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A Cosmological Controversy, Time Travel Shakeups, and a Giant Prehistoric Discovery—The Latest from The Debrief

Micah Hanks·November 10, 2026

This week, we look at a controversial new theory that could mean our universe is nearly twice as old as scientists currently believe, robotics milestones in space, and more.

Einstein’s Hidden Secret, Ancient Cave Art, and a Strange Cloud on Mars—The Latest from The Debrief

Micah Hanks·November 3, 2026

This week in news from The Debrief, we look at a strange new phenomenon physicists have discovered hidden in Einstein's equations, and much more.

Alien Oceans, Reversing Aging, and Recreating the Early Universe—The Latest from The Debrief

Micah Hanks·October 27, 2026

This week, The Debrief is tracking the search for alien life on Saturn's moon Enceladus, age-reversal technologies, and much more.

Living Brain Computers, a Ghostly Green Star, and Neanderthal Violence—The Latest from The Debrief

Micah Hanks·October 20, 2026

This week, we're looking at living human brain cells used to create a computer, an extraordinary green stellar object, and much more in The Latest from The Debrief.

Nuclear Clocks, a Lost Wonder, and a Real-Life Lightsaber—The Latest from The Debrief

Micah Hanks·October 13, 2026

This week, we're exploring breakthroughs in nuclear timekeeping, surprising insights into artificial intelligence, and a real-life “lightsaber.”

Strange Signals, Ancient Glyphs, and Rogue DNA—The Latest from The Debrief

Micah Hanks·October 6, 2026

Welcome to The Latest from The Debrief, where this week we're exploring signals from alien worlds, mysterious ancient writing systems, and more.

Strange Waves, Alien Oceans, and a Major Discovery at Göbekli Tepe—The Latest from The Debrief

Micah Hanks·September 29, 2026

Welcome to The Latest from The Debrief, where we take a look at the latest stories in science, tech, strange physics, ancient mysteries, the search for life beyond Earth, and more.

A New Organism’s “Alien” Reproduction, Levitation and Dark Matter, and Genetic Evidence of an Ancient Killer

Micah Hanks·September 8, 2026

This week, scientists report the discovery of a microorganism resembling something from sci-fi, levitation tech in the search for dark matter, genetic clues to a medieval mystery, and more.

The Search for a “Second Earth,” a Magnetic “Clock” in Ancient Pottery, and Alien Life Lurking in Venus’s Clouds

Micah Hanks·September 1, 2026

This week, a major Roman telescope discovery could soon be on the horizon, along with other space, science, technology, and ancient stories in the news.

Mobile Hypersonic Spaceports, a Manhattan-sized “Ice Island,” and a Lost City Surfaces in Egypt

Micah Hanks·August 25, 2026

This week, a commercial space company reveals a game-changing new launch capability, satellites capture the formation of a Manhattan-sized "ice island," and much more.

Scientists Have a Plan to Detect Exotic Aliens, New Gamma Wave Glasses, and an Ancient Roman ‘Megastructure’ Resurfaces

Micah Hanks·August 18, 2026

In this week's stories from The Debrief, we look at how scientists have a plan that could help find alien life, and other science and technology stories in the news.

Mysterious Ancient Inscriptions Decoded, a Phobos Photobomb, a New Time Crystal, and New Evidence of Neolithic Technology

Micah Hanks·August 11, 2026

This week, we look at archaeologists decoding mysterious stone inscriptions, a rare cosmic alignment over Mars, and more stories in the news.

Antarctica’s Unusual Islands, 5,000-Year-Old ‘Sophisticated’ Egyptian Technology, and a 1.4-Million-Year-Old Fossil Surprise

Micah Hanks·July 28, 2026

This week in stories we're covering at The Debrief... recent NASA satellite imagery, archaeological discoveries, and more are in the news.

An “Impossible” Physics Breakthrough, Hannibal’s Elephants, and an “Unusual” Underwater Archaeological Discovery

Micah Hanks·July 21, 2026

This week in stories we're tracking at The Debrief, we look at an "impossible" physics breakthrough, the mystery of Hannibal's elephants, and more.

A Solution to a Famous Feynman Problem, ‘Psychedelic’ Breathwork, and an Odd Stone Sphere is Unearthed

Micah Hanks·July 14, 2026

This week, a famous physics problem is solved, along with new insights into psychedelic states and an archaeological discovery "unlike anything previously documented."

