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human perception

Scientists Say ‘Timescapes’ Could Unlock the Mystery Behind Non-Human Perception of Time

Anglo-Saxon die stamp

Tiny Artifact Found by Metal Detectorist Complicates the Story of Sutton Hoo, May Rewrite the History of Early English Metallurgy

Consciousness

Could Spaceflight Alter Human Consciousness? Scientists Say Microgravity May Mimic Psychedelic Brain States

Russian spacecraft crash

Russian Spacecraft Crash Ends Country’s “Last Hope” to Revive Its Lunar Program, Raises New Questions

Micah Hanks·August 21, 2023
A Russian spacecraft crash that occurred over the weekend saw the country's Luna 25 craft collide with the moon, bringing a mission aimed at ending the country’s 47-year hiatus in lunar exploration to a smashing conclusion.
trap light

Researchers Successfully Trap Light Using Powerful Magnets

Christopher Plain·August 21, 2023
Researchers have shown to ability to trap light using a specialized type of metamaterial with astounding magneto-optical properties.
most powerful magnetic field

Strange New Stellar Object Has the Most Powerful Magnetic Field Ever Discovered, Astronomers Say

Micah Hanks·August 18, 2023
Researchers have discovered a new stellar object with “highly unusual” characteristics, which they say possesses the most powerful magnetic field anywhere in the known universe.
celestial object

Mysterious Pulses Could Reveal Unknown Radiation and Plasma Properties of Distant Celestial Object

Micah Hanks·August 18, 2023
Researchers report that they have detected unusual pulses being generated by a celestial object that could help them unveil new clues about its behavior.
strange quantum metals

Impossible Science: Researchers Finally Figure Out Why Strange Quantum Metals Are So Strange

Christopher Plain·August 17, 2023
Physicists claim that the mysterious properties of strange quantum metals that make them so perplexing may finally be explained.
blended wing body

The Air Force Aims to Fast-Track Development of Transformational New Blended Wing Body Aircraft Prototype

Micah Hanks·August 17, 2023
The USAF is fast-tracking designs for a new blended-wing body aircraft that consumes less fuel and has increased range and payload delivery.
absolute zero

Cool Lasers: Nearing Absolute Zero, Researchers Use Clever New Method to Chill Membrane to Shockingly Low Temperatures

Micah Hanks·August 16, 2023
A team of researchers says they have developed a new technique that allows them to cool a small membrane to temperatures nearing absolute zero with nothing more than light from lasers.
control over fire

Nanoscale Materials Breakthrough Offers Ultra Precise Control Over Fire

Christopher Plain·August 16, 2023
An exciting new process using nanoscale materials offers researchers a previously unprecedented level of control over fire.

Inside CounterCloud: A Fully Autonomous AI Disinformation System

MJ Banias·August 16, 2023
CounterCloud, a totally autonomous AI disinformation system, gives a glimpse into how AI and disinformation will work together in the future.
hypersonic missile interceptor

Powerful New Hypersonic Missile Interceptor to be Developed by the U.S. and Japan

Micah Hanks·August 15, 2023
The U.S. and Japan are jointly developing a powerful new hypersonic missile interceptor to combat threats from foreign adversaries.
Starlink

Recent Intel Report Reveals New Starlink Vulnerabilities, Increasing Concerns About the Future of Global Satellite Internet

Tim McMillan·August 15, 2023
Intel report reveals how Russian military intelligence have created custom malware to exploit Starlink security vulnerabilities.
origin of life

Origin of Life Mystery May Finally Be on the Brink of a Solution Thanks to Electron Transport Chains

Christopher Plain·August 15, 2023
A new method in the search for the origin of life that combines the two most popular but opposing methods involves electron transport chains.
supercomputing system

NOAA’s Massive Weather Supercomputing System Just Got a Significant Upgrade

Micah Hanks·August 15, 2023
NOAA has recently upgraded its weather supercomputing system that the scientific agency relies on to model and forecast American weather.
life on Mars

Strange Patterns Discovered on the Red Planet Offer Tantalizing New Evidence for Ancient Life on Mars

Micah Hanks·August 14, 2023
The discovery of hexagonal patterns in ancient Martian mud suggests it once had seasons, increasing the chances of life on Mars in its distant past.
quantum rods

Department of Energy-Funded Quantum Rods Breakthrough Could Enable Ultra High-Def Virtual Reality

Christopher Plain·August 14, 2023
A breakthrough in aligning quantum rods with extreme precision may enable the development of ultra-realistic virtual reality.

