and Unearthing the Ancient Greek Labyrinth
This week in news from The Debrief, we're covering promising new cancer treatments, archaeological discoveries, and new technologies for modeling the cosmos.
4000-Year-Old Labyrinth Discovery, Dubbed “One of the Most Important Archaeological Finds” of the Century, Brings New Life to the “Myth of the Labyrinth”
A remarkable discovery in Crete has reinvigorated debate over the origins behind the ancient Greek myth of the labyrinth.
Scientists Use Novel Materials That Mimic Wormholes and Multiple Realities to “Transcend the Limitations of Physical Dimensions”
Researchers report the successful use of nonlocal artificial materials to mimic the effects of wormholes and multiple realities.
Did 3I/ATLAS Just Show Signs of Technology? Interstellar Object Displays ‘Non-Gravitational Motion’ as it Swings Past the Sun
A new report offers the latest confirmation of 3I/ATLAS and its interstellar origins, as scientists still debate over its unusual properties.
Astronomers Say They Just Detected Radio Signals Coming from This Comet
This week, astronomers in China have detected a series of unusual radio signals from comet 12P/Pons-Brooks.
A New Object Lurking Near the Sun, Altering Matter with Light, and a Levitation Breakthrough
This week in stories from The Debrief, a team of physicists is using light to alter the magnetic nature of matter at room temperature, along with other innovations in science and technology.
Levitation Breakthrough Enables Scientists to Sort Living Cells Using “Invisible Force” Instead of Physical Contact
A groundbreaking new device uses electromagnetic levitation to help researchers gently sort living cells, with no need for physical contact.
Astronomers Just Spotted an Undiscovered Space Object Hiding in the Sun’s Glare—And It’s Moving Extremely Fast
Hidden by the Sun’s glare, a new space object has been found lurking in our Solar System, and it's one of the fastest-moving of its kind.
Warning Network’s Campaign to ‘Target’ 3I/ATLAS Sparks Theories About Secret Planetary Defense Effort
This week, the International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN) announced a new campaign that will target 3I/ATLAS.
3I/ATLAS is Leaving a Mysterious “Hidden” Trail of Particles in Its Wake—Now Scientists Have a Plan to Intercept It
3I/ATLAS is producing a "hidden" tail of charged particles, and these scientsts have a bold new plan to send spacecraft into it.
DARPA’s Strange Physics, ‘Seeds of Life’ in Space, and Massive Ancient Megastructures
This week in news from The Debrief, DARPA is pursuing strange physics, and NASA's James Webb Space Telescope makes a major discovery.
“The Aircraft Has Collided with an Object”: Investigators Still Baffled by ‘Mystery Object’ That Struck Plane, Caused Minor Injuries
Investigations into a "mystery object" that collided with a plane and caused minor injuries last week remain underway.
5,500-Year-Old Cult Shrine Unearthed in Jordan Reveals Evidence of Crisis, Social Collapse in the Bronze Age
Discoveries at an ancient cult shrine in Jordan have revealed new evidence of how ancient people responded to crisis during the Bronze Age.
3I/ATLAS Update: What New Data Reveals About the Most Puzzling Interstellar Object Ever Found
This week, a series of new astronomical observations have deepened the mystery surrounding the unusual interstellar object 3I/ATLAS.
3I/ATLAS Displays More Anomalies as Latest Data Confirms Strange Object Has “Developed an Anti-Solar Tail”
New observations of 3I/ATLAS have revealed the latest in a growing collection of anomalies the object displays, deepening its mystery.
“This is Truly Extraordinary”: Astronomers Detect “Exceptionally Strong” Radio Signals from Deep Space Linked to the Death of a Star
Scientists have detected a mysterious series of very strong radio signals coming from beyond a distant galaxy, marking an astronomical first.
Google Has a New ‘Preferred Sources’ Feature—Here’s How to Add The Debrief and Never Miss the Latest Science and Tech News
Google's new “preferred sources” feature allows users to pick their favorite news sources. Here's how to add The Debrief to your favorites.
