He explained: "Potatoes are one of the most efficient plants based on edible nutrition to total plant mass (including roots).

A NASA astronaut has freaked out space fans with a photograph of what appeared to be an “alien egg.” America’s oldest serving astronaut, Don Pettit, shared a picture on X of a bizarre object with ...

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The spud's alien-like root growth has prompted some conspiracy theories.

A viral image shared by Don Pettit from the International Space Station has sparked confusion online, after a strange, tentacled object appeared to resemble something out of science fiction.

(Don Pettit/X) A grotesque purple lifeform was photographed sprouting 'tentacles' on the International Space Station (ISS), causing a stir online. Last week, NASA astronaut Don Pettit shared a photo ...

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Don Pettit snapped the photo during Expedition 72, which took place from 23 September 2024 until 18 April 2025. The unusual object almost looks like an egg, with black tentacles erupting from the base ...

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