Americans Are More Likely to Choose News That Supports Their Beliefs. This New Study Reveals Why.
A new study suggests people often prefer news that aligns with their existing beliefs, a tendency known as “selective exposure.”
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Do Animals Feel More Than We Think? Emory Survey Unveils Expert Opinions on Animal Emotions and Consciousness
A new survey published in Royal Society Open Science is offering a rare snapshot into current scientific thinking about the emotions and consciousness of animals.
Scientists Have Created a New App That Could Help Users Reduce Negative Thoughts
Scientists at Harvard University have developed an app that focuses on breaking cycles of negative thoughts that contribute to depression.
Fake Social Media Accounts with AI-Generated Images Linked to Spread of Propaganda and Conspiracies, New Research Shows
New research is revealing the prevalence of fake social media accounts using AI-generated images and their involvement with the spread of misinformation online.
New “Death Clock” AI Longevity App Claims It Can Predict When You’ll Die
A new AI longevity app called Death Clock says it can predict when you'll die. Here's how it can also potentially help people live longer.
Storytelling for Justice: Director X and Scientists Explore Cinema’s Power in Justice Reform
Recent research explores how popular cinema can serve as a catalyst for positive change in justice reform.
NASA Bridges the Gap Between High Fashion and Space Exploration with New Prada-Designed Spacesuits
Italian fashion house Prada has unveiled new designs for the next generation of female astronaut spacesuits.
New Study Suggests Impact of Hurricanes Helen and Milton Could Lead to a Rise in Violence Against Women
A new study reveals a troubling link between climate change and rising violence against women worldwide.
What’s That in the Desert? ESA Satellite Captures Incredible Images of Iconic Event as Seen from Orbit
A satellite operated by the European Space Agency (ESA) has captured incredible images of an iconic annual event in the Black Rock Desert.
Scents and the City: This Group is Creating an “Aroma Archive” for Cultural Preservation Through Scent Digitization
The Digital Olfaction Society (DOS) is leading an ambitious global project to capture and archive the scents of diverse locations.
People With Different Political Ideologies Have Slightly Different Brain Structures, Scientists Reveal
New findings reveal differences in the brains of certain political ideologies and their counterparts on the opposite end of the political spectrum.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Receives FDA Breakthrough Designation for ‘Blindsight’ Implant Aiming to Restore Vision
Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface (BCI) company, has received the FDA's “breakthrough device” designation for its innovative 'Blindsight' implant.
Millions Could Qualify for Psilocybin Therapy: Study Predicts Massive Demand if FDA Approves Depression Therapy
A new study from Emory University has provided early estimates on the potential demand for innovative psilocybin therapy.
New Research Reveals Where Love Lives in the Brain
In a recent study, researchers at Aalto University used Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) to explore how different types of love activate the brain.
Neuralink’s First Patient is Learning French and Japanese Using “The Link” Brain Chip Interface
From playing video games with his mind to learning new languages, the first Neuralink patient shares his experience with the "The Link" brain chip.
New Research is Challenging Past Views and Stereotypes About “Computer Geeks”
Researchers from the University of Reading and King's College London say they are finding what constitutes the ideal “computer whiz” student among young people.
How Marriage Equality Boosts Economies: A New Study Reveals Major Benefits
How does marriage equality contribute to countries' economic benefits? A new study suggests there are significant economic benefits.
U.S. Democrats and Republicans Agree on Key Issues, Research Reveals. So Why Are We Still So Polarized?
New research reveals that U.S. Republicans and Democrats agree on more than they realize. So why do we remain so polarized?
Psilocybin Creates a Temporary Loss of Self by Dissolving Brain Networks, New Study Finds
New research reveals a heavy dose of psilocybin can alter a person's perception and sense of self by reducing coordination between various regions of the brain.
NASA Just Transmitted a Hip Hop Song by Missy Elliot to Venus
Rapper Missy Elliot's popular 1997 song, “The Rain” (Supa Dupa Fly), has been transmitted from the DSN’s Goldstone complex to Venus.
Study Finds Mindfulness Training May Induce Altered States of Consciousness
A recent study by researchers from the University of Cambridge found that mindfulness training can lead to participants experiencing “disembodiment and unity" and altered states of consciousness.
Return of the Monoliths: I Visited One of the Recent Monolith Sites. It Wasn’t What I Expected
Mysterious monoliths are appearing around the world again. We sent The Debrief's Kenna Castleberry into the field to investigate.
Does Money Buy Happiness? It Does in China if Inequality is Low
Does money truly bring happiness? Academics and philosophers have pondered over this question for centuries. But what does the data say?
These Natural Heart-Shaped Features Top Our List of the World’s Most Romantic Locations
Just in time for Valentine's Day, here are several of the most striking natural heart-shaped formations found anywhere in nature.
This is Heavy, Doc: The DeLorean is Back, With an Incredible New Look
DeLorean will unveil the Alpha5 this year, a modern take on the famous gull-wing door automobile depicted in the 'Back to the Future' trilogy.
Starfield, Xbox, and the European Space Agency Are Giving Away a Real-Life Spacesuit
Starfield creator Bethesda Game Studios, Xbox, and the European Space Agency are giving away a customized spacesuit to whoever comes up with the best design.
Architecture Alive: Unveiling the Psychological Benefits of Biophilic Design
As architects continue exploring biophilic design possibilities, we can look forward to more sustainable environments that will retain modern conveniences.
