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brain self-healing

Secret Self-Healing Powers of the Brain Revealed in Landmark Study, Upending Past Thinking on Adult Brain’s Regenerative Abilities

solar eclipse

What Time is the Solar Eclipse on August 12? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Inca and Aztec empires

Centuries Before the Aztec and Inca Empires Existed, Locals Built Something Incredible in the Colombian Jungle

Kyiv

Know No Mercy: The Russian Cops Who Tried To Storm Kyiv By Themselves

Tim McMillan·May 20, 2022
In an exclusive feature, this is the insane and previously untold story of a group of Russian cops who tried to storm the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv by themselves.
Ariel Phenomenon

Review: ‘Ariel Phenomenon’ Documentary Examines Student’s Claims of UAP Close Encounter

Christopher Plain·May 20, 2022
The long-awaited documentary about a 1994 UFO sighting by students at the Ariel School in Zimbabwe is an emotional journey worth taking.
A new study links a specific genetic mutation to a higher intelligence, with debilitating consequences

A Genetic Mutation Can Boost Your Intelligence…But Also Cause You to Go Blind

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 20, 2022
There is no standard definition of intelligence. From book smarts to street smarts, the definition of intelligence varies from person to person. Yet, intelligence is something most people want more of and work to gain. New research from Leipzig University...
Congressional hearing

Reflections On the First Congressional Hearing on Unidentified Aerial Objects in Half a Century

Avi Loeb·May 19, 2022
In the aftermath of Congressional hearing on UAP, it is clear governments and scientists must work together to determine their nature.
UAP

What Do They Know About Us?

Bryce Zabel·May 19, 2022
As the U.S. military and scientific groups continue trying to learn about UAP, maybe we should consider what the phenomena could know about us.
unidentified

Complete Transcript of Congress’s Historic Hearing on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

Tim McMillan·May 18, 2022
The complete transcript, including full-resolution versions of the videos shown at the historic Congressional hearing on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena.

Highlights From The Congressional Hearing on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

Micah Hanks·May 17, 2022
Join The Debrief for live coverage of the C3 Subcommittee Hearing on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena on May 17, 2022 at 9 AM ET.

Retired Russian Colonel Gives Rare Brutally Honest Assessment of Ukraine War

Tim McMillan·May 17, 2022
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.
UAP hearings

Scientific Group Urges Congress to Ask “Piercing Questions” in House Panel on UAP

Micah Hanks·May 16, 2022
A leading scientific group engaged in the study of unidentified aerial phenomena is urging members of Congress to approach military witnesses with a number of specific questions during a House Panel on the subject, to be held on Tuesday.
Using ultrasound waves, researchers at Carnegie Melon University are beginning to make virtual reality more lifelike.

A New Virtual Reality Headset Is Creating Feelings of Touch for Users

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 16, 2022
Using ultrasound waves, researchers at Carnegie Melon University are beginning to make virtual reality more lifelike.
Researchers from MIT have developed a portable desalination device that can help with the global water shortage

New Portable Desalination Device from MIT Could Have Big Impacts on Global Water Shortage

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 16, 2022
Researchers from MIT have developed a portable desalination device that can help with the global water shortage.

Kremlin-Backed Fighters Left Abandoned, Then Detained By Russian Border Guards

Tim McMillan·May 16, 2022
Separatist fighters from the so-called Luhansk People’s Republic (LNR) were apparently abandoned by commanders and then detained by Russian border guards as the Kremlin-backed troops attempted to escape the rapid advance of Ukrainian forces in northeastern Ukraine.   Based on videos...
New research from NASA and the ESA reveal spaceflight has an initial impact on the brain, with more research needed.

How Does Spaceflight Affect the Brain?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 16, 2022
There are different effects that spaceflight can have on the human body.  From more exposure to radiation to changing sleep...
Thanks to new technology developed by an MIT spin-off company, hearing loss may not be as much of a problem in the future.

Hearing Loss May Not be a Problem of the Future Thanks to Therapy Developed by MIT Researchers

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 13, 2022
New science reveals how reversing hearing loss could become more accessible - and affordable - in the years ahead.
House Panel

As House Panel Prepares to Examine Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, New Questions Emerge

Micah Hanks·May 12, 2022
The Debrief reached out to the DOD to learn the latest about its UAP investigative group, the AOIMSG, and its coordination with Congress on the U.S. government's ongoing UAP investigations.
warp drive

WARP Drive Pioneer Releases New Futuristic Video Animation

Christopher Plain·May 12, 2022
Warp drive pioneer Dr. Harold G “Sonny” White has released a new video animation about the future of advanced propulsion systems.
This article discusses fictosexuality and why it is becoming a popular movement.

