Coronavirus Wrote Itself Into Our DNA 20,000 Years Ago, New Study Says
Researchers conducted a study discovering that a coronavirus outbreak occurred about 20,000 years ago, leaving traces in modern DNA.
Scientists Develop ‘Fear in a Bottle’ to Defend Against Crop Killing Insects
Scientists are working to produce a chemical scarecrow to ward off predatory insects, which relies on what they call "fear in a bottle".
Music of the Mushrooms: Study Finds Pairing Psilocybin With Music May Help Treat Depression
New research suggests that music could play a beneficial role in psilocybin therapy, a form of treatment of depression and other mental health conditions.
Internet Archive’s New ‘Wayforward Machine’ Reveals the Scary Future of the Internet
Wayforward Machine gives us a glimpse at what the Internet of 2046 may look like... and it's really concerning.
Exciting Conspiracy Theories Offer Psychological Payoff New Research Finds
New research published in the British Journal of Psychology suggests people tend to believe conspiracy theories for the same reason they enjoy...
Babbel Live Makes Language Learning Real With Live Online Courses
Babbel is innovating again, this time by balancing the convenience of app learning with the unquestioned value of live, in-person language training.
Are Transdermal Patches The Future of Medicinal Magic Mushrooms?
This transdermal patch will deliver psilocin, the active ingredient in psilocybin mushrooms, with fewer risks for medical treatment.
House Intelligence Committee Approves Bill to Mandate Intelligence Sharing in “Pursuit of Unexplained Aerial Phenomena”
Recent legislation approved by the House Intelligence Committee includes a mandate that would increase the sharing of data collected about unexplained aerial phenomena (UAP), according to language within the bill.
NASA’s Lucy Spacecraft Zeros in On Mysterious Trojan Asteroid Swarms Following Jupiter
Lurking in orbit around our Sun and sharing a path with Jupiter are the mysterious Trojan asteroid swarms, which astronomers have now trained their sights on for future study.
Scientists Develop a Real-Life Death Star Laser
Researchers have successfully merged a 30-laser array into one coherent, ultra-powerful beam, bringing the dreams of a Death Star cannon closer to reality.
Spiritual Machines: Silicon Valley’s Quest for Immortality
It is among the oldest and greatest questions humans have ever asked: what happens after we die? Since early times,...
This Company Is Changing How Men Take Care of Their Skin
Geologie realizes skincare falls somewhere between finally mowing the back lawn and chatting with their significant other about The Bachelor on their priorities list.
The Future of Education is Not Math and Science, But Curiosity and Compassion
Perttu Polonen makes a case for an approach to child education that will be critical to preparing them for a marketplace defined by change.
Bats May Have Infected Us With COVID-19, But New Research Says They Can Help Us Fight It
Could new treatments for Covid-19 come from the carrier of the disease itself? Bats may just be our answer to curing COVID-19.
Army Researchers Wage Genetic Warfare on Disease Spreading Mosquitoes
New U.S. Army-funded research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals gene-editing techniques can be used as a means of pest control to help reduce the spread of infectious diseases commonly transmitted by mosquitoes, such as Zika or...
This New App Is a Hassle-Free Way to Save Money on Car Insurance
The Zebra is all about making auto insurance as simple and hassle-free as possible. Average customers save around $440 annually on car insurance by using it.
Astronomers Discovered A Weird “Void” In Space, and It Has A QR Code.
Astronomers have discovered a giant "void" in our Milky Way, and for the first time, you can use your phone to see it up close.
The Top 5 Places In Our Solar System Astrobiologists Say Aliens Would Be Hiding Their Technology
A top 5 list of where scientists think I can find my hot alien boyfriend, or where alien technosignatures may be hiding in our solar system.
New Discovery on the “Strangest Exoplanet Ever Found” Has Astronomers Puzzled
Astronomers have now detected clouds on a gas giant exoplanet nearly 520 light-years from Earth.
The Experience: The Cultural Rise of Alien Abductions and Those Who Encounter Them
Former New York Times reporter Ralph Blumenthal explores the rise of the alien abduction phenomenon and the people who experience it.
10 Modern Civilizations On The Road To Collapse
From the very moment humans started grouping in complex centralized societies, people became obsessed with the idea of civilization’s collapse. In fact, the destruction, salvation, and rebirth of society are some of the central tenets of virtually every major organized...
The Space Force Doesn’t Talk About UFOs, But New Legislation May Force It To
If something anomalous is in the sky, it stands to reason that the Space Force has data on it. Now, it may be forced to declassify that data.
Inside the World’s Most Exclusive (and Strange) Anti-Gravity Club
They wanted to defy a basic and fundamental force of the universe: gravity. Welcome to the wildest bunch of scientists you've ever met.
Robot Swarms Being Developed to Mine the Moon
A team of researchers plans to advance space-mining methods using swarms of autonomous robots to mine and collect minerals for space missions.
Scientists Used Electricity to Alter Our Understanding of Liquids, Then They Made This Amazing Video
A mesmerizing 2-minute video released by researchers from Aalto University in Finland shows how various liquids reacted to electric fields, and it is weird.
