Features Archives - The Debrief

Is Humanity the Pinnacle? A Cosmic Perspective on Intelligence and Survival

Avi Loeb·December 26, 2024

Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb explains why it's an understatement to think that humans could have behaved more intelligently throughout our history, and what that means for the future.

Academics, Investors, and UAP Seekers Unite at the 2024 Sol Foundation Symposium

Chrissy Newton·December 20, 2024

In November, academics, investors, and researchers convened to discuss the state of UAP research at the 2024 Sol Foundation Symposium in San Francisco, California.

Where The Second UAP Disclosure Act Failure May Now Steer The Ark of Human History

J.P. Hague·December 19, 2024

J.P. Hague, Barrister-at-Law, returns to address the ongoing legislative path and outcome of the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Disclosure Act.

National Science Foundation Hosts Interagency Meeting on Disruptive Technology with UAP in Focus

Chrissy Newton·December 18, 2024

The advancement of low Earth orbit technologies and addressing challenges like UAP were among the issues discussed during a recent meeting hosted by the National Science Foundation.

France Unveils Multi-Layered Air Defense Strategy Amid Concerns Over Drones and Aerial Threats

Baptiste Friscourt·December 16, 2024

In an era of evolving aerial threats, France's air defense forces have refined their operational strategies to safeguard national security.

Why the ‘Mystery Drone’ Craze is a Legitimate Concern: A Look into Counter-UAS Gaps

Tim McMillan·December 11, 2024

The current "mystery drone" flap has hints of "moral panic." However, these events highlight a legitimate national security threat.

Life in the ‘Big Crunch’: What If the Velocities of All Particles in the Universe Suddenly Reversed?

Avi Loeb·November 28, 2024

What would happen if the velocities of all particles in the Universe underwent what physicists call 'Big Crunch'? Avi Loeb explores in this Thanksgiving installment of 'Our Cosmic Neighborhood.'

Strange “Quack-like” Noises Were Detected Off the New Zealand Coast Decades Ago. This Researcher Thinks They Were Communication.

Micah Hanks·November 23, 2024

No one knew the source of the odd, repeating noises coming from somewhere in the ocean depths off the New Zealand coast.

UAP Transparency Under Trump 2.0: What the New Administration Could Mean for UFO Disclosure

Micah Hanks·November 12, 2024

Donald Trump's return to the White House raises questions about what role his administration might play in the push for transparency on UAP.

Inside America’s UFO Cults: A Look at Manipulation and Misinformation in the UFO Counterculture

Chrissy Newton·November 1, 2024

In his new documentary "Dark Alliance," filmmaker Darcy Weir presents a case study in the dangers of manipulation and the spread of misinformation in the UFO community.

Thomas Edison, Ghost Hunter? The Forgotten History of Edison’s Mysterious “Spirit Phone”

Tim McMillan·October 31, 2024

Forgotten to history, Thomas Edison once sought to build a "spirit phone" to allow the living to communicate with the dead.

Storytelling for Justice: Director X and Scientists Explore Cinema’s Power in Justice Reform

Chrissy Newton·October 23, 2024

Recent research explores how popular cinema can serve as a catalyst for positive change in justice reform.

AI Sexbots Are On The Rise. Should We Regulate Them?

MJ Banias·October 16, 2024

As AI sexbots are becoming more prevalent, researchers are concerned over how they will impact the future and the ethics of human sexuality.

Tiny Black Holes with Appetites Could Help Shed Light on Quantum-Gravitational Physics

Avi Loeb·August 30, 2024

The quantum dance of mini black holes offers potentials for understanding how accretion occurs at the subatomic level.

Mystery of Göbekli Tepe Deepens as Scientists Search for Clues to Ancient Site’s Strange Symbols

Micah Hanks·August 23, 2024

A controversial new paper says Göbekli Tepe may be the world's oldest calendar, reigniting debate over the 11,500-year-old megalithic site.

Is Dark Matter Made of Primordial Black Holes?

Avi Loeb·August 20, 2024

New research is placing dynamical constraints on primordial black holes (PBHs) as a potential dark matter candidate.

Interstellar Sun-Divers: Probing the Sun’s Corona for Exotic Artifacts

Avi Loeb·August 19, 2024

NASA's Parker Solar Probe and other space observatories could be used to study interstellar "Sun-divers." What else could they reveal?

Beyond the Horizon: How the Rubin Observatory Will Transform Our Understanding of the Cosmos

Avi Loeb·August 14, 2024

The Rubin Observatory will revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos by capturing unprecedented data on interstellar objects, potentially uncovering evidence of extraterrestrial technology.

Can Black Holes Be Made from Light? Scientists Say No, but Gravity Suggests Otherwise.

Avi Loeb·August 13, 2024

Can a black hole be made from light? A recent paper says no, but there was a crucial factor omitted from their calculations.

