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Remembering Tunguska: A Mystery Explosion that Baffles The CIA Over a Century Later

Theories Continue to Run Wild As Scientists Try to Explain the 15 Megaton Blast That Shook Sibera

Ryan Sprague·July 1, 2021

Several theories have been brought forward to explain it, but the Tunguska event remains a mystery over a hundred years later.

Meet the Man Building an Anti-Gravity Device, and the Alien God That Inspired Him

Pushed by the Frontiers of Science, The Debrief's Chris Plain Falls Down The Rabbit Hole With The Man Trying To Detect Warp Signatures and Defy Gravity

Christopher Plain·June 29, 2021

Anti-gravity, alien gods, UFOs and the frontiers of science. Genius and madness are separated by a fine line, meet the guy who crosses it.

The Top 5 Craziest Things Humans Have Done to Tardigrades

Whether we crash them into the Moon or shoot them from guns, humans are trying to become more like those cute 'water bears.'

Liam Stewart·June 22, 2021

Here are the top 5 insane things we have subjected Tardigrades to for science. Tough little bears can survive anything, well, almost...

Scientists Detect Signs of Life at a Distance Using Remote Sensing

Micah Hanks·June 22, 2021

Scientists say they have successfully detected signs of life using remote sensing techniques, in a research study that could be a breakthrough in the search for life on other planets.

The Fate of the Moon: Could Earth’s Satellite Ever Escape Its Orbit?

Micah Hanks·June 18, 2021

Could the Moon ever manage to escape Earth’s gravity? If this happened at some point in the future, where might the Moon go from there?

NASA Awards Prize for Lab-Grown Tissue Made with 3D Printing Technology

Micah Hanks·June 15, 2021

NASA has announced a pair of winners in its Vascular Tissue Challenge, both of whom succeeded in creating functional human liver tissue using 3D printing technologies.

This Bizarre 24,000-Year-Old Siberian Organism Was Just Revived by Scientists

Micah Hanks·June 14, 2021

An ancient life form has been revived after remaining dormant in Siberian permafrost for close to 24,000 years.

Harnessing the Power of Cancer to Cure Paralysis and Reverse Brain Damage

Christopher Plain·June 11, 2021

A biomedical engineer is studying how to use cancer to potentially reverse brain damage and even possible reverse paralysis.

New Study Says an Extra-Dimension May Explain Dark Matter

Tim McMillan·June 8, 2021

In a recently published study, theoretical particle physicists from the University of California Riverside propose dark matter might be explained by the existence of a new extra-dimension in space-time. In astrophysics, dark matter is a theoretical form of matter that...

Thermoelectric Devices Will Turn Your Body Into A Battery

Christopher Plain·June 4, 2021

Researchers are looking at turning an entire range of materials into Thermoelectric Devices where everyday items can be powered by your body.

Engineering Nanotubes for Future Tech That Will Be As Tiny as An Atom

Christopher Plain·June 1, 2021

Researchers have developed a method to position carbon nanotubes on the atomic scale for future technology that may one day, be very tiny.

“Extinct” Giant Galápagos Tortoise Species Rediscovered by Scientists

Micah Hanks·May 28, 2021

The rediscovery of a giant tortoise belonging to a species thought to have been extinct now for more than a century has been confirmed, according to Ecuador’s Ministry of Environment and Water.

Perception of Time Slows in Virtual Reality Environments, Research Shows

Christopher Plain·May 27, 2021

According to new research, a user’s perception of time may actually slow down when using immersive virtual reality (VR) devices.

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.

Microchipping Humans With Ultrasound Powered Devices Could Alter Medicine

Conspiracy Theories Aside, New Research Into Tiny Microchips Could Save Countless Lives

Christopher Plain·May 21, 2021

Conspiracy theories aside, microchipping humans with tiny live saving computers powered by ultrasound will change the medical field forever.

Mystery Booms: Multiple Theories Exist Behind Booms Reported for Decades

Micah Hanks·May 20, 2021

In modern times, many reports of strange sounds frequently described as “mystery booms” have been logged, particularly in parts of the eastern United States.

Ball Lightning and the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Mystery

Jazz Shaw·May 17, 2021

The Debrief recently spoke to experts on the subject of ball lightning, looking into some of the existing research on the often cited, but little-understood phenomenon.

