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.
Micah Hanks
Micah Hanks is creator, co-founder, and Editor-in-Chief of The Debrief. He covers science, defense, and technology in his writing and podcasts, and you can find him at micahhanks.com and on X @MicahHanks.
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.
Archaeologists Have Unearthed an Ancient Site in Turkey That May Predate the Famous Temple Site of Göbekli Tepe
Mendik Tepe, a Neolithic site recently unearthed by archaeologists in Turkey, could potentially predate the famous temple site of Göbekli Tepe.
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Unveils Next-Generation ‘Vectis’ Stealth Drone, as Rumors of Secretive SR-72 “Son of Blackbird” Persist
Lockheed Martin’s legendary Skunk Works has just revealed 'Vectis," its new next-generation stealth drone.
NASA Official Issues Statement on 3I/ATLAS as Images Reveal the Interstellar Object Has ‘Grown’ a Striking New Feature
Astronomers have obtained new images of the mysterious interstellar object 3I/ATLAS that reveal a new feature: the fastest comet ever observed has now grown a tail.
Is This Discovery the Closest We’ve Come to Finding Life On Another Planet?
This week, NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered compelling chemical signatures in Jezero Crater. Could the offer evidence of life on another planet?
Scientists Are Closer to Reviving the Long-Lost Dodo with New Landmark Avian Genetics Breakthrough
Scientists are one step closer to seeing the return of the long-extinct dodo, with the latest breakthrough by Texas-based Colossal Biosciences.
Experts Say a Massive Space Object Will Speed Past Earth Tomorrow—Could It Strike Our Planet in the Future?
A massive space rock that once made its way onto a space agency's warning list for potentially dangerous objects is scheduled to pass by the Earth this Thursday, September 18, 2025.
These Ant Queens Use Uncanny ‘Cloning’ Abilities to Give Birth to Two Entirely Different Species
Scientists have revealed that queen ants in southern Europe can produce male clones of a completely different species.
An Unexpected Discovery in Cannabis Science, Clues to Where Aliens Are Hiding, and Blasting Brain Cells with Lasers
This week, The Debrief reports on scientists breaking new ground across fields from neuroscience to space exploration and beyond.
Satellites Have Been Mysteriously Failing in Orbit—Now Scientists Know the Reason Why
This week, scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory have discovered the phenomenon behind sudden spacecraft failures in orbit.
A Neolithic “House of the Dead,” Cannabis Cures for Insomnia, and a Solar Mystery is Finally Solved
This week, archaeologists excavating an enigmatic Neolithic site in central Turkey have uncovered a “House of the Dead” containing human remains, and much more.
3I/ATLAS is Now Headed Toward Mars, as Mystery Surrounding Interstellar Visitor Grows
This week, anticipation builds as astronomers await what the closest approach of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS might reveal.
Unexpected “Hybrid Ancestry” of This Superfood Staple Reveals Its Secret—and Surprisingly Complex—Genetic History
Despite being a staple food for millions, the genetic secrets of the sweet potato have remained a mystery to scientists... until now.
“Mirror Life” Has Scientists Sounding Alarms, an “Anomaly” Off the Coast of Europe, and Time Traveling with Your Mind
This week, we examine an anomaly off the European coast, threats from "mirror life," and a rare neurological condition.
Scientists Have Traced Mysterious Earthquakes Rocking Southern Europe to an “Anomaly” Deep Beneath the Seafloor
New evidence is helping scientists track the origins of mysterious earthquakes that have been rattling Southwest Iberia in recent months.
Scientists Fear “Mirror Life” Synthetically Produced in the Lab Could Create a Dangerous New Form of Biology
Scientists are warning that creating “mirror life,” a radical new concept in synthetic biology, could potentially have dangerous repercussions.
Could Alien Technosignatures Be Detected from Interstellar Objects Like 3I/ATLAS? These Astronomers Say It’s Possible.
A new study says interstellar objects entering our solar system could offer scientists a chance to search for signs of alien technology.
Deep Underground, a Gigantic Sphere is Accelerating the Quest for Mysterious ‘Ghost Particles’
With JUNO’s official launch, a new era of neutrino experiments is about to take shape within the facility's gigantic spherical observatory.
A ‘Giant’ Manifestation of a Long-Puzzling Magnetic Mystery Has Been Observed For the First Time
A very large occurrence of the "anomalous Hall effect," a long-studied magnetic mystery, has been recorded by scientists in Japan.
Is There a Secret Pro-U.S. ‘Influence Operation’ Underway in Greenland?
This week, allegations of a pro-American influence operation in Greenland have stirred diplomatic tensions.
3I/ATLAS Was Just Spotted by the James Webb Telescope, Confirming an Odd New Discovery About the Strange Interstellar Comet
An unusual interstellar visitor speeding through our solar system was recently spotted by the powerful eye of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
The 3I/ATLAS Comet Mystery Deepens, Artificial Photosynthesis on the Horizon, and an Odd Light-Warping Altermagnet
In the latest from The Debrief, an interstellar comet's mystery deepens with 'tantalyzing' new observations of the mysterious object 3I/ATLAS, and much more.
3I/ATLAS Comet Mystery Deepens After ‘Tantalizing’ New Observations by NASA’s SPHEREx Mission
3I/ATLAS has captured the attention of astronomers—and the public’s fascination—as new clues about its mysterious nature are revealed.
Antarctica is Undergoing ‘Abrupt Changes’ That Scientists Can’t Easily Explain—And They Might Fuel Future Catastrophes
A concerning new study warns that Antarctica is entering an era of abrupt environmental change, which scientists warn may be irreversible.
DNA from Mysterious Ancient Hominins Made Its Way to America—And It May Have Helped Early Humans Survive
DNA from ancient Denisovans may have played a significant role in helping humans adapt to new environments, new study reveals.
What Came Before the Big Bang? New Study Says ‘Numerical Relativity’ Could Unlock Cosmology’s Biggest Mysteries
New research suggests numerical relativity, a computational approach to the Einstein's equations, could resolve some of cosmology's greatest questions.