The Epidemic of Forgotten Ideas: Science and the “Virus” of Innovation
Among the most significant scientific discoveries are forgotten ideas that reemerged, and saw widespread acceptance and implementation.
Gliese 486b, a Newly-Discovered “Super Earth,” Heats Up Exoplanet Studies
A gigantic, stony Earth-like world with rivers of lava and almost no atmosphere, Gliese 486b is lighting a fire under current exoplanet studies.
New “Soft Robot” Conquers The Deepest Part of the Ocean
Researchers in China have successfully tested a soft robot that swims like a manta ray in the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the Pacific Ocean, reaching a hull-crushing depth of 10,900 meters. With results published in the journal Nature, the...
“Unmistakably of Extraterrestrial Origin,” IceCube Detects Rare Particle Event
A rare event predicted by a Nobel Laureate has been confirmed by scientists with the IceCube South Pole Neutrino Observatory.
The Ocean’s “Twilight Zone” is Home to Glowing Sharks
A team of researchers found glowing sharks off the New Zealand coast in Chatham Rise, which is called the "Twilight Zone" of the ocean.
Winchcombe Meteorite That Lit Up UK Skies May Contain Building Blocks of Life
A brilliant fireball that lit up the UK skies last month has been recovered on UK soil, and its chemical makeup makes it one of the rarest of its kind.
Russia Disrupts Twitter Service, Threatens Total Ban
Russia announced Wednesday it is slowing upload speeds to Twitter in retaliation against the social media company's alleged failure to remove banned content.
Scientist Discover Sea Slugs Who Cut Off Their Heads To Regrow New Bodies
Scientists from Nara Women's University in Japan have discovered two species of sacoglossan sea slugs that can sever their heads and regrow entirely brand-new bodies.
Russia and China Plan to Build a Moon Base, Russian Space Agency Says
Russia and China have announced plans to collaborate on building a moon base for future lunar research, according to the Russian space agency Roscosmos.
Betelgeuse Mystery May Be Solved with Help from a Stellar “Monster”
The mysterious dimming of Betelgeuse, observed since 2019, may have been solved with new data from Hubble's Space Telescope.
iMac Pro is Discontinued as Apple Sets Pace for Designs of the Next Decade
The iMac Pro, a computer once hailed by Apple as the strongest and most formidable in its entire inventory will no longer be made, the company has confirmed.
France’s Space Force Conducts First Military Drills Against Space-Based “Threats”
Alongside the US Space Force and German space command, France’s space force conducted its first military drills in outer space to counter threats from space based objects. The head of France’s newly created Space Command, Michel Friedling, said the drills...
Russian Hackers Currently Targeted In Mysterious Cyberwar
A mysterious person or group is currently waging cyberwar on online forums used by Russian hackers and cybercriminals on the...
Mobile Device Use Impacts Attention, Cognition in Preschoolers, Study Says
A team of Hungarian researchers found that mobile device use by preschoolers may negatively impact their attention and social cognition development.
Is Our Universe a Neural Network? This Scientist Thinks So.
University of Minnesota Duluth scientist Vitaly Vanchurin thinks the universe may be a neural network, and suggests a "theory of everything."
Robotic Dog “Zeus” Spotted At Recent SpaceX Crash Site
A robotic dog made a surprise appearance as it was seen lurking around the crash site of SpaceX's SN10 prototype.
Fireball Over the Northeast Produced a Loud Sonic Boom, Witnesses Say
A brilliant fireball lit up the northeastern sky on Sunday afternoon, producing a sonic boom heard by residents in the U.S. and Canada.
Superior Mirage Appearances Explain “Phantom Ships” Seen for Centuries
A superior mirage photographed off the English coast helps explain tales of "ghost ships" that shaped maritime folklore for centuries.
Your Skin Can Power Your Future Fitbit, New Study Says
In a recently published study, a team of researchers from Colorado University, Boulder have developed a ring-like device that captures heat...
Apophis, a Feared Future Earth Impactor, Just Flew Past Us
Apophis, a near-earth asteroid as large as the Eifel Tower, has kept some astronomers on edge about its future flybys.
Disk-Shaped Aircraft Can Levitate To Near-Space Using Only Solar Power
Researchers have developed micro-disks that can levitate in the mesosphere using only sunlight as propulsion
Doctors Can 3D Print Bones Directly Into Your Body
New process allows an off-the-shelf 3D printer, along with custom-designed “ink," to print bones directly into the human body.
Top 7 “Drone Killers” Currently in Development
Militaries around the world know UAVs are a threat. Here is The Debrief's list of the top 7 "Drone Killers."
Microsoft Mesh Mixed Reality Platform Will Make ‘Avatar’ a Reality
Microsoft Mesh, powered by the company’s Azure AI, will do more than just power virtual meetings... it may revolutionize virtual reality.
