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46 Times Google Earth And Maps Captured Something Totally Unexpected

The world is home to some pretty unexpected sights, and luckily, Google Earth and Maps have managed to capture them all. Get ready to dive into this list of 46 of the internet’s most fascinating finds.

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Interstellar’s second life: how Christopher Nolan’s most divisive film became his most loved

When Nolan’s space epic was released in 2014, critics picked at the plot holes and scientists picked at the science – now, 11 years later, it’s the internet’s favourite film. Was it just ahead of its time?

The Guardian - AU

Are we already witnessing space warfare in action? 'This is not just posturing'

"The Russians and the Chinese are demonstrating more sophisticated orbital maneuvering abilities. There's no denying that."

Space

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New moon of October 2025 hides red star Antares for some lucky stargazers tonight

The new moon will see dark skies for the peak of the Orionid meteor shower, while three days will pass in front of the red star Antares for observers in South America.

Space

Space exploration in the backyard, on a budget – how NASA simulates conditions in space without blasting off

Humanity’s drive to explore has taken us across the solar system, with astronaut boots, various landers and rovers’ wheels exploring the surfaces of several different planetary bodies. These environments are generally hostile to human and equipment health, so designing and executing these missions requires a lot of planning, testing and…

The Conversation

Truth or Hoax? Viral Theory Claims 3I/Atlas Could Be a Massive Alien Ship Hiding Behind the Sun

Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is about to hide behind the Sun at the perfect time for a manoeuvre. Discover the 8 scientific anomalies that lead some experts to question if it's just a comet or possible alien technology.

International Business Times UK

What are the mysterious lights sometimes seen on the moon?

Earth's moon is occasionally illuminated by flickers, glows or beams of light. What are these mysterious lights?

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Elon Musk Calls SpaceX 'Earth's Space Program' Amid Close Ally Jared Isaacman's NASA Administrator Boost

Elon Musk has hailed his commercial space flight company, SpaceX's, dominance in the industry.

Benzinga

Orionid meteor shower: how stargazers can get the best views in Australia

Early birds on the east coast will have the best chance of seeing this annual astral light show

The Guardian - AU

The global race is on to secure critical minerals. Why do they matter so much?

Critical minerals are having a moment. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is at the White House to talk up Australia’s rich deposits with President Donald Trump. China, which has a global stranglehold on rare earth elements, recently imposed new export restrictions, much to Trump’s annoyance.

The Conversation

Time is ‘running out’ for SpaceX as Artemis III mission deadline looms, despite successful launch

SpaceX’s Starship successfully took off and landed in its 11th launch last week. What’s next for the rocket that’s supposed to take humans back to the Moon and beyond?

Euronews

Space debris found on fire near WA mining town suspected to be from Chinese rocket

Burning object made of carbon fibre discovered on desert road near mine site close to Newman on Saturday

The Guardian - AU

To hit back at the United States in their trade war, China borrows from the US playbook

China has expanded its export rules on rare earths, requiring foreign firms to get approval for exporting products containing even small amounts of China-originated materials

The Independent UK

Truth About 3I/ATLAS: Brian Cox Breaks Silence on Claims It Could Be an Alien Probe

Brian Cox debunks the 'alien probe' theory for interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. Learn the scientific truth about its ancient origins and humanity's historic effort to track it.

International Business Times UK

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The Conversation

Should humans colonise space? We asked 5 experts

For roughly 4.5 billion years, the Moon has kept Earth company. In the much shorter span of time that humans have been around, we’ve admired the great silver beacon in the night sky.

LiveScience

Scientists discover new way to predict next Mount Etna eruption

Researchers analyzed changes over time in the ratio of small earthquakes to bigger ones beneath Mount Etna and found a strong correlation with the volcano's activity over the past 20 years.

PC Gamer

Surviving Mars: Relaunched arrives in orbit next month, bringing a whole new political system and every DLC from the get-go

Reviving Mars.

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Watch comets Lemmon and SWAN make their closest approach to Earth on Oct. 24 (video)

The livestream is scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. EDT (1730 GMT) on Oct. 24.

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Double comet alert! Comets Lemmon and SWAN will reach their brightest tonight and tomorrow — here's how to spot them

Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6) makes its closest approach to Earth on Oct. 21, about 24 hours after the fainter Comet SWAN (C/2025 R2) does the same. Here's how, where and when to see them both.

Space

A cosmic heart bursts with light in new deep space astrophotographer portrait (photo)

The Heart Nebula shines 6,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cassiopeia.

Tom’s Guide

There's one type of mattress you should never vacuum — here's what you need to know

Vacuuming can mess up the wool layers in a mattress. Found out why, and learn what you can do instead to keep your bed clean.

Space

SpaceX launches Starlink satellites to orbit on Falcon 9 rocket's record-breaking 31st flight (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket set a new reuse record today (Oct. 19) on a Starlink satellite launch, flying for the 31st time.

International Business Times UK

3I/ATLAS Sparks Alien Tech Panic: Manhattan-Sized Visitor Emits Industrial Nickel Alloy, Harvard Scientist Alarmed

A Manhattan-sized interstellar object is emitting an industrial-grade alloy, sparking debate among scientists like Harvard's Avi Loeb. Is it alien technology or a natural wonder?

Fortune

Here's how Trump can hit China's economy where it really hurts as analysts say Beijing's rare earths gamble could backfire

"Perhaps of greatest concern for China is the software used in advanced manufacturing – Western companies control over 70% of the Chinese market for chip design software, for example."

TechRadar

I tried United's new Starlink Wi-Fi, and it feels like the internet finally reached the sky

Multi-device connectivity bliss at 35,000 feet

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