Astronomy
September 19, 2024

Earth Is Temporarily Getting a “Mini-Moon” That Will Orbit Our Planet for the Next Two Months

For most of the last 4 billion years, the lonely Moon has kept Earth company. But on rare occasions, our planet's gravitational has brought other celestial bodies into its orbit. This is exactly how Earth will gain a “mini-moon” in less than two weeks, when a tiny asteroid known as 2024 PT5 circles our planet for a little under two months.

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Sports
September 19, 2024

Watch Epic Run of a BMX Freestyle Bicyclist Doing Bike Flips Atop a Moving Train

BMX riders are always on the look out for a challenge, and Dawid Godziek has aced an incredibly epic one. The award-winning bicyclist executed a series of tricks and flips on top of a moving train while jumping between cars. The thrilling feat came to life as a collaboration with Red Bull, and saw Godziek become the first person to achieve these kinds of moves on top of a moving train.

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Technology
September 18, 2024

Mesmerizing Fleet of 8,100 Drones Breaks World Record for Most Drones Flown at the Same Time

Fireworks are thought to have originated in China around 2,000 years ago, and today, the country leads the way in a new kind of light show. On September 5 in Shenzhen, China, a new Guinness World Record was set for the largest number of drones flying simultaneously, with an impressive fleet of 8,100 drones taking to the sky.

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Photo Contest
September 18, 2024

Amazing Photo of Whales Bubble-Net Feeding Wins Australian Geographic Nature Photographer Contest

A unique photo of humpback whales participating in bubble-net feeding won Scott Portelli the title of Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year. Organized by the South Australian Museum, the contest is now in its 21st year. This year's competition attracted 1,856 entries from 442 photographers across 12 countries in its search for the best wildlife and landscape photographs taken across Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica, and New Guinea’s bioregions.

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