This Solar Car Promises to Travel 1000 Miles On A Single Charge
Aptera Motors says it will finally deliver its first purely solar car that can travel 1000 miles on one charge later this year.
With the Help of a Dead Insect, Israeli Researchers Created an “Ear-Bot”
A group of biotechnology researchers have succeeded in using the auditory organ from a dead locust to animate a one-of-a-kind "Ear-Bot."
Experts Baffled by Strange Stripes in Siberia
Satellite photos of Russia’s Markha River in Arctic Siberia have provided clues to an odd geological riddle.
“DearMoon” To Give 8 Random People a Free Ride To The Moon
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has invited the public to join him on a six-day trip to the moon as part...
Space Hurricanes Confirmed by Scientists Studying Mysterious Plasma Phenomena
Scientists have confirmed the existence of "space hurricanes" that produce showers of electrons instead of water and wind.
U.S. Unprepared For Coming AI Threat, National Security Commission Finds
The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI) says the U.S. is unprepared to compete with China in the coming AI era.
Mysterious New Warp Drive Patent Surfaces Online
After appearing for decades in science fiction, then moving into an actual theory, a new patent for an updated warp drive was published...
Is Apple Really Building A Car?
Is there really an Apple car? There is a lot of smoke but no fire. What do we know, and what is still a mystery?
New Study Says Atlantic Ocean Circulation is Weakest in 1600 Years
A recent study suggests that the Atlantic Ocean circulation that affects climate conditions is moving more slowly than it has since 400 AD.
Perseverance Brought a “Family Portrait” to Mars, Continuing a NASA Tradition
Perseverance arrived on Mars with a "family portrait," continuing a long NASA tradition of sending images to space detailing life on Earth.
Fighter Pilots Rely on Technology That Will One Day Steal Their Jobs
Technology that helps save the lives of fighter pilots may one day eliminate the need for the pilots it was designed to protect.
UK Fireball: Historic Meteor Lights up the Sky over Great Britain
UK Fireball: A historic meteor lit up the United Kingdom’s skies on Sunday at 9:56 PM (local time). The American Meteor Society (AMS), which monitors and tracks meteor sightings worldwide, said the UK fireball was one of the most significant meteor...
Bill Allowing Big Tech To Form “Techno-Governments” To Be Announced Today
Nevada is proposing legislation that would allow major technology companies to effectively form independent techno-governments.
These Anti-Solar Panels Don’t Need Daylight To Generate Power
A team of UC Davis researchers are hoping to develop a variety of improved solar panels that can still generate heat even in the absence of sunlight.
New Cancer Treatment Uses A Mini CERN Particle Accelerator To Blast Tumors With Ion Beams
The Next Ion Medical Machine Study uses CERN particle accelerator technology to build next gen ion accelerators to treat cancerous tumors.
Magnetic Pole Reversal 42,000 Years Ago Led to Environmental Crisis
A new study looks at ancient tree ring data for answers about the mystery of magnetic pole reversal, and how it affects the environment.
The Pros and Cons of Animal Cloning
The Debrief takes a deep dive and looks at the varying pros and cons of animal cloning and genome editing of species.
New Stonehenge Study Reveals Previously Undiscovered Acoustic Properties
A recent study at Stonehenge is helping us understand why acoustic archaeologists think that some ancient monuments were designed with sound in mind.
Rabies Could Mutate into “Zombie Virus” Says New Study
A new study says that rabies virus could mutate into an "apocalyptic" disease that turns humans into hyper-aggressive "zombies."
Mysterious Malware ‘Silver Sparrow’ Infects Tens-of-Thousands of Macs
The cybersecurity firm Red Canary reports finding a mysterious and previously undetected macOS malware, dubbed "Silver Sparrow," lurking on nearly 30,000 Macs worldwide.
Mind-Bending Study Shifts Our Understanding of Dreams
An international study of 36 participants from four different countries (United States, Germany, France, and the Netherlands) discovered a new communication method when someone is sleeping; “interactive dreaming.” Through “interactive dreaming,” those asleep, but aware of their dreams, were able to...
A Ton of the New Defense Technologies Being Unveiled at IDEX-2021
A host of brand new defense technologies will be on display at this years International Defense Conference and Expo in Abu Dhabi.
Second Top AI Ethics Researcher Fired by Google
For the second time in little over three months, technology giant Google has fired a prominent member of their AI ethics team.
Quantum Spacetime Measured in a Major Step to Understanding the Fabric of Reality
Scientists with Fermilab recently announced the successful measurement of quantum spacetime at the smallest imaginable scale in known physics.
UK Launching “high risk” Scientific Agency ARIA to take “great leaps into the unknown”
The UK has just announced the spending of £800 million over five years on ARIA, a "high risk" science agency designed to take "great leaps into the unknown."
Is Terraforming Mars Ethical?
Terraforming Mars would create an atmosphere, water, and sustainable sources of food. But if life does exist on Mars, terraforming would destroy it.