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Science news this week: Spiders on Mars and an ancient Egyptian sword

Sept. 21, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

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Black hole 'bullets' fired at Mars could reveal more about dark matter

Tiny black hole "bullets" left over from the Big Bang could be passing through Mars at speeds in excess of 7,000 times the speed of sound, causing the Red Planet to "wobble."

Space

Europe's Hera probe to launch Oct. 7 to inspect asteroid NASA smacked in 2022

Europe's Hera mission to the asteroid Dimorphos, which NASA's DART probe hit in September 2022, has arrived at its launch site in Florida ahead of its planned Oct. 7 liftoff.

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Europe's Mars 'fetch rover' nails sample pick-up test in the field (video)

Europe's Mars Sample Fetch Rover showcased its sample-picking skills in field tests for the first time this month.

Space

Masked jazz-metal weirdos Imperial Triumphant go pop with new track Eye Of Mars. Not really: they’re still masked and weird.

Tech-metal’s golden boys sound as incomprehensible as ever on their new song

Metal Hammer

Artemis I Brings Home Really Good News For Future Astronauts

When Artemis II launches late next year, its Orion capsule will become the first crewed spacecraft in 53 years to venture beyond the protection of Earth’s magnetic field.

Inverse

The largest volcano on Mars may sit above a 1,000-mile magma pool. Could Olympus Mons erupt again?

A low-density, weak-gravity region has been found below Olympus Mons and the Tharsis volcanoes, while Mars' northern hemisphere is littered with puzzling high-gravity structures beneath the surface.

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Mars to spend $1 billion on tech-focused hiring, AI, and other digital initiatives to bolster its pet food division

Mars unveiled plans to spend $1 billion over the next three years on tech-focused roles, artificial intelligence, and data analytics.

Fortune

NASA scientists solve mystery of curious 'spiders' on Mars

Scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have recreated spider-like araneiform terrain, a geologic formation found on Mars, in a lab on Earth.

Space

Best-ever 'Cloud Atlas' of Mars showcases stunning cloud patterns (photos)

The most comprehensive map of clouds on Mars includes a variety of cloud patterns, including some that are unlike anything seen on Earth.

Space

Behold! 1st-ever photo of Earth and Mars' moon Phobos captured from Red Planet

NASA's Curiosity rover has captured a spectacular sight from the surface of Mars: The first-ever photo of Earth alongside the Red Planet's moon Phobos.

Space

Successful Recreation Of Martian Spiders Sparks Scientific Frenzy

Scientists have finally created the spider-like formations found on the surface of Mars. The post Successful Recreation Of Martian Spiders Sparks Scientific Frenzy first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda

How the harvest supermoon will influence these 3 star signs’ relationships

The supermoon will help some of us see our relationships in a new light.

The Independent UK

'Spiders on Mars' fully awakened on Earth for 1st time — and scientists are shrieking with joy

Researchers have recreated the bizarre spider-like features seen on the surface of Mars for the first time ever. The breakthrough could help unravel further mysteries surrounding the static Martian arachnids.

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'Space trash' will lead us to intelligent aliens, Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb says

The long-sought evidence of alien life could be lurking in Earth's oceans, says Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb. Here is his plan to find it.

The Guardian - US

Musk says humans can be on Mars in four years. Many laugh, but some see purpose

The SpaceX boss has envisioned people staying on the red planet in a self-sustaining city in 20 years

Space

SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn astronauts splash down to end historic spacewalk mission (video)

The four Polaris Dawn astronauts splashed down safely off the coast of Florida today (Sept. 15), bringing an end to their historic commercial mission.

Tom’s Guide

ChatGPT o1 is the new 'strawberry' model from OpenAI — 5 prompts to try it out

ChatGPT has been given an o1 upgrade that allows the AI model to reason over a problem before responding.

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Science news this week: 'Thorin' the last Neanderthal and a 'smiley face' on Mars

Sept. 14, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

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Android Central

This mini-golf game is one of the most creative games I've ever played

Walkabout Minigolf is the best mini-golf game ever made, and the game's latest course debut, Mars Gardens, proves just how creative mini-golf can be in VR.

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NASA Confirms Mars 'Spider' Formations Carved By Carbon Dioxide

NASA study reveals how 'spider' formations on Mars are likely created by carbon dioxide ice processes, offering insights into the unique terrain features.

Space

What's behind the Martian methane mystery?

The cause of mysterious methane spikes on Mars may be a strange form of alien life — or it may just be interesting chemistry. Either way, something odd is happening on the Red Planet.

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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.

Space

China moves Mars sample-return launch up 2 years, to 2028

China has moved the launch of its Tianwen 3 Mars sample return mission up two years, to 2028. The new timeline suggests China could get Mars samples to Earth as soon as 2031.

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