Odd “Polygons” on Mars, a Rendezvous with Space Objects, and a Deep Earth Mystery

Micah Hanks·July 7, 2026

This week in stories at The Debrief, we look at unusual features discovered on Mars, a pair of celestial rendezvous, and a deep Earth mystery.

One of the Ancient World’s ‘Seven Wonders’ Resurfaces, a Red Planet Photo Op, and an “Impossible” Artifact

Micah Hanks·June 30, 2026

This week, The Debrief looks at the rediscovery of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, a stunning new image of Mars, and much more.

Gravity Mysteries Sealed in an Envelope, an Odd Schrödinger’s Cat State, and a Massive Discovery Under an NY Cemetery

Micah Hanks·June 2, 2026

This week at The Debrief, new clues to gravity mysteries, a fireball explosion captured in satellite imagery, and "Schrödinger’s Cat States" are all in the news.

An “Impossible” Crystal, 8000-Year-Old Lost Technology, and a Radical Approach to Solving Consciousness Mysteries

Micah Hanks·May 19, 2026

This week, an "impossible" crystal formed during a historic nuclear blast, 8000-year-old technology "lost to history," and radical approches to solving consciousness questions are in the news.

Energy from the Vacuum, Something “Brewing” in Our Oceans, and the Pentagon’s UFO Files

Micah Hanks·May 12, 2026

This week in stories from The Debrief: An "invasion" in the ocean off the northeastern U.S. coast, the Pentagon's new UFO files, and more.

Webb Spies a “Super-Earth,” an Ancient Surprise in the Pyrenees, and the “Cyclops” of Our Evolutionary Past

Micah Hanks·May 5, 2026

This week from The Debrief, scientists have successfully characterized several surface features on a nearby "Super-Earth," along with other recent discoveries in science and technology.

Time Mysteries, Radio Signals from Beneath Antarctica, and the Recovery of a “Lost” Ancient Manuscript

Micah Hanks·April 28, 2026

This week, time could hold the key to resolving quantum mysteries, researchers have determined the source of strange radio signals emanating from beneath Antarctica, and more.

Webb Spots an Odd Ancient Signal, an 800-Year-Old Solar Storm, and Robot Dogs on Mars

Micah Hanks·April 14, 2026

This week, the Webb Telescope spots an unusual signal, China's ancient astronomers are vindicated, and robotic dogs could be headed to Mars.

A Titanic Cosmic Blast, Advanced Metallurgy in Ancient Egypt, and the Consciousness-Time Connection

Micah Hanks·April 7, 2026

This week, a gravitational wave discovery, the enigma Egypt's Middle Kingdom metallurgists, and the connection between time perception and consciousness are all featured.

Webb Telescope Makes an Odd Discovery, Mysterious Light Vortices, and Serpent Mound’s Mystery Deepens

Micah Hanks·March 31, 2026

This week, the Webb Telescope is peering at 3I/ATLAS, ligth wave vortices are breaking the universal speed limit, and an iconic American archaeology site's mystery is deepening.

Evidence of Advanced Medicine in Egypt’s Old Kingdom, Lucid Dreaming Science, and Earth’s 2-Billion-Year-Old Nuclear Reactor

Micah Hanks·March 24, 2026

This week, ancient advanced medical knowledge in Egypt's Old Kingdom and new research revealing a surprising link between perception and lucid dreaming are covered in recent stories from The Debrief.

Huge Stone Structures in Quebec, the Discovery of a “Space Laser,” and the U.S. Army’s New “Super-Foam”

Micah Hanks·March 10, 2026

This week, ancient stone structures in Canada, a "space laser," and the U.S. Army's "super-foam" are in the news, along with the latest developments in the U.S. campaign in Iran.

NASA Issues an Artemis Update, a Teleportation Breakthrough, and Tardigrades in Martian Soil

Micah Hanks·March 3, 2026

This week, as NASA announces massive changes to its Artemis program, quantum teleportation, tardigrades, and space science are also making the news.

Deciphering a Mysterious Roman Artifact, Antarctica’s ‘Gravity Hole,’ and UAP Disclosure Under Trump

Micah Hanks·February 24, 2026

This week in stories we're covering at The Debrief... previously undeciphered markings on a curious ancient Roman artifact have finally been decoded by researchers, and much more.

