This week, uncover the mysteries of Mars with the discovery of 'kidney bean' shaped dunes held by carbon dioxide frost, offering clues to the planet's ancient atmosphere. Explore Earth's hidden sunken worlds and a massive groundwater reservoir in Oregon, alongside advancements in quantum computing and a new dinosaur species. Join us for a journey through space and Earth sciences, revealing the wonders of our universe.

Sources:

https://www.livescience.com/space/science-news-this-week-sunken-worlds-and-kidney-beans-on-mars

https://www.earth.com/news/nasa-seeks-a-faster-way-to-bring-mars-samples-to-earth/

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:34) Science news this week: Sunken worlds and 'kidney beans' on Mars

(00:03:49) NASA seeks a faster way to bring Mars samples to Earth