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Texas Signs Law Prohibiting Social Media Censorship Based on a User’s ‘Viewpoint’

Tim McMillan·September 10, 2021

On Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law a bill that would prohibit social media companies from banning users or removing content based on a person’s “viewpoint.” The bill, which passed the Texas state legislature in early September, doesn’t specify what...

High Serotonin Levels Combat Cocaine Addiction in Mice, Says New Study

Happiness is...not being addicted to cocaine.

Candy Chan·September 10, 2021

Researchers have found that elevated serotonin levels, the hormone of happiness, can prevent cocaine addiction in mice. What does this mean for us?

Deadly Supervolcano Eruptions Remain a Threat for Centuries, New Study Finds

Micah Hanks·September 10, 2021

Supervolcano eruptions, among the most deadly events that occur on planet Earth, may remain a threat for centuries according to new research.

Animals Are ‘Shape-Shifting’ in Response to A Warming Climate, Says New Study

Christopher Plain·September 9, 2021

New research indicates that many animals are rapidly 'shape-shifting' and changing their biology in a last-ditch effort to survive climate change.

The Drinking Water Aboard the International Space Station Is A Cesspool, New Study Confirms

New Study Examines How Microbial Life Affects Drinking Water for Long Haul Space Missions

MJ Banias·September 8, 2021

A new study explores how multi-species microbial populations affect potable water safety during space missions proving space water is gross.

Most Fast-Evolving Genes Are Linked to the Evolutionary “Big Bang” of the Human Brain

New Research Narrows in on the Mystery of the Human Brain's Rapid and Unprecedented Evolutionary Development

Tim McMillan·September 3, 2021

New Research Narrows in on the Mystery of the Evolutionary "Big Bang" of the Human Brain By Examining "Human Accelerated Regions" of Genetic Code.

Galaxies Pass Gas, New Study Confirms

MJ Banias·September 1, 2021

New research indicates that galaxies consume gas clouds to form stars and then release polluted gases back out into their environment.

Webb telescope micrometeoroid impacts, Hubble Tension, James Webb Space Telescope

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Successfully Concludes Its Pre-Launch Tests

Micah Hanks·August 31, 2021

The James Webb Space Telescope, NASA’s eagerly awaited new addition to its telescope array, has successfully completed its final run of tests, according to the space agency.

COVID-19 Origins Remain Undetermined, According to Intelligence Community Assessment

Micah Hanks·August 28, 2021

An unclassified summary by the U.S. Intelligence Community shows that agencies remain divided over COVID-19 origins.

New Whale Species Named After A “God of Death” Hunted on Land and Underwater, New Fossil Discovery Indicates

MJ Banias·August 27, 2021

Scientists discovered a fossil in Egypt's Western Desert of a whale that had four legs and could live both underwater and on land.

China Plans To Build a Massive Several Mile-Wide Spacecraft

Micah Hanks·August 27, 2021

It has been learned in recent days that China’s National Natural Science Foundation (NNSF) is moving forward with plans to study the construction of a massive, several mile-wide spacecraft, beginning with a five year project that will examine the mechanics...

New “Hycean” Exoplanets Could Be Hiding Alien Life, New Study Says

Water water everywhere...and aliens too?

Christopher Plain·August 26, 2021

A research team has identified a "Hycean" exoplanet class that they believe makes excellent targets for the search for extraterrestrial life.

Northern Bees Could Thrive As the Earth’s Climate Heats Up, New Study Says

A bee's flight is directly affected by heat, a new study in Functional Ecology proves. Southern bees, well...they're screwed.

MJ Banias·August 18, 2021

Climate change is affecting the effectiveness of bee flight, and while this could benefit northern bees, southern bee species are screwed.

Scientists Convert Light into Matter and Antimatter, New Study Confirms

Christopher Plain·August 16, 2021

Scientists have turned light into matter, and its counterpart antimatter, all in one step proving a nearly century-old theory as correct.

Inspector General Launches Assessment of NSA’s Integration of AI Technologies

Tim McMillan·August 13, 2021

The Department of Defense’s Inspector General has announced the launch of a joint evaluation with the National Security Agency’s (NSA)IG to assess the NSA’s integration of artificial intelligence in signals intelligence operations. In March, the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI)...

Scientists Found “Complex Organic Matter” in Our Solar System, And It Shouldn’t Be There

Christopher Plain·August 10, 2021

Scientists found something weird in the inner solar system; a pair of dark red rocks seemingly covered in complex organic material.

Pentagon’s UAP Task Force to Gain Broader Access to Intelligence on UFOs

New bill will give the task force unfettered access to UFO data, reports, and records.

