Metal balls from space are popping up on Australia's beaches

Possible "space balls" found on Australian beach. Authorities are combing the sand to find them [Silly]

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Mystery as 'space balls' drop on popular Australian beach - 'do not touch'

Mysterious large ‘space balls' have dropped on a popular Australia beach.

Authorities identify likely source of 6 mysterious 'space balls' that washed up on Australia beach

Australian authorities said they have identified the likely source of six mysterious "space balls" that washed up on a beach in Queensland. The Australian Space Agency says the spherical objects appear to be "pressure vessels" from a space launch vehicle that fell back to earth. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Look: Mystery spheres on Australian beach identified as 'space balls'

Look: Mystery spheres on Australian beach identified as 'space balls'

Strange balls found on Queensland beaches could be toxic ‘space debris’, experts warn

Objects have been safely secured in drums, authorities say

A beach in Australia is dealing with a serious case of space balls (not the Mel Brooks kind)

Metallic space balls washed up on Forrest Beach in Queensland, Australia, identified as pressure vessels from a foreign rocket body re-entry.

Mysterious 'space balls' twice the size of basketballs wash ashore on Australian beach, scientists say the discovery is more common than many people think

Metallic spheres have mysteriously appeared on an Australian beach, sparking local alarm. After thorough investigation, authorities determined the oddities were actually remnants of space debris—specifically pressure vessels from rocket launch vehicles that survived their fiery return to Earth. With the surge in space explorations, experts predict that encounters with such debris will become more frequent as launches increase.

Mystery of silver balls appearing on Australia’s beaches finally solved

'There were questions of the bomb squad being involved.'

Sydney beaches add shark-spotting drones to protect swimmers

Sydney beaches now have shark-spotting drones flying along the coastline to protect swimmers and surfers from danger.

US, UK, Aust and others reaffirm South China Sea ruling

Australia is among a host of Western and Asian nations reasserting that China's expansive claims in the South China Sea are illegal.

Mysterious Spheres Found On Australian Beach Could Be Rocket 'Space Balls'

Reports showed the objects, washed up on beaches in the Forrest Beach area of Townsville, appeared to be large spheres.

World : Sydney Beaches Under Shark Alerts For Fourth Day As Sightings Continue

SYDNEY, June 26 (Bernama-dpa) -- Sydney beaches, including the world-famous Bondi Beach, have been repeatedly closed over the past four days following a series of shark sightings off Australia's largest city, authorities said on Friday, reported German Press Agency (dpa).

Warming seas bring jellyfish, sharks closer to Korea's beaches

As Korea enters the height of summer, warming seas are bringing an unwelcome visitor to its coasts: jellyfish. Marine experts say rising water temperatures are driving a sharp increase in venomous jellyfish, posing growing risks not only to beachgoers but also to fishermen and coastal industries. The greatest concern is Nomura's jellyfish, one of the world's largest jellyfish species that usually originates off the coast of China and drifts into Korean waters on ocean currents. It can grow up to

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Japan space probe, size of a fridge, flies near asteroid in planet defence test

A Japanese space probe performed a fly-by of a near-Earth asteroid on Sunday, in a test mission for technology that could help protect the planet from space rocks. The fridge-sized Hayabusa2 was due to fly within 800 metres (0.5 miles) of asteroid Torifune, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) scientists said earlier, a trial run to see whether such a probe could deflect a potentially dangerous space rock away from Earth. The mission comes after Nasa deliberately smashed a spacecraft into...

Australia boosts shark-spotting drone coverage at Sydney beaches

Australia boosts shark-spotting drone coverage at Sydney beaches

An Antarctic sea squirt could help treat melanoma

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Strange Spheres Washed Ashore on an Australian Beach. Authorities Say They're Probably 'Space Balls'—Empty Fuel Vessels From a Rocket

The shiny objects—each roughly twice the size of a basketball—began to appear on July 3. Authorities initially worried that they were hazardous but have since determined that they're likely safe bits of space junk

Chinese asylum seeker boat intercepted off Queensland coast sparks questions over Australia's border security

Chinese asylum seeker boat intercepted off Queensland coast sparks questions over Australia's border security

Australia boosts shark-spotting drone coverage at beaches

Australia will expand shark-spotting drone coverage year-round at beaches across Sydney and beyond from 1 July, authorities said, following a rise in attacks and sightings.

‘What the hell?’: Kids’ playground designed by New Zealander terrifies parents in Melbourne

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Swans bring back a midfield superstar, key defender for Lions clash: AFL teams and expert tips for round 16

Sydney will go into the blockbuster Thursday-night clash against the back-to-back premiers boosted by the addition of two key stars.

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(SP)U.S.-SAN FRANCISCO-FOOTBALL-FIFA WORLD CUP-GROUP D-PRY VS AUS

(260626) -- SAN FRANCISCO, June 26, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A fan of Australia holds up an inflatable kangaroo before the group D match between Paraguay and Australia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in San Francisco, the United States, June 25, 2026. (Photo by Song Haiyuan/Xinhua)

The quality of sand in Anapa has sparked a discussion against the backdrop of reports about the opening of new beaches.

83 beaches are open, another 14 are undergoing inspection, reported the government of Russia. The sand used to cover the beaches has compacted and is unsuitable for recreation, noted social media users. Other commentators expressed hope that the imported sand would gradually be washed away by the sea.

Stinging jellyfish are increasing in Swedish waters as new species arrive

Stinging jellyfish are increasing in Swedish waters as new species arrive

Sweet! Sugar found in raspberries discovered near the Milky Way's center, hinting that life's ingredients are common in space

Sweet! Sugar found in raspberries discovered near the Milky Way's center, hinting that life's ingredients are common in space

Australia lineup vs. Paraguay: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group D game as Mathew Leckie injury fears mount

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Australia could line up for Friday's 2026 World Cup Group D match against Paraguay.