James Webb Space Telescope exoplanet surface features

Hidden Human Senses, a “Sophisticated” Artifact Challenges Early Timelines, and a New Webb Telescope Discovery

Micah Hanks·February 17, 2026

This week, the discovery of "hidden" human senses, an ancient Egyptian artifact discovery that challenges existing timelines, and a Webb Telescope discovery are all in the news.

Levitation Defying Newton’s Laws, an Octopus-Inspired “Smart Skin,” and a Mysterious Structure Spotted on Venus

Micah Hanks·February 10, 2026

This week, science discoveries include a new type of levitating "time crystal," an octopus-inspired "smart skin," and a mysterious structure on Venus.

Solving the Consciousness Mystery, a Brazilian UAP Controversy, and a “Lost” Ancient Star Map Resurfaces

Micah Hanks·February 3, 2026

This week in stories we're tracking at The Debrief, consciousness mysteries, a Brazilian UFO controversy, the rediscovery of an ancient star map, and more are covered.

Strange Quantum Effects, Tracking Objects in the Atmosphere, and AI Mimicking the Human Brain

Micah Hanks·January 27, 2026

This week, quantum mechanics holds at the macroscopic scale, and scientists develop a novel method using shockwaves from sonic booms to track objects entering Earth's atmosphere.

A “Master Regulator” in the Brain, Unearthing a Major Archaeological Find, and How the Body Brews its Own Alcohol

Micah Hanks·January 20, 2026

This week in stories we're covering at The Debrief, scientists have identified a "master regulator" in the brain, and an ancient Roman factory is unearthed.

Secret ‘Sonic Weapon’ Claims, a New Astronomical Mystery, and a 2000-Year-Old Toxic Surprise

Micah Hanks·January 13, 2026

This week in recent news from The Debrief, we look at claims of a secret U.S. sonic weapon, an astronomical mystery, and a toxic archaeological discovery.

Double-Slit Experiment Challenges Einstein, Communication with Light, and a Baffling Paradox

Micah Hanks·January 6, 2026

This week in news from The Debrief, new research resolving a century-old debate surrounding the double-slit experiment, communication with light, and more are featured.

Space, Archaeology, Consciousness, and the Science of Tomorrow: The Top Science Stories of 2025

Micah Hanks·December 30, 2025

2025 has been an exceptional year for discoveries, and we here at The Debrief have kept a watchful eye throughout the last twelve months as several major scientific discoveries and important technological achievements have occurred throughout the year.

A New “Cloaking Device” is Unveiled, Ancient Technology Emerges, and the Space Force’s New ‘Ghosts, Gods, and Monsters’

Micah Hanks·December 23, 2025

This week in our top stories, researchers unveil a novel "cloaking device" that can shield complex objects from detection, and more.

A Real-Life ‘Star Wars’ Discovery, Einstein Vindicated Again, and Solving a Deadly 4000-Year-Old Mystery

Micah Hanks·December 16, 2025

This week, astronomers have spotted a 'Tatooine' world, Einstein has been proven right (again), and a Bronze Age mystery comes into focus.

A Webb Telescope Discovery “That Shouldn’t Exist,” a Mysterious Stairway to Nowhere, and Support for Near-Death Experiences

Micah Hanks·December 9, 2025

This week, JWST discoveries, archaeological mysteries, and neuroscience research into the mystery of near-death experiences are all featured in the news.

Newsletter

NASA Just Revealed Its Mysterious New Experimental Aircraft, the X-70 Fractal

Stonehenge Discovery Deepens the Mystery of Its Enigmatic “Altar Stone,” Raising New Questions About Its Origins

Scientists Just Transformed a 2,000-Year-Old Invention into a Molecule-Sized Motor

Scientists Turn Plastic Waste and Industrial Sludge Into Stronger Concrete, Cutting Production Emissions by 66%

Mystery of Thousands of Ancient Buried Frog Bones Finally Solved

Stonehenge Discovery Deepens the Mystery of Its Enigmatic “Altar Stone,” Raising New Questions About Its Origins

280 Prehistoric Cave Drawings Were Hiding in Plain Sight for 60 Years—and Some Tourists Even Carved Their Names Over Them

A Controversial New Theory Claims the Universe Could Be Twice as Old as Once Thought—and It Just Passed Several Key Tests

Time Travel into the Past May Be Impossible—and This Simple Mathematical Discovery Reveals Why

A Mysterious New Type of Magnetism Has Just Been Confirmed by Scientists