XRP ETF approval odds are skyrocketing, setting the stage for 2025 to ignite a massive shift in crypto investing as regulatory momentum and institutional demand align.
Soaring Approval Odds for XRP ETF Put 2025 on Track as Breakout Year
XRP is gaining momentum in financial markets as optimism grows over potential approval of a new investment product. Recent figures from Polymarket, a leading…
Does the nearby exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e support life? New James Webb Space Telescope data could help us find out
September 9, 2025
Astronomers have investigated the atmosphere and potential habitability of a famous “Goldilocks zone” planet using NASA’s powerful James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
The planet in question is TRAPPIST-1e, an Earth-sized rocky exoplanet that’s located…
1st known interstellar visitor 'Oumuamua is an 'exo-Pluto' — a completely new class of object, scientists say
September 9, 2025
The first interstellar object to visit the solar system may have been a fragment of an icy exoplanet, research suggests.
When 1I/’Oumuamua was first spotted in 2017, astronomers quickly determined that it came from outside the solar system. But although it was…
Blood moon wows skywatchers worldwide: Best photos of the September 2025 total lunar eclipse
September 9, 2025
A total lunar eclipse delighted stargazers overnight on Sept. 7-8 with a spectacular display of orbital mechanics that briefly turned Earth’s natural satellite blood red.
This week’s total lunar eclipse graced the night sky as Earth drifted between the moon and sun, veiling the lunar disk in its umbral silhouette. As the moon slipped into the deepest part of our planet’s shadow…
"I began by flying close to the rock and focusing on capturing the crashing waves" – shot with the DJI Mavic Pro
September 9, 2025
Mike Zalewski wasn’t always sold on drones. “I was the stubborn old man when it came to the popularity of drones,” he admits. But once he finally gave it a try, he was hooked. The unique, high-up perspective drones offer opened up a whole new world for his…
“I have a curious mind and I often find myself pondering the reasons why I’m drawn to the landscape. I wonder about the value of what I do and if it resonates with others in the same way as other photographic genres. If you think about impactful images, they…
"This is the best camera I've ever used" – Pro wildlife photographer David Gibbon on gear, career, and capturing insights in extreme conditions
September 9, 2025
We explore the journey of a seasoned wildlife photographer and what it really takes to break into the industry. This time, we caught up with David Gibbon – working with Canon and Sigma gear – to hear how he carved out a name for himself behind the lens.
David Gibbon
(Image credit: David Gibbon)
Specialisms: Wildlife, extreme locations, workshop leader. See more of David’s work on…
I’m going to start this off by immediately begging you not to buy this ridiculous contraption you’ll see in the article below. You’ve been warned. Ok, now feast your eyes on this monstrosity! A $350 e-bike from Alibaba that comes with not just a suspension fork, not…
Yes, an EV really CAN power your home – if it's one of these (*)
September 9, 2025
Can an EV really help power your home when the power goes out? It’s one of the biggest FAQs people have about electric cars — but the answer can be a bit confusing. It’s either a yes, with a but – or a no, with an unless. To find out which EVs can offer…
The new Chevy Bolt EV is set to enter production later this year, with one fewer shift, following GM’s reduction in production plans at several US plants. Apart from the Bolt, GM promised a new family of affordable EVs. Are those, too, now at risk?
GM says more affordable EVs are coming, but when?
GM remained the number two EV maker in the US after back-to-back record sales months in July and…