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Chrissy Newton
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Host on Discovery Channel | Writer & Podcaster for The Debrief | Founder of VOCAB Communications | UAPs, Culture & Science
📍TO | LA 📺 Discovery/Max, CTV’s The Social, NewsNation, HISTORY, and eTalk

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🎙️Live now!

Greg Bishop, author of Project Beta, dives into the Doty/Bennewitz case, 1989 MUFON fallout, and today’s UAP misinformation.

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Richard Doty & UFO Disinformation | Inside Project Beta author Greg Bishop
YouTube video by Rebelliously Curious with Chrissy Newton
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December 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM
📍Save the date!

Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies is headed to Toronto!

Leading scientists, UAP researchers, and policymakers for an insightful three-day event exploring how scientific rigor and global governments’ policies shape the future of UAP research.
December 12, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Debrief Exclusive!

New warp-drive design could bring Star Trek closer to reality! 🖖

Harold “Sonny” White proposes segmented “nacelle” warp bubbles for safer, engineerable faster-than-light travel. Science fiction meets physics.

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New Warp-Drive Propulsion Concept Moves Fictional Starships Closer to Engineering Reality
A new warp-drive study proposes a novel segmented design that brings hyper-fast space travel one step closer to becoming a reality.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:49 PM
5% of Americans report a near-death experience (NDE). Research from the University of Virginia shows support gaps exist for experiencers—validation & acceptance are key to recovery.

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University of Virginia Researchers Identify Support Gaps for People Recovering from Near-Death Experiences
Recent research from the University of Virginia offers insights into how to support individuals who report having near-death experiences.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
🎙️Live Now!

Today we’re diving into near-death experiences—what they are, why they transform people, and how science is evolving to understand them.

I’m joined by Dr. Marieta Pehlivanova, Division of Perceptual Studies to explore the latest research.

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What Really Happens During Near-Death Experiences?
YouTube video by Rebelliously Curious with Chrissy Newton
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December 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🎙️This Friday!

We dive into one of the most fascinating questions of our time: What happens during a near-death experience.

Joined by Dr. Marieta Pehlivanova, Division of Perceptual Studies to explore the science, reports, and future of NDE research.

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What Really Happens During Near-Death Experiences?
YouTube video by Rebelliously Curious with Chrissy Newton
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December 4, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Self-powered soft robots from Zhejiang Uni could transform deep-sea exploration, space missions & wearable tech. Inspired by the human lymphatic system, these robots generate energy from motion—no batteries needed.

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Self-Powered Soft Robots from China Could Transform Deep-Sea, Space, and Wearable Technology
New research from Zhejiang University could reshape the future of robotics and wearable technology by enabling machines to power themselves using nothing more than ambient motion.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
New study finds 1 in 2 Americans—about 54%—are living with a neurological disorder. From migraines to Alzheimer’s, 180M+ people are affected. Experts say it’s an urgent call to accelerate brain-health research and expand access to neurological care.

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One in Two Americans May Be Living with a Neurological Disorder, New Study Finds
More than half of Americans, roughly 54% of the population, are living with a neurological disease or disorder, according findings detailed in a new study.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:22 PM
A University of Waterloo team has built an AI-powered tool that analyzes social media “tipping points” to help predict emerging disease hotspots before outbreaks happen. A major step forward for public health and combating misinformation.

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Researchers Have Developed a New Tool to Help Predict Emerging Disease Hotspots Using Social Media
Researchers at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, have developed a new method of analyzing social media posts to help identify growing vaccine skepticism.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
What if technology could read your mind—or even predict your thoughts before you have them? 🧠
We dive into brain–computer interfaces with Florian Solzbacher of Blackrock Neurotech: the future of neurotech, privacy, and human autonomy.

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#BCI #Neurotechnology #MindTech
November 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
🎙️Friday @ 2pm

What if technology could read your mind — or even predict your thoughts before you have them?

I talk with Florian Solzbacher of Blackrock Neurotech about BCIs, “mind data,” privacy, and the future of free will.

Who owns your thoughts?

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November 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Self-guided hypnosis may cut menopausal & perimenopausal hot flashes by 50%+ — offering a safe, non-hormonal option for millions.

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Self-Guided Hypnosis Cuts Menopausal and Perimenopause Hot Flashes by Over 50%, New Study Shows
A new clinical study reports that self-guided hypnosis can reduce the frequency and intensity of menopausal symptoms by more than half.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
🧠 Microsoft partners with INBRAIN to develop AI-powered brain-computer interfaces.

Their goal: real-time, adaptive therapies for neurological disorders like Parkinson’s & epilepsy — where the brain becomes the next operating system.

