Interstellar Conservation: City Lights in Our Sky and Plastic in Our Oceans
The most consequential choice that our technological civilization can make is between commercial benefits and preserving nature.
Space
Is That An Oblong Space Object in your Pocket, Or…
This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
Strangely shaped space objects, psychedelic medicine, and telepathic robot dogs from Australia are all topics in this episode.
Would We Notice Interstellar CubeSats in Our Cosmic Neighborhood?
If humans ever find interstellar CubeSats, it will change our priorities from funding military conflicts to space exploration.
Cosmic Seeds of the Biggest Black Holes
As any gardener knows, growth is initiated by seeds. What were the seeds that enabled supermassive black holes to grow so early in cosmic history?
These Are the Top Four Theories That Could Bring Us Closer to Faster-Than-Light Travel
The speculative science of faster-than-light travel is still a dark art, so can these theories turn science fiction into science fact?
When It Comes to Interstellar Travel, There Are Both Hazards and Benefits
There will be both good and bad for any future earthlings or technologies of our design that may engage in interstellar travel.
What went wrong on Mars? Life is Hard Work, But Luck Helps
It is often said that “life was better in the good old days.” Avi Loeb explains why this definitely holds true for Mars.
Enigmatic “Phantom Galaxy” is Revealed in Stunning Images From Space Telescope Collaboration
Images of the "Phantom Galaxy" M74 are among the latest stunning efforts that combine data collected by Webb and Hubble Space Telescopes.
The Intel Community Looks to Improve Its Ability To Spy Objects in Space
The U.S. Intel Community wants the ability to spy objects smaller than 10cm, traveling 22,500 mph, in space.
The Enigmatic Cosmos: Universal Laws and Life on Other Worlds
Astronomer Avi Loeb looks at the nature of scientific knowledge, as he discusses dark matter, the universe, and life on other worlds.
Rare and Unexplained, Scientists May Soon Solve the Mystery of Lightning “Superbolts”
For decades, scientists have been aware of the existence of a rare and mysterious form of lightning known as superbolts.
Interstellar Archaeology: The Search for Non-Terrestrial Artifacts
If anomalous, non-terrestrial artifacts exist in space, using the best tools at our disposal through "interstellar archaeology" may find them.
Free-Flying Robots and Sample Returns Are the Focus For Expedition 67 Crew Aboard the ISS
The Expedition 67 crew is currently working with free-flying robots aboard the ISS in its efforts to improve future science missions in orbit.
Survival of the Optimist: Designing Our Indefinite Future in Space
To paraphrase Darwin’s “survival of the fittest”, when it comes to our future in space, everything may hinge on “survival of the optimist.”
The Next Space Race is for Satellite Parking Spaces in Earth’s Orbit
Fierce competition for satellite parking spots in orbit is pointing to an increasingly complex future for space operations.
How The Pentagon Helped Confirm an Interstellar Object Made Its Way to Earth
This week we'll be looking at how a meteor that might have gone unnoticed was revealed to have interstellar origins, with help from the Pentagon.
The Search for ET: What Do the Best Scientists in the Milky Way Know?
An encounter with an ET culture would be a humbling experience, since we will have to admit that our modern science was developed only over the past century out of the 4.5-billion-years-long history of Earth.
Origins of Life on Earth May Be Extraterrestrial After All
Researchers have shown that amino acids can form peptides, the building blocks of life, in space, potentially explaining the origin of life.
Stellar Engines: As Galaxies Emit Light, Their Expansion Reveals a Unique Phenomenon
Our observation of the behavior of galaxies reveals phenomena that have received surprisingly little attention in the scientific literature.
The Skyrora Sees Success with Test of Its Third Stage “Space Tug” Maneuvering Platform
Scottish space company Skyrora has successfully test-fired its third stage “space tug” maneuvering vehicle at its engine development complex in Fife, Scotland.
Extraordinary Evidence Requires Extraordinary Funding: The Search for Extraterrestrial Technology
Trying to catch extraterrestrial technology in our solar system requires a very expensive fishing rod.
Trying to catch extraterrestrial technology in our solar system requires a very expensive fishing rod.
Space is vast so sensitive telescopes and patience are needed for an interstellar fishing trip when catching extraterrestrial technology.
The Expedition 66 Team Kicks Off 2022 on the ISS With Science and Spacewalks
The Expedition 66 crew aboard the International Space Station is conducting experiments and preparing for a spacewalk in early 2022.
