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“We don’t understand everything that we’re seeing”: Group Convenes in Washington to Discuss Space, the Future, and Extraterrestrials

Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines and a range of panelists gathered to address the "Final Frontier," and humankind’s search for the unexplained.

Micah Hanks·November 11, 2021

Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines and a range of panelists gathered to address space, the future, and humankind’s search for the unexplained.

Can We Communicate With Whales? New AI Research Is Trying to Figure It Out

Raquel Santos·November 11, 2021

A multidisciplinary team of scientists is trying to use artificial intelligence to decode the language of whales.

This Asteroid No One Saw Coming Almost Hit Earth

Christopher Plain·November 8, 2021

An asteroid the size of a small refrigerator nearly collided with Earth on October 24th, and no one...

Is The Technology of Dune Possible?

The Debrief consulted with Dr. Kevin Grazier, a respected science advisor, to discuss the technology and science in 'Dune.'

Christopher Plain·November 5, 2021

The technology of Dune is way out there, so The Debrief brought in an expert to weigh in on whether Dune tech is even possible.

Online Witchcraft Is Popular as Hell, and It Isn’t Going Away

As science and technology continue to remain the key driving forces of the 21st Century, witchcraft is still out there and its popular as hell...

Raquel Santos·October 29, 2021

Witchcraft has a popular online following, so what does that mean for science and its coexistence with this ancient art?

Breakthrough Plasma Thruster will Cannibalize Zombie Satellites for Fuel

Christopher Plain·October 27, 2021

This new plasma engine will cannibalize dead satellites for fuel and help reduce the amount of space junk in Earth's orbit.

‘The Expanse’ Predicts Our Future As Interplanetary Communication Will Soon Be A Reality

Matt Staples·October 22, 2021

As The Expanse Season 6 prepares to land on December 10th, we'd like to take a look at the communications technology employed in the show.

This New Deep Space Propulsion System Rides Like A Leaf on the Solar Wind

Plasma Magnet Propulsion can revolutionize interplanetary travel, we just need to ride the wind.

Christopher Plain·October 20, 2021

Wind Rider, also called a Plasma Magnet, is a solar wind catching sail that can reach the outer solar system quickly without chemical fuel.

We Might Be Able to Nuke an Asteroid to Save the World After All, Study Says

Jazz Shaw·October 19, 2021

A recent study by a team of scientists says that under the right conditions, a nuclear blast actually could be used to save the Earth from an incoming asteroid.

William Shatner Reaches the Final Frontier

Micah Hanks·October 14, 2021

This week, we look at actor William Shatner and his successful trip into space aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard spacecraft.

The Chinese Accidentally Invented Gunpowder. What if it Never Happened?

Ramsha Zubairi·October 13, 2021

The history of war is tied to that of science, and gunpowder is an essential part of our development. What if it wasn't?

Exciting Conspiracy Theories Offer Psychological Payoff New Research Finds

Tim McMillan·October 5, 2021

New research published in the British Journal of Psychology suggests people tend to believe conspiracy theories for the same reason...

The Top 5 Places In Our Solar System Astrobiologists Say Aliens Would Be Hiding Their Technology

Sarah London·September 27, 2021

A top 5 list of where scientists think I can find my hot alien boyfriend, or where alien technosignatures may be hiding in our solar system.

The Future of NASA: Innovation, Exploration, and the Unknown

Micah Hanks·September 21, 2021

This week, NASA makes some big announcements outlining its mission in the decades ahead, and talks about part of its core mission: seeking the unknown.

What if the Inspiration4 Crew Were Stranded in Space? Could We Rescue Them?

More people are going into space, so what happens when something goes wrong? We need a rescue plan.

Candy Chan·September 20, 2021

The world’s first all-civilian trip into space was a success, but as trips to space increase, what happens if astronauts need rescue?

