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A Collective of Internet Archivists is Working to Preserve Ukraine’s Presence on the Web

Micah Hanks·March 29, 2022

A collective of rogue archivists is working to preserve online resources created by Ukraine, which are at risk of being lost forever in the midst of the country's war with Russia.

India is one of the first countries looking into whether AI can help make their legal system more efficient

Will AI Become Part of Our Future Legal System?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·March 21, 2022

India is one of the first countries looking into whether AI can help make their legal system more efficient.

A new invention uses radio waves to harvest electricity, creating waves for the energy industry

Technology of the Future Could Turn Radio Waves into Electricity

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·March 17, 2022

A new invention uses radio waves to harvest electricity, an innovation that could potentially make waves within the energy industry.

Buy This eBike, and You Might Save an Elephant

Christopher Plain·March 14, 2022

Swedish eBike designer CAKE has pledged to fight animal poaching by donating one of their specially designed eBikes for each one purchased.

A new AI program uses machine learning to decrypt intelligence documents in foreign languages

Machine Learning is Helping to Crack the Code of Intelligence Documents

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·March 10, 2022

A new AI program uses machine learning to decrypt intelligence documents in a variety of different foreign languages.

No, Neural Networks are Not Conscious

Simon Spichak·March 9, 2022

Despite alarmist headlines in recent news, neural networks are not conscious. Here is what AI experts are really saying.

Will Cosmic Rays Reveal the Secrets of the Pyramids?

Christopher Plain·March 9, 2022

A team of researchers is planning to use cosmic rays to look deeper into Egypt’s Great Pyramid than ever before.

Scientists Created a Biohybrid Fish Out of Human Cardiac Muscle Cells

Simon Spichak·March 7, 2022

The first fully autonomous biohybrid fish has been created by a collaboration between scientists at Harvard and Emory University.

Solar-Powered Car Smokes Tesla in Drag Race

Christopher Plain·March 3, 2022

A new video shows Aptera Motors’ solar-powered electric vehicle beating a Tesla Model 3 and an Audi R8 in a drag race.

NASA Eyes Electroaerodynamic Propulsion System

Ionic Wind Thruster Can Propel Aircraft with No Moving Parts

Christopher Plain·March 2, 2022

NASA has awarded researchers at MIT a grant to further develop their electroaerodynamic propulsion system, which has no moving parts.

New research shows that AI can create underground maps of a city based on fashion sense alone

Could AI Have a Fashion Sense?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·March 2, 2022

New research shows that AI can create underground maps of a city based on the unique qualities in a person's fashion sense.

AI's machine learning process has shown biases due to faulty training data. New research from MIT suggests these biases can be overcome

Can AI’s Machine Learning Process Actually be Unbiased?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 28, 2022

AI's machine learning process has shown biases due to faulty training data. New research from MIT suggests these biases can be overcome.

Watch eVTOL Air Taxi Transition Mid-Flight

Christopher Plain·February 24, 2022

A new video from eVTOL designer Autoflight shows their Prosperity I vehicle transition from vertical takeoff to horizontal flight in mid-air.

Tech Talk Episode 4: Wi-Fi Mesh.

Christopher Plain·February 23, 2022

In the latest edition of The Debrief's Tech Talk, our super cyber-critics Josh Rutledge and Stefan Gearhart take aim at a technology that has changed the world of Wi-Fi: the mesh.

Light Sail Could Reach Proxima Centauri in 20 Years

Christopher Plain·February 21, 2022

Researchers have proposed a light sail design that should be able to survive the stresses of an interstellar voyage.

Average screen time has risen significantly in the wake of COVID-19, but this could only be the beginning of technology dependence

An Increase in Technology Dependence May be Natural, Says a Tech Expert

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 21, 2022

Average screen time has risen significantly in the wake of COVID-19, but this could only be the beginning of technology dependence.

Solar Power Without Direct Sunlight? This Researcher Says It’s Possible

Christopher Plain·February 21, 2022

An engineering student from the Philippines has created a solar panel that doesn’t require direct sunlight to generate power.

The Olympics have had a long history of athletic doping occurring, but a new AI system could put a stop to that happening.

Will The Olympics’ Newest Narc be a Drug-Sniffing A.I.?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 18, 2022

The Olympics have had a long history of athletic doping occurring, but a new AI system could put a stop to that happening.

This Real-Life Transformer Robot Can Drive, and Fly

Christopher Plain·February 14, 2022

Researchers have created a real-life transformer robot that can change from a driving vehicle to a flying one, and then back again.

