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‘Oh God no, Dad!’ The makers of TV’s most terrifying monsters reveal their repulsive secrets

As Alien: Earth hits the small screen with promises of creatures even scarier than the slathering xenomorphs, SFX experts tell us how they made Stranger Things, The Last of Us and more so horrifying

The Guardian - UK

5 top new shows to stream this week on Netflix, Hulu and more (Aug. 11-17)

New TV this week includes 'Alien: Earth,' 'Butterfly' and 'Love Is Blind: UK'

Tom’s Guide

‘My house and the earth shook visibly’: blazing meteor thrills residents in central Victoria

Some people described an extremely bright fireball and a loud sound as the object passed overhead in night sky

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NASA Curiosity rover discovers coral-like flower-shaped rocks on Mars

NASA says new images and data are ‘raising new questions about how the Martian surface was changing billions of years ago’

The Independent UK

56 million years ago, Earth underwent rapid global warming. Here’s what it did to pollinators

Pollinators play a vital role in fertilising flowers, which grow into seeds and fruits and underpin our agriculture. But climate change can cause a mismatch between plants and their pollinators, affecting where they live and what time of year they’re active. This has happened before.

The Conversation

Alien: Earth is shaping up to be great, but the decision to ignore Prometheus and Covenant is a mistake

OPINION | There’s plenty to love about Alien’s small screen debut, but I wish it were drawing from the entire saga

Total Film

Tom Hanks pays tribute to Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell

Actor who portrayed commander in 1995 Oscar-winning film says Lovell dared to go to places most wouldn’t go

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Light pollution is encroaching on observatories around the globe – making it harder for astronomers to study the cosmos

The rate of human-produced light is increasing in the night sky by as much as 10% per year, making it difficult for astronomers to study the night sky.

Space

Jim Lovell obituary

American astronaut and commander of the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission who dramatically brought the crew back to Earth

The Guardian - UK

I look at tiles for kitchens day in, day out – these are the 6 best places to buy kitchen tiles for any design scheme

From floors to walls, these are our go-to spots to shop

Ideal Home

'Like a creeping mold that's spreading across the landscape': Separate dry areas around the world are merging into 'mega-drying' regions at an alarming rate, study finds

Unchecked groundwater extraction and climate change have dried continents significantly over the past 22 years, with 101 countries now losing fresh water to the ocean, research reveals.

LiveScience

August full moon 2025 captivates skywatchers worldwide as Sturgeon Moon lights up the sky (photos)

The 2025 full 'Sturgeon Moon' graced the night sky on Aug. 9.

Space

Alien: Earth episode count: How many episodes are on Disney Plus and Hulu?

Here's how many episodes are in the first season of Alien: Earth

Total Film

A meteorite crashed into a Georgia home. Scientists say it’s older than the Earth itself

Onlookers in the Southeast were stunned when a fireball streaked across the sky on June 26

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Astronauts return to Earth with SpaceX after 5 months at the International Space Station

Four astronauts are back on Earth after a five-month stay at the International Space Station

Radio France Internationale

French scientists map plankton, the ocean’s mysterious oxygen factories

French scientists are mapping plankton across the Indo-Pacific – using Navy ships to study the microscopic organisms that produce half of Earth’s oxygen, feed the ocean and help regulate the planet’s carbon. The eight-year mission is charting life in remote waters to understand how these drifting ecosystems evolve – and…

Total Film

Alien: Earth star Sydney Chandler on following in Sigourney Weaver's footsteps as the franchise's new figurehead "I held on to the strength that her character gave to me when I was younger"

Exclusive | Alien: Earth star Sydney Chandler has big Xeno Stompers to fill

TechRadar

Alien: Earth won't fully treat events from the Alien prequel movies as canon, producer says: 'we benefitted from its originality and freshness'

One of Alien: Earth's producers has tried to address fan concerns over the sci-fi horror franchise's lore.

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How the Red Planet craze started 120 years ago: Interview with 'The Martians' author David Baron

In a Q&A interview, author and science writer David Baron discusses the turn-of-the-century Mars craze, which he covers in his new book, "The Martians."

LiveScience

Venus and Jupiter conjunction: The 2 brightest planets will 'kiss' early Tuesday morning

Venus and Jupiter will meet in a conjunction in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Aug. 12. Here's everything you need to know to spot the two brightest planets at their best.

WhatToWatch

New on Hulu August 9-15: our editor's picks for 5 TV shows and movies coming to Hulu this week

Picks for the best new TV show and movies on Hulu this week include a new sci-fi series, some great action movies and a major live streaming event.

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Tom Hanks pays tribute to James Lovell

Tom Hanks has paid tribute to late astronaut James Lovell, who he played in Apollo 13.

The Guardian - UK

Why do golden sloths appear gold and what are stars made of? The kids’ quiz

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

The Guardian - UK

Alien: Earth – Ridley Scott’s terrifying space monster finally comes to TV … and it’s properly creepy

The most cinematic evil creature ever comes to the small screen, courtesy of the brains behind the excellent revamp of Fargo. It’s a dread-packed, gory watch that’s hugely entertaining

Space

SpaceX's Crew-10 astronauts return to Earth after nearly 5 months in space (video)

SpaceX's Crew-10 astronauts returned to Earth on Saturday (Aug. 9) after living on the International Space Station for nearly five months.

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