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This Nimble New Drone Can Easily Track Humans Moving Through Dense Terrain
The new SUPER drone can follow a person jogging through the woods, avoid thin obstacles like power lines, and exceed 20 meters per second.
Stretchable Organic Solar Cells Could Power the Future of Wearable Technology
A new stretchable organic solar cell may offer the efficient power source needed for the next generation of wearable devices, according to a team of international researchers.
MIT Unveils New Robot Insect, Paving the Way Toward the Rise of Robotic Pollinators
Move over bees, MIT researchers have developed a robot bug for artificial pollination to underpin an entirely indoor farm of the future.
Robotic Exoskeleton Could Soon Help Pianists Overcome the “Ceiling Effect”
An innovative exoskeleton could help musicians overcome the "ceiling effect," a natural leveling-off of skills following extensive practice.
Proximity Ferroelectricity Could Unlock The “Next Generation Of Opto-Electronic Materials” For Data Storage
Proximity ferroelectricity unlocks new materials for data storage and wireless communications in new Penn State research, which is crucial as AI demands stretch computing supply chains.
Korean Scientists Reveal Futuristic New ‘WeaRo’ Exoskeleton For Industrial Use
Korean scientists have unveiled a manual labor exoskeleton they call WeaRo, paving the way for safer robot assisted work.
Excitons Demonstrate Exciting Quantum Mysteries With Potential For Revolutionary Computing Power
The unpredictable quantum world just got stranger thanks to Brown University physicists' discovery of unexpected behavior in particles called fractional excitons.
Carbon-Capturing Construction Materials Could Help in the Fight Against Climate Change
New carbon-capturing building materials could help reduce the effects of climate change, according to new research.
‘Dead Internet Theory’ Looms as Meta Unveils Plans to Flood Facebook and Instagram with AI ‘Users’
Dead Internet Theory seemingly comes true as Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta reveals a plan to stock its social media platforms with fake AI users.
Magnetizing Laser Unveiled by MIT Physicists Could Radically Change Data Storage
MIT scientists have developed a groundbreaking magnetizing laser in new research that could have significant ramifications for highly efficient and resilient data storage solutions.
Breakthrough Color Technology Based On Peacock Feathers Could Coat Your Next Car
For thousands of years, humans have used pigmented paints, dyes, and inks that absorb light to create color, but now, a Japanese researcher is pioneering a radical new way of applying reflective color technology to 3D objects.
Scientists Uncover New Way to Generate Green Hydrogen Energy From Water And Sunlight
Japanese researchers have developed an innovative method that utilizes sunlight to split water into green hydrogen fuel, effectively leveraging two of humankind's oldest energy sources while helping combat climate change.
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.
Study Reveals Online Content Moderators Can Easily Become Victims of Misinformation
Online content moderators may be susceptible to misinformation due to an "illusory truth effect," new research shows.
Revolutionary New Device Harnesses Body Motion to Power Electronics
Researchers have developed a new technology that harnesses the power of movement to generate electricity from vibration, charging a laptop or smartphone battery while you're on the go.
Scientists Defy Conventional Physics By Revealing That a Laser Beam Can Cast a Shadow
Researchers create a visible shadow using only a laser beam, an achievement that seemingly defies conventional physics.
Do Jedi Mice Carry Very Tiny Lightsabers?
This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
On this week's episode, Kenna and Stephanie ask whether mice are actually Jedi in disguise, and explore the Red Planet's icy mysteries.
Lucid Dreaming Breakthrough: Startup Claims First-Ever Two-Way Dream Communication
REMspace, a California-based neurotech startup, claims to have achieved the first two-way communication between individuals during lucid dreaming.
Solar-Powered Technology Turns Seawater into Fresh Water, Offering Hope for Global Water Crisis
A newly developed Canadian technology could help revolutionize access to clean water for over 4 billion people.
Meals on Heels
This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
On this week's episode, Kenna and Stephanie run around the sea floor with a fish that has evolved to taste with its feet. They then veg out and discuss some vertical farming innovations, and how Germany wants to fuel its country one balcony at a time.
Scientists in China Say They’ve “Shrunk” Down Augmented Reality Lenses to Fit into a Standard Pair of Glasses
Optical scientists in China conducted tests of a new augmented reality configuration that allows the lenses to fit in a standard pair of glasses.
Scents and the City: This Group is Creating an “Aroma Archive” for Cultural Preservation Through Scent Digitization
The Digital Olfaction Society (DOS) is leading an ambitious global project to capture and archive the scents of diverse locations.
Robotic Deception: Researcher Investigates How Humans Handle Being Lied to by AI
Researchers have investigated how humans respond to being lied to by a robot, shedding light on where human and AI interaction may be headed.
Playing Video Games Can Boost Satisfaction and Improve Mental Wellness, New Research Shows
Contradicting previous studies, new research finds that playing video games can improve life satisfaction and mental health.
Unraveling ‘Oumuamua’s Anomalous Acceleration: Could This Interstellar Object Have Been Manufactured?