Fusion Reactor Breakthrough Readies Stage for ITER

Christopher Plain·February 14, 2022

Researchers have produced the largest energy output from any fusion reactor to date using the exact type of fuel used by the sun.

Tech Talk Reviews HALO Infinite & The Pattern

Christopher Plain·February 11, 2022

In the latest edition of The Debrief’s Tech Talk, resident techno-nerds Mr. Stefan Gearhart (aka the camp counselor, because he was actually a camp counselor, because who would lie about that), and his trusted fellow host Dr. Josh Rutledge (who...

Scientists Make Cannabis Without Growing the Plant

Technology May Also Help Feed and Medicate Future Space Colonists

Christopher Plain·February 10, 2022

BioHarvest Sciences has announced the successful production of 22 pounds of fully viable cannabis biomass without actually growing the plant.

New Research Could Make Small Quantum Computers a Bigger Part of Our Future

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 8, 2022

New research underway at MIT is paving the way toward smaller, more practical components for quantum computers.

New “Impossible” Plastic is Stronger than Steel

Christopher Plain·February 8, 2022

Researchers at MIT have created a new type of two-dimensional plastic that is stronger than steel or even bulletproof glass.

Virtual restaurants may be the next new trend thanks to bitcoin and social isolation

Can Virtual Restaurants Actually be Successful?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 7, 2022

Virtual restaurants may be the next new trend thanks to bitcoin and the COVID-19 pandemic causing social isolation.

A new study shows that using AI algorithms can create more lifelike virtual reality avatars, making it harder to find what is real and what isn't.

Virtual Reality Avatars are Becoming More Lifelike, Spelling Trouble for Fake News

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 4, 2022

A new study shows that using AI algorithms can create more lifelike virtual reality avatars, making it harder to find what is real.

The high cost of metaverse products seems to be limiting who can participate and build in the virtual environment

Is the Cost of the Metaverse Limiting its Diversity?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 1, 2022

The high cost of metaverse products seems to be limiting who can participate and build in the virtual environment.

The science of VR vision is important as it helps make the virtual experience more realistic.

The Science of VR Vision: How Does Virtual Reality Imagery Work?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·February 1, 2022

The science of VR vision is important as it helps make the virtual experience more realistic for users to enjoy.

Laser Beams to Power Satellites in Low Earth Orbit

Christopher Plain·January 29, 2022

A new project from researchers in the U.K is aiming to use laser beams to power satellites while they are out of sight of the sun.

China Creates Gravity Chamber for Moon Simulations

Christopher Plain·January 18, 2022

Chinese scientists have created a gravity manipulation chamber that simulates low gravity environments like those found on the moon. Inspired by previous research that involved levitating a frog, the “artificial moon” is expected to help the Chinese National Space Agency...

Cybersickness, or virtual reality sickness, is when someone feels disoriented when wearing a headset. With the rise of the metaverse, cybersickness could become much more prevalent

Is Cybersickness Real and Do I Already Have It?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 14, 2022

While virtual reality may be fun for some people, for others it has painful consequences. One of these consequences is virtual reality sickness, also called cybersickness, which can mimic motion sickness symptoms when in a virtual reality setting. A new...

Controversial ‘Smart Guns’ Finally Coming to Market

Christopher Plain·January 14, 2022

Smart guns, meaning guns that use technology to prevent unauthorized users from firing them, are finally coming to market later this year. For proponents, such weapons have promised a viable solution to accidental gun deaths and unauthorized use of law...

Hotel and Travel Industries are looking at metaverse technology to encourage more guest experiences

Does your Virtual Suite come with Virtual Room Service?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 13, 2022

Like many business sectors, the travel and hospitality industries have been hit especially hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this time of financial loss, these industries are trying to get creative in encouraging more travel. Many hotels are starting to...

Apple's VR Headsets are designed for shorter use periods. Is this to help a user have a healthier experience, or to avoid the metaverse?

Is Apple Averse to the Metaverse?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 13, 2022

Unlike some companies, Apple is not jumping onto the metaverse bandwagon. Instead, its new augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headset is intended for a more mindful gaming experience. Is Apple really focusing on the user for their headset...

Breakthrough Metamaterial Makes its Own Decisions

Inspired by the Venus flytrap, this metamaterial moves without human intervention

Christopher Plain·January 12, 2022

A new metamaterial that senses its environment is able to use that information to make changes to its shape or even color. Inspired by natural systems that work similarly and without human intervention, this new material could be a boon...

The Debrief Tech Talk Premier Edition: Meet Our Geeks!

