⁣Scientists spot ancient 'smiley face' on Mars — and it could contain signs of life

Newly released images of Mars reveal a "smiley" salt deposit on the Red Planet's surface. A related study suggests that similar deposits, which were left behind from ancient lakes, may be a good place to look for signs of former life on Mars.

https://www.livescience.com/space/mars/smiley-face-on-mars

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Scientists spot ancient 'smiley face' on Mars — and it could contain signs of life

Newly released images of Mars reveal a "smiley" salt deposit on the Red Planet's surface. A related study suggests that similar deposits, which were left behind from ancient lakes, may be a good place to look for signs of former life on Mars.

⁣The Andromeda Galaxy glows rosy red in gorgeous new Hubble Telescope image

The Andromeda Galaxy, the Milky Way's closest galactic neighbor, glows brightly in a new Hubble Space Telescope image with swathes of ionized gas that fuel star formation.

https://www.livescience.com/space/astronomy/the-andromeda-galaxy-glows-rosy-red-in-gorgeous-new-hubble-telescope-image

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The Andromeda Galaxy glows rosy red in gorgeous new Hubble Telescope image

The Andromeda Galaxy, the Milky Way's closest galactic neighbor, glows brightly in a new Hubble Space Telescope image with swathes of ionized gas that fuel star formation.

⁣Amazingly simple discovery extends Li-ion battery lifespan by 50% — meaning you don't have to replace your gadgets as often

Batteries used in smartphones or in EVs normally charge for 10 hours on their first cycle, but turbo-charging them to 100% capacity in 20 minutes may lead to a 50% longer lifespan.

https://www.livescience.com/technology/engineering/amazing-but-simple-discovery-extends-li-ion-battery-lifespan-by-50-meaning-you-dont-have-to-replace-your-gadgets-as-often

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Amazingly simple discovery extends Li-ion battery lifespan by 50% — meaning you don't have to replace your gadgets as often

Batteries used in smartphones or in EVs normally charge for 10 hours on their first cycle, but turbo-charging them to 100% capacity in 20 minutes may lead to a 50% longer lifespan.

⁣Massive helium reservoir in Minnesota could solve US shortage

A helium reservoir with the highest concentrations ever seen could hold enough of the gas to address critical shortages in the U.S. affecting tech, medicine and space exploration.

https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/geology/massive-helium-reservoir-in-minnesota-could-solve-us-shortage

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Massive helium reservoir in Minnesota could solve US shortage

A helium reservoir with the highest concentrations ever seen could hold enough of the gas to address critical shortages in the U.S. affecting tech, medicine and space exploration.

⁣Over 40% of pet cats play fetch — but scientists aren't quite sure why

About 40% of cats play fetch with their owners, but it's not clear why.

https://www.livescience.com/animals/domestic-cats/over-40-of-pet-cats-play-fetch-but-scientists-arent-quite-sure-why

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Over 40% of pet cats play fetch — but scientists aren't quite sure why

About 40% of cats play fetch with their owners, but it's not clear why.

⁣Boat-ramming orcas may be using yachts as target practice toys, scientists suggest

Orcas off the coasts of Spain and Portugal may be using boats as targets to practice hunting their favorite food, Atlantic bluefin tuna.

https://www.livescience.com/animals/orcas/orcas-may-be-ramming-boats-as-target-practice-toys-scientists-suggest

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Boat-ramming orcas may be using yachts as target practice toys, scientists suggest

Experts have a new theory about why orcas are targeting sailboats in the Iberian Peninsula — they're using them to practice hunting their favorite food.

⁣200 meteorites on Earth traced to 5 craters on Mars

Astronomers have traced the origins of 200 meteorites to five impact craters in two volcanic regions on Mars, known as Tharsis and Elysium.

https://www.livescience.com/space/mars/200-meteorites-on-earth-traced-to-5-craters-on-mars

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200 meteorites on Earth traced to 5 craters on Mars

Astronomers have traced the origins of 200 meteorites to five impact craters in two volcanic regions on Mars, known as Tharsis and Elysium.

⁣Scientists collect high-resolution images of the North Star's surface for 1st time

The North Star's surface is surprisingly spotty, new high-definition observations of Polaris reveal.

https://www.livescience.com/space/scientists-collect-high-resolution-images-of-the-north-star-s-surface-for-1st-time

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Scientists collect high-resolution images of the North Star's surface for 1st time

The North Star's surface is surprisingly spotty, new high-definition observations of Polaris reveal.

⁣Earth from space: Massive landslide dams Canadian river, trapping endangered fish on the wrong side

A recent landslide along the banks of a river in British Columbia completely dammed the waterway, leading to evacuation warnings and potentially dooming an endangered fish population trapped on the wrong side of the debris.

https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/rivers-oceans/earth-from-space-massive-landslide-dams-canadian-river-trapping-endangered-fish-on-the-wrong-side

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Earth from space: Massive landslide dams Canadian river, trapping endangered fish on the wrong side

A recent landslide along the banks of a river in British Columbia completely dammed the waterway, leading to evacuation warnings and potentially dooming an endangered fish population trapped on the wrong side of the debris.

⁣1st Neuralink user describes highs and lows of living with Elon Musk's brain chip

Thirty-year-old Noland Arbaugh says the Neuralink chip has let him "reconnect with the world"

https://www.livescience.com/health/neuroscience/1st-neuralink-user-describes-highs-and-lows-of-living-with-elon-musks-brain-chip

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1st Neuralink user describes highs and lows of living with Elon Musk's brain chip

Thirty-year-old Noland Arbaugh says the Neuralink chip has let him "reconnect with the world"