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DARPA’s ‘Manta Ray’ Underwater Drone Could Be a Game Changer
DARPA's new UUV, Manta Ray, could end up having an immense impact on all sectors of the naval and maritime industry.
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.
DARPA’s Dream of a Tiny Robot Army Is Close To Becoming a Reality
DARPA edges closer to its dream of having 250 AI drones for urban warfare environments.
DARPA edges closer to its dream of having 250 AI drones for urban warfare environments.
DARPA edges closer to its dream of having 250 AI drones for urban warfare environments.
Pentagon’s Assessment of Recent Drone Sightings Leaves More Questions Than Answers
This week we explore why the Pentagon's recent assessment of ongoing drone sightings reveals a problem, and more questions than answers.
“We All Hate Needles.” Researchers Hack Skin Bacterium to Replace Shots with Topical Cream.
Researchers at Stanford University may be on the cusp of overcoming the fear of needles with a topical vaccine applied directly to the skin, after recent successful tests.
Why the ‘Mystery Drone’ Craze is a Legitimate Concern: A Look into Counter-UAS Gaps
The current "mystery drone" flap has hints of "moral panic." However, these events highlight a legitimate national security threat.
U.S. Advocates Urge White House Support for ‘RISE’ Initiative to Keep U.S. Ahead in ‘Edge Science’
A coalition of scientists and former intelligence officials is urging White House support for an initiative to advance U.S. research in cutting-edge and controversial fields.
U.S. Space Force Tracking Debris After “Anomaly” Leads to Unexplained Satellite Loss
This week, we examine what U.S. Space Force officials and others have said about a Boeing-built satellite that recently exploded due to an "anomaly."
Project Pele: The Pentagon’s Ambitious Effort to Build a Portable Nuclear Reactor
This week, we look at Project Pele, the Pentagon's ambitious new effort to construct a portable nuclear power source.
U.S. Authorities Reveal Alleged Covert Funding of Propaganda Linked to Russia
This week, U.S. authorities reveal new evidence of actions by Russian state-sponsored media to fund propaganda efforts targeting U.S. voters.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rockets Temporarily Grounded Following Landing Mishap
This week, an FAA decision has temporarily grounded future launches of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets following a fiery landing failure.
Imminent: Former Counterintelligence Agent’s New Memoir Reveals an Insider’s Look at UFOs
Welcome to this week’s installment of The Intelligence Brief… this week, a new memoir by former U.S. counterintelligence...
These Electric Bandages Can Heal Wounds 30% Faster Than Normal Varieties, Accelerating Recovery Rates
Researchers have created new water-powered electric bandages that accelerate the healing of chronic wounds.
Poisons in the Pages? New Research Shows Victorian-Era Books Could Poison Readers
Researchers have found that brightly colored books dating back to the Victorian era could contain poison in their pages.
Boeing Starliner Astronauts Could Remain in Space Until 2025, NASA Says
Welcome to this week’s Intelligence Brief… Houston, we’ve got a problem, and it has now kept two astronauts...
Tesla to Manufacture Humanoid Robots That Could be Available by Next Year, Elon Musk Says
Elon Musk says Tesla is moving forward with plans to begin producing human-like robots called 'Optimus' as soon as next year.
NASA Tracked Two Near-Earth Objects During Their Recent Close Approaches. One Wasn’t Traveling Alone.
New images reveal stunning images of a pair of near-Earth objects recently tracked by NASA. But that's not all they found.
Julian Assange, Famous and Controversial Wikileaks Founder, is a Free Man
This week Julian Assange, the famous founder of Wikileaks, finally returned to his home in Australia a free man.
NASA Restores Communication to Voyager Spacecraft in Seemingly Impossible Feat
This week, NASA has achieved the seemingly impossible by restoring full communication to its iconic Voyager I spacecraft.
Look: New Images Showcase the Navy’s Cutting-Edge “Orca XLUUV” Autonomous Underwater Drone
New photos reveal the size and potential of Boeing's Orca XLUUV, the Navy's autonomous undersea vehicle featuring a modular payload design.
Emergency on the ISS? Disturbing Audio Led to Concerns About a Medical Situation in Space
This week, we examine an incident that unfolded this week that led to concerns about a possible medical emergency on board the International Space Station.
Pentagon Officials Say Russia Has Launched a Counter Space Weapon into Orbit
This week, a counter space weapon was reportedly placed into orbit by Russia in near proximity to a U.S. government satellite.
NASA’s Experimental X-59 “Quiet” Supersonic Aircraft Moves One Step Closer to Flight
This week, we examine NASA's efforts to bring quiet supersonic flight to commercial aviation as its X-59 experimental aircraft faces its most crucial challenges yet.
Generative AI for Top Secret Missions? Microsoft Deploys GPT-4 for Classified Operations
Welcome to this week’s Intelligence Brief… on Tuesday, it was announced that Microsoft is deploying its GPT-4 large...
DoD Official Warns Congress About Russia’s Potential Use of a Nuclear Weapon in Space
This week, lawmakers in Washington were warned about a potentially devastating Russian anti-satellite nuclear weapon during a House Armed Services subcommittee hearing.