Study Finds Disinformation is Being Used to Manipulate Western Media… Like it Has Been Doing for Centuries
Researchers at Cardiff University say Western Media is being steered by Russian propaganda, but archaeology reveals it is a practice with ancient roots.
What if the Inspiration4 Crew Were Stranded in Space? Could We Rescue Them?
The world’s first all-civilian trip into space was a success, but as trips to space increase, what happens if astronauts need rescue?
San Marino Could Become the U.N.’s New “Geneva” For UFOs
The subject of “unidentified aerial phenomena” or “UAP,” more commonly known as UFOs, has surprisingly become a topic of serious...
LSD Induced Changes May Explain How Brain Generates Behavior
Researchers have found that LSD causes changes in the brain that may offer insight into how the brain actually directs behavior.
Unusual Sounds Produced by Bright Meteors Point to an Odd Acoustic Anomaly
Reports of odd sounds associated with bright meteors over the years point to a longstanding mystery of physics.
The Dreams of Interstellar Travel and the Team Paving the Way
Part 2 of The Debrief's exclusive interview with Dr. Harold "Sonny" White, his plans for interstellar travel, and how he plans on getting us there.
NASA Releases Stunning Animation of Upcoming Psyche 16 Asteroid Mission
NASA has released a stunning video animation of their upcoming mission to an asteroid, Psyche 16, over 370 million miles from Earth.
Meet The Man Behind NASA and DARPA’S Warp Drive Programs
Sonny White left NASA in 2018, taking his Warp Drive theories with him. Now, he's given The Debrief an exclusive interview about his work.
The Top 3 Things From Space That Are Probably Going to Kill Us
Here are the top 3 things from outer space that can potentially wipe out the human species in a few years. This is fun, right?
First Rocks Sampled by Mars Perseverance Rover Dramatically Improve Chances for Life
Tests performed on the first two rock samples collected on Mars indicate that the planet was home to liquid water for an extended period.
Will Birds or Toads Be the New Tsunami Early Warning System?
Scientists have recently begun investigating whether there may be a better way to detect an earthquake and the answer may come from birds.
The Woolly Mammoth Will Be Back In 6 Years, Says New Start-Up in Partnership with Harvard University
Colossal plans on bringing the woolly mammoth back from the dead and returning an ancient species to the Arctic tundra.
Congress Calls For Permanent Office To Address “Unidentified Aerial Phenomena”
Legislation contained within the upcoming FY 2022 National Defense Authorization Act calls for the establishment of a permanent office to address “unidentified...
Texas Signs Law Prohibiting Social Media Censorship Based on a User’s ‘Viewpoint’
On Thursday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law a bill that would prohibit social media companies from banning users or removing content based on a person’s “viewpoint.” The bill, which passed the Texas state legislature in early September, doesn’t specify what...
High Serotonin Levels Combat Cocaine Addiction in Mice, Says New Study
Researchers have found that elevated serotonin levels, the hormone of happiness, can prevent cocaine addiction in mice. What does this mean for us?
Deadly Supervolcano Eruptions Remain a Threat for Centuries, New Study Finds
Supervolcano eruptions, among the most deadly events that occur on planet Earth, may remain a threat for centuries according to new research.
Four Submarines All Vanished in the Early Months of 1968. The Story Behind Their Disappearances Remains a Cold War Mystery.
Questions linger over a bizarre series of Cold War incidents involving lost submarines, which left few clues about the cause of their destruction.
Animals Are ‘Shape-Shifting’ in Response to A Warming Climate, Says New Study
New research indicates that many animals are rapidly 'shape-shifting' and changing their biology in a last-ditch effort to survive climate change.
The Drinking Water Aboard the International Space Station Is A Cesspool, New Study Confirms
A new study explores how multi-species microbial populations affect potable water safety during space missions proving space water is gross.
XERIC IS MAKING A WATCH HONORING THE APOLLO 15 MOON MISSION – AND IT’S GORGEOUS
Xeric is a symbol of American innovation and industry, and their latest NASA watch commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 15 mission.
Researchers Develop a System for “Peer Review” Between Quantum Computers
A team of researchers believes they may have the answer, and it involves using multiple quantum computers to check each other’s work, a kind of quantum computing peer review.
Tech Workers Rebel Against a Lame-Ass Internet by Bringing Back ‘GeoCities-style’ WebRings
In response to today’s lame-ass Internet, mediated by big corporations, tech workers are bringing back 'GeoCities' style WebRings.
Most Fast-Evolving Genes Are Linked to the Evolutionary “Big Bang” of the Human Brain
New Research Narrows in on the Mystery of the Evolutionary "Big Bang" of the Human Brain By Examining "Human Accelerated Regions" of Genetic Code.
Move Over CBD, These Adaptogenic Mushrooms Are The Future of Nutrition
Products like WonderDay Mushroom Gummies are leading the charge to help dispel that history of bad press, then startle users with their shockingly effective results.
Octopuses May Have the Rare Ability For Targeted “Throwing,” New Research Suggests
A team of scientists says a recent analysis suggests wild octopuses may possess the ability for targeted “throwing” – a trait that’s...