Micah Hanks, Author at The Debrief

The Disappearance of Neil McCasland: Authorities Continue Searching for Missing USAF Official Linked to UFO Speculations

Micah Hanks·March 11, 2026

This week, authorities in Albuquerque continue searching for clues in the mysterious disappearance of retired U.S. Air Force Major General William Neil McCasland.

What’s Hidden Inside 3I/ATLAS? Astronomers Reveal Another Unexpected Discovery About Our Latest Interstellar Visitor

Micah Hanks·March 10, 2026

3I/ATLAS, the unusual interstellar comet that continues to fascinate astronomers, appears to be keeping an intoxicating cosmic secret, new research has revealed.

Huge Stone Structures in Quebec, the Discovery of a “Space Laser,” and the U.S. Army’s New “Super-Foam”

Micah Hanks·March 10, 2026

This week, ancient stone structures in Canada, a "space laser," and the U.S. Army's "super-foam" are in the news, along with the latest developments in the U.S. campaign in Iran.

U.S. Officials Investigating “Mystery Drone” Incident Over Barksdale Air Force Base That Prompted Security Alert

Micah Hanks·March 9, 2026

Sightings of an unmanned aerial system over Barksdale Air Force Base (BAFB) early on Monday resulted in a temporary shelter-in-place order.

163-Year-Old Wreckage of Historic ‘USS Monitor’ Revealed in Haunting New Imagery with Cutting-Edge Sonar Tech

Micah Hanks·March 9, 2026

State-of-the-art technology has revealed the 19th-century wreckage site of the USS Monitor in stunning new highest resolution images.

MeerKat Telescope Spots Mega-Powered “Space Laser” Beaming Across the Cosmos, Revealing Most Distant Luminous Object Known

Micah Hanks·March 6, 2026

In a discovery that astronomers are calling a “truly extraordinary” find, a powerful "space laser" mega-beam has been detected from across the cosmos.

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Disinformation Floods Social Media as Iran Conflict Sparks Viral Rumors

Micah Hanks·March 5, 2026

The Iran conflict has triggered a surge in online disinformation, including AI-generated imagery and unverified viral claims.

Pentagon Reveals Dramatic Footage of U.S. Submarine Sinking Iranian Warship in Rare Torpedo Attack

Micah Hanks·March 4, 2026

Videos released by the Pentagon on Wednesday captured the moment a U.S. attack submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters.

Operation Epic Fury: U.S. Forces Under Strain as Iran’s Missile Barrage Tests Regional Defenses

Micah Hanks·March 3, 2026

U.S.-Israeli war with Iran represents one of the most complex and sustained challenges the U.S. has seen in the Middle East in decades.

NASA Issues an Artemis Update, a Teleportation Breakthrough, and Tardigrades in Martian Soil

Micah Hanks·March 3, 2026

This week, as NASA announces massive changes to its Artemis program, quantum teleportation, tardigrades, and space science are also making the news.

Scientists Report New Quantum Teleportation Breakthrough, Toppling a Major Barrier to Practical Quantum Communication

Micah Hanks·February 27, 2026

Scientists report a quantum teleportation breakthrough that may have significant implications for advancing quantum communication technology.

60,000-Year-Old “Highly Unusual” Etchings Could Point to Humanity’s Earliest Use of Geometric Design

Micah Hanks·February 27, 2026

Evidence of early human use of geometric concepts in prehistoric art has surfaced in Africa, pointing to complex patterns in ancient etchings on ostrich eggshells.

Real-Time Night-Sky Surveillance: Millions of Nightly Signals from Space Expected as Rubin Observatory Comes Online

Micah Hanks·February 26, 2026

This week, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory issued its first real-time sky alerts, inaugurating a monitoring system set to transform how we study the universe.

The Fabled “Lost City of Almanzor” Has Eluded Scholars for a Thousand Years—Now This Archaeologist Says He’s Found It

Micah Hanks·February 25, 2026

A new archaeological discovery could settle the longstanding debate about the location of the near-mythical "lost city of Almanzor."

“We’ve Seen Them; We Know They Exist”: Scientists Confirm Elusive Electrical Phenomenon That Evaded Scientists for a Century

Micah Hanks·February 25, 2026

Scientists report the first field observation of a rare electrical phenomenon that has eluded scientific confirmation for nearly a century.

“We’ve Been Waiting for This”: James Webb Space Telescope Spots a Red “Supergiant” That Could Help Solve a Cosmic Cold Case

Micah Hanks·February 25, 2026

The James Webb Space Telescope spots evidence of a stellar explosion that could help solve the cosmic mystery of "missing red supergiants."

Did Archaeologists Uncover Evidence of a Neanderthal “Skull Cult” in This Ancient Spanish Cave?

Micah Hanks·February 24, 2026

Archaeologists in Spain have discovered an odd collection of animal bones that may point to evidence of an ancient Neanderthal "skull cult."

“We’ve Got Our People Working on It Right Now”: Defense Secretary Provides Update on Pentagon Disclosure of UFO Files

Micah Hanks·February 24, 2026

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Pentagon officials are currently working to initiate the release of government files on UFOs.

