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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

'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

Simple change in food handling process can cut exposure to toxic plastic chemicals by half

Levels of plastic chemicals phthalates and bisphenols could be cut by about 50 per cent with intervention

The Independent UK

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Giant Greek volcano thought dormant for 100,000 years is actually steadily accumulating magma

Findings could change how we view dormant volcanoes, scientists say

The Independent UK

From 'Starfield' to Artemis: designing moonbases in games and reality

Looking at the best games for building lunar settlements, and how they compare to NASA's real-life plans for Artemis Base Camp.

Space

As 'Star Fox Zero' turns 10, here's why the sci-fi rail shooter series deserves a comeback

Do a barrel roll!

Space

Scientists found a mysterious ‘golden orb’ two miles beneath the surface of the ocean. Now they’ve worked out what it is

Sorry, but it’s not an extraterrestrial egg...

The Independent UK

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Rocket Lab launches Japanese 'origami' satellite, 7 other spacecraft to orbit (photos)

Rocket Lab launched eight Japanese satellites to orbit on Wednesday night (April 22), including one that features an origami-folded antenna.

Space

NASA still confident that Artemis astronauts will land on the moon in 2028 despite spacesuit delays

NASA says it's confident that new spacesuits will be ready for a moon landing in 2028, even though a new report raises the possibility of a multiyear delay.

Space

Happy Earth Day! Celebrate with these amazing photos of our planet from space, from Apollo 8 to Artemis 2

This Earth Day, we reflect on our home planet and look at Earth from space through history.

Space

AI-powered robot beats elite table tennis players

In feat hailed as milestone in robotics, Sony AI’s Ace wins three out of five matches played under official rules

The Guardian - UK

Meet the US Navy divers who welcomed the Artemis 2 astronauts home from the moon

Four Navy divers made a contribution to the historic Artemis 2 moon mission, welcoming its astronauts home to Earth and making sure they were safe and healthy.

Space

Blue Origin's huge New Glenn rocket grounded after launch mishap

The Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily grounded Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, which failed to deliver a satellite to the proper orbit during its third-ever launch on Sunday (April 19).

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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.

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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

Space

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

Spectacular photos of the 2026 Lyrid meteor shower captured from Earth and space

Lyrid meteors were photographed blazing through Earth's atmosphere on the nights surrounding the April 22 peak.

Space

Mysterious rings around Uranus point to hidden moons orbiting the ice giant

The two most puzzling rings around Uranus are gradually giving up their secrets, only to deepen the mystery of the Uranian system.

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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

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

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 Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

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 ...

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The 10 best asteroid movies, ranked: Hollywood's best examples of meteor mayhem, asteroid annihilation, and comet calamities

Pop on your hard hat and buckle the chin strap as we count down the finest falling space rock films of all time.

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