Devices of Unknown Origin Part III: “Mr. Secretary, We Don’t Know”
In 1969, when the Condon Committee issued its final report condemning the subject of UFOs, Ray Mabus was getting ready...
Devices of Unknown Origin Part II: Interlopers Over the Atlantic
Ryan Graves’ rapid-fire New England accent is contrasted by an unfeigned pensiveness, conveying he’s the type of person who is...
Can Google Teach Me French? Tech Giant Takes Aim at Language Learning with Tivoli
Users will soon be able to turn to Google Search to learn foreign languages using a robust AI system called 'Tivoli.' Goodbye Duolingo?
Growing Food In Space Is Possible, And This Research Could Make it Happen
Researchers in Antarctica are successfully growing plants with artificial light and autonomous systems, and they are working to growing food in space.
Devices of Unknown Origin Part I: Mystery in the Caribbean
On October 31, 1968, the University of Colorado submitted its final report on the Scientific Study of Unidentified Flying Objects. ...
The Top 5 Craziest Things Humans Have Done to Tardigrades
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
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.
Boeing’s X-20 Dyna-Soar Was The Air Force’s ‘Spaceplane’ That Never Flew
Few remember the USAF's early spaceplane program: the Boeing X-20 Dyna-Soar, which predated the Space Shuttle by a quarter-century.
The Navy Quietly Just Rapidly Deployed an Entire Aircraft Carrier Group To Meet Russian Ships Near Hawaii
The Debrief has learned that in early June, the U.S. Navy rapidly deployed the entire U.S.S. Carl Vinson aircraft carrier group, Carrier Strike Group One, in response to a massive build-up of Russian naval forces currently operating roughly 300 miles...
Theoretical “Lentz Drive” Could Make Star Trek-Style Warp Technology a Reality
A new theoretical framework could bring warp drive technologies out of the realm of science fiction, and make them a scientific reality.
The Fate of the Moon: Could Earth’s Satellite Ever Escape Its Orbit?
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?
House Intelligence Committee Members Just Received a Classified Briefing on UFO Findings
On Wednesday, members of the House Intelligence Committee received a classified briefing with U.S. Navy and FBI officials on unidentified aerial phenomena.
This New ‘Metamaterial’ Lens Technology Will Change Aerospace
The first metamaterial lens has been created that uses electrical signals instead of mechanical parts to focus. Welcome to a new era.
A “Day Without Space”: GPS Concerns May be Overblown, New Study Finds
A recent RAND study says that the risks associated with a hypothetical "Day Without Space" may be exaggerated, and even impossible in some instances.
This Secret Nazi Railgun Was An Epic Machine and An Epic Hassle
During World War II, the Nazis built the largest-caliber rifled weapon ever used in combat: the Schwerer Gustav railway gun. It was a pain in the ass.
New Material Able To Withstand Extreme Temperatures Discovered Totally By Accident
An accidental discovery by researchers of a new "zero thermal expansion" material could revolutionize aerospace and medical technology.
NASA Awards Prize for Lab-Grown Tissue Made with 3D Printing Technology
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.
Pair of Massive Portals Allow Instantaneous Communication between European Cities
Called 'pOrtals,' two giant, circular screens create a virtual 'window' between a pair of European cities nearly 400 miles apart.
This Bizarre 24,000-Year-Old Siberian Organism Was Just Revived by Scientists
An ancient life form has been revived after remaining dormant in Siberian permafrost for close to 24,000 years.
NASA Sending Two New Missions to Explore Venus
NASA is heading back to Venus with two new missions with the aim to map and understand the second rock from the Sun.
Harnessing the Power of Cancer to Cure Paralysis and Reverse Brain Damage
A biomedical engineer is studying how to use cancer to potentially reverse brain damage and even possible reverse paralysis.
Truly Autonomous Weapon May Have Been Used in Libya, U.N. Report States
The U.N. report says a drone used by Libya’s government was “programmed to attack targets" with a "true ‘fire, forget and find’ capability.”
Want to be the next Elon Musk? There’s a College Degree For That Now
ASU now has a 12-month program in Executive Master of Global Management: Space Leadership, Business, and Policy to train a future Elon Musk.
The Top Secret “Manned Torpedo” Seemed Like A Good Idea at the Time?
One of the more odd episodes in military technological history is the 20th-century venture into the "manned torpedo." What were we thinking?
Scientists Invent Ultrasonic Device That Will Give Anyone Super Hearing
A group of Finnish researchers have built a simple device that can allow humans to hear in the ultrasonic range.
New Study Says an Extra-Dimension May Explain Dark Matter
In a recently published study, theoretical particle physicists from the University of California Riverside propose dark matter might be explained...
