DARPA Funded Researchers Accidentally Discover The World’s First Warp Bubble
Warp drive pioneer Dr. Harold G “Sonny” White has reported research results that he believes could theoretically manifest a warp bubble under laboratory conditions.
As Defense Bill Stalls in Senate, Experts Are Divided Over the Pentagon’s New UAP Investigations Unit.
Senators, scientists, and defense experts express mixed opinions about the DoD’s latest efforts to address military encounters with unidentified aerial phenomena.
NASA Video Animates Space Laser Communication System
A November, 2021 video animation from NASA shows how their soon to be launched demonstrator spacecraft will test laser communications in space, both between two satellites as well as between the International Space Station and Earth. Dubbed the “Laser Communications...
Researchers Achieve Mind Control Using Only Light
A form of mind control using only the power of light has been developed by a team of South Korean...
Venus Phosphine Signal Confirmed by Original Team
A year after the discovery of phosphine gas in the atmosphere of Venus, a signal many believe could be indications...
Tess Finds Mars-Sized Planet That is Dense as Iron
Researchers using the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) have discovered a relatively nearby (at least in astronomical terms) exoplanet that is the size of Mars, but as dense as pure iron. Plus, the team behind the discovery notes, this planet...
Bird-Like Robotic Claw Lets Drones Perch & Snare Prey
Researchers have developed a bird-like robotic claw and leg assembly that allows drones to land and perch on branches and...
Twitter Users Best at Resisting Conspiracy Theories
A new study looking into the influence of social media on the spread of conspiracy theories found that folks who...
The Fly Who Saw the Birth of The Galileo Project on Avi Loeb’s Porch
"I wish I was a fly on the wall of your porch over the past few months." Avi Loeb discusses the rise of the Galileo Project, and his search for life in the cosmos.
Mysterious Area in Space Causes Spacecraft to Slow Down
A mysterious area of outer space directly above the Earth’s atmosphere causes spacecraft to slow down, and researchers are trying...
The United Nations Wants to Clean the Ocean by 2030
A group of international experts gathered to create a plan that would help the UN reach its goal to clean the ocean by 2030.
Wormholes May Actually Work If We Change Our Understanding of Gravity
A physicist is creating a stable, traversable wormhole but its only possible if we change the way we look at gravity.
Europa Becomes Next Target in NASA’s Hunt for Life
NASA’s hunt for extraterrestrial life has a new target, Jupiter’s icy moon Europa. According to researchers involved, a new, dedicated...
Engineers Study Friction to Make Floors Less Slippery
A pair of engineers from the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) is delving deep into the science of friction, in hopes...
Pair of Supermassive Black Holes Closest to Earth
Astronomers have spotted a pair of supermassive black holes that are not only huge, but are also the closest black holes to Earth. And according to the researchers who made the discovery, the two black holes are close enough to...
Earth ‘On Course’ for Saturn-Like Ring of Space Junk
Space Junk is filling Earth’s orbit so rapidly that one researcher recently said he believes we are on course to...
Time Travel May be Possible Inside the Quantum Realm
Time travel may be possible after all, particularly in the quantum realm. And based on recently published research, this may...
TRAPPIST-1 Exoplnets’ Orbital Harmony May Aid Habitability
The orbital harmony of the seven exoplanets spotted in the TRAPPIST-1 star system may indicate that they endured significantly fewer impact events after their original formation than our own solar system. This less hostile formation environment may have increased the...
LEARN ABOUT SCIENCE, MATH, AND OTHER STEM AREAS WITH BRILLIANT
Brilliant makes math and science coursework less intimidating without ever compromising on the depth and breadth of knowledge to be learned.
Deep Red Light May Improve Naturally Declining Sight
Exposure to deep red light at the proper wavelength appears to dramatically improve naturally declining eyesight. And, the researchers behind...
Yep, We Can Weaponize an Asteroid
NASA's recent DART launch and with Season 6 of The Expanse coming out, we wanted to know if you can turn an asteroid into a weapon.
New Telescope to Search Alpha Centauri for ET’s Home
A new telescope will search Alpha Centauri, Earth’s closest stellar neighbor, for planets capable of supporting extraterrestrial life
“Super Jelly” Can Survive Elephant Stomp and Retain Shape
Researchers have developed a new type of hydrogel called “super jelly” that can withstand the crushing impact of an elephant’s...
First Handheld Railgun Matches 22 Rifle’s Power
The world’s first commercially available handheld railgun is now available for preorder. And according to the company selling the first of its kind portable electric cannon, the muzzle velocity and projectile power is comparable to many 22 caliber rifles. BACKGROUND:...
Astrology Believers Less Intelligent and More Narcissistic
New research has shown that people who believe in astrology, or the idea that the movement of celestial bodies influences...
