NFTs Are Forcing the Music Industry to Evolve, and It Doesn’t Look Good for Big Labels
NFTs are taking the first chair in the music industry and artists are starting to cut out big labels. Will NFTs flip the music industry?
These 6 Technologies from ‘The Expanse’ May Soon Become Reality
Here's a peek at six fascinating technologies in "The Expanse" universe that may one day become a reality.
The U.S. Military Is a Bad Boy When It Comes To Climate Change
Studies have shown that if the U.S. military was its own country, it would be the top global emitter of greenhouse gasses.
Parties and Church Are Going Meta
Whether it's an office party or going to church- the pandemic has given virtual reality and the Metaverse a big popularity boost.
Life on Venus: The Potential Habitability of Venusian Clouds
A chemical model of the atmosphere of Venus suggests some forms of life could potentially live in our neighbor planet's clouds.
The James Webb Space Telescope Lift Off A Success, A New Era Of Astronomy Is About to Begin
As of 7:20 EST, the Ariane 5 rocket successfully launched, taking the James Webb Space Telescope far into space.
NASA Releases James Webb “Official Mission Trailer” Video
NASA has released an “Official Mission Trailer” video to promote the planned Christmas Day launch of the James Webb Telescope....
Going Where No Telescope Has Gone: The James Webb Space Telescope Launches Tomorrow
The James Webb Telescope is set to launch on Christmas day, and it will usher in a new dawn in astronomy and astrophysics.
Jingle Bells Was The First Song Ever Played in Outer Space
Christmas songs are annoying, so obviously, the first song ever played in outer space was "Jingle Bells," proving that humans are sadists.
70 New Rogue Exoplanets Spotted by Astronomers
70 rogue exoplanets, or planets not bound to a host star, have been discovered wandering through the Milky Way galaxy....
Plasma Thruster New Option for Deep Space Exploration
Researchers have developed a new plasma thruster design that they say can open the door to longer range missions within...
Deepfake Audio Detection Method Spots Fake Voices
Engineers have developed a deepfake audio detection method designed to sniff out increasingly realistic audio deepfakes. Unlike the more commonly known video deepfakes which can reproduce the look and voice of an actual person, audio deepfakes use advanced AI software...
Virtual Reality Makes Us Egotistical, and Science Demands Humility
Virtual reality, tailored to match our wishful thinking, sways us away from the humility of gaining new scientific knowledge.
Extreme Life Under Antarctic Ice Shelf Shocks Researchers
An unexpected oasis of extreme marine life has been discovered living and flourishing under the Antarctic Ice Shelf. Although researchers...
Why Did SpaceX Just Launch Muscle Cells into Space?
SpaceX just launched a fresh set of supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), including a batch of custom-made human muscle cells. Once aboard the ISS, the unusual package and the researchers behind its contents hope the accelerated effects of...
Interstellar Bussard Ramjet Undergoes New Analysis
The advanced propulsion concept known as the Bussard Ramjet has undergone a new analysis to determine its feasibility. And according...
Shrodinger’s Tardigrade: Did We Actually Quantum Entangle a Living Organism?
Did scientists quantum entangle a tardigrade? If anything, they proved that humanity will never stop abusing these small and cute "water bears."
NASA Releases Eerie Audio from Jupiter’s Moon Ganymede
NASA has released a new audio recording of Ganymede, one of Jupiter’s moons, which was captured by the Juno mission as the spacecraft flew within 645 miles of the moon’s surface. Produced by the mission’s WAVES instrument, which typically tunes...
Could Black Holes Account for ‘Missing’ Dark Matter?
A new study proposes that black holes formed at the dawn of time may actually account for all dark matter....
Nikola Tesla Probably Didn’t Invent a Death Ray, But The FBI Still Took All His Stuff
Nikola Tesla did some pretty weird stuff. And while he probably didn't create a death ray, the FBI still raided his hotel room after he died.
New ESA Video Shows James Webb Nearing Launch
A new video from the European Space Agency (ESA) reveals the final steps currently being taken to prepare the James Webb Telescope for it planned December 24th launch. Although the launch has been delayed a number of times already, the...
Is Live Music Actually the Best Medicine?
Sorry laughter, but music may actually be the best medicine. In fact, the researchers behind the study making that bold...
Huge Water Deposit Found in Mars “Grand Canyon”
A massive water deposit almost twice the size of Vermont has been discovered just beneath the surface of Mars. Whether...
United States Navy Testing Cutting Edge Saildrone
The United States Navy is currently conducting live field tests of a new sail-powered autonomous drone known simply as Saildrone. Equipped with an on-board solar array to power its electronics, this unique, wind-powered vehicle made by a company with the...