The Dreams of Interstellar Travel and the Team Paving the Way

Part 2 of our Exclusive Interview with Dr. Harold G. “Sonny” White, and why Limitless Space Pushes Us To The Stars

Christopher Plain·September 16, 2021

Part 2 of The Debrief's exclusive interview with Dr. Harold "Sonny" White, his plans for interstellar travel, and how he plans on getting us there.

The Top 3 Things From Space That Are Probably Going to Kill Us

Candy Chan·September 15, 2021

Here are the top 3 things from outer space that can potentially wipe out the human species in a few years. This is fun, right?

China Plans To Build a Massive Several Mile-Wide Spacecraft

Micah Hanks·August 27, 2021

It has been learned in recent days that China’s National Natural Science Foundation (NNSF) is moving forward with...

China’s Quest to Build a Mile-Wide Spacecraft

Micah Hanks·August 25, 2021

This week, we examine China's ambitions to build a mile-wide spacecraft, and what leaked emails are telling us about friction within the commercial space industry.

These 7 “Star Trek” Technologies May Soon Become Reality

Star Trek inspires us to look forward, so let's do just that.

Christopher Plain·August 24, 2021

7 "Star Trek" inventions that could quickly become reality, and will let humans one day boldly go where we've never gone before.

These Two Future Mars Missions Could Prove Life Thrives on the Red Planet

Christopher Plain·August 13, 2021

Dr. Ryuki Hyodo explains the MSR and MMX missions, and how their search for past and present signs of life on Mars have the potential to alter the course of human history.

When the World Runs out of Water, Will This Inventor Save Us?

After six years in ‘stealth mode,’ this new water-generating technology is finally being revealed.

Christopher Plain·August 9, 2021

As countries scramble to avoid looming water shortages, one inventor says his new device can create thousands of gallons of water a day.

Forget Extraterrestrials: What if UFOs Were Piloted by Dolphins?

Crazy? Perhaps... but hear me out.

Jazz Shaw·July 29, 2021

While many scientists downplay the idea of extraterrestrials visiting Earth, looking at a seemingly crazy alternative hypothesis makes for an interesting thought experiment.

Our Cosmic Neighbors: Is There Alien Technology in Our Solar System?

Scientists Have Been Searching for Signs of Alien Technology in Our Solar System for A Decade

Christopher Plain·July 26, 2021

Scientists have been hunting for ET in our solar system for a decade, and new efforts may prove aliens are hanging out in our cosmic backyard.

Report Urges U.S. Space Force to Begin Preparing for Space Military Action

Liam Stewart·July 14, 2021

A report urges the United States Space Force to prepare for action in space, which may become the next point of global military interest.

New Research Solves 40-year Mystery of Jupiter’s X-ray Auroras

Tim McMillan·July 9, 2021

An international team of researchers says they have solved the 40-year enigma of why magnificent bursts of X-ray auroras are released every few minutes on the planet Jupiter.

Meet the Man Building an Anti-Gravity Device, and the Alien God That Inspired Him

Pushed by the Frontiers of Science, The Debrief's Chris Plain Falls Down The Rabbit Hole With The Man Trying To Detect Warp Signatures and Defy Gravity

Christopher Plain·June 29, 2021

Anti-gravity, alien gods, UFOs and the frontiers of science. Genius and madness are separated by a fine line, meet the guy who crosses it.

SETI and UAP: An Uneasy Alliance?

Micah Hanks·June 23, 2021

This week we look at SETI and UAP, and why some scientists think common ground exists between these very different areas of study.

Devices of Unknown Origin Part I: Mystery in the Caribbean

Tim McMillan·June 23, 2021

On October 31, 1968, the University of Colorado submitted its final report on the Scientific Study of Unidentified...

The Top 5 Craziest Things Humans Have Done to Tardigrades

Whether we crash them into the Moon or shoot them from guns, humans are trying to become more like those cute 'water bears.'

Liam Stewart·June 22, 2021

Here are the top 5 insane things we have subjected Tardigrades to for science. Tough little bears can survive anything, well, almost...