Academics Unite to Bring Humanities to the Study of Aerial Mysteries at Society for UAP Studies Event

Micah Hanks·August 1, 2024

Academics with the Society for UAP Studies are calling for deeper involvement from professionals in the study of UAP.

NASA Scientist Says Patented ‘Exodus Effect’ Propellantless Propulsion Drive that Defies Physics is Ready to go to Space

Christopher Plain·July 19, 2024

The inventor of a propellantless propulsion drive, which he claims uses an unknown force called the 'Exodus Effect,' is ready to go to space.

NASA Has Little to Say About UFOs as Anniversary of Study Team Report’s Release Nears

Micah Hanks·July 12, 2024

NASA officials seem reluctant to discuss the agency’s status regarding UAP as the anniversary of the release of an official agency report looms near.

Could AI Avatars Become 21st-Century Tombstones?

Avi Loeb·July 9, 2024

Rather than staring at a tombstone in a graveyard, what if one could engage in fresh conversations with AI avatars?

New Gravitational Insights Unveil Mysterious Relationship Between Satellites and Earth’s Core Cycles

Avi Loeb·July 6, 2024

A study suggests that the Earth's core follows a 70-year cycle, which alludes to the "dance" between satellites and the Earth's core.

Will Contact With Non-Human Intelligence Involve Aliens or AI?

Avi Loeb·July 4, 2024

Distinctions between AI and human intelligence might offer a first taste of what we may one day encounter with the discovery of ET technology.

Return of the Monoliths: I Visited One of the Recent Monolith Sites. It Wasn’t What I Expected

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 4, 2024

Mysterious monoliths are appearing around the world again. We sent The Debrief's Kenna Castleberry into the field to investigate.

A Future War is Brewing in the Arctic. This is How We Stop It Before it Starts.

MJ Banias·June 28, 2024

A new battleground is emerging in the Arctic. With vast natural resources and newly accessible shipping routes, the stakes are high.

Warp Theorists Say We’ve Entered an Exotic Propulsion Space Race to Build the World’s First Working Warp Drive

Christopher Plain·June 27, 2024

The Debrief recently spoke with a team of warp drive researchers about advancements in their field of research and the dawn of the world's next space race.

The Fate of Voyager: Where Will NASA’s Iconic Space Probe Be in a Billion Years?

Avi Loeb·June 4, 2024

Where in the universe will NASA's iconic Voyager 1 spacecraft be in one billion years? Here's what science has to say.

Ongoing Sightings of This Enigmatic Lost Species Continue to Challenge Accepted Views on Its Extinction

Micah Hanks·May 30, 2024

Thylacine sightings have persisted for decades, causing some wildlife experts to wonder whether the species might have survived extinction.

Music in the AI Era: Run-DMC’s Darryl McDaniels and Industry Professionals Weigh In

Chrissy Newton·May 17, 2024

Artists are expressing mixed opinions about the rising prevalence of AI music production, from its potential benefits to its misuse and legal ramifications.

Mysterious Roman Dodecahedrons Have Baffled Researchers for Centuries. These Theories Could Help Solve the Mystery.

Micah Hanks·May 1, 2024

The mysterious Roman dodecahedrons have baffled researchers for centuries. Now, recent discoveries could be moving archaeologists closer to unraveling their mystery.

The Pentagon’s New UAP Report is Seriously Flawed

Christopher Mellon·April 12, 2024

In an exhaustive analysis, Christopher Mellon breaks down why the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office's new UAP report is seriously flawed.

The Vanishing Star Enigma and the 1952 Washington D.C. UFO Wave

Beatriz Villarroel·January 21, 2024

Astronomer Beatriz Villarroel examines the enigma of "vanishing stars" in relation to the famous 1952 Washington D.C. UFO incident.

Salvatore Pais’s Mysterious ‘UFO patents’: What Do They Really Mean?

Bernardo Kastrup·January 21, 2024

Whatever technologies these "UFO patents" may represent, they aren’t reverse-engineered UAP technology, argues philosopher Bernardo Kastrup.

Opinion: Non-Human Intelligence at the Threshold

Jacques Vallée·January 15, 2024

Computer scientist Jacques Vallée examines the question of non-human intelligence, and the potential impacts of human decisionmaking at the intersection of AI and UAP.

UAPs and Non-Human Intelligence: What Is the Most Reasonable Scenario?

Bernardo Kastrup·January 6, 2024

Philosopher and computer scientist Bernardo Kastrup, Ph.D., presents a thought-provoking argument for the terrestrial origins of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).

Connectivity Revolution: How 5G is Reshaping the Future of Manufacturing

Dijam Panigrahi·January 1, 2024

The true potential of 5G can only be realized when it is integrated with Industry 4.0 technologies like the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, edge computing, and similar innovations.