Tim McMillan, Author at The Debrief

Scientists Develop AI That Mirrors Human Neural Functions, Paving Way for Artificially Intelligent Brain-like Systems

Tim McMillan·November 22, 2023

New research suggests AI that mirrors human neural networks could pave the way toward an artificially intelligent brain-like system.

Revealed: The Pentagon’s Secretive Next-Generation X-Plane That Could Revolutionize Air Warfare

Tim McMillan·November 16, 2023

New details on a secret Next-Generation X-Plane, that's played pivotal role in the Air Force's NGAD program.

AI-Powered Robot Chemist Unlocks Oxygen from Martian Water, Potentially Pioneering a New Era of Sustainable Space Exploration

Tim McMillan·November 14, 2023

Discover how an AI-powered robot chemist could transform Mars missions by synthesizing oxygen from Martian water.

Shattering Dreams of a Scientific Breakthrough: Nature Retracts Room-Temperature Superconductivity Study Amidst Allegations of Misconduct

Tim McMillan·November 10, 2023

Nature retracts a major study on room-temperature superconductivity amid data manipulation allegations, halting a major breakthrough.

This Breakthrough AI Smart Gun is Designed to Save Lives, Rather Than Take Them

Tim McMillan·November 7, 2023

Weapons manufacturer FN Herstal says it has developed a new AI smart gun designed to save lives rather than claim them.

Researchers Find Evidence of a Lost Planet, Theia, Deep Within Earth’s Core, Shedding Light on the Moon’s Mysterious Origins

Tim McMillan·November 2, 2023

Groundbreaking study suggests Earth's core holds remnants of a lost planet Theia, offering clues to the Moon's formation and ancient past.

Hundreds of Lost Roman Forts Revealed By Spy Satellite Imagery, Challenging History’s View on Ancient Frontiers

Tim McMillan·November 1, 2023

Spy satellite images unveil over 300 lost Roman forts, reshaping views on ancient Roman frontiers and trade.

AI Systems Like ChatGPT Have a ‘Dark’ Side, and Researchers are Sounding the Alarm on Their Cyberattack Potential

Tim McMillan·October 26, 2023

New research into potential risks in Text-to-SQL AI models is revealing cybersecurity concerns with AI systems like ChatGPT.

NILI: Israel Launches New Unit Dedicated to Eliminating Those Responsible For The Horrific Oct. 7th Attacks

Tim McMillan·October 23, 2023

NILI is Shin Bet's response to the Oct 7 Hamas attacks, playing on Israel's long history of chasing and neutralizing threats.

Defying Physics: Quasiparticles’ Faster-Than-Light Potential Could Unlock a New Era of Powerful Compact Light Sources

Tim McMillan·October 20, 2023

Quasiparticles, behaving faster than light, promise a revolution in compact light sources, advancing industries and scientific research.

DARPA’s LOGIC Initiative: Shaping the Pathway for Lunar Infrastructure Development and Off-World Societies

Tim McMillan·October 18, 2023

DARPA's LOGIC initiative paves the way for lunar infrastructure development, setting the stage for a booming off-world economy.

World War III in Space? Defense Contractor BAE Systems is Betting Over $5 Billion on it.

Tim McMillan·October 17, 2023

BAE Systems' acquisition of Ball Aerospace underscores the rising potential for a major war in outer space.

Breakthrough AI-Driven Brain Aging Insights are Helping Unlock the Mysteries of the Mind, New Research Says

Tim McMillan·October 12, 2023

AI-driven brain aging insights are revolutionizing our understanding of neurodegenerative disorders and the aging mind.

Special Forces Vets Find Unexpected Healing: Study Reveals Remarkable Benefits of Psychedelic Therapy on PTSD and Cognitive Function

Tim McMillan·October 6, 2023

A new study finds transformative benefits of psychedelic therapy on Special Forces veterans' mental health and cognition.

Air Force Research Lab Takes Giant Leap Into the New Space Age With Plans for Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft Systems

Tim McMillan·October 4, 2023

In a bold move that echoes ambitions from the earliest days of space exploration, the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is revisiting the concept of nuclear-powered spacecraft.