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Microsoft and INBRAIN Neuroelectronics Partner to Advance AI-Driven Brain-Computer Interface Therapeutics
Spanish brain-computer interface (BCI) company INBRAIN Neuroelectronics has announced its collaboration with Microsoft to explore AI applications for real-time brain-computer interface therapeutics.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Decades after Agent Orange, new research shows U.S. Veterans from Iraq & Afghanistan face higher risks of chronic lung disease due to exposure to burn pits & dust storms.

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Decades After Agent Orange, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans Show Increased Chronic Lung Risks
New research reveals U.S. Veterans who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) were at a higher risk of facing chronic respiratory illnesses.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Humans may have more than five senses — and scientists just found evidence of a seventh: “remote touch.”

A new study from Queen Mary University & UCL shows humans can sense buried objects without touching them.

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New Research Reveals Humans Have a Hidden "Seventh Sense" of Remote Touch
New research reveals humans may possess a “seventh sense” known as remote touch, an ability to detect objects without direct contact.
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November 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM
🎙️Live Now:

Neuroscientist Amy Kartar joins me to explore how high-ventilation breathwork, combined with music, can unlock profound altered states of consciousness—once thought achievable only with psychedelics.

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Psychedelic States Without Drugs? Neuroscientist Explains High-Ventilation Breathwork
YouTube video by Rebelliously Curious with Chrissy Newton
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November 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Misinformation and disinformation run rampant in the UAP field. This month, @brycezabel and I unpacked Mirage Men — in my opinion, one of the most well-written and insightful books on the topic.

Watch the full episode here ⬇️.

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MIRAGE MEN - Project Book Club (October 2025)
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November 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
“A game-changer for cancer care.” The Edison Histotripsy System uses focused ultrasound to destroy tumors WITHOUT surgery, radiation, or chemo. Hong Kong gets it first—Canada’s still waiting.

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"It’s a Game-Changer for Cancer Care": Why a U.S. Cancer Breakthrough Reached Hong Kong Before Canada
A revolutionary non-invasive tumor treatment is showing remarkable results in Hong Kong, although it is not yet widely available in Canada or the United States.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:16 PM
From WWII submarines to 19th-century shipwrecks, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum reveals how the Great Lakes shaped trade, culture & Canadian–American relations.

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From Historic Shipwrecks to Submarines, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum Offers Lessons in Canadian–American Relations
From WW II submarines to 19th-century trade shipwrecks, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum illuminates the history of Canadian-American relations.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
🎙️Live now!

What happens when we die?

Neuroscientist Dr. Marina Weiler dives into consciousness, near-death experiences, and the mysteries of the mind at University of Virginia’s Division of Perceptual Studies.

#Consciousness

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What Happens When We Die? Consciousness Beyond the Brain at Division of Perceptual Studies
YouTube video by Rebelliously Curious with Chrissy Newton
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October 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🚨Breaking News!

Neuralink is capturing Wall Street’s attention — but at what cost? 

From thought-controlled cars to “Neuro Elite” ethics, BCIs are moving fast: healthcare, gaming, AI symbiosis, and human enhancement.

Are we ready?

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Neuralink Captures Wall Street’s Eye, Sparks Debate Over Brain Interfaces and Future “Neuro Elite”
A new report examines how Wall Street is turning its attention toward deep tech and bioscience, specifically BCI companies like Elon Musk's Neuralink.
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October 9, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Reposted by Chrissy Newton
Neuralink captures Wall Street's eye, sparks debate over brain interfaces and future "neuro elite" thedebrief.org/neuralink-ca... by @chrissynewton.bsky.social ; this reads much like a #Neuralink infomercial; #BCI #NeuroTech
Neuralink Captures Wall Street’s Eye, Sparks Debate Over Brain Interfaces and Future “Neuro Elite”
A new report examines how Wall Street is turning its attention toward deep tech and bioscience, specifically BCI companies like Elon Musk's Neuralink.
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October 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
MIT-linked startup AlterEgo unveils a “near-telepathic” wearable for silent, thought-speed communication. Exciting for accessibility—but could also potentially create a larger workforce gap.

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MIT-Linked Startup Unveils ‘Near-Telepathic’ Wearable Device for Silent Communication
AlterEgo, a new MIT-affiliated startup, is unveiling a device that reportedly allows users to communicate silently at the speed of thought.
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October 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Step into history with me for a minute. From Hubble to Sagan, Yerkes Observatory has shaped modern astrophysics since 1897.

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Stepping Into the Past, Peering at the Stars: The Timeless Magic of the Yerkes Observatory
Wisconsin's historic Yerkes Observatory reveals a place where Edwin Hubble, Carl Sagan, and many pioneering women of astronomy once explored the cosmos.
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September 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM