NASA Radar Data Confirms Existence of Subsurface “Tunnel” Near Famous Apollo-Era Lunar Landing Site
Scientists have confirmed the existence of a subsurface tunnel-like feature near the landing site of the first crewed mission to the Moon.
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Bizarre Tachyons That May Be Able to Send Data Back in Time Could be Reconciled with Special Relativity
New insights into mysterious tachyons could help shed light on questions involving our understanding of the quantum world.
‘Time Traveling’ Quantum Sensor Breakthrough Allows Scientists to Gather Data from the Past
A breakthrough that leverages "spooky action at a distance" could lead to practical time-traveling quantum sensors.
4.2 Billion Years Ago, Our Last Universal Common Ancestor Was in an “Arms Race” Against Life’s Greatest Adversary: The Virus
Scientists have traced the origins of life back 4.2 billion years, and how our earliest ancestor fought life’s greatest enemy, the virus.
NASA’s CURIE Mission Launches to Investigate Mysterious Radio Waves from the Sun
NASA has launched the CubeSat Radio Interferometry Experiment, or CURIE, to investigate the mysterious origins of radio waves from the Sun.
New Study Illuminates Brain’s Response to Emotionally-Charged Stimuli, Highlighting Evolutionary Survival Mechanisms
New research reveals how the human brain processes emotionally charged situations more effectively than AI machine learning.
James Webb Space Telescope is Revealing Surprising Secrets About a Massive and Extremely Remote Space Object
The James Webb Space Telescope is obtaining significant new insights into the early universe with detailed new imagery of the quasar PJ308–21.
NASA’s GOLD Satellite Discovers Mysterious Plasma Structures in the Earth’s Atmosphere
NASA's GOLD satellite has stumbled onto bizarre X-and C-shaped plasma structures in the Earth's atmosphere, leaving scientists stumped.
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.
Time Crystals Could be the Circuit Boards of Future Quantum Computers
Researchers say that time crystals could one day become a core component in the construction of quantum computers.
Researchers Achieve High Vacuum Levitation of Silica Nanoparticle, Paving the Way for Future Levitation Technologies
Researchers achieved high-vacuum levitation of a silica nanoparticle on a photonic-electric chip, revolutionizing nanotechnology.
Scientists Discover Stress-Tolerant Moss That Could One Day Be a Crop on Mars
Scientists have identified a plant that could be a crop on Mars thanks to its ability to withstand harsh environments.
Scientists Uncover New Clues To Why the U.S. is the Tornado Capital of the World
New research relying on computer modeling helps answer the question of why the U.S. is the tornado capital of the world.
Secrets of 2000-Year-Old Analog Computer Revealed with Help from Gravitational Wave Technology
New insights into function of the famous Antikythera mechanism have been made with help from technology developed for the study of gravitational waves.
Physicists Are Closing In on The Elusive “Chameleon Particle” and Discovering the Mysterious Nature of Dark Energy
Physicists are now able to detect gravitational anomalies at unprecedented precision in the hunt for the elusive "Chameleon particle."
Warp Theorists Say We’ve Entered an Exotic Propulsion Space Race to Build the World’s First Working Warp Drive
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.
“Sportswashing” Remains a Prevalent and Highly Effective Way To Hide Dark Realities, Research Shows
How sportswashing manipulates global perception, from Nazi Germany's 1936 Olympics to modern regimes, masking controversies through sports.
Beneath Antarctica’s Ice Sheets, Scientists Have Just Made a Wet and Worrying Discovery
Researchers in Antarctica report a concerning new discovery involving ice melting on Earth’s southernmost continent.
Was Pi Just Hacked? String Theory Scientists ‘Stumble Upon’ Whole New Way to Represent Famously Irrational Number
String Theory scientists say they have "hacked" Pi, resulting in a whole new way to represent the famously irrational number.
Forget Counting Sheep, Try LSD: Microdosing Study Shows Significant Improvement in Sleep Quality
New research reveals that LSD microdosing can significantly enhance sleep quality, promoting earlier bedtimes and longer sleep durations.
These 500 Million-Year-Old Fossils May Hold The Secrets of Ancient Life on Earth, But There’s a Problem
Researchers are turning to AI for help categorizing ancient fossils called palynomorphs that hold the secrets to Earth's ancient past.
CERN Experiment Reveals “Spooky Action at a Distance” Persists Between Top Quarks
Quantum entanglement in top quarks has been demonstrated, according to the results of a groundbreaking experiment by physicists at CERN.
2,000-Year-Old Wine Unearthed in Ancient Tomb Sheds Light on Mysterious Roman Burial Rituals
World's oldest wine discovered in a 2,000-year-old Roman tomb in Carmona, Spain, revealing Rome's funerary practices and wine culture.
Adding This Supplement To Your Coffee or Caffeine Significantly Boosts Brain Power, Finds New Research
The combo of creatine nitrate and caffeine enhances cognitive function according to a new study from Jacksonville State University.
Is Your Brain Data Safe? Recent Lawsuit Examines Rights to Brain Privacy
Chile's Supreme Court has issued the first lawsuit over privacy rights involving brain activity.
2,500-Year-Old Graffiti Points to Existence of a Lost Ancient Greek Temple
Researchers have uncovered unique graffiti that may indicate there once stood a massive Greek temple since been lost to history.
Biomolecular Engineers Create Entirely New Class of Materials with Unique Properties Called ‘Glassy Gels’
NC State researchers say they have created an entirely new class of material called 'glassy gels' with several unique properties.
No, Smartphones and Computers Didn’t Kill Penmanship. It’s Been “Dead” for Centuries.
It is a common belief that modern technology has led to the decline of penmanship. It turns out that it has been terrible for centuries.
Scientists Produce Black Hole ‘Plasma Fireballs’ on Earth in New Breakthrough Experiment
Researchers have produced high-density “plasma fireballs” on Earth, recreating conditions that naturally occur around black holes.
“Gendered” AI Partner Boosts Participation and Productivity From Women in Team Projects
Cornell researchers found that women team members tended to participate more when an AI partner also sounded female.
Invention Inspired by Superman’s X-ray Vision Will Let Your Mobile Device ‘See’ Through Walls
Scientists have created a scanning chip inspired by Superman's X-ray vision that can let your mobile device see through walls.
Deep in the Unexplored Ocean, a New Squid Species Has Been Found Carrying Giant Eggs
A new species of deep ocean squid carrying giant luminous eggs has been discovered by researchers.
The Language On This 1,000 Year Old Stone is a “Glyph Breaker’s Nightmare.” Scientists Want to Use AI to Crack It.
The Singapore Stone has stood as one of Southeast Asia's most enigmatic artifacts. Now, researchers want to use AI to decode its mysterious symbols.
Missing Wreckage of Explorer Ernest Shackleton’s Final Ship Has Been Located
Explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship Quest, which he used to make his last voyage, has now been discovered off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.
First Wooden Satellite Breaks New Ground in Sustainable Space Exploration. Are Wooden Space Shelters Next?
Researchers at Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry have unveiled the world’s first wooden satellite, breaking new ground in space technology.
Engineers Studying One-Dimensional Materials Discover the World’s Thinnest Wire
Swiss engineers studying one-dimensional materials say they have stumbled upon what may be the world's thinnest wire.
DOE-Funded Experiments that ‘Squeeze’ Infrared Light by 90% Establish a Whole New Class of Optical Materials
Experiments funded by the U.S. Department of Energy show the uncanny ability to squeeze infrared light by 90%.
Astrobiologist Makes ‘Improbable’ Find atop Massive Martian Volcanoes
An international research team led by a Brown astrobiologist says they've discovered something 'improbable' atop these Martian volcanoes.
Scientists Develop Breakthrough “Living Bioelectronics” to Heal Skin and Revolutionize Medical Treatment
Scientists develop "living bioelectronics" combining cells and electronics, potentially revolutionizing medical diagnostics and treatments.
Mysterious Newly Discovered “Phoenix” Exoplanet with Atmosphere Near Star Forcing Scientists to Rethink Planetary Evolution
"Phoenix," a mysterious exoplanet retains its atmosphere despite harsh radiation from host star, challenging theories on planetary evolution
In the Remote Arctic, Giant “Invisible” Lifeforms Have been Discovered Lurking on Greenland’s Ice Sheet
Scientists have made an unexpected discovery on Arctic ice sheets, revealing the presence of giant "invisble" lifeforms.
Breakthrough Study Uncovers Brain Network Key to Human Consciousness
Scientists identify brain network essential for consciousness, offering new insights into neurological disorders.
New Study Says Life on Earth May Have Originated in Saudi Arabia 3.48 Billion Years Ago
Scientists have identified living stromatolites on Saudi Arabia’s Sheybarah Island in the Red Sea, an area that could have been home to life 3.5 billion years ago.
What are “Ghost Roads” and Why Are They Destroying the Natural World?
Researchers have unveiled the extensive and devastating impact of ghost roads on the tropical forests.
Skeleton Recovered in Siberia Reveals Discovery of Previously Unknown Ancient Species
The recent discovery of a partial skeleton in Western Siberia has helped scientists identify a new ancient species.
Ongoing Sightings of This Enigmatic Lost Species Continue to Challenge Accepted Views on Its Extinction
Thylacine sightings have persisted for decades, causing some wildlife experts to wonder whether the species might have survived extinction.
Discovery of Supercapacitors ‘Missing Link’ Moves Laptops That Charge in 1 Minute Closer to Reality
A breakthrough in the understanding of ion movement within supercapacitors could pave the way for laptops that charge in one minute.
Elon Musk’s Neuralink Says It Has a Compression Problem. Now The Company Wants Your Help.
Elon Musk and his team at Neuralink have asked the public for help with a challenging issue the company is facing: data compression.
Something Odd is Happening Daily in Antarctica That Researchers Completely Overlooked Until Now
Something is happening each day at Antarctica's largest ice shelf that has previously gone unnoticed, despite more than a century of human activity in the area.
Scientists Reveal “Sixth Sense” These Creatures Use to Detect Predators Before They Strike
A recent study has revealed a new dimension of predator-prey interactions that had remained previously unknown to science.