The U.S. Air Force is Developing a Plasma ‘Freeze Ray’ to Keep Things Cool in Space
The U.S. Air Force is tapping into the seemingly magical properties of plasma to develop a freeze ray that can keep components cool in space.
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Photonic Time Crystal Discovery Could Have “Profound Implications” for Optics, Lead to New Disruptive Tech
“We don’t yet understand exactly how it happens.” A breakthrough with photonic time crystals in the near-visible spectrum could lead to new approaches in optics and the creation of novel disruptive technologies.
How DARPA, Star Trek, and UFOs Inspired This Engineer to Unravel the Secrets to Warp Drive Propulsion
Meet Dr. Chance Glenn, the university professor and electrical engineer preparing to test his warp drive theory.
Creating a Transient Star in the Laboratory
The recent achievment of fusion ignition marks the first instance where humans were able to create the likeness of a tiny transient star in the lab.
A Surprise Discovery on Mars Offers Clues in the Search for Life
This week we look at what recent findings suggest about the possible existence of life on ancient Mars, and why the question of biology shouldn’t be ruled out.
Nuclear Fusion Researchers Record Highest Output Level Yet
Approximately 2/3 the Input Energy this Latest Result is a Massive Increase Over Previous Records
Approximately 2/3 the Input Energy this Latest Result is a Massive Increase Over Previous Records
Nuclear Fusion researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory working in the National Ignition Facility have recorded the...
Technosignatures of Intelligent Aliens Could Be “Lurking” Nearby, Study Says
A group of researchers propose searching for "unusual signatures or phenomena" on the Moon, and even around Earth.
A group of researchers propose searching for "unusual signatures or phenomena" on the Moon, and even around Earth.
A new study proposes searching for unusual technosignatures or phenomena on the Moon, and even around Earth.
Disk-Shaped Aircraft Can Levitate To Near-Space Using Only Solar Power
Researchers have developed micro-disks that can levitate in the mesosphere using only sunlight as propulsion
Major Breakthrough in Quantum Electronic Warfare Achieved by Army Research
U.S. Army Research Labs say they are on their way to developing quantum electronic warfare, rendering adversaries EW systems obsolete.
“Halfway Between Order and Chaos”: New “Hurricanes of Light” Could Revolutionize Data Transmission and Communication
Tiny "hurricanes of light" could revolutionize the transmission of information in a process described as "halfway between order and chaos."
Swedish Researchers Unveil Game-Changing Optical Communication Tech for Space
Swedish scientists report a new breakthrough in technology that could transform optical communication in deep space, according to recently published research.
Misinformation Complicates Recovery Efforts in the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene
This week, we examine misinformation and conspiracy theories that have remained prevalent online in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
America’s Moment of Uncertainty Continues Amid Unprecedented Exits and Odd Questions
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 Produce Black Hole ‘Plasma Fireballs’ on Earth in New Breakthrough Experiment
Researchers have produced high-density “plasma fireballs” on Earth, recreating conditions that naturally occur around black holes.
The Pentagon’s New UAP Report is Seriously Flawed
In an exhaustive analysis, Christopher Mellon breaks down why the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office's new UAP report is seriously flawed.
DARPA’s New REMA Program is Turning Ordinary Drones into Autonomous Killing Machines. Kind of.
DARPA's newly announced REMA program hopes to turn ordinary commercial and military drones into autonomous killing machines.
Innovative Solar Sail Propulsion System Could Soon Drive Spacecraft for Science Missions, NASA Projects
NASA says it cleared a “key technology milestone” last month that could help move the agency toward future use of solar sail technology.
Raytheon is Building Two Ultra-High Power Directed Energy Weapons for the U.S. Navy and Air Force
Raytheon has been tasked to design, build, and test a pair of ultra-high powered directed energy weapons for the U.S. Navy and Air Force.
Christmas in the Cosmos: The Most Festive Phenomena in Space
In this special holiday installment, we'll be spending Christmas in the cosmos as we search for the most festive phenomena in space.
The Senate Just Passed Its Massive Defense Bill: Here’s What That Means for UAP Disclosure
In this week's newsletter, we’ll be looking at the Senate's recent passage of the NDAA, and what that means for the UAP Disclosure Act of 2023.
Entanglement On-Demand Achieved in Breakthrough Study Pointing to “New Frontier” in Quantum Science
Physicists at Princeton University have reported the successful on-demand entanglement of individual molecules, according to new research.
‘First Ever’ Experiments to Measure Theoretical ‘Quantum Flickering’ in an Empty Vacuum Slated for 2024
A consortium of German researchers aiming to be the first to measure quantum flickering directly say that their potentially groundbreaking experiments are finally ready to take place sometime in 2024.
U.S. Army is Training Soldiers in New Fighting Technique That Didn’t Exist Before the 21st Century
The U.S. Army is training their soldiers in a new form of combat aimed at countering the increasing threat of unmanned aerial vehicles on the battlefield.
DARPA Wants Futuristic Space Weapons That Don’t Currently Exist
DARPA is asking for proposals on futuristic space weapons that don't exist in hopes of gaining a tactical advantage over U.S. adversaries.
U.S. Navy Unmanned Surface Vessels Complete First Pacific Journey Amidst Growing Tensions
The U.S. Navy made history with the first Pacific crossing of a pair of its unmanned surface vessels amidst rising tensions with China.