Jingle Bells Was The First Song Ever Played in Outer Space
O'er the fields we go, laughing all the way...
O'er the fields we go, laughing all the way...
Christmas songs are annoying, so obviously, the first song ever played in outer space was "Jingle Bells," proving that humans are sadists.
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...
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.
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.
AI-Scientists May Usher in A Bright Future in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Scientific progress may accelerate when artificial intelligence (AI) will explore data autonomously, without the blinders imposed by human prejudice.
Scientific progress may accelerate when artificial intelligence (AI) will explore data autonomously, without the blinders imposed by human prejudice.
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.
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.
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
This isn't the first time Russia has played fast and loose with its space assets.
This isn't the first time Russia has played fast and loose with its space assets.
A pattern of reckless behavior indicates Russia may no longer be a "white hat" in the global space community.
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...
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.
New NASA Video Highlights How Often Asteroids Hit Earth
After an asteroid the size of a small refrigerator recently whipped by Earth at an altitude of only...
This Asteroid No One Saw Coming Almost Hit Earth
An asteroid the size of a small refrigerator nearly collided with Earth on October 24th, and no one...
Did An Ancient Comet Turn Chile’s Atacama Desert Into Glass?
Researchers from Brown University studying glass shards in the Atacama Desert of Chile have determined that it was...
Ultra-High Energy Experiments Move Nuclear Fusion Closer to Reality
Meet the man who wants to take us to the outer reaches of our solar system, and the software he designed to build the engine that can do it.
Breakthrough Plasma Thruster will Cannibalize Zombie Satellites for Fuel
This new plasma engine will cannibalize dead satellites for fuel and help reduce the amount of space junk in Earth's orbit.
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.
Plasma Magnet Propulsion can revolutionize interplanetary travel, we just need to ride the wind.
Wind Rider, also called a Plasma Magnet, is a solar wind catching sail that can reach the outer solar system quickly without chemical fuel.
Russian Thruster Malfunction Caused ISS To Lose Control, And It’s Happened Before
The ISS is falling apart due to age and tech glitches. The Debrief explores the last 5 major incidents aboard the space station.
The ISS is falling apart due to age and tech glitches. The Debrief explores the last 5 major incidents aboard the space station.
The ISS lost control recently when a Russian thruster accidentally fired. The Debrief examines the last 5 incidents on the station that put it at risk.
New ‘Astroagriculture’ Research May Have Just Solved How We Grow Food on Mars
New research shows that nitrogen-fixing bacteria can help plants grow better in Mars-like soils, putting us on the path to astroagriculture.
Breathing on the Moon Will Require Harvesting Oxygen from Lunar Rocks
Engineers have successfully demonstrated how water and oxygen can be extracted by the heating of lunar soil. We can all breath easy now.
Astronomers Discovered A Weird “Void” In Space, and It Has A QR Code.
Go get your phone right now!
Go get your phone right now!
Astronomers have discovered a giant "void" in our Milky Way, and for the first time, you can use your phone to see it up close.
The Top 5 Places In Our Solar System Astrobiologists Say Aliens Would Be Hiding Their Technology
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 Space Force Doesn’t Talk About UFOs, But New Legislation May Force It To
If something anomalous is in the sky, it stands to reason that the Space Force has data on it. Now, it may be forced to declassify that data.
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.
More people are going into space, so what happens when something goes wrong? We need a rescue plan.
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
Part 2 of our Exclusive Interview with Dr. Harold G. “Sonny” White, and why Limitless Space Pushes Us To The Stars
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.
NASA Releases Stunning Animation of Upcoming Psyche 16 Asteroid Mission
NASA has released a stunning video animation of their upcoming mission to an asteroid, Psyche 16, over 370 million miles from Earth.
The Top 3 Things From Space That Are Probably Going to Kill Us
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?
The Drinking Water Aboard the International Space Station Is A Cesspool, New Study Confirms
New Study Examines How Microbial Life Affects Drinking Water for Long Haul Space Missions
New Study Examines How Microbial Life Affects Drinking Water for Long Haul Space Missions
A new study explores how multi-species microbial populations affect potable water safety during space missions proving space water is gross.
Galaxies Pass Gas, New Study Confirms
New research indicates that galaxies consume gas clouds to form stars and then release polluted gases back out into their environment.