This Week in Science: Giant Octopuses, a Promising Cancer Vaccine, and More!

Scientists reported a string of notable discoveries, from whale-sized prehistoric octopuses to Mars rocks with dragon-scale patterns.

An early personalized pancreatic cancer vaccine showed encouraging results in trials, while other studies explored tinnitus, serotonin, and brain inflammation.

Researchers also found a nasal spray that improved memory in mice and uncovered a massive bee colony living beneath a New York cemetery.

Together, the roundup points to advances in cancer care and brain research, alongside fresh insights into fossils, planetary geology, and wildlife.