GPT-3 May Become The AI Disinformation Machine We’ve Always Feared, Study Finds
A new study shows how GPT-3 was able to generate "human-like" text producing very persuasive disinformation able to sway opinions.
NASA Will Begin Looking Into the UFO Mystery
After decades of halfhearted smirks and outright dismissals, new space chief Bill Nelson says NASA is officially joining the UFO effort.
What Really Happened to Japan Airlines Flight 1628 in 1986?
On November 17th, 1986, Japan Airlines flight 1628 became involved in one of the most controversial UFO incidents of the 20th century.
China Confirms It Has Its Own UFO Task Force
With the looming release of a national intelligence report detailing U.S. military encounters with “Unidentified Aerial Phenomena” or “UAP,” the People’s Republic of China has announced there has been an increase of mysterious and unexplained aircraft in Chinese airspace, with...
Thermoelectric Devices Will Turn Your Body Into A Battery
Researchers are looking at turning an entire range of materials into Thermoelectric Devices where everyday items can be powered by your body.
Inspector General Will Have a Critical Role in the ‘UFO Mystery’
The DoD's Office of the Inspector General could have a far more critical role in the modern day "UFO mystery" than many realize.
“Programmable Matter” Can Change Color With a Simple Flash of Light
Researchers from MIT have developed a way to alter the color of objects coated with "programmable matter" using only a simple flash of light.
The US Navy Plans to “Unman the Frontlines” With Its New Drone Programs
The US Navy and Marine Corps are campaigning to ‘unman the frontlines’ with several new drones in development, each aimed at ensuring future unmanned machines can serve beneath the sea, on the surface, and in the air.
Human Hibernation for Space Travel is Possible, But Your Body Doesn’t Like It
Human hibernation could allow us to sleep our way through the solar system but the human body isn't exactly built for it.
Space Junk Causes Minor Damage to the ISS’s Robotic Canadarm2
An object identified as orbital debris or "space junk" recently struck the Canadian-operated robotic arm on the International Space Station, according to officials with the Canadian Space Agency.
Engineering Nanotubes for Future Tech That Will Be As Tiny as An Atom
Researchers have developed a method to position carbon nanotubes on the atomic scale for future technology that may one day, be very tiny.
USAF Tests New Airborne Self Protection System for its F-15 Fighters
The USAF has successfully tested its Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS), an electronic warfare suite for the F-15 fighter.
“Extinct” Giant Galápagos Tortoise Species Rediscovered by Scientists
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.
Air Force Is Making Way for the Stealthy B-21 Bomber By Phasing Out the B-1 and B-2
To make way for the upcoming B-21 bomber “Raider,” two of the US Air Force’s three strategic bombers are being...
Perception of Time Slows in Virtual Reality Environments, Research Shows
According to new research, a user’s perception of time may actually slow down when using immersive virtual reality (VR) devices.
US Navy opts to decommission Littoral Combat Ships, leaving future uncertain
The Navy has announced plans to decommission its first two Littoral Combat Ships. Instead of upgrades, the ships are being mothballed.
White House Says President Biden Supports the Pentagon’s UAP Investigations
The White House acknowledged current efforts by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to produce a report on unidentified aerial phenomenon, more commonly known as UFOs, during a press briefing on Tuesday.
Infamous 90’s “Alien Autopsy” Film Is Being Sold As A Million Dollar NFT
NFT auction house Rarible has listed a still frame of an alleged dead alien from the 1995 infamous film, Alien Autopsy, for $1,000,000.
Russia Announces Plans to Send Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft to Jupiter
Russia has announced ambitious plans to launch a new nuclear-powered spacecraft called Zeus on a 50-month-long mission.
Auditory Pareidolia: The Voices in Your Head Have a Rational Explanation
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.
This Company Is Bringing Back Supersonic Commercial Flights
Boom is working to reintroduce supersonic commercial flights. The goal is to provide four-hour flights to any location in the world for $100.
Hubble Telescope Aids Astronomers in Tracking Mysterious Fast Radio Bursts
New clues about the mysterious fast radio bursts (FRBs) have emerged, as the locations of five of the strange signals have been located within a group of distant galaxies.
New Liquid Coating Could Make Stealth Aircraft Invisible and Hypersonic
A team has developed a new ceramic-based coating that can make stealth aircraft more invisible, and can also work at hypersonic speeds.
Microchipping Humans With Ultrasound Powered Devices Could Alter Medicine
Conspiracy theories aside, microchipping humans with tiny live saving computers powered by ultrasound will change the medical field forever.