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NASA’s Scout System Just Predicted an Asteroid Impact. Here’s What That Means for Planetary Defense.

Micah Hanks·January 25, 2024

This week, NASA’s Scout impact assessment system succeeded in calculating the trajectory of an asteroid that entered Earth’s atmosphere over Germany.

Scientists Have Revealed a Crucial Step in How Early Life May Have Originated on Our Planet, and Earth Isn’t the Only Place it Could be Happening.

Micah Hanks·January 19, 2024

New research is offering potentially crucial insights into how living organisms came to exist on our planet billions of years ago.

Will Scientists Soon Confirm the Existence of Alien Life?

Micah Hanks·January 18, 2024

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?

Discovery of Mysterious ‘Big Ring” Megastructure Challenges Our Current Understanding of the Universe

Tim McMillan·January 15, 2024

A recent discovery of a second ultra-large structure dubbed the "Big Ring" challenges long-held assumptions about the universe's structure.

Communication and the Cosmos: The Power of Language in Advancing Civilizations

Avi Loeb·January 14, 2024

Humans evolved from chimpanzees and reached the Moon by developing a language. But why is communication so advantageous for the evolution of a species?

The Saga of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s Recent ‘Medical Mystery’

Micah Hanks·January 11, 2024

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.

James Webb Space Telescope Detects Anomalous Emissions Coming from Mysterious Isolated Space Object

Micah Hanks·January 10, 2024

In an unexpected discovery, the James Webb Space Telescope has detected a distant brown dwarf that appears to be producing infrared emissions from methane.

Vulcan Centaur Rocket Launch Positions ULA as Newest Challenge to Space X Amid Payload Controversy

Micah Hanks·January 8, 2024

The inaugural launch of ULA's Vulcan Centaur rocket on Monday marked a new milestone in the growing commercial space industry.

2023: A Year of Energy Breakthroughs, Space Discoveries, and Whistleblower Allegations

Micah Hanks·December 28, 2023

In this 2023 year-end roundup edition of The Intelligence Brief, we'll be looking at several of the biggest stories of the year brought to you by The Debrief.

These Mysterious Sounds Have Baffled Scientists for Decades. Whatever is Causing Them Remains Unknown.

Micah Hanks·December 28, 2023

Mysterious sounds of unknown origin have persisted for decades, arousing the attention of scientists due to their perplexing—and often explosive—nature.

The National Security Implications of Space Militarization: A New Frontier for Conflict Prevention

Amanda Winstead·December 28, 2023

The escalation of space militarization in recent years calls for a closer examination of global security measures.

Intelligence: The Path Toward Exponential Growth

Avi Loeb·December 27, 2023

What is the mark of a genius? The ability to reach a solution through an unforeseen shortcut instead of a random walk or an elaborate effort.

Top Science and Technology Developments 2023

The Top 5 Science and Tech Topics That Make 2023 a Year to Remember

MJ Banias·December 26, 2023

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·December 22, 2023

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.”

Christmas in the Cosmos: The Most Festive Phenomena in Space

Micah Hanks·December 21, 2023

In this special holiday installment, we'll be spending Christmas in the cosmos as we search for the most festive phenomena in space.

Record-Setting NASA Laser Experiment Beams Ultra-High-Definition Video to Earth from 19 Million Miles Away

Micah Hanks·December 20, 2023

A NASA laser experiment has successfully beamed ultra-high-definition streaming video to Earth from a distance of 19 million miles away.

James Webb Space Telescope Spots ‘Unusual’ and ‘Enigmatic’ Features on Ice Giant Uranus

Micah Hanks·December 19, 2023

NASA has released stunning new imagery of the ice giant Uranus captured by its premiere space observatory, the James Webb Space Telescope.

The Senate Just Passed Its Massive Defense Bill: Here’s What That Means for UAP Disclosure

Micah Hanks·December 14, 2023

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.

NASA Identifies 17 Potentially Habitable Earth-Sized Icy Worlds, Including Two Cosmic Nearby Neighbors

Christopher Plain·December 14, 2023

A team of NASA researchers says they have identified 17 potentially habitable icy worlds including two that are cosmically nearby, which may have subsurface oceans teeming with extraterrestrial life.

NASA Funded Experiments Show Detecting Signs of Life in Water Ejected from Enceladus is Viable

Christopher Plain·December 6, 2023

Experiments funded by NASA show that sending a probe to Enceladus to search for extraterrestrial life is viable.

James Webb Space Telescope Rediscovers Mysterious Vanishing Ghost Galaxy Astronomers Are Calling a “Monster”

Micah Hanks·December 5, 2023

The James Webb Space Telescope has relocated a ghostly dusty galaxy originally detected by ground telescopes before it mysteriously vanished.

250-Mile-High View of Mars Catches Glimpse of a Mystery Lurking in Orbit Above the Red Planet (Images)

Micah Hanks·December 1, 2023

An uncommon view of the Martian horizon was recently obtained by NASA’s Odyssey orbiter, in new images that offer a glimpse at one of the most mysterious objects orbiting the Red Planet.

AI Can Read Cuneiform Now

This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...

MJ Banias·November 29, 2023

On today’s episode, we discuss an ancient discovery into human wearable technology, how AI is now being used to decipher ancient cuneiform tablets, and why NASA wants to grow food in lunar soil.

