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It’s Time to Think Beyond the Science and National Security Framework When It Comes to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena
Now is the time for us to begin taking a serious, multi-spectrum view of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP).
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.
Disclosure and National Security: Should the U.S. Government Reveal What It Knows About UAP?
Should our elected officials seek out and initiate disclosure of information the U.S. government possesses about unidentified anomalous phenomena?
Regular Cannabis Use Increases Feelings of Empathy, New Study Says
A new study involving questionnaires and brain scans claims that regular cannabis use increase feelings of empathy.
New Survey Reveals Differences Along Political Lines on Social Media Content Removal
A recent survey that reveals how partisan interests and biases influence the debate over the deletion of content on social media sites.
Why Is the United Kingdom So Far Behind on UAP Policy?
Despite official denials, there's evidence suggesting the UK government is still engaged in monitoring UAPs. Now is the time for a more transparent approach to foster understanding and support affected individuals.
Special Forces Vets Find Unexpected Healing: Study Reveals Remarkable Benefits of Psychedelic Therapy on PTSD and Cognitive Function
A new study finds transformative benefits of psychedelic therapy on Special Forces veterans' mental health and cognition.
When You Experience Stress, Your Brain’s Cannabinoid System Gets You Stoned
New research reveals that the brain's cannabinoid system reacts to stress by releasing its own THC like substance to get you stoned.
What Causes Criminal Behavior? It Might be Lead Poisoning
Childhood exposure to lead has been shown to measurably increase the chances of criminal behavior in adulthood.
With Future Mars Missions on the Horizon, Participants in NASA’s CHAPEA Simulation Face Real World Challenges
In NASA's CHAPEA simulations, participants will meet challenges that foreshadow the real-world issues presented by future Mars missions.
AI Companion Robots A Potential Solution to the Loneliness Epidemic, Says New Report
New report highlights the potential of companion robots enhanced with artificial intelligence in tackling the loneliness epidemic.
An Ethical Dilemma: Study Explores People’s Views on the Morality of AI Decisions
A recent study sheds light on the nuanced way people view the morality of decisions made by artificial intelligence (AI).
Study Reveals People Overestimate Their Ability to Detect BS
New research reveals the difficulties in detecting misinformation in what researchers affectionately call the "bullshit blind spot."
New Research Reveals LSD’s Mind-Altering Power To Enhance Learning and Exploratory Thinking
Researchers report they have uncovered remarkable new effects of the potent psychedelic drug lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) on human cognition, according to findings detailed in a new study.
It’s Time To Rethink Some Common Assumptions About UFOs
Professor of philosophy Michael Glawson, Ph.D., offers perspectives on common assumptions we have about UFOs, and why they need to change.
New Free VR Program, Psyrreal, Lets You Experience Psychedelic Trips Without Drugs
Researchers have created a new freely available VR program called Psyrreal that can simulate the subjective effects of psychedelic experiences.
Asteroid Discovery Could Shed Light on the Mysterious Origins of Life on Earth
This week we look at how asteroid samples delivered to Earth by a Japanese spacecraft could shed light on the mysterious origins of life on Earth.
Mystery of How Psychedelic Drugs Rapidly Rebuild Neural Connections Solved
Researchers from the University of California, Davis, believe they now understand why psychedelic drugs like LSD, MDMA, and mushrooms rapidly regrow neural connections within the brain.
What Would a Planck Energy Accelerator Entail?
If we ever detect a beam of Planck energy neutrinos from a preferred direction in the sky, we will know where to search for new physics.
Embracing Fearlessness: New Research Discovers Way To Block Fear Responses Through Electrical Stimulation of the Brain
During recent experiments, scientists discovered a way to turn prevent fear responses by providing electrical stimulation to a specific brain region.
Beliefs Versus Evidence: Science, Supersymmetry, and Beyond
In the battle of belief versus evidence, we must avoid the tendency to get entrenched in ideas that cannot be falsified.
Ayahuasca’s Plant-Based Healing Effects May Be Enhanced by Traditional Music, New Research Shows
The positive effects of Ayahuasca may get a boost when paired with traditional music, according to a new study.
The Strange Tale of Russia’s UFO Wonder Weapons Based on “New Physical Principles”
For over a decade Russia has been talking about developing "weapons based on new physical principles." An idea that apparently has its origins in the belief of UFOs.
Is Ayahuasca Safe? New Research Examines Risks Linked to the Ancient Psychedelic Brew
New research examines the adverse health effects of consuming ayahuasca, with results offering a nuanced view of the ancient psychedelic drink.