NASA’s Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Report: Key Takeaways
Welcome to this week’s installment of The Intelligence Brief… the results of an assessment by NASA’s Unidentified Anomalous...
Mysterious ‘Force Gun’ May Be China’s Most Frightening Space Weapon
Chinese researchers say they have developed a "force gun" that can manipulate objects from a distance like a Star Wars Jedi using the Force.
Israeli Air Force Releases Video of Bible-Inspired Anti-Missile System “David’s Sling” Blasting Targets from the Sky
Newly released video shows Israel's new anti-missile system David's Sling blasting target drones right out of the sky.
Controlling Points of Darkness with Metasurfaces Could Enable New Covert Detection Technologies, Harvard Team Says
Harvard researchers say they have succeeded in developing a method of controlling points of darkness known as optical singularities with the help of metasurfaces.
Air Force Research Lab’s Awesome Directed Energy Prototype Dominates Enemy Drone Swarm in Simulated Attack
The AFRL says a recent demonstration of its Tactical High-power Operational Responder (THOR) against drone swarms was a success.
Odd Green Light Filmed Over Japan Came from Space, but NASA Satellite Data Reveals It Was No Meteor
Whatever flashed through the skies over Japan certainly wasn’t a bird or a plane… could it have been a meteor? As it turns out, NASA satellite data had the answer.
Physicists Prove Famous Double-Slit Experiment Can Be Recreated in Time, Not Just in Space
The famous double slit experiment has been recreated by physicists who say they have now achieved it in time, rather than in space.
Bard is Born: Introducing Google’s Newest High-Performance Chatbot
This week we look at Google's announcement that it will soon begin opening access to Bard, its newest and most advanced chatbot.
New Quantum Computing Study Proposes First-Ever Practical Blueprint for a Verifiable Lab-Created Transversable Wormhole
A recent study has proposed the first-ever practical blueprint for a lab-created wormhole that can verifiably bridge spacetime.
“Impossible” Photonic Breakthrough: Scientists Manipulate Light at Sub-Wavelength Scale
In a breakthrough for photonics previously considered impossible, researchers have shown the ability to manipulate microscopic objects with light at the sub-wavelength scale.
U.S. Navy Contractor Shows Off Typhoon’s New Anti-Drone Capability
International military contractor Rafael Defense Systems has released a video of their new anti-drone Typhoon weapons platform upgrade
“Signals of Interest” Turn Up in SETI Search Aided by Citizen Scientists
Welcome to this week’s installment of The Intelligence Brief… while the big news this week involves the U.S. Department of...
Levitation Breakthrough Achieved in New Study of Acoustic Radiation Force Phenomenon
Expanding the field of acoustic levitation, a team of researchers has revealed new applications for levitating small objects with sound.
Defying Current Theories, Researchers Say Something ‘Unexpected’ Has Been Observed During Fusion Experiments
New studies reveal unexpected behavior of ions in fusion reactions, which may offer clues in the effort to achieve sustained fusion ignition.
Through the Looking-Glass: Odd New Metasurface Material is a “Doorway” to Strange Quantum Phenomenon
The creation of a new metasurface material could improve efforts to harness quantum entanglement in the production of innovative new technologies.
Earendel: The Most Distant Star in the Universe Seen Through the Eye of Webb
The James Webb Space Telescope managed to capture images of the most distant star in the universe... this week, we take a look at that star, and the origins of its unique name.
Physicists Discover Strange New Phase of Matter in Experiment With Quantum Computers
Physicists have created a newly seen phase of matter with two possible time dimensions by beaming a laser pulse into a quantum computer.
Deep Learning “Ice Breaker” Missile Finally Revealed
Air, land, and sea-launch-able, the fully autonomous, AI-controlled missile known as the Ice Breaker has finally been revealed.
Navy Witnesses Describe 2004 Encounter With UAP Aboard the USS Ronald Reagan
New details have emerged about a 2004 incident involving U.S. Navy personnel who observed an unidentified object following their vessel.
New details have emerged about a 2004 incident involving U.S. Navy personnel who observed an unidentified object following their vessel.
Navy personnel who witnessed a 2004 incident involving UAP seen from aboard the USS Ronald Reagan have now come forward with details about their striking encounter.
Ukraine: The Greatest Challenge
This week's newsletter focuses on recent statements by U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley, and why he believes the war in Ukraine represents a threat to the global international security order.
Tech Talk Episode 5: Top 15 of 21st Century Weapons
In this episode of The Debrief’s Tech Talk, hosts Josh Rutledge and Stefan Gearhart take a look at the top 15 weapons of the 21st-century.
‘The Expanse’ Predicts Our Future As Interplanetary Communication Will Soon Be A Reality
As The Expanse Season 6 prepares to land on December 10th, we'd like to take a look at the communications technology employed in the show.
Spy Games: The CIA Shifts its Focus to Threats from China and Foreign Technology
This week we look at the CIA's new China and Foreign Technology Mission Centers, and new information about losses sustained by the agency.
These 7 “Star Trek” Technologies May Soon Become Reality
Star Trek inspires us to look forward, so let's do just that.
Star Trek inspires us to look forward, so let's do just that.
7 "Star Trek" inventions that could quickly become reality, and will let humans one day boldly go where we've never gone before.
Scientists Convert Light into Matter and Antimatter, New Study Confirms
Scientists have turned light into matter, and its counterpart antimatter, all in one step proving a nearly century-old theory as correct.