Rogue Star Encounter Could Spell Certain Doom for Earth and the Solar System, Scientists Warn

Micah Hanks·November 28, 2023

The future of planet Earth could be threatened if it were ever to have a close encounter with a rogue star, according to new research.

Thanksgiving in Space

Micah Hanks·November 23, 2023

In this holliday edition of The Intelligence Brief, we’ll be taking a look at the history of astronauts celebrating Thanksgiving in space.

SpaceX Starship: A Musing on Rockets and Their Effect on the Earth

Avi Loeb·November 20, 2023

Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb considers the effects of rockets on the Earth, following the latest test launch of the massive SpaceX Starship from Boca Chica, Texas.

The U.S. Carries Out a “Self-Defense Strike” in Syria: Here’s What We Know

Micah Hanks·November 9, 2023

This week, the Department of Defense announced that the United States carried out a “self-defense strike” in Eastern Syria.

A NASA Spacecraft Just Had Its First Close Encounter with an Asteroid. Then It Spotted Something Else.

Micah Hanks·November 6, 2023

As NASA’s Lucy spacecraft recently made its approach toward the asteroid Dinkinesh, NASA technicians got a surprise: it wasn’t alone.

The AI Arms Race Will Be The Next Geopolitical Kingmaker, Experts Warn

MJ Banias·November 4, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as the board on which future conflicts will be strategized and future societies shaped, experts warn.

Creepy ‘Face’ Captured on the Surface of Jupiter by NASA’s Juno Spacecraft

Christopher Plain·October 31, 2023

Just in time for Halloween, NASA's Juno spacecraft has returned an image of cloud formations on the surface of Jupiter that seems to resemble a creepy face.

Unexpected Discovery Hidden Underneath Antarctic Ice Shelf for Millennia Found by Space Robot

Christopher Plain·October 30, 2023

Researchers studying beneath the Antarctic Ice Shelf say they have discovered stunning patterns and features no one has seen before.

Hunt For Alien Technology Finishes Scan of 1.6 Million Star Systems “Flagged as Interesting Targets”

Christopher Plain·October 25, 2023

A team of Irish physicists have scanned 1.6 million star systems that could be promising targets in the search for alien technology.

This New 3D Printable Wonder Material Could Help Propel NASA’s Future Missions Into Deep Space

Micah Hanks·October 20, 2023

NASA reports that it has tested a new 3D printed rocket engine component made from a novel material that could help to hasten an era of deep space flights that are able to carry larger payloads.

DARPA’s LOGIC Initiative: Shaping the Pathway for Lunar Infrastructure Development and Off-World Societies

Tim McMillan·October 18, 2023

DARPA's LOGIC initiative paves the way for lunar infrastructure development, setting the stage for a booming off-world economy.

Something Strange Was Spotted Lurking in the Atmosphere of This Peculiar Planet by the James Webb Space Telescope

Micah Hanks·October 17, 2023

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has detected evidence of something unexpected surrounding a distant Jupiter-like exoplanet.

Exoplanet Hunters Spot Something They’ve Never Seen Before While Observing Distant Alien Ice Giant

Christopher Plain·October 16, 2023

An international team of exoplanet hunters say they have spotted the first-ever recorded collision of two alien ice giant exoplanets.

Interstellar Meteors from the Disruption of Rocky Planets by Dwarf Stars

Avi Loeb·October 13, 2023

Astronomer Avi Loeb describes his "eureka moment" about the origin of IM1-like objects in interstellar space from planetary systems around dwarf stars.

‘Ghost Signals’ from Trappist-1 Exoplanetary System Revealed by James Webb Space Telescope

Christopher Plain·September 26, 2023

Readings from the Trappist 1 star system have revealed "ghost signals" that could affect the search for life on its habitable zone planets.

“Holy Grail of Astrobiology”: Breakthrough Discovery Could Finally Solve Mystery of Life on Other Planets

Christopher Plain·September 25, 2023

An exciting new tool that researchers are describing as the "holy grail of astrobiology" may finally answer once and for all if there is life on other planets.

In-Depth: OSIRIS-REx Mission Achieves Historic Milestone with NASA’s Successful Delivery of Asteroid Samples to Earth

Micah Hanks·September 25, 2023

A mission to bring samples from a distant asteroid back to Earth made history on Sunday with the success of NASA's OSIRIS-Rex.

U.S. Navy Unmanned Surface Vessels Complete First Pacific Journey Amidst Growing Tensions

Micah Hanks·September 21, 2023

The U.S. Navy made history with the first Pacific crossing of a pair of its unmanned surface vessels amidst rising tensions with China.

Mysterious Liquid Lunar Discovery May Have a Surprising Source… and It’s Coming from Earth’s Magnetotail

Micah Hanks·September 18, 2023

New research has revealed plasma sheet electrons from Earth's magnetotail as a potential source for the formation of water on the Moon.

DARPA Wants to Use Lasers to Send Energy Directly to War Zones. This Is the Wireless Power Beaming Technology That Will Make It Happen.

Micah Hanks·September 8, 2023

PowerLight's game-changing wireless power beaming technology is driving DARPA’s POWER program. Here's how it could also change the future of energy transmission.

Encountering Aliens: Exploring The Fascinating Speculative Science of Extraterrestrial Intelligence, Physiology and Technology

Tim McMillan·August 8, 2023

Whether one is inspired by recent UAP news, or advances in space exploration, many believe that extraterrestrial intelligence exists. How soon might we finally discover it?