Micah Hanks·August 7, 2021

The Navy's UAP Task Force will now have greater access to information collected by U.S. intelligence agencies about unidentified aerial phenomena, according to a new bill.

Marijuana on the Mind? This Cannabinoid May Be Able to Treat Epilepsy, Study Says

Christopher Plain·August 3, 2021

Researchers studying how the brain calms epileptic seizures found a cannabinoid similar to those in marijuana may help with future treatment.

“Failed Stars” Are Being Used To Understand Exoplanets

Christopher Plain·August 3, 2021

Researchers developed a new technique to look at brown dwarfs, also known as “failed stars,” with hopes of shedding some light on exoplanets.

Harvard-Led Team Launches New Project To Investigate “Unidentified Aerial Phenomena”

The Multi-Institutional, International Research Team Hopes To Find Evidence For Near-Earth Extraterrestrial Technology

Tim McMillan·July 27, 2021

A new Harvard led project aims to find scientific proof of extraterrestrial life, including examining reports of "Unidentified Aerial Phenomena."

South China Sea Tensions Rise as USAF Sending Two Dozen Stealth Fighters To The Area

The South China Sea is playing host to Operation Pacific Iron 2021, a training excerise designed to game out war with China

Candy Chan·July 26, 2021

The Air Force is sending more than two dozen F-22 stealth fighters to Guam, near the South China Sea, for Operation Pacific Iron 2021.

InSight Mission Shows Us What Mars Looks Like Beneath Its Surface, And It’s A Bit Weird

What do you call an earthquake on Mars? A marsquake (and no, we didn't make that up).

Candy Chan·July 22, 2021

Mars' inner structure has been unveiled by the international team of NASA's InSight mission, and some of the findings tell a curious tale.

After Trolling America’s UFO Curiosity, Russia Reveals Its New Sukhoi “Checkmate” Fighter Jet

Tim McMillan·July 21, 2021

After a week of trolling the US over its renewed interest in UFOs, Russia formally unveiled its new prototype fighter jet, dubbed the Sukhoi Checkmate, at the MAKS international air show on Tuesday. Confirming previous speculation, Checkmate will be a...

Havana Syndrome Incidents Strike Europe, With Up to 200 Americans Affected

Micah Hanks·July 21, 2021

New incidents involving “Havana Syndrome” have been ongoing, according to officials who say additional cases have occurred on a nearly weekly basis.

Pegasus Spyware Reportedly Being Used To Spy on Thousands, Including Journalists and Human Rights Activists

Tim McMillan·July 21, 2021

Recent reports claim Pegasus spyware is being used to covertly spy on thousands of unsuspecting mobile phone users across the globe.

Government UFO Data Should be Studied by Scientists, This Astronomer Says

Micah Hanks·July 20, 2021

Americans have been left wondering whether information the U.S. government is collecting on UFO incidents will be provided to scientists for independent evaluation.

New Cancer-Killing Radiation Therapy Gets an Upgrade from Quantum Physics

Candy Chan·July 15, 2021

Cancer cells die within three days with radiation therapy enhanced by iodine particles, according to new research.

Do Robot Farmers Dream of Electric Tomatoes? New Paper Predicts Our Farming Future

Farming Robots Are Our Future. Will it be a Utopia or an Agricultural Dystopia?

Liam Stewart·July 13, 2021

Farming robots could lead us towards an environmentally friendly abundant utopia, or a dystopia of heavy machinery and low-quality harvests.

New Research Solves 40-year Mystery of Jupiter’s X-ray Auroras

Tim McMillan·July 9, 2021

An international team of researchers says they have solved the 40-year enigma of why magnificent bursts of X-ray auroras are released every few minutes on the planet Jupiter.

This Popular Video Game Accidentally Turned Gamers Into Wildlife Nerds, New Study Says.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Seems To Have Taught Players About Wildlife Without Even Trying

MJ Banias·July 9, 2021

A new study had gamers identify animals from Red Dead Redemption 2, a popular video game. Turns out the game turned them into wildlife nerds.

Climate Change Has Affected Our Body Size for The Last Million Years, Says New Study

Candy Chan·July 8, 2021

Climate is a main driver of changes in body size, according to new research performed jointly by teams of researchers with the University of Cambridge and the University of Tübingen in Germany.

Climate Change Causing More Than 5 Million Deaths Annually, Says New Study

Tim McMillan·July 7, 2021

A just published study says nearly 5.1 million extra deaths a year can be attributed to the global effects of climate change.

Your Smartphone Needs Rare Earth Elements and China Holds The Monopoly

Access to Rare Earth Elements Could Lead to a Trade War

Candy Chan·July 7, 2021

Your iPhone may cause a global conflict as China holds a monopoly on the rare earth supply, and no other country is close to catching up.