“Beer Goggles” Debunked? New Research Reveals “Liquid Courage” Influences Attractiveness When Drinking

Tim McMillan·September 27, 2023

Debunking 'beer goggles', a new study reveals alcohol boosts 'liquid courage', not altered attractiveness perception.

Black Holes Tear Apart And Devour Spacetime Much Faster Than Previously Assumed, New Study Shows

Tim McMillan·September 25, 2023

New research redefines how black holes feed, challenging classic theories and solving cosmic mysteries.

Watch NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Plow Through a Solar Tsunami, Validating Twenty-Year Theory on Space Weather

Tim McMillan·September 21, 2023

NASA's Parker Solar Probe just made a historic voyage through a solar eruption, validating a 20-year-old theory on space weather.

Baffling: $78 Million F-35B Stealth Fighter Reported Missing After Mysterious In-Flight ‘Mishap’

Tim McMillan·September 18, 2023

U.S. military officials continue searching for an F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet that went missing under mysterious circumstances on Sunday.

Did NASA’s James Webb Telescope Just Make The Astonishing First Discovery of Alien Life on Exoplanet K2-18b?

Tim McMillan·September 15, 2023

Is there life beyond Earth? The James Webb Telescope has spotted tantalizing potential signs of alien life on exoplanet K2-18b.

Unlocking the Symphony of Dreams: Recent Study Translates Musical Genius from Lucid Dreams to Reality

Tim McMillan·September 13, 2023

A groundbreaking neuroscience study has successfully transmitted melodies from lucid dreams to waking reality.

SMART ePANTS Unveiled: How Game-Changing Smart Textiles Will Reshape the Future of Espionage and Everyday Wear

Tim McMillan·September 11, 2023

IARPA's SMART ePANTS wants revolutionize wearable technology and take advanced smart textiles to new heights.

Psychedelic Neural Hypersynchrony Could Illuminate Human Consciousness, Suggests New Research

Tim McMillan·September 7, 2023

Psychedelic neural hypersynchrony could revolutionize our understanding of consciousness, according to a recent groundbreaking study.

Did We Find and Then Accidentally Kill Alien Life on Mars? Rethinking the Viking Missions

Tim McMillan·August 30, 2023

Debate continues over whether we may have missed signs of life on Mars - and inadvertently killed it - during the historic Viking missions.

Game Changer in Underwater Warfare? New Chinese Study Claims Breakthrough Technique to Track U.S. Stealth Submarines

Tim McMillan·August 28, 2023

A new Chinese study aims to challenge U.S. dominance in submarine warfare by introducing a new method for tracking stealth subs.

Experience the Universe Like Never Before: Space Balloons Looking To Elevate Luxury Adventure Tourism

Tim McMillan·August 23, 2023

Discover a luxurious journey beyond our planet aboard a space balloon as one company aims to redefine Redefining space tourism.

Space Espionage Escalates: The New Frontier of Cold War Tensions and U.S. Defense Challenges

Tim McMillan·August 21, 2023

The rise of space espionage, mirroring Cold War tensions. Discover how foreign intelligence targets U.S. space tech and its global impact.

Recent Intel Report Reveals New Starlink Vulnerabilities, Increasing Concerns About the Future of Global Satellite Internet

Tim McMillan·August 15, 2023

Intel report reveals how Russian military intelligence have created custom malware to exploit Starlink security vulnerabilities.

Unlocking the Universe: Scientists on the Brink of Uncovering an Unprecedented Fifth Force of Nature

Tim McMillan·August 11, 2023

Fermilab's research edges closer to revealing a fifth force of nature, a discovery that would reshape our understanding of physics.

Encountering Aliens: Exploring The Fascinating Speculative Science of Extraterrestrial Intelligence, Physiology and Technology

Tim McMillan·August 8, 2023

Whether one is inspired by recent UAP news, or advances in space exploration, many believe that extraterrestrial intelligence exists. How soon might we finally discover it?