3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (637+ words) A Curtin University-led research team has successfully identified the mysterious origin of several 4,000-year-old 25-ton stones, which ancient architects used to construct Britain’s iconic Devil’s Arrows, as Birmingham Rocks in North Yorkshire, over 11 miles (18 kilometers) from the monument’s location. The…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (579+ words) “SpaceX’s ongoing work with the Department of Defense and other partners demonstrates our ability to provide in-space and on-ground capability at scale.” If you enjoy the news and perspectives offered by The Debrief, make sure that you aren’t missing our…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (809+ words) Chinese scientists at the Beijing Institute of Technology have run satellite proximity simulations to extend potentially hostile observation of U.S. space assets in Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO), seemingly inching both countries closer to a potential war in space. Although the new…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (587+ words) More than 4,000 years ago, an Egyptian official named Sekhentiu-Ptah held a collection of titles that placed him remarkably close to royal power. He oversaw the king’s works and documents, supervised scribes, and even served as the “Keeper of the Secrets…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (309+ words) The US Army has authorized its first production contract for a directed energy weapons system designed to take down uncrewed threats with high-energy lasers. Designed under the Enduring High Energy Laser program (E-HEL), the LOCUST X3 laser counter-drone system weapon dramatically…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (458+ words) High in the Peruvian Andes, archaeologists working at an ancient pre-Hispanic settlement nearly 3,400 meters above sea level might not have expected to uncover evidence of sophisticated ancient technology. However, that is precisely what was unearthed during excavations at the Wancasanga…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (430+ words) Officials at Grand Canyon National Park say one visitor died and at least fifteen others remain missing or unaccounted for, after a major flash flood raged through parts of the canyon over the weekend. The flooding prompted evacuations, and damage…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (1069+ words) The reason for CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s recent surprise visit to Moscow hasn’t been officially revealed. However, indications suggest that at least part of the unusual trip was meant to warn the Kremlin against possible provocations targeting NATO. Given its…...