Astrophotographer Captures Mysterious Blue Flash During Avalanche
A Chinese astrophotographer says his camera captured a mysterious blue flash of light during an avalanche on Mount Xiannairi in Sichuan
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China Introduces New Cardless System That Allows Payments With a Swipe of the Hand
China has taken a step into the future with a new cardless method of payment that requires little more than a hand swipe.
China Just Activated the Most Powerful Advanced Hypergravity Machine Ever Built. Here’s What That Could Mean.
A new facility containing what has been described as “the world’s most advanced hypergravity machine” has just begun operation, according to Chinese state media.
The Oceans of Mars
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This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
On this week's episode, Kenna and Stephanie decide to take a dip in a Martian ocean and discuss China's Mars expedition, and its discovery. After watching a movie and discussing brain science, they then wrestle an ancient terror bird to the ground, and ruminate on this giant fossil discovery.
U.S. Advocates Urge White House Support for ‘RISE’ Initiative to Keep U.S. Ahead in ‘Edge Science’
A coalition of scientists and former intelligence officials is urging White House support for an initiative to advance U.S. research in cutting-edge and controversial fields.
How the Pentagon, NATO, and U.S. Foreign Relations Could be Reshaped by Trump’s Return
This week, we examine how the incoming administration’s policies will shape U.S. national defense and global issues.
Reverse The Polarity!
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This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
On this week's episode, Kenna and Stephanie get flipped upside down discussing Earth's magnetic field reversal. They then dive deep underwater to chat about a strange "Frankenstein" sea creature, and touch on a robotic finger developed in China.
China’s Classified Space Plane, Shenlong, Returns from Secretive 267-Day Mission in Space
China’s mysterious experimental spacecraft, Shenlong, has returned from space after completing its third orbital test, where it spent 268 days in space testing the country’s reusable space technology.
China Pushes Back as NATO Calls It an “Enabler of Russia’s War Against Ukraine”
This week, China pushes back after NATO characterized the country as an enabler of Russia's war against Ukraine.
China Aims to Set New World Standards for Brain-Machine Interfaces, Echoing Elon Musk’s Neuralink
China announced its efforts to develop standards for brain-computer implants (BCI) akin to Elon Musk's Neuralink.
What’s That? Look at What NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Just Spotted on the Far Side of the Moon
Look at what has turned up in new images of the far side of the Moon captured by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.
US and Japan Sign Agreement to Build Hypersonic Missile Interceptors by 2030s
The United States and Japan have officially signed a cooperative agreement to develop a hypersonic missile interceptor by the 2030s.
Scientists Keep Finding Giant Sinkholes in China that Hide Ancient Forests, Unknown Wildlife, and Long Lost DNA
In the heart of China, massive sinkholes hide ancient forests teeming with life. A new study published in March finds that these forests contain long lost DNA.
China is Preparing to Send Its Chang’e-6 Spacecraft to Explore the Far Side of the Moon
China is reportedly preparing to deliver a robotic spacecraft to the Moon’s far side as part of a series of upcoming missions in advance of the country’s aims to establish a presence on the lunar South Pole.
China Claims New Breakthrough in Laser Propulsion Could Lead to Ultrafast, Stealth Submarines
Chinese scientists claim a breakthrough in laser propulsion that could transform submarine technology and shift global naval power dynamics.
Does Money Buy Happiness? It Does in China if Inequality is Low
Does money truly bring happiness? Academics and philosophers have pondered over this question for centuries. But what does the data say?
Military Officials Tracking High-Altitude Balloon Spotted Over Western United States (Updated)
A high-altitude balloon is being tracked over the Western United States, according to officials who spoke on Friday with knowledge of the matter.
Leaked Documents Reveal Beijing’s Big Business of Hacking
The existence of newly leaked documents revealing the Chinese government’s use of hackers for hire offer new insights into Beijing’s ongoing espionage efforts.
Evidence of 45,000-Year-Old Advanced Material Culture Discovered in North China
Evidence of an advanced material culture that once thrived 45,000 years ago in Asia has been discovered in North China, according to an international team of archaeologists.
‘Invisibility Coat’ That Hides Humans from AI Security Cameras Developed by Chinese Students
Chinese graduate students have developed a cost-effective 'invisibility coat' capable of concealing the human body from AI-monitored security cameras.
The Pentagon Rises to New Indo-Pacific Challenges
This week's newsletter examines how the U.S. has worked to advance its posture in the Indo-Pacific amidst international challenges in 2023.
China Unveils New Air-Launched Orbital Spacecraft in Its Latest Bid to Win the Space Race
China is making significant advancements in its space technology by developing a new reusable air-launched orbital rocket system.
U.S. Navy Unmanned Surface Vessels Complete First Pacific Journey Amidst Growing Tensions
The U.S. Navy made history with the first Pacific crossing of a pair of its unmanned surface vessels amidst rising tensions with China.
Is There Life on Mars?
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This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
SUBSCRIBE TO ‘THE DEBRIEF WEEKLY REPORT’: Apple Podcasts | Spotify On today’s episode, we discuss China’s claim that they can detect...
