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Celebrate Earth Day with this Artemis 2 shot | Space photo of the day for April 22, 2026

Celebrating Earth Day with an image of Earth captured by NASA's Artemis 2 mission around the moon.

Space · Apr 22

Giant invasive toads in Japan are rapidly getting bigger and scientists don’t know why

Researchers say findings challenge idea that evolutionary change happens at a glacially slow pace

The Independent UK · Apr 22

See the moon shining in the daytime sky this week: Here's where to look

The moon is visible in the daytime sky as it grows thicker ahead of the full phase on May 1.

Space · Apr 22

Monkeys in Gibraltar find way to keep eating tourist junk food without the upset stomach

Researchers think the behaviour is likely to have been learned socially

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Trees being destroyed by disease could be saved by breakthrough discovery

Researchers have developed a fast-track method of breeding disease-resistant ash that could save the species

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Just two doses of new nasal spray found to slow brain ageing and restore memory

Nasal spray could ‘redefine’ what it means to grow old, scientists say

The Independent UK · Apr 22

What is the Lyrid Meteor Shower and How Can You Watch It?

The Lyrid meteor shower, visible from 16-25 April, peaks on 22 April. Clear skies in the UK offer ideal viewing conditions for this ancient celestial event.

International Business Times UK · Apr 22

Mud-rich coastline made 2011 Japan tsunami far more destructive, study finds

Analysis of video footage reveals how wave changed as it travelled over mud-rich rice paddies, exerting more force

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22

This quick game may be the best activity to improve bonding with your dog

Researchers say few minutes of play now and then can make a ‘big difference’

The Independent UK · Apr 22

The Pentagon released its UFO videos – so I went to the US to chase aliens. This is what I found

What is behind the surge in ufology? The recent spike can be traced to the top of the US government, which inspired me to start investigating ...

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22