The Mars Perseverance Rover is Three Weeks Away from the Red Planet.
Perseverence is slated for a February 18, 2021 landing in the Jezero Crater. It will spend the next Martian year hunting for "biosignatures."
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The Fermi Paradox: Where Are All The Aliens?
The Fermi Paradox asks "where is everybody?" Or, in more modern parlance, "where are all the freakin' aliens?"
Is Science Too Specialized and Why Does it Matter?
Astrobiologist Tessa Fisher explains how science and research can become too specialized and why interdisciplinary communication is critical to the application of science and technology.
The Search for Extraterrestrial Life
This week, the search for extraterrestrial life takes center stage as we examine how scientists are looking for answers to one of life's greatest questions.
Dyson Spheres Could Help Us Find Advanced Alien Technology
Could Dyson Spheres lead SETI astronomers to find alien life? This Sci-fi plot device may help answer one of our greatest mysteries.
Does ‘Oumuamua Prove Science Doesn’t Want To Find Aliens?
The debate over whether or not 'Oumuamua was an artificial alien object is far deeper than most realize and speaks of science as a whole.
James Webb Telescope Targets Trappist-1 for ET Life in Milky Way Galaxy
After the James Webb Telescope has reached orbit in October 2021, one of its missions will be to search for ET life in the TRAPPIST-1 system.
Methane May Be The Best Way to Find Extraterrestrial Life
It is likely that Methane gas, and not Oxygen, will represent the first chemical sign of life on another planet, according to new study.
China’s SETI Program Will Find Alien Life First, Says Chinese Astronomer
Zhang Tongjie, a Chinese cosmology professor, believes that China's SETI Program will be the first to find an alien transmission.
Oumuamua ‘Alien probe’ may be the way to search for life, according to Harvard astrophysicist
Essay argues interstellar objects may be ‘message in a bottle.’
Essay argues interstellar objects may be ‘message in a bottle.’
Avi Loeb's recent essay challenges scientists to expand their search for extraterrestrial life beyond signals to also look for alien probes.
The James Webb Telescope Will Change the Way We See The Cosmos
The James Webb Telescope is scheduled for launch in October 2021. It will give us the ability to see the cosmos like we never have before.
Can Humanity Build a Space Station on Ceres?
Astrophysicist Pekka Janhunen has published a paper claiming that humans could be living on a space station orbiting Ceres.
Inauguration Day: Biden’s New DoD and Aerial Threats
This week's newsletter covers the inauguration of President Biden, his cabinet picks and defense strategy, and what the new administration's attitudes toward the UAP issue may be.
Hubble Spies a Stellar “Ghost” Last Seen at the End of the Roman Empire
The Hubble Space Telescope is helping astronomers study the remains of a star that exploded nearly 1700 years ago.
Section 31: The Military Coders Who Hacked How We Track Objects in Space
Section 31 is a group of coders that have hacked their way into keeping track of all objects in Earth's orbit, both known and unknown.
The Decades-Long UFO Taboo the Biden Administration Will Have to Face
After more than 70 years of avoidance, the Biden administration may find itself in a position of being unable to avoid the UFO taboo.
NASA Analysis Says 2020 Is Tied for The Hottest Year on Record
Last week, NASA announced that 2020 was the hottest year on record beating 2016 by one-tenth of a degree Celsius.
Disturbing Study Says Facial Recognition Can Determine Political Affiliation
New research claims facial recognition software can reasonably predict a person's political affiliation based solely on facial features.
Ghost Fleet Overlord Passes Latest Sea Trials
The Navy says its Ghost Fleet Overlord recently proved itself capable of sailing nearly 5,000 nautical miles autonomously.
The Final Frontier
Nuclear energy in space, a global space alliance proposal by the EU and the Space Force’s current public relations issues are all topics in this week's Intelligence Brief.
Senior NASA Scientist Pleads Guilty To Lying About Ties To China’s ‘Thousand Talents Program’
On January 13, 2021, a former senior NASA scientist pled guilty in Manhattan federal court for making false...
A Secretive Technology Could Be Bad News For Capitol Rioters
Unbeknownst to them, a secretive technology that might have been in use could spell bad news for pro-Trump...
Birds May Use Quantum Mechanics to Navigate Says New Study
A new study may prove that a bird's ability to navigate using magnetic fields may actually exist in the realm of quantum mechanics.
New Study Shows Robots May Be Able to Have ‘Empathy’
Researchers develop a robot that can predict the actions of another based purely on visual cues.
Researchers develop a robot that can predict the actions of another based purely on visual cues.
A new study from Columbia University has proven that a robot can anticipate another robot's actions based solely upon visual cues. Empathy may be next.
The ISS is Going to Have a Space Hotel
Headed by a Former NASA Manager, Axiom is eyeing a 2024 Launch
Headed by a Former NASA Manager, Axiom is eyeing a 2024 Launch
Space hotels are a science fiction staple, but have remained out of reach until now. Axiom is building one and NASA is funding it.
Russia Developing a New Unmanned Aerial ‘Drone Killer’
Russia is developing a 'drone killer' that will be able to hunt down and destroy lethal enemy drones to fill a major gap in their air defense.
Pentagon Releases New Counter-Drone Strategy
The Pentagon just released its new joint forces counter-drone strategy, detailing their plans for addressing small unmanned aircraft threats.
Spaceports: The vacation hub of the future?
The future of vacations may come sooner than expected. As industries prepare for commercial space travel, spaceports are...
Siege at the U.S. Capitol
An unprecedented breach of the U.S. Capitol Building on Wednesday was among many factors this week that raise questions about our of state of preparedness.