Access to Ethical Meat Will Motivate Future Hunters

MJ Banias·May 17, 2021

A new survey indicates that the future of hunting in the United States may shift towards sustainability and ethical meat consumption.

New Cloaking Device Can Alter Thermal Appearance of Objects

"Scotty, engage the cloaking device!"

Christopher Plain·May 14, 2021

Researchers have worked out how 'thermal cloaking an object can make it invisible or appear like a completely different object altogether.

New “Mindwriting” AI Allows People With Paralysis to Write

Stanford Researchers Develop a Brain-Computer Interface That Can Handwrite for People Using Their Thoughts

Christopher Plain·May 12, 2021

"Mindwriting" allows people who have lost the ability to type or often even talk the ability to do so once again with the help of a BCI.

“Twistronics” May Lead to a New Era in Quantum Communication and Night Vision

Research Funded by the US Army into 2D materials may “usher in a new era of night vision technology and quantum communication networks”.

Christopher Plain·May 12, 2021

Research Funded by the US Army into "Twistronics" may lead to innovations in night vision technology and quantum communication networks.

Physicists Discover a New Mysterious Type of Aurora

Tim McMillan·May 7, 2021

In a recent study, physicists with the University of Iowa say they have discovered a new new feature of auroras – the brilliant natural light displays predominantly seen near Earth’s high-latitude regions. Examining a nearly two-decades-old video of auroras, researchers said...

Researchers Locate The ‘Gateway to Consciousness’

Christopher Plain·May 7, 2021

Researchers zeroed in on the brain's anterior insular cortex, and found that it plays key role in human consciousness.

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.

Sharks Use Earth’s Magnetic Field Like a “GPS” to Navigate, New Study Proves

Christopher Plain·May 6, 2021

In a new study, researchers have proven that sharks use magnetic fields to navigate. It may not be safe to go back in the water just yet.

Corals ‘Talk’ To Each Other, New Study Concludes

What are they saying?

Christopher Plain·May 6, 2021

A study has shown how the genetic profile of corals indicates that that these living ocean forests indeed communicate with each other.

Blood Falls: How a Macabre Glacier May Help the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

Ryan Sprague·May 3, 2021

Flowing from Antarctica's Tony Glacier into nearby Lake Bonney is Blood Falls, a bizarre waterfall which spews crimson liquid.

Wandjina: Using An Old God To Track Ancient Australian Climate Change

Violeta Matijević Bagia·April 30, 2021

Wandjina is part of Australia's cultural and geographic landscape, but the god was more than myth and may have helped track climate change.

Making America Great Again? National Nostalgia Influences Political and Racial Perceptions

Tim McMillan·April 23, 2021

Researchers from North Carolina State University and Virginia Commonwealth University say they found that having a high level of national nostalgia predicted both positive attitudes toward former President Donald Trump and racial prejudice. In previous studies, nostalgia, or feeling a...

Once an Oceanic Anomaly, Scientists are closing in on Mysterious Megaplumes

Micah Hanks·April 23, 2021

Scientists at the University of Leeds are unlocking the mystery of megaplumes, a phenomenon produced as columns of heated water rise from the base of the ocean.

This Plastic Is Compostable and Could End ‘Forever Plastics’

Researchers Have Just Developed Compostable Plastic That Breaks Down Easily and Quickly

Christopher Plain·April 22, 2021

This new compostable plastic can break down with just a little heat and water, and this technology may end the reign of 'forever plastics.'

Researchers Use AI to Track the Evolution of COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories

Tim McMillan·April 22, 2021

Researchers used a new artificial intelligence program to accurately identify COVID-19 related conspiracy theories on social media and model how the misinformation evolves in a recently published study. Researchers say the tool could ultimately help public health officials in combating...

Alien Artifacts on Earth and in Our Solar System is Possible, NASA Reports

Tim McMillan·April 21, 2021

A 2018 report published by the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) shows the lengths America’s premier space agency is willing to consider when proving the existence of intelligent alien life. Entitled NASA and The Search For Technosignatures, the...

Catholic Conference to Discuss ET, A.I., and Other Life ‘Beyond Human’.

Christopher Plain·April 19, 2021

The Society of Catholic Scientists has scheduled their 2021 SCS conference, and this year's topic is literally out of this world.

