A mega-cave on the moon; Irish unicycler wins a record; a super dog saves lives; and the space nappy is no more.

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Get ready to be amazed! Italian scientists found a giant cave on the moon using NASA's radar. It's as deep as a Rugby League field is long and might lead to an underground moon world! This could be the perfect spot for future moon bases, keeping astronauts safe from the harsh lunar surface.

Meet Eamonn Keaveney, the Irishman who unicycled 495 kilometres across Ireland in just over five days, earning a Guinness World Record! Despite a sprained ankle, Eamonn pushed through 12-hour days. This isn’t his first record—he's also the champ of the longest barefoot journey! Way to go, Eamonn, you’re one wheel-y impressive dude!

Meet Sharwood, the incredible doggy blood donor! This eight-year-old pooch has saved the lives of 160 dogs by donating his blood. Despite retiring, Sharwood's legacy as a life-saver will continue to inspire. Sharwood, Squiz Kids salutes you for being a true canine hero!

Astronauts no longer need to wear uncomfortable adult diapers during spacewalks! Inspired by sci-fi, researchers have developed a system to recycle pee into drinking water. With NASA's Artemis moon missions approaching, this new tech will be a game-changer. Future astronauts might sip on recycled space juice while exploring the moon! Cheers to that!

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