Sandia Labs Will Begin Developing Novel Alloys Using Machine Learning
Sandia National Labs announced it has successfully deployed machine learning to aid in developing novel alloys and materials.
Silicon Valley Technologists Interested In Swiss UFO Case
UFOs are seen in Switzerland too, and when one left behind physical evidence, top scientists in California took notice.
UFOs are seen in Switzerland too, and when one left behind physical evidence, top scientists in California took notice.
UFOs are seen in Switzerland too, and when one left behind physical evidence, top scientists in California took notice.
The Nevernight Connection – A ‘Candy Store’ for Espionage
Dramatically shaking his head, “Five years working side-by-side. You think you know a guy,” mutters the fictional Rob...
The Nashville Bombing, an In-Depth Analysis of this Bizarre Event
Early Christmas morning, residents of the trendy condos along Second Avenue overlooking the bustling historic district of downtown...
Our Future Robot Overlords Will Have Sick Dance Moves
Boston Dynamics dropped a viral video recently featuring their various robots dance to The Contours' "Do You Love Me." It is pretty awesome.
Private Satellite Launches Are Going into Hyperdrive As Two New Companies Enter the Market
Milestones reached in December 2020 by new private satellite start-ups Astra and Orbex have shifted commercial launches into hyperdrive.
Farewell 2020: Five Cosmic Stories We Didn’t Cover But Wish We Had
Did You Catch These Stories in 2020?
Did You Catch These Stories in 2020?
As we say "farewell to 2020," and welcome 2021 with open arms, here are five cool space stories we missed and wish we hadn't.
UFOs Are Still a Mystery, and 2020 Showed Us the DoD is Paying Attention
2020 has seen many advances related to UFOs, but the subject remains a historical mystery and a challenge to science.
2020 has seen many advances related to UFOs, but the subject remains a historical mystery and a challenge to science.
2020 has seen many advances related to unidentified aerial phenomena, or UFOs, but the subject remains a historical mystery and a challenge to science.
Year in Review: The Nashville Bombing, and UFOs in 2020
New details about the Christmas Day Nashville Bombing, UFO developments related to the military in 2020, and COVID stimulus checks for the deceased are all topics in this week's Intelligence Brief.
NASA Video Shows Upcoming Mars Lander’s “7 Minutes of Terror”
In a new video, NASA shows how the Perseverance rover will have "7 Minutes of Terror" before being placed on Mars by its lander.
UAP Task Force to Provide Report to Senate Intelligence Committee
The recent passing of the Intelligence Authorization Act for 2021 may help shed light on the Pentagon's current investigations into UFOs.
The recent passing of the Intelligence Authorization Act for 2021 may help shed light on the Pentagon's current investigations into UFOs.
While the Intelligence Authorization Act for 2021 has been passed, questions remain about a forthcoming report by the Navy's UAP Task Force.
Gravitational Waves Could Solve A Great Cosmic Mystery
New research suggests that gravitational waves may help unravel questions about the current rate of expansion of our universe.
New research suggests that gravitational waves may help unravel questions about the current rate of expansion of our universe.
New research suggests that gravitational waves may help unravel questions about the current rate of expansion of our universe.
Meet The Scientists Hunting for Alien Technology Through ‘Technosignatures’
The scientists who search for extraterrestrial technosignatures are coming up in the astronomy world and they want you to know it.
Santa Approved For Spaceflight, Says FAA
In a first, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says they have approved Santa for spaceflight. Last week, NASA...
Is Santa Claus a Myth or a 5th Dimensional Time Traveler?
Theoretical Physics May Finally Answer This Age Old Question.
Theoretical Physics May Finally Answer This Age Old Question.
Quantum physics and time travel may be able to solve how Santa Claus is able to make all those deliveries in just one night.
China Used Exoskeletons to Recover Lunar Material
Experts say exoskeletons are no longer Science Fiction but a soon-to-be part of everyday life.
Experts say exoskeletons are no longer Science Fiction but a soon-to-be part of everyday life.
China's recent use of powered bodysuits to recover lunar material coincides with rapid growth occurring among exoskeleton companies.
The Holiday Edition: Yuletide with the DoD
Welcome to this festive holiday 2020 edition of THE INTELLIGENCE BRIEF newsletter.
Europe At The Forefront of Hypersonic Missile Defense
Germany joined its European allies this month in the space based hypersonic missile defense system, TWISTER.
Germany joined its European allies this month in the space based hypersonic missile defense system, TWISTER.
Europe may be technologically poised to lead the world in defense against future hypersonic missiles via its space-based TWISTER program.
Declassified Cold War-Era Spy Satellite Photos Reveal the Impact of Environmental Change
A team of scientists using formerly classified spy satellite photos released through an Executive Order have revealed the hidden changes warfare brings to landscapes.
A team of scientists using formerly classified spy satellite photos released through an Executive Order have revealed the hidden changes warfare brings to landscapes.
A team of scientists using formerly classified spy satellite photos released through an Executive Order have revealed the hidden changes warfare brings to landscapes.
Physicists Say Milky Way Is a Graveyard of Alien Civilizations
Researchers from Caltech argue that civilizations will eventually self-annihilate due to technology.
Researchers from Caltech argue that civilizations will eventually self-annihilate due to technology.
New research conducted Caltech physicists suggests that the Milky Way galaxy may be full of self-annihilated extraterrestrial civilizations.
SETI Detected A Mystery Signal From A Nearby Star
Radio Signals Detected by SETI Researchers may be First Artificial Signal from an Exoplanet.
Radio Signals Detected by SETI Researchers may be First Artificial Signal from an Exoplanet.
A team of researchers from SETI have detected a mystery signal coming from Proxima Centauri, our closest cosmic neighbor.