Deciphering a Mysterious Roman Artifact, Antarctica’s ‘Gravity Hole,’ and UAP Disclosure Under Trump

Micah Hanks·February 24, 2026

This week in stories we're covering at The Debrief... previously undeciphered markings on a curious ancient Roman artifact have finally been decoded by researchers, and much more.

A Mysterious Roman Artifact Covered in Odd Markings Puzzled Researchers for More Than a Century—Now AI Has Cracked Its Ancient Code

Micah Hanks·February 23, 2026

A curious ancient Roman artifact has drawn renewed attention as researchers report finally solving the mystery of its undeciphered markings.

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U.S. and Iran Edge Toward Crisis as Warships and Diplomacy Collide Amid Possible Weekend Strikes

Micah Hanks·February 19, 2026

This week, tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated as additional U.S. warships and aircraft deploy across the Middle East.

“That’s Not a Knife”: Pentagon Aims to Unleash ‘HASTE’ Rocket on Mission to Amplify U.S. Hypersonic Tech

Micah Hanks·February 18, 2026

A next-generation rocket will soon take flight as part of an ongoing effort to elevate U.S. development of hypersonic capabilities.

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Hidden Human Senses, a “Sophisticated” Artifact Challenges Early Timelines, and a New Webb Telescope Discovery

Micah Hanks·February 17, 2026

This week, the discovery of "hidden" human senses, an ancient Egyptian artifact discovery that challenges existing timelines, and a Webb Telescope discovery are all in the news.

5,300-Year-Old Egyptian Artifact Confirms Existence of “Mechanically Sophisticated” Drilling Technology Before the Age of the Pharaohs

Micah Hanks·February 16, 2026

Researchers have identified the earliest known "mechanically sophisticated" drill found in association with ancient Egyptian archaeology.

“They’re Real, But I Haven’t Seen Them”: Former President Obama Issues Statement After “Alien” Remarks Go Viral

Micah Hanks·February 16, 2026

Comments by former President Barack Obama sparked debate online this Valentine’s Day weekend, after a podcast appearance where he said extraterrestrials were real.

Sudden El Paso Flight Restriction Raises Questions About U.S. Aerial Threat Detection

Micah Hanks·February 12, 2026

The unexpected closure of airspace above El Paso, Texas, this week abruptly ended on Wednesday, following a mysterious notice issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just six hours earlier.

Scientists Report “High-Confidence Detections of Artificial Objects” on the Moon—Could They Solve a Cold War-era Mystery?

Micah Hanks·February 11, 2026

Researchers report the detection of "artificial objects" on the Moon that could help locate a long-lost Soviet spacecraft.

“This Isn’t Folklore; It’s Pharmacology”: Centuries-Old Traditional Medicine Could Be a Game-Changer for Hair Loss

Micah Hanks·February 10, 2026

Scientists say new research shows a centuries-old traditional Chinese herbal medicine could be a game-changer in fighting hair loss.

Pentagon Unveils New Reverse Engineering Effort to Leverage Legacy Technologies for Which “Data No Longer Exists”

Micah Hanks·February 10, 2026

The Pentagon has announced a new reverse-engineering initiative to prolong the use of obsolete defense technologies.

Levitation Defying Newton’s Laws, an Octopus-Inspired “Smart Skin,” and a Mysterious Structure Spotted on Venus

Micah Hanks·February 10, 2026

This week, science discoveries include a new type of levitating "time crystal," an octopus-inspired "smart skin," and a mysterious structure on Venus.

NASA Images Reveal Odd “Slithering” Impressions Across the Lunar Surface—This is Their Surprising Source

Micah Hanks·February 9, 2026

A bizarre-looking series of features on the Moon, captured in NASA imagery, appears to resemble the pathway of an enormous serpent slithering across the lunar surface.

Radar Data Has Revealed a Large “Structure” Beneath the Surface of Venus—Here’s What That Could Mean

Micah Hanks·February 9, 2026

A massive subsurface structure has been discovered on Venus, according to astronomers relying on radar data analysis.

These Remarkable New Levitating ‘Time Crystals’ Appear to Defy One of Newton’s Most Famous Laws

Micah Hanks·February 7, 2026

Researchers report the first observation of a new type of time crystal that seemingly defies Newton's Third Law of Motion.

Physicists Are Seeking a Mysterious Unseen Force That Science Can’t Explain—And These Detectors Could Finally Reveal It

Micah Hanks·February 7, 2026

Physicists are building detectors so sensitive that they may succeed in unraveling one of the greatest mysteries in modern physics: the true nature of dark matter.

12,000-Year-Old Discovery in an Oregon Cave Reveals First Evidence of a “Complex” Ancient American Technology

Micah Hanks·February 7, 2026

A 12,000-year-old discovery offers a rare look at the emergence of complex technologies employed by America’s early inhabitants.

Russia and Ukraine Hold High-Level Talks in Abu Dhabi as War Grinds On

Micah Hanks·February 5, 2026

This week, Russia and Ukraine engaged in U.S.-backed negotiations in Abu Dhabi aimed at ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.

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.