NASA Announces Artemis Concept Award Winners, as it Plans to Take Nuclear Power to the Moon
NASA has announced the winners of the Artemis Concept Awards, a project working to put nuclear power on the Moon.
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South Korea’s Space Program Sees Advances With Successful Satellite and Rocket Launche
South Korea recently demonstrated the capabilities of its space program with successful launches of its domestically developed Nuri rocket.
International Asteroid Day: How the Puzzling 1908 Tunguska Event Prompted a UN Resolution
June 30th is International Asteroid Day, a date recognized by the adoption of a UN resolution commemorating the 1908 Tunguska event over Siberia.
We’ve Lost The Fight Against Extreme Heat So We Now Have to Adapt, Says New Report
Global warming is causing irreversable extreme heat, meaning we must strengthen power grids, alter how we look at our cities, and our world.
More Fitness Trackers Doesn’t Equal More Exercise, Research Shows
There has been a significant increase recently in the number of fitness trackers being sold, but research suggests no increase in overall exercise.
Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Becomes Focus of Recent Brazilian Senate Hearings
A recent Brazilian Senate hearing was organized to address the country's history of military involvement with unusual aerial objects.
Could this Immunotherapy Treatment be a “Miracle Drug” for Fighting Cancer?
A drug trialed at MSK cured 100% of the patients involved in a new study, possibly qualifying as a "miracle drug" in fighting rectal cancer.
Evidence of Non-Terrestrial Objects Surveilling Earth Could Be Revealed in New Research Effort
Evidence of non-terrestrial objects of intelligent origin could turn up in a place many wouldn't expect: images of the sky that predate the dawn of the Space Race.
New Data from the Gaia Space Telescope is Helping Reveal the Secret Lives of Asteroids
The latest batch of data released from the Gaia Space Telescope is shedding new light on asteroid formation and distant galaxies.
Mysterious Transient Object Detected by Astronomers Packs a Powerful Pulsar Punch
Astronomers have spotted a transient object they say is unique—and potentially a lot more energetic—than past examples they have witnessed, according to new research.
Physicists Might Have Developed a Way to Make an Atomic Laser Stay on Forever
Physicists at the University of Amsterdam may have developed a novel system that allows the continuous use of an atomic laser.
Gravity Mystery Could Soon be Solved with Help From This Mind-Bending New Theoretical Model
Gravity remains one of the great mysteries of modern physics, and this Toronto-based researcher thinks a new theoretical model may finally help to resolve it.
This Famous Effect of Space Travel Seen in “Star Wars” Can Now Be Tested in the Lab
Researchers at the University of Waterloo are looking at the Unruh effect, an obscurely named sci-fi staple famously depicted in "Star Wars".
Researchers Were Stunned by What They Recently Found Deep Under Antarctica
Researchers in Antarctica were shocked to find a thriving community of crab-like creatures living under the ice.
“Impossible” Time Crystals May Actually Exist, According to New Research
Time crystals were once thought to be an impossibility. However, new research from Lancaster University suggests otherwise.
Summer Solstice 2022 Continues an Ancient and Mysterious Astronomical Tradition
Today marks the arrival of summer solstice 2022, resulting in the longest day of the year and heralding the arrival of summer.
An Anomaly Detected Deep Underground Could Point to New Fundamental Physics
A recent experiment deep below Russia's Caucasus mountains points to the existence of a new elementary particle: the sterile neutrino.
These Plastic-Eating Superworms Could Stop Earth’s Plastic Pollution Problems
New research from the University of Queensland reveals that superworms possess a gut that may allow them to digest Styrofoam.
What?! Are Video Games Actually Making Kids Smarter?
A recently published study seems to indicate that children who play more video games become smarter over time.
Mach Nine Stargazer Spaceplane is Finally Revealed
Company CEO Promises One Hour Flight Time to Anywhere in the World
Company CEO Promises One Hour Flight Time to Anywhere in the World
Aviation startup Venus Aerospace has finally revealed new animation and key specifications of its Stargazer spaceplane.
Could a Multiverse Actually Exist?
There are many theories to why a multiverse may exist, but are difficult to prove due to a lack of evidence.
Did China’s “Sky Eye” Radio Telescope Detect Alien Signals? Not So “FAST”
China's Sky Eye telescope recently detected a series of "suspicious" signals, but are they signs of intelligent life, or something else?
Could Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Help Smokers Quit in the Long Term?
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS) may offer a way to help people avoid relapse when they quit smoking.
New Images from the James Webb Space Telescope Reveal More Information about Our Galaxy
The James Webb Space Telescope has recently dispatched a new series of stellar images captured by its high-powered camera system. The latest batch of images are part of the last phase of testing by NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA)...
Could Dinosaurs Survive in the Modern World? The New Jurassic Park Movie Says Yes
The new Jurassic Park: World Domination movie asks the question: could dinosaurs survive in today's society?
NASA Details Plans for New Study to Investigate Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
The U.S. space agency says its study of UAP will begin in late 2022, with the complete results "made available to the public."
The U.S. space agency says its study of UAP will begin in late 2022, with the complete results "made available to the public."
The U.S. space agency says its study of UAP will begin in late 2022, and "will be made available to the public."