Christopher Plain·January 11, 2022

In the first (and hopefully not last) ever episode of Tech Talk, the Debrief’s brand spankin’ new hosts Josh Rutledge and Mr. Stefan Gearhart take a look at a piece of equipment known as the Presonos Studio 68C. The story...

Star Wars Death Star Battle Remastered in 4K

Christopher Plain·January 10, 2022

The Battle of Yavin, more commonly known as the Death Star Battle from the original 1977 cinema classic Star Wars: A New Hope, has been remastered in 4K. Director George Lucas famously “upgraded” his landmark trilogy in 1997, but many...

Could 3D Printed Houses Solve America’s Housing Crisis?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 7, 2022

Designing and building a house is no easy feat. But it may get easier thanks to 3D printing. On December 21, 2021, the nonprofit organization Habitat for Humanity dedicated its first 3D printed home to a family in need. Costing...

Deep Fake Technology May Wreak Havoc on Hollywood

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 7, 2022

With movies leaning more heavily on Computer Generated Images (CGI), questions have been raised about the validity of filming. As much of the action or scenes may happen in front of a giant green screen, directors no longer have to...

Your Next Bottle of Wine Could be Electronic

How Technology Will Impact the Wine Industry

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·January 6, 2022

Who doesn’t love a good bottle of wine? The wine industry is beginning to update its methods. Gone are the days of hand-pressing (or foot-pressing) grapes to produce the annual crop. Now, many vineyards are turning to technology, like AI...

Chinese Fusion Reactor Sets New Record of 1,056 Seconds

Christopher Plain·January 4, 2022

China’s EAST Tokamak fusion reactor has set a new world’s record by maintaining its nuclear fusion reaction for a total of 1,056 seconds. This milestone smashes the previous record set in May of 2021, when the same team saw their...

Virtual Reality Workouts May Help You Keep That New Year’s Resolution

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·December 31, 2021

In order to fulfill the all-too-common “New Year’s Resolution” of exercising and losing weight, many are turning to virtual reality (VR). While known more for video gaming, VR apps also offer workouts. VR workouts are already becoming quite popular (thanks...

NFTs Are Forcing the Music Industry to Evolve, and It Doesn’t Look Good for Big Labels

Kenna Castleberry·December 29, 2021

NFTs are taking the first chair in the music industry and artists are starting to cut out big labels. Will NFTs flip the music industry?

Parties and Church Are Going Meta

Virtual reality is changing the way we party and the way we worship.

Kenna Castleberry·December 27, 2021

Whether it's an office party or going to church- the pandemic has given virtual reality and the Metaverse a big popularity boost.

Plasma Thruster New Option for Deep Space Exploration

Christopher Plain·December 23, 2021

Researchers have developed a new plasma thruster design that they say can open the door to longer range missions within our solar system as well as deep space. The new design improves on previous models by increasing thrust and efficiency,...

Deepfake Audio Detection Method Spots Fake Voices

Christopher Plain·December 23, 2021

Engineers have developed a deepfake audio detection method designed to sniff out increasingly realistic audio deepfakes. Unlike the more commonly known video deepfakes which can reproduce the look and voice of an actual person, audio deepfakes use advanced AI software...

Step Aside Scarecrows, Here Come the ‘Scarefish’

Christopher Plain·December 17, 2021

Australian researchers have designed a robot “scarefish” that mimics the natural predator of invasive Mosquito fish species, successfully scaring them off. Plus, the research team behind the robotic fish says, its newest invention not only chased away the intended target...

NASA Video Shows Mars Sample Return Making Progress

Christopher Plain·December 14, 2021

A new video released by the National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) highlights the various teams and equipment working to retrieve the samples already collected by the Perseverance rover and bring them back to Earth for closer study. Planned for...

Can Our Civilization Live Underground?

The Debrief tackles another dystopian hellscape from the works of science fiction: A subterrenean future!

Raquel Santos·December 13, 2021

What if our civilization collapsed? Could humanity thrive underground in a post-apocalyptic hellscape? The Debrief decided to look into it (just in case).

Rebelliously Curious With Chrissy Newton

Interview with Kevin Cornish Founder of Virtual Reality Company Moth + Flame

Christopher Plain·December 13, 2021

In the latest edition of Rebelliously Curious, The Debrief’s Chrissy Newton sits down with Metaverse expert Kevin Cornish. Founder of the VR company ‘Moth + Flame,’ Cornish walks Chrissy through a number of topics around the emerging metaverse, and the...