New Plasma Propulsion System Generates A Helluva Lot of Thrust
A new engine uses plasma propulsion to generate thrust, making crewed missions to distant planets significantly more manageable and cheaper.
The Pentagon UFO Video Release [The AATIP Investigation!] | Recap EP #2
In this episode of The Official Debrief Podcast Recap, we explore the hunt for alien life in the cosmos and the Pentagon's UFO program!
World’s Richest Men Spar Over Starlink and Kuiper Satellite Real Estate
The two richest men on the planet are dueling it out for space supremacy! No, this isn’t a Justice League storyline of Bruce Wayne versus Lex Luthor, but a real-life space-race for satellite-based Internet commerce between Elon Musk’s SpaceX and...
Spirit AeroSystems’ “Loyal Wingman” Crewless Fighter Jet Will Transform Battlespace
Spirit AeroSystems is leading a team to develop a prototype of the UK's first crewless fighter aircraft, dubbed "Loyal Wingman."
The Mars Perseverance Rover is Three Weeks Away from the Red Planet.
Perseverence is slated for a February 18, 2021 landing in the Jezero Crater. It will spend the next Martian year hunting for "biosignatures."
The Fermi Paradox: Where Are All The Aliens?
The Fermi Paradox asks "where is everybody?" Or, in more modern parlance, "where are all the freakin' aliens?"
Is Science Too Specialized and Why Does it Matter?
Astrobiologist Tessa Fisher explains how science and research can become too specialized and why interdisciplinary communication is critical to the application of science and technology.
Dyson Spheres Could Help Us Find Advanced Alien Technology
Could Dyson Spheres lead SETI astronomers to find alien life? This Sci-fi plot device may help answer one of our greatest mysteries.
What is a Solar Sail?
Astrobiologist Tessa Fisher explains how solar radiation interacts with a solar sail and whether or not it explains 'Oumuamua.
Does ‘Oumuamua Prove Science Doesn’t Want To Find Aliens?
The debate over whether or not 'Oumuamua was an artificial alien object is far deeper than most realize and speaks of science as a whole.
James Webb Telescope Targets Trappist-1 for ET Life in Milky Way Galaxy
After the James Webb Telescope has reached orbit in October 2021, one of its missions will be to search for ET life in the TRAPPIST-1 system.
Methane May Be The Best Way to Find Extraterrestrial Life
It is likely that Methane gas, and not Oxygen, will represent the first chemical sign of life on another planet, according to new study.
China’s SETI Program Will Find Alien Life First, Says Chinese Astronomer
Zhang Tongjie, a Chinese cosmology professor, believes that China's SETI Program will be the first to find an alien transmission.
Oumuamua ‘Alien probe’ may be the way to search for life, according to Harvard astrophysicist
Avi Loeb's recent essay challenges scientists to expand their search for extraterrestrial life beyond signals to also look for alien probes.
The James Webb Telescope Will Change the Way We See The Cosmos
The James Webb Telescope is scheduled for launch in October 2021. It will give us the ability to see the cosmos like we never have before.
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.
Russia’s Su-57 will ‘Easily Kill’ the F-35, claims Russian Pilot as the Fighter Enters Service
Despite over a decade of problems and questions about capabilities, Russian pilot say's Russia's Su-57 could "easily kill" the F-35.
Hubble Spies a Stellar “Ghost” Last Seen at the End of the Roman Empire
The Hubble Space Telescope is helping astronomers study the remains of a star that exploded nearly 1700 years ago.
Section 31: The Military Coders Who Hacked How We Track Objects in Space
Section 31 is a group of coders that have hacked their way into keeping track of all objects in Earth's orbit, both known and unknown.
Trump Signs Order on Threats Posed By Unmanned Aircraft Systems
In one of his final acts as president, Trump signs an executive order aimed at addressing threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems.
The Decades-Long UFO Taboo the Biden Administration Will Have to Face
After more than 70 years of avoidance, the Biden administration may find itself in a position of being unable to avoid the UFO taboo.
Air Force Says Second B-21 Raider Currently In Production
The Air Force recently announced the production of a second B-21 Raider, and revealed first flight for the stealth bomber should come in 2022.
NASA Analysis Says 2020 Is Tied for The Hottest Year on Record
Last week, NASA announced that 2020 was the hottest year on record beating 2016 by one-tenth of a degree Celsius.
Disturbing Study Says Facial Recognition Can Determine Political Affiliation
New research claims facial recognition software can reasonably predict a person's political affiliation based solely on facial features.