Air Force War Games Match Lasers & Kinetic Weapons
The U.S. Air Force is running war game simulations putting cutting-edge fighter-mounted lasers and kinetic energy weapons systems to the test
A New Microchip Powered by Your Phone Can Test for Diseases
Researchers from the University of Minnesota are developing a microchip that can be used to test for diseases
Is Reality an Illusion? New Research Explores How Perception Influences Physical Responses
New research on perception feeds into the debate that reality is, fundamentally, just an illusion.
Smart Device is Tricking Metals to Behaving like Other Metals within Electronic Devices
A new smart device is tricking metals into behaving like more valuable metals used in electronic devices, helping with the metal shortage.
The Dangers of AI: Bad Algorithms are a More Immediate Danger than Ultron
What if machine learning models like GPT-3 are doing more harm than good?
What if machine learning models like GPT-3 are doing more harm than good?
What if machine learning models like GPT-3 are doing more harm than good?
Coffee Alters Brain Connectivity to Make You Smarter
Coffee improves the functional connectivity within the human brain, making it operate at a higher level of efficiency, new research says.
Documents Reveal Alleged Russian PSYOP Instructions For Dealing With Ukrainians
Kremlin documents purportedly reveal instructions to Russian soldiers on conducting effective psychological operations, or PSYOP, when dealing with Ukrainians in occupied territories. The documents were recently discovered after being abandoned by Russian troops near the Kyiv suburb of Dymer. Based on the...
Could the Double-Slit Experiment Finally be Solved?
The famous double-slit experiment has puzzled scientists for decades, but now a new breakthrough might change our perception of it.
Could Depression Be Linked to Certain Proteins in Our Food?
New research details the possible links between certain proteins like proline and individuals who suffer with depression.
Good News About Blueberries, this Fruit Can Help Reduce Risk for Prediabetes and Dementia
A recent study has linked the consumption of blueberries with lower risks of dementia as well as prediabetes.
Russia Using Smartphone “Game” To Recruit Ukrainian Children as Unwitting Spies
Russian intelligence is using smartphone games to turn children into unwitting spies to help locate Ukrainian military and strategic installations.
Navy Funding Drone that Can Fly for 10 Days Straight
The United States Navy is investing in a record-breaking drone that can stay aloft without refueling for up to ten days. Most U.S. military branches use the MQ-9 Reaper drone for long-duration reconnaissance missions since it can stay on target...
Adam and Eve and the Garden of AI: Looking at Human Origins
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is helping to better preserve the past, and connect it to the present. From composing symphonies to archiving wine pedigrees, this technology is making science more streamlined. AI is helping to restore ancient ruins and answer...
The Next Space Race is for Satellite Parking Spaces in Earth’s Orbit
Fierce competition for satellite parking spots in orbit is pointing to an increasingly complex future for space operations.
Scientists Want to Send A Message Across the Galaxy. Will ET Understand?
While some scientists worry about contacting ET, others doubt we’ll hear anything back (at least any time soon).
While some scientists worry about contacting ET, others doubt we’ll hear anything back (at least any time soon).
While some scientists worry about contacting ET, others doubt we’ll hear anything back (at least any time soon).
A Genetic Mutation Can Boost Your Intelligence…But Also Cause You to Go Blind
There is no standard definition of intelligence. From book smarts to street smarts, the definition of intelligence varies from person to person. Yet, intelligence is something most people want more of and work to gain. New research from Leipzig University...
Highlights From The Congressional Hearing on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
Join The Debrief for live coverage of the C3 Subcommittee Hearing on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena on May 17, 2022 at 9 AM ET.
Retired Russian Colonel Gives Rare Brutally Honest Assessment of Ukraine War
In moment rarely seen on Russian TV, retired Russian Colonel, Mikhail Khodaryonok, offered a brutally honest assessment of Russia's current situation since launching the invasion of Ukraine.
Scientific Group Urges Congress to Ask “Piercing Questions” in House Panel on UAP
A leading scientific group engaged in the study of unidentified aerial phenomena is urging members of Congress to approach military witnesses with a number of specific questions during a House Panel on the subject, to be held on Tuesday.
New Portable Desalination Device from MIT Could Have Big Impacts on Global Water Shortage
Researchers from MIT have developed a portable desalination device that can help with the global water shortage.
Kremlin-Backed Fighters Left Abandoned, Then Detained By Russian Border Guards
Separatist fighters from the so-called Luhansk People’s Republic (LNR) were apparently abandoned by commanders and then detained by Russian border guards as the Kremlin-backed troops attempted to escape the rapid advance of Ukrainian forces in northeastern Ukraine. Based on videos...
How Does Spaceflight Affect the Brain?
There are different effects that spaceflight can have on the human body. From more exposure to radiation to changing sleep cycles, traveling in space significantly impacts human functions and overall health. In a recent study, scientists from NASA and the...
Warp Bubble Researcher Speaks Out
Dr. Harold G. “Sonny White, the researcher behind the “warp bubble” is finally talking about his infamous discovery.
As House Panel Prepares to Examine Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, New Questions Emerge
Here’s what we know about next week's Congressional hearings on UFOs, and the DOD's ongoing investigations into the phenomenon.
Here’s what we know about next week's Congressional hearings on UFOs, and the DOD's ongoing investigations into the phenomenon.
The Debrief reached out to the DOD to learn the latest about its UAP investigative group, the AOIMSG, and its coordination with Congress on the U.S. government's ongoing UAP investigations.