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Here Comes the October Surprise

The calendar says it’s not too late for Unidentified Aerial Phenomena to still be an issue in the U.S. midterm elections.

Bryce Zabel·September 23, 2022

The calendar says it’s not too late for Unidentified Aerial Phenomena to become an "October Surprise," and become an issue in the U.S. midterm elections.

Opinion: What Amnesty International Got Wrong in its Ukraine Endangering Civilians Claim

Tim McMillan·August 5, 2022

In accusing the Ukrainian military of unnecessarily placing civilians in harm, Amnesty International showed off remarkable unfamiliarity with military operations.

What Do They Know About Us?

As the U.S. military and scientific groups continue trying to learn about UAP, maybe we should consider what the phenomena could know about us.

Bryce Zabel·May 19, 2022

As the U.S. military and scientific groups continue trying to learn about UAP, maybe we should consider what the phenomena could know about us.

Opinion: When it Comes to the USAF and UAP, the Tide May Finally Be Turning

Robert Powell·February 7, 2022

Is the USAF beginning to show serious concern regarding the UAP issue? It could be that the tide is finally turning.

ANALYSIS: Were Sweden’s “Mystery Drones” Russian PSYOPS?

Tim McMillan·January 24, 2022

Authorities in Sweden have said that swarms of mystery drones repeatedly violated restricted airspace over several sensitive areas and government facilities for nearly a week. The incidents began on January 13, when an unidentified drone was spotted flying near Kiruna airport...

Canadians Hate Thanksgiving

And Four Other Bizarre Things I’ve Learned While Working at The Debrief

Christopher Plain·November 24, 2021

Christopher Plain celebrates Thanksgiving, Canadians, and four other bizarre things he has learned over the last year while working here at The Debrief.

The 5 Best Sci-Fi Bars in the World

The Debrief dives into the finest drinking establishments this side of Luna to meet your geeky party needs.

Matt Staples·October 27, 2021

The Debrief has you covered with our list of the top five science fiction-themed bars in the world, and yes- you can bring your phaser.

Forget Extraterrestrials: What if UFOs Were Piloted by Dolphins?

Crazy? Perhaps... but hear me out.

Jazz Shaw·July 29, 2021

While many scientists downplay the idea of extraterrestrials visiting Earth, looking at a seemingly crazy alternative hypothesis makes for an interesting thought experiment.

Pentagon Report Is Helping Prime Australia for Possible Future UAP Studies

A little more skittish to cover the topic, Australia may be getting comfortable with UFOs.

Violeta Matijević Bagia·July 28, 2021

A recent government report on UAP resulted in increased media attention, and individuals of high standing taking more interest in the topic.

Getting Around Conflicts with FTL Travel in Science Fiction

A Guest Post by author R. S. Penney and his ideas surrounding Warp and Interstellar Communication

R. S. Penney·July 6, 2021

FTL: if you want to write a space-opera, it’s pretty much a necessity. That’s why it’s such a bummer that warp is basically impossible.

Detailed Analysis of the Government’s Report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

Tim McMillan·June 27, 2021

The Debrief has analyzed the Government's recent report on unidentified aerial phenomena with significant takeaways and predictions about what comes next.

What Really Happened to Japan Airlines Flight 1628 in 1986?

Jazz Shaw·June 7, 2021

On November 17th, 1986, Japan Airlines flight 1628 became involved in one of the most controversial UFO incidents of the 20th century.

Auditory Pareidolia: The Voices in Your Head Have a Rational Explanation

Jazz Shaw·May 25, 2021

Have you ever thought you heard voices or music in the midst of random noise? Then you have likely experienced the common form of sensory illusion known as audio pareidolia.

This Battlefield Has No WiFi: How Starlink Internet Can Alter Autonomous AI Military Systems

MJ Banias·May 11, 2021

As AI is used on the battlefield, poor internet access in remote areas can cause it to fail. Can Starlink internet solve this issue?

10 Military Encounters with Monsters That Make you Wonder “What the Hell?”

Zelia Edgar·May 10, 2021

Here is a top 10 list of the oddest military encounters with cryptids, ranging from the simply weird to the genuinely "what-the-hell?"

The Ethics of a Human-Monkey “Chimera” Embryo

Growing human organs is the future of organ transplant surgery. There is an ethical cost and are we willing to pay it?

Jazz Shaw·May 7, 2021

Researchers were able to produce more than a hundred "chimera" embryos for the purpose of potentially growing human organs for transplant.

Uncensored Satellite Internet Will Weaken Dictatorships

Low-orbit satellite internet can be weaponized against authoritarian states, and those regimes are getting jittery.

MJ Banias·April 20, 2021

Low-orbit internet satellites pose a problem for dictators because regulators can't control them, and they can provide an uncensored internet.

Were Those UAP Just “Drones and Balloons?”

Jazz Shaw provides his opinion on the recent release and coverage of the leaked UAP images.

Jazz Shaw·April 19, 2021

Are those latest images of UAP just "drones and balloons?" Journalist Jazz Shaw weighs in with his thoughts.

The Foo Fighters: Today’s Pilots Encounters with UAP Are Nothing New

World War II Pilots were among the first to have unusual aerial Encounters

Graeme Rendall·April 15, 2021

What were the "Foo-Fighters" that American night-fighter crews encountered over Europe and the Pacific during World War II?