Unlocking the Universe: Scientists on the Brink of Uncovering an Unprecedented Fifth Force of Nature

Tim McMillan·August 11, 2023
Fermilab's research edges closer to revealing a fifth force of nature, a discovery that would reshape our understanding of physics.
AI Task Force

The Department of Defense Just Announced the Launch of Its New AI Task Force

Micah Hanks·August 11, 2023
The Pentagon has announced the creation of a new generative AI task force that aims to implement AI capabilities throughout the DoD.
levitation bioprinting

Cutting Edge Levitation Technologies Aim to Revolutionize Bioprinting and Space Travel

Christopher Plain·August 11, 2023
Researchers are tapping into the power of magnetic and acoustic levitation for bioprinting that sounds right out of science fiction.
DARPA

DARPA Aims to Develop New Synthetic Quantum Materials That Could Radically Improve Quantum Computing

Micah Hanks·August 10, 2023
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has announced a new program it says will develop new synthetic metamaterials that could lead to breakthroughs in quantum computing and information science.
criminal behavior

What Causes Criminal Behavior? It Might be Lead Poisoning

Christopher Plain·August 10, 2023
Childhood exposure to lead has been shown to measurably increase the chances of criminal behavior in adulthood.
breakdown of standard gravity

Breakdown of Standard Gravity Reported in New Study Defies Newton’s Law of Gravitation and General Relativity

Micah Hanks·August 9, 2023
The breakdown of standard gravity has been reported in a groundbreaking new study that challenges the theories proposed by Newton and Einstein.
combat laser

Lockheed Martin is Making the ‘Most Powerful Combat Laser Ever’ Even More Powerful

Christopher Plain·August 9, 2023
Lockheed Martin is increasing the power of its 'most powerful combat laser ever' to a staggering 500 kilowatts, smashing the previous record of 300 kW.
Australian Space Agency

Australian Space Agency Confirms Fireball Seen Over Melbourne Was Russian Rocket Reentry  

Micah Hanks·August 8, 2023
A brilliant fireball seen streaking through the skies over Australia has been identified as the reentry of a Russian rocket, according to a statement from the Australian Space Agency.
nuclear fusion

Scientists Replicating Milestone Nuclear Fusion Experiment Now Report Even Higher Energy Yield

Micah Hanks·August 8, 2023
Scientists report they have succeeded at producing an even greater energy yield than last year's milestone DOE nuclear fusion experiment.
extraterrestrial intelligence

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?
quantum randomness

Impossible Science: MIT Scientists Successfully Demonstrate First-Ever Control over Quantum Randomness

Christopher Plain·August 8, 2023
In a breakthrough achievement, MIT researchers say they have successfully demonstrated control over quantum randomness for the first time.
HLD 6

Mystery of HLD 6: Unearthed Ancient Remains Could Challenge Everything We Know About Human Evolution

Tim McMillan·August 7, 2023
Discover the enigma of HLD 6: Newly found remains in China that are reshaping our understanding of human evolution.
Avi Loeb

Will Disclosure Occur Before Scientists Obtain Evidence of UAP?

Avi Loeb·August 7, 2023
Is it easier to learn what lies in interstellar space from scooping the bottom of the Pacific Ocean than from politicians in Washington DC?
3D materials graphene

‘Bizarre’ and ‘Exotic’ Properties of 2D Materials Magically Transferred to 3D Materials

Christopher Plain·August 4, 2023
Properties referred to as "exotic" and "bizarre" that previously only existed in 2D materials have been magically transferred to the 3D realm.
CHAPEA

With Future Mars Missions on the Horizon, Participants in NASA’s CHAPEA Simulation Face Real World Challenges

Amanda Winstead·August 4, 2023
In NASA's CHAPEA simulations, participants will meet challenges that foreshadow the real-world issues presented by future Mars missions.
amino acids

Researchers Create “Unnatural” Amino Acids Unlike Anything Found in Nature

Micah Hanks·August 3, 2023
"Unnatural" amino acids unlike anything that occurs in nature have been created by a team of researchers in a new research breakthrough.
AI Comedy

A Comedy Writer and A Cartoon Voice Actor Respond to Recent AI Comedy Fail

Christopher Plain·August 3, 2023
A writer/producer for Family Guy and the voice of Looney Tunes' Yosemite Sam react to the recent failure of AI to write and understand comedy.
fourth dimensional

Strange Metamaterial with “Fourth Dimensional” Properties Leads to Breakthrough in Energy Manipulation

Micah Hanks·August 2, 2023
Scientists have engineered a new metamaterial possessing “fourth dimensional” properties, allowing the novel control of energy waves.
Giant Viruses

Researchers Discover Extraordinary Alien-Looking Giant Viruses in New England Forest

Tim McMillan·August 2, 2023
Researchers make an astonishing discovery, finding remarkable, never-before-seen giant viruses in a New England forest.
freeze ray