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb revisits the argument for the interstellar object 'Oumuamua potentially being technologically manufactured.
Tesla to Manufacture Humanoid Robots That Could be Available by Next Year, Elon Musk Says
Elon Musk says Tesla is moving forward with plans to begin producing human-like robots called 'Optimus' as soon as next year.
No, Smartphones and Computers Didn’t Kill Penmanship. It’s Been “Dead” for Centuries.
It is a common belief that modern technology has led to the decline of penmanship. It turns out that it has been terrible for centuries.
The War Waged Over Memories
On this week's episode, Kenna and Steph discuss how false memories are becoming more prevalent in the age of disinformation.
Neuralink Implant Allows Man to Tweet and Play Chess Using Only His Mind, Like “Using the Force”
In the future we may be able to post on social media using only our minds, thanks to Neuralink's brain-computer interface technology.
O For a Muse of Fire
On today’s episode, Kenna and Stephanie get all Shakespearean discussing a mysterious document written by William Shakespeare's sister.
New Study Reveals the Hidden Health Cost of Video Games: What Every Hardcore Gamer Needs to Know
New research explores the undiscussed physical health risks associated with video games and being a hardcore gamer.
Unlocking the Power of Anthropomorphism: How Products with Human-Like Traits Could Shape Your Next Purchase
New research suggests anthropomorphism and products with human-like traits could revolutionize consumer behavior.
The Quickening
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we are joined by author Whitley Strieber, who discusses the role of the experiencer in the UAP equation.
AI Researchers Developed a New “Jailbreak” Method to Test ChatGPT’s Defenses. Here’s What They Found.
A study pitted a specialized AI against common LLM chatbots like ChatGPT and Bard in an attempt to break down their defense mechanisms.
Unlocking the Potential: Embedded Vehicle Data for Enhanced Fleet Management by OEMs and TSPs
Embedded vehicle data is not merely a technological upgrade; it could well be the future of fleet management.
5000-Year-Old Tablets Can Now Be Decoded by Artificial Intelligence, New Research Reveals
Researchers in Germany have unveiled an AI system capable of deciphering ancient cuneiform texts with excellent accuracy.
Lithium-Ion Batteries Could Soon be Replaced By New Green “Aqueous Rechargeable Batteries”
Aqueous rechargeable batteries are a greener alternative to lithium batteries. A new breakthrough may help make them more readily available.
Opinion: How Private Aviation Offers Practical Solutions For Technology and Business
From time efficiency to better overall health and safety, the benefits of private jet travel for technology business purposes go beyond luxury.
Industry 4.0 Metaverse Unlocked: How VR, AR, AI and 3D Technology Are Powering The Next Industrial Revolution
Immersive mixed reality can take us to digital places unlike anything in the real world, and it could power the next industrial revolution.
WiFi Signals May Soon Be Used to Watch You
New research shows WiFi signals that can read through walls, presenting profound implications for the future of communication and security.
Inside CounterCloud: A Fully Autonomous AI Disinformation System
The AI-powered disinformation experiment you've never heard of...
The AI-powered disinformation experiment you've never heard of...
CounterCloud, a totally autonomous AI disinformation system, gives a glimpse into how AI and disinformation will work together in the future.
Breakout Tech: Here Are Some of the Key Developments and Technologies to Watch in 2023
As we look at the technological advancements that lay ahead in the coming year, we’re faced with a time-honored question: at what cost?
Is Disruptive Innovation on the Decline?
A recent study into the increasing volume of scientific and technological publications in recent years has observed what a team of researchers is calling a decline in “disruptive” innovation.
New Brazilian App Warns Locals and Tourists Where Violent Crimes Are Occurring
A new app empowers Brazilian residents and tourists alike by providing them with up-to-the-minute information on where crimes are occurring.
Anti-Aging Technology Will Help Indiana Jones ‘Time Travel’ Back to 1944 to Battle Nazis
Actor Harrison Ford will be time-traveling back to 1944 to fight Nazis with the help of anti-aging technology in the fifth installment of the Indiana Jones film series.
NASA’s Watts on the Moon Challenge: Seven Companies Advance to the Next Level
NASA's Watts on the Moon Challenge has reached the next level of Phase 2, as seven companies are now moving forward with innovative designs.
Turbulence, the “Greatest Unsolved Problem in All of Science,” Could Soon be Decoded
Physicists with the Georgia Institute of Technology say they have demonstrated how the phenomenon of turbulence can be better understood with a bit of help from fluid dynamics.
No, Neural Networks are Not Conscious
Despite alarmist headlines in recent news, neural networks are not conscious. Here is what AI experts are really saying.
These 4 Technologies Can Save Humanity From A ‘Global Warming Hell World’
The Debrief takes a look into the 4 top inventions that can actually save us from climate change
The Debrief takes a look into the 4 top inventions that can actually save us from climate change
Climate change is going to kill us, but some have been working to fix it. The Debrief tackles the top 4 inventions that will save humanity.