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The Futurist uncovers unique and inspiring topics that feed your curiosity. Curated articles on technology, science, and culture delivered to your inbox. Not for you? Unsubscribe by clicking here. /life TRACES OF AN ANCIENT OCEAN DISCOVERED ON MARS, RAISING HOPES FOR ALIEN LIFE Scientists have long debated whether Mars was once home to an ocean. Now, they've found proof of an ancient ocean on the red planet. Using topography data, researchers have found clear evidence of a 3.5 billion-year-old shoreline around 900 meters thick, which covered thousands of square kilometers. The findings point to a 'higher potential' for life on Mars than previously thought. Metro /lifehack ANYONE CAN IMPROVE THEIR STEM SKILLS WITH BRILLIANT Step into a new world of STEM education with Brilliant, the go-to for over 10 million students working on their math, science, and computer science skills. Interactive learning has been proven to be 6x more effective than passive learning, and brilliant offers thousands of hands-on lessons to help learners of all ages understand key concepts. From tech pros to lifelong learners, get Brilliant with thousands of interactive courses at your fingertips. Save 20% off your first year now, exclusive to Futurist readers. [Partner] BE BRILLIANT WITH BRILLIANT /science EARTHLY MICROBES MIGHT SURVIVE ON MARS FOR HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF YEARS Deinococcus radiodurans, nicknamed "Conan the Bacterium," is one of the world's toughest microbes, capable of surviving in radiation strong enough to kill any other known life-form. Experiments have now shown that if Conan the Bacterium or a similar microbe existed on Mars, it could survive 33 feet (10 meters) beneath the surface, frozen and dried out, for 280 million years. Scientific American /noms THIS MEAL KIT MAKES BUSY PEOPLE FEEL GOOD ABOUT THEIR COOKING Gobble's mission is simple: create love through food. Their 15‑minute, 3‑step, 1‑pan recipes help create lasting memories around the dinner table and eliminate the stress of figuring out what to make for dinner each and every night. Whether you're a tired parent or a busy rocket scientist, Gobble is there to help make things easy, enjoyable, and most of all, very tasty. TRY GOBBLE TODAY /interior @sentidomag /explore SCIENTISTS SEARCHING MARS FOR GOOD CAVES FOR ASTRONAUTS TO LIVE IN In a presentation earlier this month, a team of researchers from The Geological Society of America (GSA) identified nine of what they believe to be the most livable caves on the surface of Mars — spaces large enough that they could give future explorers much-needed protection from the harsh environment of the planet's surface… The Byte /gadget LIGHT UP THE NIGHT WITH THE BLINK OUTDOOR FLOODLIGHT There are loads of at-home security cameras out there, but there's one thing that they often miss, and you might not even think about it until it's too late: A light source. It's invaluable to be able to have a video record of who comes to your door (good or bad), but if the view is not properly lit, then you might not be getting the information you need. With the Blink Outdoor Floodlight, you've got up to 700 lumens of high-quality, motion-activated light alongside the full capabilities of saved video and audio. See, hear, and speak to visitors in real-time. Ready to upgrade your home security? UPGRADE WITH BLINK /yikes WHY NASA'S PHOTO OF THE SUN 'SMILING' COULD MEAN BAD NEWS FOR EARTH An eery photo captured by NASA that shows the Sun "smiling" could mean difficulties for us here on Earth, according to experts … The dark patches resembling eyes and a grin are actually known as coronal holes, which release potentially devastating solar winds into space. Chron /posted @atostrial /bites A Futurist favorite is here! The Gryphon AX WiFi Router is secure, powerful, and the perfect techie gift for the holidays — Browse fast and secure with Gryphon Interested in math, science and computer science? Improve your skillset with Brilliant's range of hands-on courses that make learning low-pressure and fun — Save 20% on Brilliant now Throw a real party, stop messing around, and play the wildest group card game ever made: Punish Me, Daddy — Start playing around THE FUTURIST Advertise |  Talk to Us  |  Shop |  Unsubscribe |  Our Friends @ The Fanny Pack Powered by StackCommerce 21 Market Street | Venice, CA 90291 View this email in your browser