GitHub Explore has introduced a new module that allows users to discover interesting projects by seeing what repositories their friends and GitHub staff have starred. This feature is available on the explore landing page, the mobile version, and the explore newsletter, enabling users to view projects that are popular among people they follow. By clicking the star count on a repository, users can see which of their friends have starred it, enhancing collaborative exploration. Additionally, GitHub staff shares their favorite discoveries in the "Starred by GitHub staff" section, adding a curated layer of recommendations to the platform.