Step Aside Scarecrows, Here Come the ‘Scarefish’
Australian researchers have designed a robot “scarefish” that mimics the natural predator of invasive Mosquito fish species, successfully scaring them...
U.S. Navy Successfully Test Fires Drone Killing Laser
On December 14th, the United States Navy conducted a live-fire test of their Laser Weapon System Demonstrator (LWSD), successfully destroying...
Taiwan Plans to Equip its Soldiers With Powered Exoskeleton Suits for Future Missions
Taiwan’s military has recently revealed a powered exoskeleton suit that its soldiers can use in the future during wartime or humanitarian missions.
First Venus Life Finder Mission Eyes 2023 Launch
A new report from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) details the privately funded Venus Life Finder (VLF) missions, starting...
MARS Perseverance Rover Reveals Key Discoveries
NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover has made some exciting new discoveries, offering even more clues to the red planet’s complex, watery...
Are Rocket Scientists & Brain Surgeons Really Smarter?
A new study seems to disprove the age old notion that folks in certain professions are smarter than the average public, particularly rocket scientists and brain surgeons. And given the research team’s unexpected results, we may have to rethink some...
Why is This Cancer Treatment Giving People Night Vision?
A type of cancer treatment called photodynamic therapy is giving recipients superhuman night vision. While temporary, the researchers looking into...
What Makes a Meteorite Blast a Planet-Wide Killer?
A new study reveals what makes a meteorite a planet-wide killer, particularly those associated with mass extinction events like the...
NASA Video Shows Mars Sample Return Making Progress
A new video released by the National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) highlights the various teams and equipment working to retrieve the samples already collected by the Perseverance rover and bring them back to Earth for closer study. Planned for...
Dating the Next `Oumuamua and the Art of Cosmic Mating
During my routine morning jog in the woods, I saw four pairs of ducks swimming in a narrow channel. From...
Is Your Cat Really Just a Psychopath?
Your cat is most definitely a psychopath. At least, that’s what researchers behind a new study have determined. Plus, those...
Putin Flaunts Hypersonic Weapons in Warning Against NATO Intervention in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a warning to NATO earlier this week that Ukraine could be the next target of Russia’s new arsenal of hypersonic weapons.
“Unidentified Aircraft” Causes Russian Commercial Flights To Change Course
The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation announced it would be looking into the circumstances surrounding an “unidentified aircraft” that forced two...
Can Our Civilization Live Underground?
What if our civilization collapsed? Could humanity thrive underground in a post-apocalyptic hellscape? The Debrief decided to look into it (just in case).
How an Artificial Magnetic Field Could Make Mars Habitable
A new study suggests that humans may possess the technological capabilities to create an artificial magnetic field, or magnetosphere, around Mars. And, the study authors note, if successful, such an artificial magnetic field could help protect future Mars colonists from...
New 3D NASA App Shows All Near Earth Objects
A new app released by the National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) provides users a unique tour of the varied...
What is a Planet and Why Does it Matter?
A group of researchers are pushing the International Astronomical Union (IAU) to change its current definition of a planet from...
Solar Wind May Have Helped Create Life on Earth
New research has shown that the stream of charged particles emitted by the sun known as the solar wind may have played a significant part in making Earth habitable. And they say, this force not only helped bring water to...
Scientists Transform Physical Materials Using Light
A team of researchers from the California Institute of Technology (CalTech) have reported the ability to transform physical materials using...
Humans Enter Creative Sweet Spot Right Before Sleep
New research has shown that the human mind seems to enter into a creative “sweet spot” right before passing into...
Science Fiction is Fueling Our Development of the Metaverse and Virtual Reality
As VR technology becomes more accessible and affordable, it is becoming more mainstream, and sci-fi plays a big role here.
List of Confirmed Exoplanets Grows by 301
A recent analysis of previously recorded satellite data has added 301 new exoplanets to the continuously growing list. This latest...
Study Says “Spiritual” Psychedelics May Aid Mental Health
A new study has found a positive relationship between the use of psychedelics and improved mental health. Specifically, the study...
Killer Whales Invading Newly Melted Arctic Ocean
Killer whales are spending more time in the newly melted portions of the Arctic Ocean. Considered by researchers to be an attempt to expand their hunting grounds, the whales are doing so despite the increased risk of being trapped by...
Storing Information in DNA Takes Huge Leap Forward
Researchers say they have created a dramatically more efficient means of storing information within DNA than those currently available, potentially...
Tidally Locked Exoplanets May Harbor Life After All
According to a new proposal, a phenomenon known as super-rotation may mean that tidally locked exoplanets, or planets whose orbits...