New Survey Reveals Differences Along Political Lines on Social Media Content Removal
A recent survey that reveals how partisan interests and biases influence the debate over the deletion of content on social media sites.
Israel-Hamas War: These Are the Israeli-Palestinian Advocacy Groups Bringing Peacebuilding to Social Media
Mediation-oriented groups and non-profits are leading by example and urging fellow Israelis and Palestinians to come together and find a mutual solution to end the war.
These Enigmatic Viking Symbols, Used in Ancient Encrypted Messages, Keep One of History’s Strangest Language Secrets
Why part of an ancient set of Viking symbols strangely vanished around 700 A.D. remains one of history's most perplexing linguistic mysteries.
What Causes Criminal Behavior? It Might be Lead Poisoning
Childhood exposure to lead has been shown to measurably increase the chances of criminal behavior in adulthood.
A Comedy Writer and A Cartoon Voice Actor Respond to Recent AI Comedy Fail
A writer/producer for Family Guy and the voice of Looney Tunes' Yosemite Sam react to the recent failure of AI to write and understand comedy.
Ancient Magical Texts to be Studied in Unprecedented Depth by Cadre of University Professors
A team of Professors in Germany has established a 4-year, multi-million euro program to study ancient magic and magical texts called “Magic between Entanglement, Interaction, and Analogy,” or MagEIA.
Extreme Weather Warnings and More: The U.K. Just Tested Its Controversial New Emergency Alert System
The U.K. is implementing its new emergency alert system, partially in response to the rapid rise of extreme weather events globally.
Ayahuasca’s Plant-Based Healing Effects May Be Enhanced by Traditional Music, New Research Shows
The positive effects of Ayahuasca may get a boost when paired with traditional music, according to a new study.
Some of the Most Mysterious, Bizarre, Even Terrifying, Holiday Traditions in History
Terrifying demons, pooping logs, and peasant kings hosting drunken parties, The Debrief discusses some of the most bizarre and terrifying holiday traditions.
Anti-Aging Technology Will Help Indiana Jones ‘Time Travel’ Back to 1944 to Battle Nazis
Actor Harrison Ford will be time-traveling back to 1944 to fight Nazis with the help of anti-aging technology in the fifth installment of the Indiana Jones film series.
What Made the Mushrooms Magic: Psychedelic Study Explores the Odd Evolution of Mind-Altering Fungi
Scientists are trying to narrow down what led certain fungi to take the unique evolutionary path that helped them produce psychedelic compounds.
MDMA Could Be the Next Big Thing in Trauma Treatment, Research Suggests
MDMA-assisted therapy may one day prove to be valuable for helping trauma survivors recover from their PTSD.
A Collective of Internet Archivists is Working to Preserve Ukraine’s Presence on the Web
A collective of rogue archivists is working to preserve online resources created by Ukraine, which are at risk of being lost forever in the midst of the country's war with Russia.
Science Just Validated These Mask Hacks That Work for Better Comfort
Social media has propagated several mask hacks. Now, a new study from the University of Cambridge has tested them to see if they work.
Tommy Chong & Chrissy Newton Get Rebelliously Curious
In the latest edition of Rebelliously Curious, Chrissy Newton sits down with comedy legend and cannabis culture icon Tommy Chong.
The Top 5 Dystopian Video Games From 2021 To Prep You For the End of the World
To help prevent the end of the world (or better prepare for it), The Debrief has put together the top 5 dystopian video games released in 2021.
Internet Archive’s New ‘Wayforward Machine’ Reveals the Scary Future of the Internet
One of the largest digital libraries online today gives us a glimpse at what the Internet of 2046 may look like... and it's concerning.
One of the largest digital libraries online today gives us a glimpse at what the Internet of 2046 may look like... and it's concerning.
Wayforward Machine gives us a glimpse at what the Internet of 2046 may look like... and it's really concerning.
Tom Hanks’ COVID-19 Diagnosis Likely Shaped Public Attitude Toward Virus, says Research
Recently published research suggests Tom Hanks announcing his COVID 19 diagnosis last spring likely had a major influence on the public.
Silicon Valley Technologists Interested In Swiss UFO Case
UFOs are seen in Switzerland too, and when one left behind physical evidence, top scientists in California took notice.
UFOs are seen in Switzerland too, and when one left behind physical evidence, top scientists in California took notice.
UFOs are seen in Switzerland too, and when one left behind physical evidence, top scientists in California took notice.
Santa Approved For Spaceflight, Says FAA
In a first, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says they have approved Santa for spaceflight. Last week, NASA tipped off Saint Nick would be headed to space when they announced Santa would be performing a ceremonial fly-by of the International...
Tickling A Dragon’s Tail: The Physicist Who Tangled with The Demon Core and Lost
The Story of the Man Who Tried To Understand How The Atomic Bomb Worked and The Price He Paid
The Story of the Man Who Tried To Understand How The Atomic Bomb Worked and The Price He Paid
December 1st marks the 110th birthday of Louis Slotin, the physicist who paid the ultimate price studying the Demon Core and nuclear fission.
SETI Astronomer Bets You a Cup of Coffee that We Find Aliens by 2036
Seth Shostak gives an update on SETI's current hunt for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Seth Shostak gives an update on SETI's current hunt for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Seth Shostak says the betting odds are in his favor.