Revolutionary Mars Battery, Earthquake Monitoring, and Ancient Microbes Discovered

In this episode, we explore a groundbreaking battery developed by Chinese scientists that can harness the Martian atmosphere for energy, paving the way for future Mars missions. We also discuss the spike in seismic activity at Mount Adams, prompting increased monitoring by scientists to ensure public safety. Additionally, a remarkable discovery of living microbes in a 2-billion-year-old rock challenges our understanding of life's evolution on Earth. Join us as we delve into these fascinating scientific advancements and their implications for both our planet and beyond.

Sources:
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3281325/china-scientists-develop-space-battery-can-run-mars-atmosphere-paper
https://www.foxnews.com/science/spike-earthquakes-washington-volcano-prompts-more-monitoring-from-scientists
https://www.yahoo.com/news/scientists-cracked-open-2-billion-213019252.html
https://www.raps.org/news-and-articles/news-articles/2024/10/fda-science-board-recommends-creation-of-centraliz

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) China scientists develop space battery that can run on Mars atmosphere: paper
(00:03:36) Spike in earthquakes at Washington volcano prompts more monitoring from scientists
(00:05:59) Scientists Cracked Open a 2-Billion-Year-Old Stone and Discovered Something Entirely Unexpected
(00:08:30) FDA Science Board recommends creation of centralized new alternative methods office