Mars colony enters new phase with first births

Updated December 25, 2025, Published December 23, 2025 – By
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Scientists at the Mars settlement announced that the colony has recorded its first-ever human births, marking a historic milestone in off-world habitation.

 

The births, involving two healthy babies delivered by Earth-trained obstetricians, come six years after the first Mars colonists arrived. Mission officials say the infants and their mothers are thriving under controlled habitat conditions.

Space agencies and private investors hailed the event as proof that long-term human life beyond Earth is viable, although experts caution that medical risks and psychological challenges remain significant for families living on Mars.

Quantum battery prototypes promise week-long smartphone charge

Updated December 25, 2025, Published December 22, 2025 – By
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Researchers unveiled prototypes of quantum batteries that could power smartphones for an entire week on a single charge, marking a potential leap beyond current lithium-ion technology.

The prototypes, developed by a consortium of European universities, rely on qubits to store energy more efficiently and charge in seconds. Early laboratory tests suggest the batteries could hold exponentially more power than existing cells while occupying similar space inside devices.

Analysts caution that quantum batteries remain years away from commercial use, citing stability challenges and high production costs. Nonetheless, major tech firms are already investing in research partnerships, hoping to capitalize on a future where mobile devices rarely need plugging in.