Tricorder Archives - The Debrief

Engage! Newly Discovered Frogs that Sound Like Star Trek Sound Effects Named After Series’ Iconic Captains

Christopher Plain·October 15, 2024

Seven Madagascar frog species whose whistles sound like Star Trek sound effects have been named after the franchise's most iconic captains.

Christopher Plain·September 13, 2022

Researchers say their newly developed "Biofinder" tool could help astrobiologists in the search for extraterrestrial life.

Collin Jones·December 7, 2020

Scientists from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have developed a mobile DNA sequencer reminiscent of the "tricorder" featured in Star Trek.