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Is That A “Hidden Consciousness” In Your Brain, Or Are You Just Happy to See Me?

This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...

MJ Banias·August 27, 2024

Stephanie and Kenna are back for a new season of The Debrief Weekly Report. In this episode, they take a mental dip into new findings regarding "hidden consciousness" inside the brain. They also discuss why playing video games is good for your mental well being, and a brand new bandage that uses water and electrical currents to heal wounds faster!

An Unexpected Discovery Could Rewrite the History of Cocaine Use in Europe

Tim McMillan·August 27, 2024

A surprise discovery reveals cocaine may have been widely available and used in Europe, centuries earlier than previously thought.

DARPA-Funded Research Aims to Place Humans in “Suspended Animation”

Christopher Plain·August 27, 2024

DARPA-funded researchers from Harvard University have identified an Alzheimer's drug that could place patients in suspended animation.

43% of FDA-Approved AI-based Medical Devices Are Trained Using Fake Patient Data

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·August 27, 2024

Close to half of the AI devices authorized for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are trained without using clinical data from actual patients, according to new findings by an international team of researchers.

NASA’s Cold Atom Lab Aims to Unlock Cosmic Mysteries with Quantum Experiments in Space

Ryan Whalen·August 20, 2024

The Cold Atom Lab (CAL) is a groundbreaking research setup that introduces a new frontier of quantum science to the International Space Station (ISS).

Google’s DeepMind Has Developed an AI-Driven Robot That Can Beat Humans at Table Tennis

Tim McMillan·August 15, 2024

Google's DeepMind has developed an AI-driven robot that can beat human players in table tennis, marking a significant advancement in robotics

Addicted to True Crime, Death, and Dark Events? New Research Aims Understand Why.

MJ Banias·August 15, 2024

A new study examines why people love “dark events” and the handful of different social and scientific factors that push us to desire them.

Despite Dire Warnings, New Research Reveals AI Poses No Existential Threat to Humanity

Tim McMillan·August 14, 2024

Despite all the ominous warnings, new research debunks the idea that AI is an existential threat to humanity.

Neuralink CEO Claims Its Second Brain Implant is “Working Very Well.” But Is It?

Chrissy Newton·August 9, 2024

Neuralink has implanted its experimental N1 brain-computer interface (BCI) within a second patient, with Elon Musk, the company's CEO, saying the procedure is “working very well.”

Boeing Starliner Astronauts Could Remain in Space Until 2025, NASA Says

Micah Hanks·August 8, 2024

Welcome to this week’s Intelligence Brief… Houston, we’ve got a problem, and it has now kept two astronauts...

Anti-Aging Secrets Revealed? Regenerative Genes Extend Lifespan in Study Revealing Genetic ‘Fountain of Youth’

Ryan Whalen·August 2, 2024

Researchers who transferred highly regenerative genes from flatworms to fruit flies say it extended the recipient insect's life span.

NASA-Funded Hypersonic Breakthrough Can Eliminate Deadly “Shock Train” at the Speed of Light

Christopher Plain·July 27, 2024

Optical sensors that rapidly detect a 'shock train' inside a scramjet engine could revolutionize hypersonic flight.

Energy Scientists Invent Device That Draws Electricity Out of Thin Air

Christopher Plain·July 26, 2024

Scientists have invented a novel technology that grabs RF signals out of thin air and converts them directly into usable electrical energy.

America’s Moment of Uncertainty Continues Amid Unprecedented Exits and Odd Questions

Micah Hanks·July 25, 2024

This week, U.S. President Joe Biden exits the 2024 race for the White House, the Secret Service Director resigns, and the FBI has questions about a recent assassination attempt.

Scientists Have Found The “Pain Control Pathway” That Influences the Placebo Effect

MJ Banias·July 24, 2024

Neuroscientists have made a discovery about the “Placebo Effect,” shedding light on a “pain control pathway” that underlies this phenomenon.

Effort to Harness Gamma Rays Using Quantum Theory Aims to Create the World’s Most Powerful Laser

Christopher Plain·July 24, 2024

Researchers working to control high energy gamma-rays hope their work will help produce the most powerful laser ever built.