AARO Has Only “Moderate Confidence” in Findings From Its Latest UAP Investigation. It’s Easy to See Why.
The Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office has released a report on its findings involving a UAP sighting reported by a military pilot near Eglin Air Force Base in January 2023.
Biochar is the Natural Charcoal Product that Could Revolutionize Tomorrow’s Cities
Biochar is emerging as a powerful tool that has the potential to transform urban areas into greener spaces.
NASA Veteran’s Propellantless Propulsion Drive That Physics Says Shouldn’t Work Just Produced Enough Thrust to Overcome Earth’s Gravity
A veteran NASA scientist says his company has tested a propellantless propulsion drive technology that produced one Earth gravity of thrust.
Leaked Document Reveals Russia’s Latest Efforts to Weaken the West
This week we examine a newly leaked secret document outlining Russia’s aims to wage a campaign aimed at weakening the U.S. and other western nations.
FBI Warns of Potential ‘Coordinated Attack’ in Wake of Russian Massacre
In this week’s analysis, we look at why the FBI's concerns have been elevated since a tragic attack that occurred in Moscow last month.
Paris Technical Conference Takes a Closer Look at Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena
A technical conference in Paris late last year examined the questions international experts have on regarding aerial mysteries.
Media Outlets Sunk By April Fool’s Prank of the Navy’s New “Caterpillar Drive” Stealth Submarine
Reports about a new stealth submarine with an advanced "caterpillar drive" sounds like something right out of a Tom Clancy novel... because it is.
Project Convergence: The U.S. Army’s Latest Experiments with the Warfighting Tech of Tomorrow
This week, the U.S. Army is looking ahead to the battlefield environment of tomorrow with the completion of its massive Project Convergence experiments.
Uncanny “Adaptive Durability” Makes This Strange New Material Stronger Every Time You Hit It
Engineers have invented a seemingly magical material possessing 'adaptive durability' that makes it stronger after repeated impacts.
GPS Jamming by Russia is On the Rise in Northern Europe, Officials Warn
Officials in Europe have been on alert following the observation of a concerning rise in the use of GPS jamming near the borders of NATO nations.
Ancient Bacteria Is Coming Back To Life
This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
On today’s episode, Kenna and Stephanie unleash the bacterial beast as ancient and dormant bacteria are waking up. They also dive into DARPA's new marine quantum project, and take a bite out of the snake venom situation.
Leaked Documents Reveal Beijing’s Big Business of Hacking
The existence of newly leaked documents revealing the Chinese government’s use of hackers for hire offer new insights into Beijing’s ongoing espionage efforts.
Pentagon’s BLUE Program Aims to Fuel Underwater Remote Sensors Using Microscopic Marine Organisms
DARPA's BLUE program seeks sustainable solutions for ocean deployments by harnessing the potential of microscopic marine organisms.
Breaking: Satellite Failure Scuttles First-of-Its-Kind In-Space Test of Physics-Defying Quantum Drive
The cancellation of the first in-space test of a controversial quantum drive has been announced due to an electrical failure on its host satellite.
Scientists Succeed in Producing A Durable “Time Crystal”
Researchers have developed an ultra-robust time crystal, and a new method to keep it stable for over 40 minutes.
Will Scientists Soon Confirm the Existence of Alien Life?
This week, tantalizing hints that a major scientific discovery involving alien life may be on the way are afoot... but is there more here than hype?
The Saga of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s Recent ‘Medical Mystery’
This week, we explore details about Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s recent “medical mystery,” and what it means in terms of U.S. government transparency.
The Top 5 Science and Tech Topics That Make 2023 a Year to Remember
A quick top 5 list of some of our favorite stories, scientific movements, and technological developments from 2023.
A Dramatic Dilution of the Disclosure Process: A Temporary Shore Break Against The Waves of Change?
J.P. Hague, Barrister-at-Law, offers an international perspective on the legislative path and outcome of the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Act of 2023, also known as the “Schumer Amendment.”
Government-Funded Study Explores Warp Drives as Means of Faster-Than-Light Communication through “Hyperwaves”
This government funded faster-than-light communication research using warp bubbles may be a key to develop FTL travel technology.
Unknown Mission of Pentagon’s Mysterious X-37B Spacecraft to Resume, Amidst Setbacks and Speculations
The X-37B spaceplane is set to resume one of the U.S. military’s most mysterious space missions, amidst setbacks over the weekend that pushed the spacecraft’s launch forward another day to Monday.
Thanksgiving in Space
In this holliday edition of The Intelligence Brief, we’ll be taking a look at the history of astronauts celebrating Thanksgiving in space.
Revealed: The Pentagon’s Secretive Next-Generation X-Plane That Could Revolutionize Air Warfare
New details on a secret Next-Generation X-Plane, that's played pivotal role in the Air Force's NGAD program.
Biden Visits Israel and Announces Humanitarian Aid for Gaza, as Deadly Blast Strikes Hospital
President Biden visited Tel Aviv on Wednesday, arriving to tragic news of a deadly explosion at a hospital in Gaza.