Did You See What I Saw?: Discussing UFOs Can Be Difficult For Persons Of Color

Chris Blake·April 15, 2021

People of all races encounter the UFO phenomenon, but does race influence whether a witness is believed? The everyday experiences of minorities suggest this is likely the case and ufology suffers for it.

If Aliens Landed Tomorrow, Could We Communicate With Them?

An interview with Dr. Arik Kershenbaum, author of "The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy: What Animals on Earth Reveal About Aliens—and Ourselves."

Jazz Shaw·April 2, 2021

Are we alone in the universe? If not, would we even be able to communicate with aliens should the ever arrive? An interview with Arik Kershenbaum.

Scientific Advances are Ruining Science Fiction

Douglas Richards·March 17, 2021

Best-selling science fiction author Douglas Richards explains why our exponential technological development is ruining a literary genre.

Orson Welles’ “War of the Worlds” Frightened America and ‘Mars Mania’ Was Born

Mike Damante·February 18, 2021

Nothing burned "Mars mania" into our pop culture like Orson Welles and his live radio broadcast of H.G. Wells' "The War of the Worlds."

Did We Find Life on Mars in 1976?

NASA Wasn't Convinced Back Then, But All Subsequent Missions Prove Mars Was Habitable Once

Christopher Plain·February 16, 2021

Since 1976, scientists have continuously found hints that Mars is habitable and even harboring forms of life deep under the planet's surface.

No, China Did Not Build A Time Machine

Jazz Shaw·February 15, 2021

Recently, a document surfaced stating that the Chinese were building a time machine. Alas, it was a hoax, but time travel happens all the time.

Can Humanity Build a Space Station on Ceres?

Jazz Shaw·January 22, 2021

Astrophysicist Pekka Janhunen has published a paper claiming that humans could be living on a space station orbiting Ceres.

Are the New Chinese Aircraft Carriers a Threat?

Jazz Shaw·January 15, 2021

China has announced it is building new aircraft carriers and increasing her naval power. Does this represent an increasing threat?

A Secretive Technology Could Be Bad News For Capitol Rioters

Tim McMillan·January 12, 2021

Unbeknownst to them, a secretive technology that might have been in use could spell bad news for pro-Trump extremists who stormed the U.S. Capitol Building. On Wednesday, January 6th, hordes of pro-Trump extremists stormed the U.S. Capitol, sending elected representatives,...

The Nashville Bombing, an In-Depth Analysis of this Bizarre Event

Tim McMillan·January 4, 2021

Early Christmas morning, residents of the trendy condos along Second Avenue overlooking the bustling historic district of downtown Nashville, Tennessee, found themselves jolted awake by the startling sounds of rapid gunfire. Just a block shy of the Cumberland River, the...

UFOs Are Still a Mystery, and 2020 Showed Us the DoD is Paying Attention

2020 has seen many advances related to UFOs, but the subject remains a historical mystery and a challenge to science.

Micah Hanks·December 31, 2020

2020 has seen many advances related to unidentified aerial phenomena, or UFOs, but the subject remains a historical mystery and a challenge to science.

The Question that Got Google’s Timnit Gebru Fired: Can an AI Model Be Too Big?

Adam Kehoe·December 9, 2020

Last week, Google Timnit Gebru, a leader in its ethical AI team. Today, AI experts and ethicists are pondering what this means for the future.

Lethal Drones Won’t Transform Warfare But They Will Transform Terrorism

Rogue Actors and the Future Threat of Lethal UAVs.

MJ Banias·December 6, 2020

Experts are concerned that lethal drones will be truly transformative when placed into the hands of non-state actors and terrorists.

Boldly Going, Rebelliously Curious: Our Mission Statement

Welcome to The Debrief, where we cover science, technology, defense, and the world of tomorrow.

Micah Hanks·November 30, 2020

Welcome to The Debrief, your source for reporting on science, technology, defense, and the world of tomorrow.

Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Could be a National Security Threat

We Need More Scientists Looking at the Problem.

Admin·November 12, 2020

Aerial objects of unknown origin have been observed in American skies—and often within controlled military airspace—for decades.

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The calendar says it’s not too late for Unidentified Aerial Phenomena to still be an issue in the U.S. midterm elections.

As the U.S. military and scientific groups continue trying to learn about UAP, maybe we should consider what the phenomena could know about us.

And Four Other Bizarre Things I’ve Learned While Working at The Debrief

The Debrief dives into the finest drinking establishments this side of Luna to meet your geeky party needs.

Crazy? Perhaps... but hear me out.

A little more skittish to cover the topic, Australia may be getting comfortable with UFOs.

A Guest Post by author R. S. Penney and his ideas surrounding Warp and Interstellar Communication

Growing human organs is the future of organ transplant surgery. There is an ethical cost and are we willing to pay it?

Low-orbit satellite internet can be weaponized against authoritarian states, and those regimes are getting jittery.

Jazz Shaw provides his opinion on the recent release and coverage of the leaked UAP images.

World War II Pilots were among the first to have unusual aerial Encounters

An interview with Dr. Arik Kershenbaum, author of "The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy: What Animals on Earth Reveal About Aliens—and Ourselves."

NASA Wasn't Convinced Back Then, But All Subsequent Missions Prove Mars Was Habitable Once

2020 has seen many advances related to UFOs, but the subject remains a historical mystery and a challenge to science.

Rogue Actors and the Future Threat of Lethal UAVs.

Welcome to The Debrief, where we cover science, technology, defense, and the world of tomorrow.

We Need More Scientists Looking at the Problem.