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‘Kraken-like’ giant octopuses 100m years ago crunched bones of prey

Study of fossilised beaks shows patterns of wear and suggests some ancient species were up to 19 metres long

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23

Ancient volcanic ash seen blowing across Mars in new spacecraft images

New images from the Mars Express spacecraft show ancient volcanic ash spreading across the Red Planet.

Space · Apr 23

James Webb Space Telescope peers into a dying star surrounded by mysterious buckyballs: 'The structures we're seeing now are breathtaking'

The James Webb Space Telescope captured the first detailed images of planetary nebula Tc 1, revealing new details of what happens after a sun-like star dies.

Space · Apr 23

Nebula sparkles in new Hubble snapshot | Space photo of the day for April 23, 2026

Hubble revisits the Trifid Nebula in a spectacular image, revealing it's expansive splendor.

Space · Apr 23

Scientist Says Aliens Are Branded As 'Evil' But People On Earth Could Be Worse Than Them

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson argues that the perception of aliens as hostile may not be true and humans could be worse beings.

International Business Times UK · Apr 23

Japan's audacious sample-return mission to the Mars moon Phobos has made it to the launch pad

The complex MMX mission aims to shed light on the origins of Mars' two tiny moons, Phobos and Deimos, bringing Phobos material back to Earth in 2031.

Space · Apr 23

Making contact with ET? Aliens may already know we're here

Earth is dotted with many humongous, human-made structures. To an alien eye, they may be tell-tale signs of intelligent goings-on, betraying our existence and hinting at our capabilities.

Space · Apr 23

Strange prehistoric bug with claws found trapped in amber in Myanmar named after K-pop group

Insect represents first fossil bug with forceps-like leg

The Independent UK · Apr 23

'That's just not a winning strategy': Congress objects (again) to Trump's planned NASA budget cuts

Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle objected to President Trump's proposed NASA budget cuts during a House hearing on Wednesday (April 22).

Space · Apr 23

Vatican Pressed to Release UFO Records as Researcher Claims Holy See Hides Alien Archives

The Vatican is under pressure to release alleged secret archives on UFOs, with claims that these documents could reshape humanity's understanding of extraterrestrial life.

International Business Times UK · Apr 23