The Rise of Fictosexuality: Why People are Falling in Love with Fictional Characters

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 12, 2022
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.
morale

Abysmal Morale and Poor Leadership Continue To Torment Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Tim McMillan·May 11, 2022
On Monday, a senior official from the U.S. Defense Department said Russia’s military continues to struggle with low morale, and Russian officers are now refusing to obey orders. In a background briefing at the Pentagon, the senior official said anecdotal...
Ukraine

$40 Billion Military Aid Bill for Ukraine Passes the House, as DOD Urges Support

Micah Hanks·May 11, 2022
The Ukraine bill, which adds $7 billion to the initial request for aid from President Biden, saw urging from DOD officials earlier this week.
Archaeologists from the University of Helsinki have found ancient friendship ornaments

Archaeologists Have Found Ancient Friendship Bracelets, Revealing the Roots of this Tradition

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 10, 2022
Whether it’s a matching shirt or necklace, or our favorite video games, we love to share physical objects with our...

Fishing in Extraterrestrial Seas

Avi Loeb·May 10, 2022
The best way for humanity to garner respect from any potential extraterrestrial neighbors is to seek new knowledge through evidence.
USS Ronald Reagan

Navy Witnesses Describe 2004 Encounter With UAP Aboard the USS Ronald Reagan

Dave Beaty, with Sean Munger and Craig Labadie·May 9, 2022
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.
Scientists have found process of the brain recognizing music is older than expected.

What are the Evolutionary Origins of Recognizing Music?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 9, 2022
Researchers exploring the evolutionary origins of music have found that the process of the brain recognizing melodies is older than expected.
Researchers at Stanford University have found that one of the causes for zoom fatigue is staring at oneself all day.

Have Zoom Fatigue? It’s Because You’re Staring at Yourself

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 9, 2022
Researchers at Stanford University have found that one of the causes for zoom fatigue is staring at oneself all day.
Navy Laser

US Navy Shows Off Newest Laser Weapon

Christopher Plain·May 6, 2022
The US Navy Office of Naval Research has successfully tested an all-new, fully electric laser weapon system. Designed to fry...

The DoD’s Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Office Was Recently Hiring

Tim McMillan·May 6, 2022
Do you have a defiant curiosity for the mysterious and a yearning to investigate “Unidentified Aerial Phenomena” (UAP), more commonly...
paranormal beliefs

Are Paranormal Beliefs and Cognitive Function Linked?

Christopher Plain·May 6, 2022
A new study shows that those who have paranormal beliefs display “differences or deficits” in cognitive function. No specific pattern or type of dysfunction was correlated with paranormal beliefs. Instead, the study authors observed a wide range of cognitive deficits...
origin of life

Another Clue Origin of Life May Be Extraterrestrial

Christopher Plain·May 5, 2022
In yet another clue that the origin of all life may be extraterrestrial, NASA says it has found all pieces of DNA and RNA inside meteorites.
Research from the University of New Mexico reveals that psychopaths do not move their head while talking.

New Research Shows Another Key Feature to Identify a Psychopath

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 5, 2022
New research from the University of New Mexico reveals a curious fact: psychopaths don't move their heads while talking.
A new study from the University of Texas, Dallas reveals that rudeness can cover up sexism

The “Equal-Opportunity Jerk:” How Rudeness Can Cover Up Sexism

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 5, 2022
New research from the University of Texas reveals that rudeness can be used as a cover for something even more concerning in the workplace.
navigate deep space

Future Spacecraft Will Use Pulsars to Navigate

Christopher Plain·May 4, 2022
Future spacecraft will be able to use the x-rays emitted by pulsars to navigate in the vastness of deep space.
life

How Can we Guide Our Life?

Avi Loeb·May 4, 2022
In the future, could an interactive artificial intelligence (AI) system answer questions for us, and carry the flame of life and consciousness?
New research suggests that sound waves could be a form of cancer treatment

Could Sound Waves be a Viable Cancer Treatment Option?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 4, 2022
New research suggests that sound waves may provide promising results as a novel form of treatment for cancer.
lunar ranging

Lunar Ranging: Detecting the Memory Effect from a Black Hole Merger at the Galactic Center

Avi Loeb·May 3, 2022
Permanent displacement between Earth and the Moon is detectable by the Lunar Ranging laser system, which monitors the Earth-Moon separation by measuring steadily the roundtrip travel time of light to the Moon.
Scientists are using AI models to predict places for future earthquakes.