The Search for “Planet Y,” a Levitation Breakthrough, the Future “Neuro-Elite,” and Your Brain’s Seventh Sense
This week, a hidden “Planet Y” may exist beyond Neptune, debate over a future “neuro elite" erupts, and scientists achieve a levitation breakthrough.
Researchers Can Now “Grow” Metals 20 Times Stronger Than Average Using This Breakthrough 3D Printing Technique
Researchers are "growing" metals and ceramics using 3D printing technology, producing hydrogel-based materials up to 20 times stronger than average.
Officials Say Aircraft Material of “Unknown Origin” Was Found at Recent Site of Mysterious Crash Near Area 51
Officials have revealed an odd turn of events involving a mysterious crash that occurred in the Nevada desert last month near Area 51.
Expert Warns Starlink Satellites Are Falling to Earth Daily—Should We Be Worried?
New data reveals that up to four Starlink satellites are falling to Earth each day, a growing trend that could have long-term implications for both orbital safety and Earth’s atmosphere.
Newest 3I/ATLAS Images Reveal Mysterious Interstellar Visitor in “Challenging Observation” by ESA Spacecraft
Highly anticipated new images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it made its nearest pass to the planet Mars last week have been released by the European Space Agency.
A ‘Chilling’ Discovery on the Moon, Odd New Images of 3I/ATLAS, and the Physics of Finding Concealed Objects
This week, new lunar rock samples from the Moon’s far side reveal a 'chilling' discovery, and odd new images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS have surfaced.
Latest NASA Images of 3I/ATLAS From Recent Mars Flyby Stunned Social Media—Here’s Why It Looks So Strange
New NASA images of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS during its closest approach to Mars late last week have erupted in controversy online.
Lithuanian Airport Temporarily Shut Down Following Aerial Object Sightings—Now Investigators Have Revealed Their Source
Unauthorized incursions in Lithuanian airspace led to a temporary shutdown at Vilnius Airport over the weekend, according to investigators.
3I/ATLAS is Captured in New Images as Mysterious Object Cruises Past Mars—What Does the Latest Data Reveal?
3I/ATLAS is making its closest approach to Mars today, which could offer a chance to capture the clearest images yet of the unusual comet.
Pentagon Moves to Impose Strict NDAs and Random Polygraphs Amid Crackdown on Leaks
The Pentagon is considering new restrictions that would require thousands of employees to sign NDAs and undergo random polygraph tests.
Newest 3I/ATLAS Study Reveals an “Extremely Puzzling” Discovery: Why Does It Have So Much Metal?
New questions emerge as an “extremely puzzling" discovery challenges our current ideas about the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS.
Mystery Drone Incursions, a 3,000-Year-Old ‘Accident’, and Concerns Over Conflict with AI
This week, unidentified drones disrupting airports and military sites across Europe have sparked fresh fears of “hybrid warfare," and much more.
Unusual New 3I/ATLAS Discovery Suggests the Interstellar Comet is “Anomalously Massive”
The mysterious comet 3I/ATLAS is "anomalously massive" compared to past interstellar objects observed in our solar system, a new study suggests.
A Massive Hidden Telecom Network Near the U.N. General Assembly Was Just Dismantled by U.S. Secret Service
The U.S. Secret Service dismantled a vast hidden telecom network this week, which could have crippled communication across New York City.
Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS is Making Its Way Closer to Earth—And New Research Suggests It Probably Isn’t Alone
Scientists say 3I/ATLAS, one of the rarest comets ever seen, likely isn’t alone and that more interstellar objects may soon be on the way.
Comet 3I/ATLAS “Grows” a New Feature, Odd Structures Over Saturn, and a Site That May Predate Göbekli Tepe
This week in news from The Debrief, new images of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS show it has a surprising new feature, and much more.