The Richat Structure: The “Eye of the Sahara” is One of Earth’s Strangest Marvels

Micah Hanks·April 16, 2021

The Richat Structure is one of the most impressive and unusual natural features visible anywhere on Earth from space.

Brain to Machine Interface – Neuralink Monkey Playing a Video Game with its Mind.

Chrissy Newton·April 16, 2021

Do you know what a brain to machine interface is? Elon Musk, CEO of Neuralink, recently released a video of a macaque monkey playing video games with its mind. What video game did the monkey start off with? Just a...

Chinese Lab-Leak Origin For COVID-19 Possible, Say Top Intelligence Officials

Tim McMillan·April 15, 2021

During Wednesday’s open-hearing on Current Worldwide Threats, America’s top intelligence officials said they have not ruled out the possibility that COVID-19 originated from a lab-leak in Wuhan, China. “It is absolutely accurate that the intelligence community does not know exactly where,...

Past Global Changes Horizons Magazine Targets Gen Z to Curb Fake Science News

Christopher Plain·April 14, 2021

Scientists and artists have joined forces to publish the online Past Global Changes Horizons magazine to fight spread of fake science news.

Dunning-Kruger Effect: Ignorance and Overconfidence Affect Intuitive Thinking, New Study Says

Tim McMillan·April 13, 2021

In a newly published study, researchers say the Dunning-Kruger Effect can cause low-performers to overestimate their judgments during the intuitive decision-making process. According to the study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology on April 8, 2021, researchers found that persons with...

Effects of Climate Change Unknown For 98% of Land Mammals Scientists Warn

Tim McMillan·April 8, 2021

Recently published research says there are significant gaps in understanding the impact of climate change on the world's terrestrial mammals.

Hypnosis Radically Alters How The Brain Processes Information, New Study Finds

Tim McMillan·April 7, 2021

In a new study, researchers from the University of Turku in Finland found the brain’s normal information processes are radically altered whenever one undergoes hypnosis. According to the study published in the Neuroscience of Consciousness journal, brain regions that normally...

Going To Mars Will Shrink Your Heart

Graeme Rendall·April 7, 2021

Long periods spent in space can cause a shrinking heart causing issues for any possible missions to Mars and the Moon.

“Online Haters” Are Psychopaths, Recent Study Finds.

Tim McMillan·April 6, 2021

Recently published research finds that “online haters” or people who post hateful comments on online forums and social media demonstrate high levels of personality disorder traits associated with psychopathy. Today’s internet and social media platforms offer people the ability to...

Looming Climate Disaster Pushing Scientists to Consider Solar Geoengineering as Possible Solution

Mike Damante·April 1, 2021

In an attempt to solve the climate crisis, scientists urge U.S. to look into solar geoengineering as a method to cool the Earth's atmosphere.

The Antikythera Mechanism Still Challenges Our Ideas About the Past

This ancient computer and other anachronisms from early times leave us with more questions than answers.

Ryan Sprague and Jane Moore·April 1, 2021

This ancient computer and other anachronisms from early times leave us with more questions than answers.

“Zombie Fires” Represent a New Siberian Climate Change Catastrophe

Graeme Rendall·April 1, 2021

The recent appearance of "Zombie Fires" represent conflagrations that can re-establish themselves even after the harshest of Russian winter conditions.

Study Finds Surprising Connections Between Snake Venom and Our Saliva

Micah Hanks·March 31, 2021

Humans and other animals have the same genetic basis for the development of venom like some snakes and other poisonous creatures.

Biden Pledges To Nearly Triple Science Research Funding

Tim McMillan·March 26, 2021

During his first press conference, U.S. President Joe Biden said his administration was planning to invest heavily in science, pledging to increase federal funding for scientific research “closer to 2%” of America’s overall GDP. “Back in the ’60s, we used to...

Army Develops New Plasma-Treated Nanoparticles For Future Weapons

Tim McMillan·March 24, 2021

Scientists at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, and the Center for Nanoscale Materials at Argonne National Laboratory, say they have developed a new class of plasma-treated aluminum nanoparticles that could significantly improve future explosive weapon systems. By adding a mixture...

Instant ‘Vaccine-in-a-Box’ is DARPA’s Solution to A Future Viral Outbreak

Christopher Plain·March 24, 2021

GE Research and DARPA want to build a "vaccine-in-a-box" to speed vaccine development from months to hours to prevent a future outbreak.