How SpaceX plans to send Starship around Earth six times on its most ambitious test yet IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 22
Quote of the day by Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 'You forget that the fruits belong to all and that the land belongs to no one' offers timeless lessons on human connection, emotional well-being, purpose, meaning, validation Quote of the day by Jean-Jacques Rousseau remains a powerful advice because it challenges a question that has never disappeared: who truly benefits from the earth? Its meaning can be interpreted through philosophy, economics, environmentalism and social responsibility, but its central message remains clear. Human beings depend upon resources they… The Economic Times · Sep 22
Watch: Breathtaking nighttime view of Earth seen in astronaut’s timelapse The International Space Station has captured a breathtaking nighttime view of Earth during NASA’s Expedition 75 mission. The Independent UK · Sep 22
How do animals sense the Earth’s magnetic field? Scientists have known for more than 60 years that animals can sense the Earth’s magnetic field, and there is a wealth of behavioural evidence supporting their use of this cue as a navigation mechanism. But despite this evidence, there’s no consensus as to how animals actually sense the magnetic field. The Conversation · Sep 22
Using AI to ‘talk to animals’ might make us feel clever – but what, if anything, does it do for them? As animal behaviorists increasingly use AI in their research, they grapple with how to wield the technology responsibly The Guardian - US · Sep 22
Women’s World Run Record: Marie Leautey plans for years then runs 28,249 km; mark now surpassed French executive Marie Leautey decided to leave her corporate career behind and pursue an unusually ambitious goal: running around the world. The idea took shape in 2017, but she began the actual journey in December 2019. Over 825 days, she covered about 28,249 km across multiple countries before finishing in… The Times of India · Sep 22
Largest Young Impact Crater: scientists confirm hidden Yilan meteor site; drilling reveals violent past Deep within China's Yilan forest lies a hidden gem - a massive impact crater revealed by scientists. Stretching 1.85 kilometers wide, this remarkable feature is the largest known impact site less than 100,000 years old. Evidence from shocked quartz and melted granite indicates a dramatic collision with Earth occurring between… The Times of India · Sep 22
What is the autumnal equinox – and when does it take place? Following a record-breaking summer, the autumnal equinox is set to take place on Wednesday, 23 September at 1.06am (BST). But what does this mean? Royal Museums Greenwich says that the annual event, which takes place in September, marks the beginning of astronomical autumn for the northern hemisphere . Meteorological autumn,… The Independent UK · Sep 22
Climate Week talks balance hope for clean energy against uncertainty over AI Global leaders are meeting to address Earth's worsening health and climate change impacts. A renewable energy boom offers hope, while artificial intelligence presents new challenges. Fossil fuel price surges from global conflicts are accelerating the shift to cleaner energy sources. Scientists warn that seven planetary boundaries have already been breached… The Economic Times · Sep 22
'Planetary boundaries' necessary for life breached, scientists warn. How do we change course? The latest Planetary Health Check warns that seven of Earth’s critical life support systems are experiencing record transgression. Euronews · Sep 22
Mandate domestic mobile roaming and strip telcos of Triple Zero, inquiry recommends A Senate inquiry into the September 2025 Optus national outage, which left hundreds of people unable to call Triple Zero and was linked to multiple deaths, has called for sweeping changes to the telecommunications industry. The Conversation · Sep 22
In 2019, a Florida resident spotted a car in a pond; police found a missing man after 22 years In 2019, a former resident of a Florida neighbourhood found what appeared to be a car in a pond during a Google search and alerted a current resident, who confirmed it with a drone and called police. Police recovered the remains of William Moldt, missing for 22 years. Moldt, who… The Times of India · Sep 22
USAR Stock Alert: USA Rare Earths Jumps on Trump's Greenland Deal Announcement USA Rare Earth stock rallies as Trump announces a framework Greenland deal. But caution is warranted in chasing the momentum in USAR shares today. Barchart · Sep 21
Critical Metals Surges 35% on Greenland Pact. The Tanbreez Opportunity Is Huge — But So Is the Risk. CRML stock is jumping on a U.S.-Greenland security deal, putting Critical Metals' Tanbreez rare-earth project back in focus. But with production years away, investors may want to wait. Barchart · Sep 21
The Independent UK · Sep 21 Sense and Sensibility review – New adaptation isn’t meant for Jane Austen purists 4/5 Still, Esmé Creed-Miles and Daisy Edgar-Jones make for a winning Marianne and Elinor, in this very modern take that ramps up the yearning and earthiness of its source material
France 24 · Sep 21 French farmers turn to tropical crops amid rising temperatures In the south of France, climate change is reshaping the region’s fruit production. Rather than fighting against it, a growing number of farmers are learning how to work with it – turning to tropical crops, now well-suited to the local climate. Bananas, papaya and even dragon fruit are being grown…
International Business Times UK · Sep 21 Youngest New 'Alien Planet' Ever Found Is Around 5,000 Times Younger Than Earth, Astronomers Say Astronomers have confirmed Elias 2-24 b, a giant exoplanet less than one million years old, offering a rare view of a planet still forming inside its surrounding disc.
The Economic Times · Sep 21 In 1993, Russia reflected sunlight from space. Now, a California startup wants to turn the night sky into a marketplace for on-demand sunlight from orbit A California startup is developing satellites that could redirect sunlight to Earth after sunset, creating what it calls “sunlight on demand.” Reflect Orbital plans to test the concept with an orbital mirror, but scientists warn that large-scale deployment could increase artificial light, disrupt astronomy and affect wildlife. With satellite numbers…
International Business Times UK · Sep 21 Tourist Says 'I'm Not a Crank' After Spotting a 'Little Family' of Nessies on Google Earth Maps Julie Fraser reported three unidentified shapes in Loch Ness after spotting them on Google Earth. The images are under review, with no evidence confirming they show the alleged monster.
The Conversation · Sep 21 End of humanity? Blow-by-blow account of what would happen if the Yellowstone supervolcano erupted now Around 631,000 years ago — a geological blink of an eye — catastrophe unfolded in what is now north-western Wyoming, US. During what is thought to have been a series of immense volcanic eruptions, life within hundreds of kilometres of the blasts was shattered. Ash was dispersed across much of…
The Times of India · Sep 21 An Australian caver spotted an 11-km scar and uncovered a hidden Nullarbor tornado An Australian caver spotted an 11-kilometre scar across the remote Nullarbor Plain while browsing Google Earth. Satellite comparisons later dated its formation to November 2022, while physical evidence including curved cycloidal marks linked the disturbance to a tornado. Researchers estimated winds exceeded 200 km/h, leaving the unusual track visible for…
The Canberra Times · Sep 21 Don't worry, be happy. The world isn't going to blow up I've already survived a fair few apocalypse warnings in my lifetime.
The Times of India · Sep 21 In 1994, two friends began circling Earth, ending journey in 2007 after a crocodile attack In 1994, Jason Lewis and Steve Smith set out to circle the Earth using human power rather than engines or sails. Thirteen years later, Lewis completed the expedition after travelling 46,505 miles across five continents and numerous seas and oceans. In 2005, on the Cape York Peninsula in Australia, Lewis…
Euronews · Sep 21 Dirty air is killing Europeans and costing trillions. These cities prove change is possible From London's ULEZ to Sofia's clean air zone, European cities are proving that cleaner air is achievable – but there's still much work to do.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 21 Starwatch: Autumnal equinox in northern hemisphere, spring in the south Precise moment of equinox in UK is 1.05am on Wednesday – but day and night will not be equal until Friday