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.
Opinion
Opinion: Non-Human Intelligence at the Threshold
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.
The National Security Implications of Space Militarization: A New Frontier for Conflict Prevention
The escalation of space militarization in recent years calls for a closer examination of global security measures.
A Dramatic Dilution of the Disclosure Process: A Temporary Shore Break Against The Waves of Change?
J.P. Hague, Barrister-at-Law, offers an international perspective on the legislative path and outcome of the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Act of 2023, also known as the “Schumer Amendment.”
It’s Time to Think Beyond the Science and National Security Framework When It Comes to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena
Now is the time for us to begin taking a serious, multi-spectrum view of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).
Disclosure and National Security: Should the U.S. Government Reveal What It Knows About UAP?
Should our elected officials seek out and initiate disclosure of information the U.S. government possesses about unidentified anomalous phenomena?
Regulation vs. Eminent Domain: An Alternate Approach to ‘The Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Disclosure Act of 2023’
An attorney explores the ethical, legal, and practical challenges that may be associated with the current language that appears in the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) Disclosure Act of 2023.
Why Is the United Kingdom So Far Behind on UAP Policy?
Despite official denials, there's evidence suggesting the UK government is still engaged in monitoring UAPs. Now is the time for a more transparent approach to foster understanding and support affected individuals.
Opinion: How Private Aviation Offers Practical Solutions For Technology and Business
From time efficiency to better overall health and safety, the benefits of private jet travel for technology business purposes go beyond luxury.
Stealth Extraterrestrial AI Probes: Reconsidering the UAP Mystery
Could some UAP sightings represent stealth extraterrestrial AI probes? A pair of Cornell regional science students explore this hypothetical solution to the UAP Mystery.
AI-Powered Coding Revolution: ChatGPT, a Game Changer for Software Developers
“Is ChatGPT coming for my job”? Some longtime developers are wondering... it's time to address the AI elephant in the room.
Opinion: The Power of Cooperation Can Help Us Solve the Mystery of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
Retired U.S. Navy fighter pilot Alex Dietrich shares her thoughts on the power of cooperation in solving unidentified aerial phenomena.
Breakout Tech: Here Are Some of the Key Developments and Technologies to Watch in 2023
As we look at the technological advancements that lay ahead in the coming year, we’re faced with a time-honored question: at what cost?
Opinion: Let’s Bring the UAP Challenge Into the Light of Day
Computer scientist Jacques Vallée shares his views on bringing the unique challenge UAP represents "out of the shadows and into the light of day."
As a Former Fighter Pilot Who Encountered UAP, We Need Science—Not Stigmas and Conspiracies—to Solve This Mystery
A major barrier to our understanding of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) is not just government secrecy: it’s stigma.
Can Elon Musk Really Be Our Hero?
Starlink can be a weapon against dictators, but is Elon Musk strong enough to wield it?
Starlink can be a weapon against dictators, but is Elon Musk strong enough to wield it?
A nation's fight rides on the whims Elon Musk. Is he our hero or will he inevitably be pulled by corporate interests?
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.
The calendar says it’s not too late for Unidentified Aerial Phenomena to still be an issue in the U.S. midterm elections.
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
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.
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.
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
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?
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
And Four Other Bizarre Things I’ve Learned While Working at The Debrief
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.
The Debrief dives into the finest drinking establishments this side of Luna to meet your geeky party needs.
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.
Crazy? Perhaps... but hear me out.
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.
A little more skittish to cover the topic, Australia may be getting comfortable with UFOs.
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
A Guest Post by author R. S. Penney and his ideas surrounding Warp and Interstellar Communication
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
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?
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
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
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?”
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?
Growing human organs is the future of organ transplant surgery. There is an ethical cost and are we willing to pay it?
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.
Low-orbit satellite internet can be weaponized against authoritarian states, and those regimes are getting jittery.
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 provides his opinion on the recent release and coverage of the leaked UAP images.
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
World War II Pilots were among the first to have unusual aerial Encounters
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
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."
An interview with Dr. Arik Kershenbaum, author of "The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy: What Animals on Earth Reveal About Aliens—and Ourselves."
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
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
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
NASA Wasn't Convinced Back Then, But All Subsequent Missions Prove Mars Was Habitable Once
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
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?
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?
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
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
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.
2020 has seen many advances related to UFOs, but the subject remains a historical mystery and a challenge to science.
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?
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.
Rogue Actors and the Future Threat of Lethal UAVs.
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.
Welcome to The Debrief, where we cover science, technology, defense, and the world of tomorrow.
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.
We Need More Scientists Looking at the Problem.
Aerial objects of unknown origin have been observed in American skies—and often within controlled military airspace—for decades.