Psilocybin Creates a Temporary Loss of Self by Dissolving Brain Networks, New Study Finds

Chrissy Newton·July 24, 2024

New research reveals a heavy dose of psilocybin can alter a person's perception and sense of self by reducing coordination between various regions of the brain.

Tesla to Manufacture Humanoid Robots That Could be Available by Next Year, Elon Musk Says

Chrissy Newton·July 23, 2024

Elon Musk says Tesla is moving forward with plans to begin producing human-like robots called 'Optimus' as soon as next year.

Sleeping While Awake? AI Helps Scientists Reveal the New Science of Micro-Sleep States

Ryan Whalen·July 23, 2024

New research into sleep and wakefulness radically undermines a century of thought, as the two states are shown not to be as distinct as scientists previously believed.

34-Million-Year-Old Remains Unearthed in Wyoming Challenge Our Ideas on Reptile Evolution

Micah Hanks·July 22, 2024

The recent discovery of 34-million-year-old reptile remains in Wyoming are presenting new insights into the evolution of one of nature’s most fascinating slithering species.

Study Finds Mindfulness Training May Induce Altered States of Consciousness

Chrissy Newton·July 18, 2024

A recent study by researchers from the University of Cambridge found that mindfulness training can lead to participants experiencing “disembodiment and unity" and altered states of consciousness.

“The Future is Going to Be Weird.” Elon Musk Predicts Brain Chips Will Eventually Replace Phones

Chrissy Newton·July 17, 2024

If you trust Elon Musk, founder of the brain implant company Neuralink, the future is going to be pretty weird.

AI Can Boost Creativity, Making Stories More Engaging and Enjoyable

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·July 15, 2024

New research suggests generative AI can boost an author’s creativity by suggested changes that would make a story more engaging to its target audience.

4.2 Billion Years Ago, Our Last Universal Common Ancestor Was in an “Arms Race” Against Life’s Greatest Adversary: The Virus

MJ Banias·July 13, 2024

Scientists have traced the origins of life back 4.2 billion years, and how our earliest ancestor fought life’s greatest enemy, the virus.

Elon Musk Announces Second Neuralink Brain Implant Scheduled for Next Week

Chrissy Newton·July 12, 2024

Elon Musk says Neuralink will implant its brain-computer interface system in a second human patient next week.

China Pushes Back as NATO Calls It an “Enabler of Russia’s War Against Ukraine”

Micah Hanks·July 11, 2024

This week, China pushes back after NATO characterized the country as an enabler of Russia's war against Ukraine.

Air Force-Funded Ursa Major Successfully Test Fires “Draper” Engine Built to Power Spacecraft of the Future

Christopher Plain·July 10, 2024

Ursa Major has announced the first successful test firing of its Draper engine, which will power both hypersonic and in-space flight.

New Study Illuminates Brain’s Response to Emotionally-Charged Stimuli, Highlighting Evolutionary Survival Mechanisms

Tim McMillan·July 9, 2024

New research reveals how the human brain processes emotionally charged situations more effectively than AI machine learning.

Could AI Avatars Become 21st-Century Tombstones?

Avi Loeb·July 9, 2024

Rather than staring at a tombstone in a graveyard, what if one could engage in fresh conversations with AI avatars?

Elon Musk’s Neuralink Delays Second Brain Implant Procedure

Chrissy Newton·July 8, 2024

Neuralink recently revealed that it chose to postpone the insertion of a second brain chip implant in a procedure that had been eagerly anticipated by the medical and tech communities.

Sci-fi ‘Spaceship’ Observatory in Cyprus May Look Like a “Villainous Lair,” But It’s Attracting Stargazers Worldwide

Chrissy Newton·July 6, 2024

The new spaceship-inspired Troodos Observatory in Cyprus looks like something straight out of a science fiction movie.

Yes, the George Carlin AI-Generated Comedy Special Was Fake. But AI Can Still Be Funnier Than Humans.

Tim McMillan·July 5, 2024

Research finds that AI-generated jokes are as funny, if not funnier, than human ones, challenging beliefs AI and emotion.

China Aims to Set New World Standards for Brain-Machine Interfaces, Echoing Elon Musk’s Neuralink

Chrissy Newton·July 5, 2024

China announced its efforts to develop standards for brain-computer implants (BCI) akin to Elon Musk's Neuralink.