Psychedelic Drug Psilocybin Sparks Immediate and Lasting Growth To Neural Connections

Tim McMillan·July 5, 2021

Just published research shows a single dose of the psychedelic drug psilocybin has immediate and long-lasting increases in neural connections.

New Study Shows Those With Machiavellian Tendencies Support Mind Uploading Technology

Ethicists Say "Digital Immortality" Will Have Consequences.

Liam Stewart·July 5, 2021

A new survey on people's views on mind uploading technology suggest those with Machiavellian tendencies show increased support for the process.

Respected Astrobiologist Says DoD Must Release UFO Data If They Want A Scientific Study

NASA Chief says they will look into UFOs, but the actual scientists say it's not enough. They need the raw data.

Christopher Plain·June 30, 2021

Abel Mendez says NASA studying UFOs is pointless unless scientists can get their hands on the classified data held by the Pentagon.

Scientists Detect Signs of Life at a Distance Using Remote Sensing

Micah Hanks·June 22, 2021

Scientists say they have successfully detected signs of life using remote sensing techniques, in a research study that could be a breakthrough in the search for life on other planets.

The Navy Quietly Just Rapidly Deployed an Entire Aircraft Carrier Group To Meet Russian Ships Near Hawaii

Tim McMillan·June 18, 2021

The Debrief has learned that in early June, the U.S. Navy rapidly deployed the entire U.S.S. Carl Vinson aircraft carrier group, Carrier Strike Group One, in response to a massive build-up of Russian naval forces currently operating roughly 300 miles...

House Intelligence Committee Members Just Received a Classified Briefing on UFO Findings

A Congressional hearing could soon follow; it would be a political event decades in the making.

Micah Hanks·June 17, 2021

On Wednesday, members of the House Intelligence Committee received a classified briefing with U.S. Navy and FBI officials on unidentified aerial phenomena.

This New ‘Metamaterial’ Lens Technology Will Change Aerospace

Harrison Kass·June 17, 2021

The first metamaterial lens has been created that uses electrical signals instead of mechanical parts to focus. Welcome to a new era.

A “Day Without Space”: GPS Concerns May be Overblown, New Study Finds

Micah Hanks·June 16, 2021

A recent RAND study says that the risks associated with a hypothetical "Day Without Space" may be exaggerated, and even impossible in some instances.

New Material Able To Withstand Extreme Temperatures Discovered Totally By Accident

Liam Stewart·June 15, 2021

An accidental discovery by researchers of a new "zero thermal expansion" material could revolutionize aerospace and medical technology.

This Bizarre 24,000-Year-Old Siberian Organism Was Just Revived by Scientists

Micah Hanks·June 14, 2021

An ancient life form has been revived after remaining dormant in Siberian permafrost for close to 24,000 years.

NASA Sending Two New Missions to Explore Venus

Christopher Plain·June 11, 2021

NASA is heading back to Venus with two new missions with the aim to map and understand the second rock from the Sun.

Harnessing the Power of Cancer to Cure Paralysis and Reverse Brain Damage

Christopher Plain·June 11, 2021

A biomedical engineer is studying how to use cancer to potentially reverse brain damage and even possible reverse paralysis.

Truly Autonomous Weapon May Have Been Used in Libya, U.N. Report States

"Fire, forget and find?" That question may have just been answered.

Harrison Kass·June 10, 2021

The U.N. report says a drone used by Libya’s government was “programmed to attack targets" with a "true ‘fire, forget and find’ capability.”

NASA Will Begin Looking Into the UFO Mystery

Christopher Plain·June 7, 2021

After decades of halfhearted smirks and outright dismissals, new space chief Bill Nelson says NASA is officially joining the UFO effort.

China Confirms It Has Its Own UFO Task Force

Chinese Military Said to Be Using AI to Track an Increase in “Unidentified Air Conditions.”

Tim McMillan and MJ Banias·June 4, 2021

With the looming release of a national intelligence report detailing U.S. military encounters with “Unidentified Aerial Phenomena” or “UAP,” the People’s Republic of China has announced there has been an increase of mysterious and unexplained aircraft in Chinese airspace, with...

Space Junk Causes Minor Damage to the ISS’s Robotic Canadarm2

Micah Hanks·June 2, 2021

An object identified as orbital debris or "space junk" recently struck the Canadian-operated robotic arm on the International Space Station, according to officials with the Canadian Space Agency.

US Navy opts to decommission Littoral Combat Ships, leaving future uncertain

Harrison Kass·May 27, 2021

The Navy has announced plans to decommission its first two Littoral Combat Ships. Instead of upgrades, the ships are being mothballed.