The U.S. Air Force is Developing a Plasma ‘Freeze Ray’ to Keep Things Cool in Space

Christopher Plain·August 1, 2023
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.
Potentially Hazardous Asteroids

Groundbreaking Algorithm Successfully Identifies First ‘Potentially Hazardous Asteroid’

Tim McMillan·August 1, 2023
Discover how the HelioLinc3D algorithm spots 'Potentially Hazardous Asteroids,' enhancing Earth's defense and safety from celestial threats
law of war

U.S. Law of War Gets a Reboot as the Pentagon Updates Its Handbook on Law in Military Operations

Micah Hanks·August 1, 2023
The Department of Defense announced this week that it has issued an update to its official manual that governs the implementation of law in military operations.
phosphine Venus

Another Robust Phosphine Signal From the Clouds of Venus Significantly Bolsters Case for Alien Life

Christopher Plain·July 31, 2023
New readings and an evaluation of previous readings have confirmed potential biosignature phosphine in the clouds of Venus.
UAP

Director of Pentagon’s UAP Investigations Challenges Claims Made in Recent UAP Hearing

Tim McMillan and Micah Hanks·July 28, 2023
The Pentagon's chief scientist involved in the investigation of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) fired back at assertions made during a Congressional hearing this week that his Office was not being fully transparent with its findings. 
miniature robots

Science Fiction to Science Fact: Miniature Robots Crawl Inside Human Body to Perform Laser Surgery

Christopher Plain·July 28, 2023
Miniature robots right out of science fiction ride magnetic waves deep inside a human body to perform ultra-precise laser surgery.
AI

U.S. General’s Claim of Divine Ethics in American Defense Technology Misfires

MJ Banias·July 28, 2023
A U.S. Air Force General has recently argued that American AI is "more ethical" than that of its adversaries.
nuclear propulsion

Lockheed Martin to Build Experimental Nuclear Propulsion System for Joint DARPA and NASA Collaboration

Micah Hanks·July 27, 2023
DARPA and NASA have selected Lockheed Martin to help build a nuclear propulsion rocket capable of taking humans to Mars for future missions.
UAP

Congressman Provides Account of Military UAP Image That He Says Matches No “Human Capability”

Micah Hanks·July 26, 2023
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz says he was recently shown a UAP image by USAF personnel that he was “not able to attach to any human capability.”
craft of non-human origin

Whistleblowers Testify Under Oath Regarding “Craft of Non-Human Origin” and Military Encounters with UAP

Micah Hanks·July 26, 2023
Congress has received testimony from three former officials about UAP encounters and alleged U.S. retrievals of craft of non-human origin.
water planets

NASA Discovery of Water Where Planets Form Could Have Massive Implications on the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

Christopher Plain·July 26, 2023
In a finding that could send ripples through the astronomical community, NASA says researchers have found evidence of water in a protoplanetary disc where new planets are forming.
Hologram Zoo

Journey to the Serengeti or Walk with Dinosaurs at The World’s First “Hologram Zoo”

Tim McMillan·July 26, 2023
In a futuristic innovation blending technology and wildlife, an Australian-based technology company, Axiom Holographics, has unveiled the world’s first “Hologram...
Camp Lejeune

Mystery Surrounds Deaths of Three Marines Found Near Camp Lejeune

Micah Hanks·July 25, 2023
The deaths of three U.S. Marine lance corporals found near Camp Lejeune remains unclear two days after their bodies were first discovered.
AI text generators

Can You Tell the Difference? Unsettling Study Reveals AI’s Aptitude For Producing Disinformation

Tim McMillan·July 25, 2023
New study explores how AI text generators impact information perception and whether people can tell AI-generated truth from disinformation.
rain panels

Forget Solar Panels. Here Come Rain Panels

Christopher Plain·July 25, 2023
In a potentially game-changing breakthrough in energy harvesting, researchers have found a way to capture, store and utilize the electrical...
planetary geoarchaeology

Archaeology in Space? New Science of Planetary Geoarchaeology Focuses on Preservation of Space Heritage

Micah Hanks·July 24, 2023
A newly proposed scientific subfield involving archaeology in space could help humans preserve the record of exploration on the Moon and Mars.

The Intelligence Brief

Pentagon Grok AI

Grok Goes to War: Pentagon Reveals Musk’s AI Chatbot Launched Missiles in U.S. War with Iran

Feature Stories

Wandjina

Wandjina: Using An Old God To Track Ancient Australian Climate Change

consciousness

What Happens to Consciousness After Death? Scientists and Researchers Are Still Debating This Age Old Question

interstellar

Has Earth Ever Had Encounters With Interstellar AI Devices in Its Past?

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