Volt Typhoon: Chinese Hacking Effort Reveals “Stealthy and Targeted Malicious Activity”
This week, U.S. intelligence officials and industry leaders issued a warning about Volt Typhoon, a new state-sponsored Chinese hacking threat.
Details on Mysterious Object That Followed China’s Spaceplane Revealed in Recent Space Threat Assessment
New details have emerged involving a mysterious object released during the test flight of a Chinese spaceplane that landed this month.
Now, I Am Become AI, the Destroyer of Worlds
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This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
SUBSCRIBE TO ‘THE DEBRIEF WEEKLY REPORT’: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Join guest host Micah Hanks and MJ Banias this week as...
New Concerns Over Threats from Space Revealed in Latest U.S. Classified Document Leak
This week's newsletter examines the latest concerns arising from U.S. top-secret document leaks, and what they convey about China and Russia’s space programs.
2023 Annual Threat Assessment: Here’s What U.S. Intelligence Says You Need to Know
This week's newsletter examines an annual report from the ODNI detailing Intelligence Commnunity's threat forecast for the coming year.
China Isn’t Giving Lethal Aid to Russia… Yet. Here’s What U.S. Officials Know.
This week's Intelligence Brief newsletter examines the Pentagon's recent statements on whether China plans to provide lethal aid to Russia.
China Says They Are Solving a Major Hypersonic Hurdle with Metamaterials and WiFi
At hypersonic speeds, communication is impossible. Or, at least it was...
At hypersonic speeds, communication is impossible. Or, at least it was...
The Chinese government announced it has allegedly solved the issue of communication for hypersonic missiles and aircraft using WiFi and metamaterials.
A Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Becomes Less Likely After Recent War Games Suggests it Would Be an Incredibly Bloody and Costly Venture
Recent wargames by military experts found that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan would be an extraordinarily costly campaign that would likely end in a Chinese defeat.
‘Keep Out, We’re Here’: The Moon Could Become a Chinese Territory Warns Head of NASA
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson warns that losing today's space race could mean China declaring the moon as its own sovereign territory.
The DOD’s 2022 China Military Power Report: An Estimate of the Situation
This week, we look at the DOD's annual China Military Power Report, identifying China’s current military aspirations and ability to upset the international order.
Can Elon Musk Really Be Our Hero?
Starlink can be a weapon against dictators, but is Elon Musk strong enough to wield it?
Starlink can be a weapon against dictators, but is Elon Musk strong enough to wield it?
A nation's fight rides on the whims Elon Musk. Is he our hero or will he inevitably be pulled by corporate interests?
Chinese Scientists Say They Have Developed a New Covert “Anti-Stealth” Radar
A team of Chinese scientists claim they've developed a new "anti-stealth" radar system that can be covertly set up virtually anywhere.
China’s New Top Secret Spaceplane Looks Awkwardly Familiar
China recently launched its new top-secret spaceplane, which is believed to look awkwardly similar to the U.S.'s X-37B spaceplane.
Feud Between NASA and China Reveals the Difficulties of a Moon Takeover
Recently, speculation has been rife that either China or the U.S. may have aspirations to attempt a moon take-over.
The Aristarchus Anomaly: What China Found on the Moon Could Help Solve a Centuries-Old Mystery
Astronomers have long reported sightings of mysterious flashes of light from within the Aristarchus crater, and new data could help scientists understand their source.
Could China be Headed to Neptune Soon?
China has published a new proposal for an orbiter spacecraft that it says is capable of traveling to planet Neptune by 2040.
China’s Chang’E-5 Lunar Lander Just Made a Surprising Discovery on the Moon
New evidence of water located on the lunar surface has been discovered in samples being studied by the Chang'E-5 lunar lander.
Help Me China! Help! – Latest on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
On Thursday, February 24, Russia launched a full-scale military invasion of neighboring Ukraine. The action marked a significant escalation between...
China Reveals Its Newest Plans for Space Dominance
In a newly issued white paper, China has charted out the next five years of its space program's ambitious goals.
How NATO is Preparing for War in Outer Space
The North Atlantic Treaties Organization (NATO) has issued a formal policy statement, which says that any attack on...
Chinese Citizens Conflate Climate Change with Air Pollution
A New Study Surveys over 40 million people
A New Study Surveys over 40 million people
With the new year comes scary expectations of future climate change events. Recent occurrences, like the winter wildfires...
Chinese Fusion Reactor Sets New Record of 1,056 Seconds
China’s EAST Tokamak fusion reactor has set a new world’s record by maintaining its nuclear fusion reaction for...
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.
The Senate Just Passed a Defense Bill the DoD is Calling “Historic”
This week, as the Senate passes a defense bill that significantly increases the Pentagon's budget, we analyze some of its key provisions, and historic implications.
NASA Lasers in Space, Mysterious Solar Particles, and a “Hut” on the Moon
This week, we look at a joint NASA and U.S. Naval Research Laboratory experiment that got a bit of help from the U.S. Space Force in recent days.
Preliminary Assessment: The Pentagon’s New UAP Investigative Group
This week, we examine the DoD's all new UAP investigation effort, the Airborne Object Identification and Management Synchronization Group.