Inception: How Scientists Are Treating Reoccurring Nightmares by Injecting Sounds into Dreams
In a scene right out of the blockbuster movie Inception, Swiss researchers have discovered a method for treating people with reoccurring nightmares by injecting positively associated sounds into their dreams.
When Radiation Meets Metal: The Complicated Science of Material Failure
Welcome to this week’s installment of The Intelligence Brief… items in our queue this week include how a team...
The Paradox of Fermi’s Paradox
“Where is everybody?” quipped Enrico Fermi, progenitor of the Fermi paradox. Now, Christopher Mellon examines an updated, similar concept he calls the “UAP paradox."
Researchers Untangle “Arrow of Time” Mystery in Groundbreaking New Physics Study
Researchers are closing in on the mystery of the arrow of time, and how cells and particles could be the source for various phenomena that gives rise to the human concept of time.
Canadian Researcher Chris Rutkowski Talks UFOs on ‘Rebelliously Curious’
From Pilot Encounters to Crash Retrievals, Chris Tells All
From Pilot Encounters to Crash Retrievals, Chris Tells All
Canadian UFO researcher Chris Rutkowski says his UFO journey began when he intercepted a call to his univerity's astronomy department.
Don’t Think About It: How Does Our Brain Control Unwanted Thoughts?
New research addressing how people cope with unwanted thoughts has revealed new strategies that may help us control the way we think.
What?! Are Video Games Actually Making Kids Smarter?
A recently published study seems to indicate that children who play more video games become smarter over time.
The Beginner’s Mind of Machine Learning
As advances in machine learning continue, we can expect to see fewer of the "beginner's mistakes" of its early experimental phase.
The Artificial Intelligence Arms Race: Where Are We Now?
This week, we look at how current efforts at the Pentagon figure into concerns about an “artificial intelligence arms race”.
Is Reality an Illusion? New Research Explores How Perception Influences Physical Responses
New research on perception feeds into the debate that reality is, fundamentally, just an illusion.
Coffee Alters Brain Connectivity to Make You Smarter
Coffee improves the functional connectivity within the human brain, making it operate at a higher level of efficiency, new research says.
Documents Reveal Alleged Russian PSYOP Instructions For Dealing With Ukrainians
Kremlin documents purportedly reveal instructions to Russian soldiers on conducting effective psychological operations, or PSYOP, when dealing with...
Retired Russian Colonel Gives Rare Brutally Honest Assessment of Ukraine War
In moment rarely seen on Russian TV, retired Russian Colonel, Mikhail Khodaryonok, offered a brutally honest assessment of Russia's current situation since launching the invasion of Ukraine.
The Rise of Fictosexuality: Why People are Falling in Love with Fictional Characters
Is Fictosexuality is on the rise? Thanks to one Japanese man and his recent wedding, it is becoming a more popular movement than you'd think.
Archaeologists Have Found Ancient Friendship Bracelets, Revealing the Roots of this Tradition
Whether it’s a matching shirt or necklace, or our favorite video games, we love to share physical objects...
Have Zoom Fatigue? It’s Because You’re Staring at Yourself
Researchers at Stanford University have found that one of the causes for zoom fatigue is staring at oneself all day.
The “Equal-Opportunity Jerk:” How Rudeness Can Cover Up Sexism
New research from the University of Texas reveals that rudeness can be used as a cover for something even more concerning in the workplace.
New Research Suggests that Green Spaces Can Promote Peace Over War
Green spaces like parks or fields can help boost individual psychology and may help promote peace in a war-torn area.
Magic Mushrooms May Help Stop Opioid Addiction, New Research Suggests
Psilocybin, a compound found in magic mushrooms, may be helpful in helping individuals overcome opioid addiction.
Natal Attractions: Unlocking the Psychology of Pregnancy Cravings
New research from the University of Barcelona sheds light on the psychology of pregnancy cravings.
Filtered Faces: How the Selfie is Driving Up Requests for Plastic Surgery
New research suggests that individuals using a selfie to distort how they look can drive them to want plastic surgery.
How Anxiety Directly Increases or Decreases Motivation
New research indicates that low anxiety individuals become extra-motivated by stress, while high anxiety individuals essentially shut down.
The Strange Truth Behind the Toad Lickers
Secretions from the Bufo Alvarius toad reveal a new psychedelic that may become the next fad drug for the rich and famous.
Sermon of The Long Knives – An Analysis of Putin’s Latest War Cry
On March 16, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a fiery speech to Russian cabinet members, offering a strong...
It’s All in Your Head…Phones: New Research into Earbuds and the Art of Persuasion
New research suggests that headphone use changes the listening experience, as well as how persuasive a voice sounds to us.