Independence Day 2024: America Has Issues, but Science and Technology Remain Promising

Micah Hanks·July 4, 2024

In this Independence Day edition of The Intelligence Brief we look at how science and technology are poised to improve the lives of Americans.

Will Contact With Non-Human Intelligence Involve Aliens or AI?

Avi Loeb·July 4, 2024

Distinctions between AI and human intelligence might offer a first taste of what we may one day encounter with the discovery of ET technology.

NASA Officially Confirms Mysterious Object Recovered in NC Mountains is SpaceX Debris

Micah Hanks·July 2, 2024

NASA has officially confirmed that a mysterious object found on a remote North Carolina trail is SpaceX debris that once belonged to one of the American spacecraft company's Dragon capsules.

“Sportswashing” Remains a Prevalent and Highly Effective Way To Hide Dark Realities, Research Shows

Tim McMillan·June 27, 2024

How sportswashing manipulates global perception, from Nazi Germany's 1936 Olympics to modern regimes, masking controversies through sports.

Futurist Predicts Humans Will Soon Live 1,000 Years, Thanks to Nanobots and AI

Tim McMillan·June 26, 2024

Futurist Raymond Kurzweil predicts humans may soon live up to 1,000 years by merging biotechnology, AI, and nanobots.

Adding This Supplement To Your Coffee or Caffeine Significantly Boosts Brain Power, Finds New Research

Tim McMillan·June 25, 2024

The combo of creatine nitrate and caffeine enhances cognitive function according to a new study from Jacksonville State University.

Is Your Brain Data Safe? Recent Lawsuit Examines Rights to Brain Privacy

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 24, 2024

Chile's Supreme Court has issued the first lawsuit over privacy rights involving brain activity.

U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin Test Advanced Mk21A Missile Reentry Vehicle Over the Pacific

Micah Hanks·June 18, 2024

The USAF and Lockheed Martin have announced the successful completion of a test involving the Mk21A future intercontinental ballistic missile reentry vehicle.

What’s That? Look at What NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Just Spotted on the Far Side of the Moon

Micah Hanks·June 18, 2024

Look at what has turned up in new images of the far side of the Moon captured by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.

“Gendered” AI Partner Boosts Participation and Productivity From Women in Team Projects

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 18, 2024

Cornell researchers found that women team members tended to participate more when an AI partner also sounded female.

The Language On This 1,000 Year Old Stone is a “Glyph Breaker’s Nightmare.” Scientists Want to Use AI to Crack It.

MJ Banias·June 14, 2024

The Singapore Stone has stood as one of Southeast Asia's most enigmatic artifacts. Now, researchers want to use AI to decode its mysterious symbols.

Study Finds UFO Witnesses May Have Personality Traits That Increase Likelihood of Sightings

Chrissy Newton·June 14, 2024

UFO witnesses may possess specific personality traits that increase their likelihood of encountering such phenomena.

First Wooden Satellite Breaks New Ground in Sustainable Space Exploration. Are Wooden Space Shelters Next?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·June 13, 2024

Researchers at Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry have unveiled the world’s first wooden satellite, breaking new ground in space technology.

Israeli Military Gets Medieval By Deploying 12th Century Trebuchet Against Hezbollah Fighters

Tim McMillan·June 13, 2024

The IDF uses a medieval trebuchet to combat Hezbollah on the Lebanon border, highlighting unconventional tactics in modern warfare.

NASA, AARO, and Scientists Pursuing the Unexplained

Micah Hanks·June 6, 2024

This week, we dive into recent discussions with military and intelligence professionals that underscore the seriousness of the UAP issue, highlighting skepticism towards AARO’s efforts and the need for a more collaborative approach to uncover the truth behind these mysterious encounters.

ChatGPT “Major Outage” Raises Questions Amid Whistleblower Warnings of “Reckless” Race Toward AI Dominance

Micah Hanks·June 5, 2024

OpenAI’s ChatGPT is now back online following what the AI company behind the popular chatbot called a “major outage” that occurred on Tuesday.

Breakthrough Study Uncovers Brain Network Key to Human Consciousness

Tim McMillan·June 4, 2024

Scientists identify brain network essential for consciousness, offering new insights into neurological disorders.