Boeing’s X-20 Dyna-Soar Was The Air Force’s ‘Spaceplane’ That Never Flew

Harrison Kass·June 21, 2021

Few remember the USAF's early spaceplane program: the Boeing X-20 Dyna-Soar, which predated the Space Shuttle by a quarter-century.

NASA Sending Two New Missions to Explore Venus

Christopher Plain·June 11, 2021

NASA is heading back to Venus with two new missions with the aim to map and understand the second rock from the Sun.

The Top Secret “Manned Torpedo” Seemed Like A Good Idea at the Time?

It Wasn't.

Harrison Kass·June 9, 2021

One of the more odd episodes in military technological history is the 20th-century venture into the "manned torpedo." What were we thinking?

White House Says President Biden Supports the Pentagon’s UAP Investigations

The ODNI's report is underway, but Psaki says "in terms of disclosure, that would be up to them."

Micah Hanks·May 26, 2021

The White House acknowledged current efforts by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to produce a report on unidentified aerial phenomenon, more commonly known as UFOs, during a press briefing on Tuesday.

Russia Announces Plans to Send Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft to Jupiter

Micah Hanks·May 26, 2021

Russia has announced ambitious plans to launch a new nuclear-powered spacecraft called Zeus on a 50-month-long mission.

China’s Zhurong Rover Makes History with Successful Landing on Mars

Micah Hanks·May 19, 2021

The arrival of China's Zhurong rover on Mars moves the country forward as an increasingly formidable player in the future of space exploration.

Mars May Still be Volcanically Active, New Research Says

Micah Hanks·May 14, 2021

New research has suggested that Mars may still be volcanically active, which could have implications for astrobiology on the Red Planet.

New Self-Learning Robots Show Evidence of Evolution As They Move

Christopher Plain·May 11, 2021

Researchers invented self-learning robots that use a basic algorithm to move, and they adapt to their environment indicating evolution.

Earth 2.0: Scientists Seek a Better Method for Finding Habitable Exoplanets

Christopher Plain·May 10, 2021

Scientists are looking for a "cosmic twin" in the search for potentially habitable exoplanets that could mirror Earth in a variety of different ways.

Blood Falls: How a Macabre Glacier May Help the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

Ryan Sprague·May 3, 2021

Flowing from Antarctica's Tony Glacier into nearby Lake Bonney is Blood Falls, a bizarre waterfall which spews crimson liquid.

Michael Collins Remained Down to Earth About His Role in the Historic Apollo 11 Mission

Micah Hanks·May 1, 2021

Michael Collins, who passed away Wednesday at age 90, always maintained a grounded perspective about his historic role with the Apollo 11 mission.

DARPA’s DRACO Program: The Future of Nuclear Propulsion in Space

Micah Hanks·April 21, 2021

DARPA has awarded contracts for Phase One of its DRACO program; this week we analyze the heavy-hitting space companies it has chosen to create its future nuclear thermal propulsion systems.

Alien Artifacts on Earth and in Our Solar System is Possible, NASA Reports

Tim McMillan·April 21, 2021

A 2018 report published by the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) shows the lengths America’s premier...

Russia May Leave the International Space Station to Build Its Own

MJ Banias·April 21, 2021

Russia said it hopes to launch an orbital space station in 2025 and considering withdrawing from the International Space Station.

Tatooine exoplanet orbiting two suns, Tatooine-style planet

Five New, Potentially Habitable Zones Within Tatooine-Like Binary Star Systems

Christopher Plain·April 20, 2021

New research says binary star systems may be home to habitable, Earth-like planets, and that changes how we hunt for life in the cosmos.

Technosignatures, Telescopes, and Life on Mars

Micah Hanks·April 15, 2021

This week we look at the latest with NASA's ongoing studies of Mars, the search for alien life, and technosignatures on nearby planets.

The Foo Fighters: Today’s Pilots Encounters with UAP Are Nothing New

World War II Pilots were among the first to have unusual aerial Encounters

Graeme Rendall·April 15, 2021

What were the "Foo-Fighters" that American night-fighter crews encountered over Europe and the Pacific during World War II?