MJ Banias

MJ Banias is an editor and co-founder of The Debrief. He covers science, technology and defense, and you can follow him at mjbanias.com and on Twitter @mjbanias.

MJ Banias

MJ Banias is an editor and co-founder of The Debrief. He covers science, technology and defense, and you can follow him at mjbanias.com and on Twitter @mjbanias.

Spill the DMTea Baby!
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The first episode of 2025! This week, Kenna and Stephanie take a trip and discuss the latest Ayahuasca research, and its impact on our understanding of this ancient drug. They then take on Titan, and NASA's newest mission to the giant moon, codenamed "Dragonfly." Lastly, a story about gold, and how researchers have developed an environmentally friendly solution to extract it from recycled electronics.

The Oceans of Mars
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On this week's episode, Kenna and Stephanie decide to take a dip in a Martian ocean and discuss China's Mars expedition, and its discovery. After watching a movie and discussing brain science, they then wrestle an ancient terror bird to the ground, and ruminate on this giant fossil discovery. 

The Great Eel-scape
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On this week's episode, Kenna and Stephanie slay while discussing how the popular role playing game Dungeons and Dragons can positively impact people with autism. Following a close call with a troll, they discuss the science behind "out of body experiences." The two hosts then swarm a new study concerning Japanese eels, and the long awaited video evidence that the creatures have evolved a method to escape the stomachs of their predators after they have been eaten.   

Is That A “Hidden Consciousness” In Your Brain, Or Are You Just Happy to See Me?
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Stephanie and Kenna are back for a new season of The Debrief Weekly Report. In this episode, they take a mental dip into new findings regarding "hidden consciousness" inside the brain. They also discuss why playing video games is good for your mental well being, and a brand new bandage that uses water and electrical currents to heal wounds faster!  

These Robots Kill Cancer Cells
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Join Stephanie and Kenna for the last episode of the season as they discuss a new nano robot developed in Sweden that can kill cancer cells in mice. They also open a channel to the ISS and discuss how NASA is using laser relays to send photos and messages to astronauts. Lastly, they take a trip and talk about how a new study says that micro-doses of LSD can aid in healthy sleep.

Let Slip the Mysterious Dogs of War

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On today’s episode, MJ Banias sits down with guest co-host, author, and historian Amy Shira Teitel from the History Channel's "The Proof is Out There: Military Mysteries."