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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...
Can Psychedelic Mushrooms Reduce Alcohol Cravings?
A new study looking into potential treatments for alcohol use disorder has shown that psilocybin, the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms, can reduce alcohol cravings in alcohol addicted lab rats. Specifically, the research team conducting the study found that the...
Theory Says Black Holes May Offer Space/Time Shortcut
Black holes may indeed be shortcuts through space and time, just like science fiction always promised. And unlike those sci...
You Just Died. Is Your Digital Afterlife in Order?
With more people on the internet, the problem of what to do with the dead is very much a hot topic. Welcome to the digital afterlife, are you ready?
Mysterious Sonic Boom Heard Over Southern California
A mysterious sonic boom rattled residents in parts of coastal Southern California on Monday, leading many to believe they had experienced an earthquake. Reports of the shaking and rattling reached California Technical Institute (Caltech) seismologists who check for earthquakes, but...
Grandmas Really Are The Best Finally Proven By Science
Grandmas really are the best! And scientists were able to prove it by scanning the brains of grandmothers while they...
Using Cannabis During Pregnancy May Give Children Stress
According to a new study, moms who use cannabis during pregnancy may inadvertently predispose their unborn children to stress and...
Colonists in Off-World Simulations Show Independence
Colonists living in a pair of off-world simulations designed to mimic life on Mars and other potentially habitable environments reduced their communication frequency with mission control over time, signaling a growing independence from Earth. This reduction in total communications also resulted...
Space Travelers Might Use Mushrooms as Radiation Shields
Space travelers and off-world colonists may use mushrooms as radiation shields thanks to a special type of fungus known for...
Men Are Using Cashier Receipts to Facebook Stalk Women In Southern Africa
Cash registers across southern Africa print the full name of a cashier on customer receipts, and men are stalking them online using Facebook.
Next Supervolcano Eruption Might Happen Without Warning
The next time a supervolcano eruption pours enough ash into the atmosphere to alter the Earth’s climate, humanity may not see it coming. That’s because volcanoes large enough to cause such a dramatic shift in sunlight, often termed “supervolcanoes,” may...
International Space Station Moves to Avoid Collision with Exploded Satellite
The crew of the International Space Station (ISS) fired maneuvering rockets last week to avoid being struck by a chunk...
Paralyzed Mice Walk Again Thanks to New Drug
In a medical first, paralyzed mice with a “severe spinal cord injury” have regained the ability to walk. The startling...
Many Organisms Could Become Crabs One Day, Thanks to This Bizarre Evolutionary Secret
Many crustaceans are likely to turn into crabs on down the line, thanks to a strange process that biologists call carcinization.
Near-earth asteroid may be broken off chunk of the moon
A team of astronomers believe that a near earth asteroid could actually be a lost fragment of Earth’s moon. Named...
Can Kinetic Launch Send Satellites to Space without Bulky Rockets?
A Pentagon sponsored launch services company has completed the first successful test of their kinetic launch system. Designed to use...
Experts Urge for Dialogue, “Cool Heads” Following Chinese Hypersonic Missile Test
Flight tests of a new Chinese hypersonic missile system drew international attention in recent days, and fueled some concerns about the possibility of outer space nuclear attacks against the United States and its allies.
Penis Worms Unseat Hermit Crabs as First to Live “Hermit Life”
Sorry hermit crabs, but you weren’t the first to steal other folk’s discarded homes and make them your own. That...
Astronomers Find Possible Evidence of First Exoplanet Detected Beyond Our Galaxy
For the first time, astronomers say they have discovered signs of a planet transiting a star outside of our galaxy.