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?
Brain Implants Allow Quadriplegic Man To Feed Himself
Researchers developed brain implants and AI-controlled limbs that allowed a quadriplegic man to feed himself using his thoughts.
Ghost Fleet Overlord Passes Latest Sea Trials
The Navy says its Ghost Fleet Overlord recently proved itself capable of sailing nearly 5,000 nautical miles autonomously.
Senior NASA Scientist Pleads Guilty To Lying About Ties To China’s ‘Thousand Talents Program’
On January 13, 2021, a former senior NASA scientist pled guilty in Manhattan federal court for making false statements about...
New DARPA Night-Vision Tech Will Be As Simple As A Pair of Glasses
DARPA is developing night-vision technology that uses a single lens making a set of goggles no bigger than a pair of glasses.
Shocking Documents Show Government Paid Millions to Chase UFOs and Werewolves
A Debrief investigation and new unredacted documents shows the odd history of a secretive government program into UFOs and the paranormal.
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...
Birds May Use Quantum Mechanics to Navigate Says New Study
A new study may prove that a bird's ability to navigate using magnetic fields may actually exist in the realm of quantum mechanics.
New Study Shows Robots May Be Able to Have ‘Empathy’
A new study from Columbia University has proven that a robot can anticipate another robot's actions based solely upon visual cues. Empathy may be next.
The ISS is Going to Have a Space Hotel
Space hotels are a science fiction staple, but have remained out of reach until now. Axiom is building one and NASA is funding it.
Russia Developing a New Unmanned Aerial ‘Drone Killer’
Russia is developing a 'drone killer' that will be able to hunt down and destroy lethal enemy drones to fill a major gap in their air defense.
Pentagon Releases New Counter-Drone Strategy
The Pentagon just released its new joint forces counter-drone strategy, detailing their plans for addressing small unmanned aircraft threats.
Spaceports: The vacation hub of the future?
The future of vacations may come sooner than expected. As industries prepare for commercial space travel, spaceports are being planned...
Capitol Hill Rioters Scrub Their Social Media in Race Against Archivists
To secure as much evidence as possible, researchers are scraping the internet to create an archive of evidence for the Capitol Hill Riot.
Sandia Labs Will Begin Developing Novel Alloys Using Machine Learning
Sandia National Labs announced it has successfully deployed machine learning to aid in developing novel alloys and materials.
Silicon Valley Technologists Interested In Swiss UFO Case
UFOs are seen in Switzerland too, and when one left behind physical evidence, top scientists in California took notice.
Air Force Spacecraft Will Beam Solar Power to Earth
The Arachne spacecraft is scheduled for launch in 2024. It is built to capture solar energy, convert it and then transmit that power to Earth.
The Nevernight Connection – A ‘Candy Store’ for Espionage
Dramatically shaking his head, “Five years working side-by-side. You think you know a guy,” mutters the fictional Rob Carson with palpable disgust. In the next scene, a static video characteristic of a police car-mounted camera captures a sheriff’s deputy, gun...
A Pair of New Propulsion Systems May Soon Push Us Deeper into Space
With upcoming missions like Artemis, even more cutting-edge space propulsion systems will become crucial to meet our space fairing goals.
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,...
Our Future Robot Overlords Will Have Sick Dance Moves
Boston Dynamics dropped a viral video recently featuring their various robots dance to The Contours' "Do You Love Me." It is pretty awesome.
Police, FAA Notified After Sightings of Unidentified Aerial Object Over Hawaii
An unidentified aerial object that recently appeared in the night sky over Honolulu resulted in 911 calls to local law enforcement, as well as inquiries with the Federal Aviation Administration.
Private Satellite Launches Are Going into Hyperdrive As Two New Companies Enter the Market
Milestones reached in December 2020 by new private satellite start-ups Astra and Orbex have shifted commercial launches into hyperdrive.
Farewell 2020: Five Cosmic Stories We Didn’t Cover But Wish We Had
As we say "farewell to 2020," and welcome 2021 with open arms, here are five cool space stories we missed and wish we hadn't.
UFOs Are Still a Mystery, and 2020 Showed Us the DoD is Paying Attention
2020 has seen many advances related to unidentified aerial phenomena, or UFOs, but the subject remains a historical mystery and a challenge to science.
Robotic Combat Vehicles and AI Aircraft Announced by U.S. Military
A trio of recent announcements in December indicate that the US military is investing in robotic combat vehicles and AI fighter aircraft.