The Bizarre History of the Nazi Spaceplane Built to Bomb New York and A Botched Russian Kidnapping
In 1945, a Russian spy needed to take a piss, and as a result, discovered the plans to a Nazi spaceplane designed to blow up New York City.
DART, NASA’s New Planetary Defense Mission, Has Launched Aboard a SpaceX Rocket
A mission to test technology that may one day be used to defend our planet against potentially deadly asteroids and other near-Earth objects was successfully launched on Wednesday, according to NASA.
Coffee May Help Prevent Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease
According to a recent study, daily coffee consumption may help prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of...
How Much Oxygen is Already on the Moon?
How much oxygen is on the moon, you may ask? A recent analysis indicates that the top layer of rock and dirt, known as regolith, that covers the Moon’s entire surface has more than you probably think.
Multiple European Air Forces Are Conducting Tests With Electric-Powered Aircraft
In the skies above England, a new generation of electric-powered aircraft is being tested and evaluated for military use.
Videos Show What Happens if You Enter a Black Hole
What happens when you enter a black hole? It is a question posed by scientists and science fiction writers alike, but not one that can be easily tested in the real world.
Flying Saucer For One Only Weeks Away from Its First Flight
A flying saucer for one is being tested on tethers, and is only weeks away from its first free flight.
What the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope means for the Astronomy World
If all goes to plan, the James Webb Space Telescope is set to re-write everything we know about our place in the Universe.
DoD Announces the Establishment of “Airborne Object Identification and Management Synchronization Group” to Study UAP
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks says the Airborne Object Identification and Management Synchronization Group (AOIMSG) will assume the current duties of the Navy’s UAP task force.
AI-Scientists May Usher in A Bright Future in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Refusal to admit anomalies as evidence that our knowledge base may have missed something important stems from our ego. AI won't make the same mistakes.
NASA Anomaly Review Board Investigates “Incident” with the James Webb Space Telescope
The launch of the James Webb Space Telescope has been delayed after an "incident" that is currently under investigation, NASA officials say.
Canadians Hate Thanksgiving
Christopher Plain celebrates Thanksgiving, Canadians, and four other bizarre things he has learned over the last year while working here at The Debrief.
Octopus Inspired Adaptive Camouflage Driven by Light
Researchers have developed an adaptive camouflage inspired by the natural hiding ability of cephalopods, which includes squids and octopi. And,...
Volcanic Winter Added To Massive Extinction Event
A prolonged “volcanic winter” caused by millions of tons of ash launched into the Earth’s atmosphere likely contributed to the largest mass extinction event since the dinosaurs. Known as the End-Permian-Mass-Extinction event, or EMPE, which occurred about 250 million years...
NASA Wants Battelle to Put a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon
NASA wants Battelle to put a fission based nuclear reactor on the moon, and is asking anyone and everyone to...
Former Defense Officials Weigh-In On Proposed “UAP Legislation”
In early November, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) submitted an amendment for consideration in the F.Y. 2022 National Defense Authorization...
New Propulsion System Flies in Space
A new propulsion system that uses electric power and iodine to create thrust has been successfully tested in space, marking a first for such systems. Having proven that low cost, Iodine-based systems are a viable alternative to the expensive xenon-based...
Most Rocky Exoplanets are Probably Nothing Like Earth
Rocky exoplanets are widely considered the best places to search for extraterrestrial life. However, a first of its kind study...
Four Legged Snake is a Fake
A fossil of a four-legged snake initially thought to be an evolutionary missing link has turned out to be an...
New Shape-Shifting Ceramics Could Revolutionize Future Electronics, Study Confirms
Researchers discovered a process that resulted in a shape-shifting form of ceramic materials that could usher in a revolution in technology.
Most of The Universe is Invisible: Here’s What You Need to Know about what You Can’t See
Most of the universe is invisible, but when we look at it through different 'eyes,' suddenly the dark void of space seems much less empty.
How Does the Jump Drive in Apple TV’s ‘Foundation’ Work?
Apple TV's 'Foundation' is full-on sci-fi, so we naturally wondered how the 'Jump' drive allows for quick travel across the Empire's galaxy.
Can We Mine the Moon? The Top Five Things Humanity Needs to Survive In Space
What if we could take advantage of all the resources the Moon has to offer? Here are five ways we can mine the Moon, and thrive.
Recent Pattern of Behavior Shows Russia Is The ‘Mad Dog’ of Outer Space
A pattern of reckless behavior indicates Russia may no longer be a "white hat" in the global space community.
Invasion Scientists Sound Alarm on Planetary Biosecurity
Invasion scientists concerned about the threat of potentially invasive microbiological organisms from somewhere other than Earth have written a paper...