How Magic Mushrooms Inspired Frank Herbert’s ‘Dune’
I am the Kwisatz Haderach!
I am the Kwisatz Haderach!
Melange, or 'spice,' the drug everyone is obsessed with in the new sci-fi epic Dune, was inspired by magic mushrooms.
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The Internet’s Future Is The Metaverse, And Facebook Is Diving In Headfirst
Facebook just announced that it is planning an ambitious virtual plan; the metaverse, a virtual world that could replace the internet as we know it.
The Chinese Accidentally Invented Gunpowder. What if it Never Happened?
The history of war is tied to that of science, and gunpowder is an essential part of our development. What if it wasn't?
The Future of Education is Not Math and Science, But Curiosity and Compassion
The Debrief sat down with innovation expert and author Perttu Polonen to talk about "Future Skills," and how children need to learn for a future that has yet to be understood.
The Debrief sat down with innovation expert and author Perttu Polonen to talk about "Future Skills," and how children need to learn for a future that has yet to be understood.
Perttu Polonen makes a case for an approach to child education that will be critical to preparing them for a marketplace defined by change.
Climate Scientists Want To Use Our Poop To Feed and Fuel the World, and It’s A Genius Idea
Re-using biomass creates a "circular bioeconomy" which could dramatically slow carbon emissions.
Re-using biomass creates a "circular bioeconomy" which could dramatically slow carbon emissions.
It's a crappy situation, but scientists say we can solve the climate crisis by harvesting biomass from our waste to feed and fuel the world.
Researchers Use Acoustic Levitation to Create a “Tractor Beam” of Sound
Researchers with Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a "tractor beam" using sound waves to manipulate objects without actually coming into contact with them.
The 5 Sci-Fi Tech Developments That Make Tomorrow’s Supersoldiers Totally Badass
Science fiction author S.T. Campitelli weighs in on the future of supersoldier technology
Science fiction author S.T. Campitelli weighs in on the future of supersoldier technology
Supersoldiers are a common sight in sci-fi, but some very real tech developments may be changing science fiction into science fact.
Power at Your Fingertips: New Wearable Technology Powers Devices with Sweat
This new wearable technology is able to generate power even when users are asleep, taking the idea of "power napping" to a whole new level.
Rise of the Supercentenarians: Record-Breaking Ages May Occur This Century
Are supercentenarians on the rise? A new study examines the likelihood that medical advances and other developments in the sciences could contribute to longer lifespans by the year 2100.
Scientists Invent Ultrasonic Device That Will Give Anyone Super Hearing
A group of Finnish researchers have built a simple device that can allow humans to hear in the ultrasonic range.
Thermoelectric Devices Will Turn Your Body Into A Battery
Researchers are looking at turning an entire range of materials into Thermoelectric Devices where everyday items can be powered by your body.
“Programmable Matter” Can Change Color With a Simple Flash of Light
Researchers from MIT have developed a way to alter the color of objects coated with "programmable matter" using only a simple flash of light.
Researchers Say a Quantum Internet Is Needed to Keep Data Safe
Quantum Computers will be able to easily decrypt complex algorithms and experts are saying this reality is closer than we think.
Quantum Computers will be able to easily decrypt complex algorithms and experts are saying this reality is closer than we think.
By 2030, a quantum internet may be needed in order to keep digital communication safe from quantum computers.
Who Wrote The Dead Sea Scrolls? Artificial Intelligence Is Solving That Mystery
Researchers have used AI to dive into who authored the Dead Sea Scrolls, including whether a single person wrote some of these ancient texts.
Virtual Reality Training Could Save Us From A Future Labor Crisis
Businesses and employers will begin turning to virtual reality in employment training and it may stave off a future labor crisis.
This Plastic Is Compostable and Could End ‘Forever Plastics’
Researchers Have Just Developed Compostable Plastic That Breaks Down Easily and Quickly
Researchers Have Just Developed Compostable Plastic That Breaks Down Easily and Quickly
This new compostable plastic can break down with just a little heat and water, and this technology may end the reign of 'forever plastics.'
New Plasma Propulsion System Generates A Helluva Lot of Thrust
A new engine uses plasma propulsion to generate thrust, making crewed missions to distant planets significantly more manageable and cheaper.
Brain Implants Allow Quadriplegic Man To Feed Himself
AI, robotic limbs, and brain implants allow a paralysed man to eat a Twinkie.
AI, robotic limbs, and brain implants allow a paralysed man to eat a Twinkie.
Researchers developed brain implants and AI-controlled limbs that allowed a quadriplegic man to feed himself using his thoughts.
New DARPA Night-Vision Tech Will Be As Simple As A Pair of Glasses
DARPA is developing night-vision technology that uses a single lens making a set of goggles no bigger than a pair of glasses.
Our Future Robot Overlords Will Have Sick Dance Moves
Boston Dynamics dropped a viral video recently featuring their various robots dance to The Contours' "Do You Love Me." It is pretty awesome.
The Holiday Edition: Yuletide with the DoD
Welcome to this festive holiday 2020 edition of THE INTELLIGENCE BRIEF newsletter.
Introducing The Intelligence Brief
Welcome to this inaugural edition of The Intelligence Brief, where we’ll be taking a look at what’s happening in the sciences, as well as new trends in technology, defense, and other topics we’re covering at The Debrief.
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