Could AI Predict Future Earthquakes?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 3, 2022
Scientists at Hiroshima University are employing new AI models to help predict places where future earthquakes may occur.
With prescription drugs costing billions every year for the U.S., scientists are looking into ways to help lower the drug usage, including using marijuana

Could Marijuana Lower the Demand for Prescription Drugs?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 2, 2022
With the cost of prescription drugs in the billions each year for the U.S., scientists are turning to marijuana to help lower the drug usage.
Using a lungs-on-a-chip model, researchers at Harvard University have found that the process of breathing helps to fight infections.

Every Breath You Take May Help You Fight Infections, New Research Says

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 2, 2022
Using a lungs-on-a-chip model, researchers at Harvard University have found that the process of breathing helps to fight infections.
Curcumin, a component of turmeric, has been shown to help in hydrogen fuel cells.

A Kitchen Spice is Helping to Build a New Fuel Cell

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·May 2, 2022
Curcumin, a component of turmeric, has been shown to have promising properties that may help build hydrogen fuel cells.

Russian Soldiers Get In a Shootout With Each Other

Tim McMillan·April 30, 2022
On Friday, the Chief Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (GUR) reported that Russian troops from the far east republic of Buryatia, and fighters of the Chechen Republic, got into a large shootout with each other while participating in...
ariel cover

Watch the NEW Ariel Phenomenon Trailer NOW!

Christopher Plain·April 29, 2022
The long-awaited trailer for the Ariel School Phenomenon documentary is finally here! Watch it here and NOW!
New research is slowly finding the mechanisms involved in creating suppressed memories

Forget All About It-New Research Sheds Light on the Mechanisms of Suppressed Memories

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 29, 2022
New research is slowly unraveling the mechanisms involved in creating suppressed memories in the human mind.
lidar

Backpacking on the Moon with LIDAR Mapping

Christopher Plain·April 29, 2022
Future NASA astronauts will map the Moon, Mars, and other worlds using a portable, lidar-equipped backpack. Derived from the term “RADAR,” lidar systems use a laser to measure ranges and relative distances. When incorporated into a portable backpack like the...
iron meteorites

The First Interstellar Meteor Had a Larger Material Strength Than Iron Meteorites

Avi Loeb·April 27, 2022
The first interstellar object to make its way to Earth may have had properties that exceeded even those of iron meteorites.
suicide rates

Could Magic Mushrooms Help to Treat Depression?

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 27, 2022
Depression has become a more common mental health issue. New research suggests that a compound in magic mushrooms could be a viable treatment option.
NASA Mars UFOs

NASA Says Video of Mars UFOs Likely Fake

Christopher Plain·April 26, 2022
According to NASA, images of two separate UFOs photographed by the Perseverance Rover hanging in the skies of Mars are most likely fakes. This type of direct statement from the American space agency on UFOs is new, as previous, similar...
New research suggests that individuals who are bilingual have healthier brains, allowing them to avoid brain disorders for a longer time as they age.

Research Suggests that Being Bilingual Boosts Brain Health

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 26, 2022
As the brain ages, it begins to slow down many of its functions. This can lead to loss of memory,...
New research reveals that oceans are getting noisier in some areas, making it harder for fish to communicate.

I Can’t Hear You: How Our Oceans are Slowly Getting Noisier

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 26, 2022
New research reveals that oceans are getting noisier in some areas, making it harder for fish to communicate.
Iron Beam Laser

Watch Iron Beam Drone Killing Laser in Action

Christopher Plain·April 25, 2022
A video tweeted out by the Israeli prime minister shows their Iron Beam laser system blasting an unpiloted drone from the sky.
liquid water mars, terraforming Mars

Perseverance Starts Year-Long River Delta Life Hunt

Christopher Plain·April 25, 2022
NASA’s Perseverance rover is about to spend the next year hunting an ancient river delta for signs of Martian life.
Green spaces like parks or fields can help boost individual psychology and may help promote peace in a war-torn area

New Research Suggests that Green Spaces Can Promote Peace Over War

Kenna Hughes-Castleberry·April 25, 2022
Green spaces like parks or fields can help boost individual psychology and may help promote peace in a war-torn area.

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