While some have dubbed Google Cloud Universal Ledger an “ XRP killer,” critics remain skeptical, arguing that its centralized control by Google runs counter to the core principles of decentralization.
The Debate Over Centralization vs. Decentralization
The recently launched Google Cloud Universal Ledger (GCUL), a private and permissioned blockchain, is being positioned as a secure platform for…
Official death count of 2023 Hawaii wildfires doesn’t capture true toll, study suggests
September 2, 2025
In August 2023, the deadliest fires the U.S. had seen in a century tore through Lāhainā, Maui, devastating the town and taking the lives of between 100 and 102 people, according to an official death count at the time — and, as the planet warms and the climate changes…
Scientists discover explosive origins of superspeed electrons streaming from the sun
September 2, 2025
The joint European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA Solar Orbiter spacecraft has tracked electrons traveling at nearly the speed of light back to the sun, finding they originated in different types of solar outbursts.
Solar Orbiter detected these so-called Solar Energetic…
To resolve nearby Earth-like exoplanets, a new telescope design that is rectangular rather than circular may be necessary, according to a new study that explores what the next great space telescope might look like.
“We show that it is possible to find nearby, Earth-like planets orbiting sun-like stars with a telescope that is about the same size as the James Webb Space Telescope[(JWST]…
I photographed the amazing story of Shackleton's Arctic expedition using Lego bricks and a Nikon DSLR camera
September 2, 2025
Sir Ernest Shackleton and his ship, the Endurance, have a truly captivating story from 1915. Interestingly, it’s not because the planned expedition was successful, but because despite failure and minimal chances of survival, Shackleton and his crew managed to escape the…
Astrophotography guide to September 2025: what to shoot in the night sky this month
September 2, 2025
September is an excellent month for astrophotographers in the Northern Hemisphere. As well as offering warm nights, the hours of darkness even out during the month with the onset of the equinox. That has ramifications for sightings of aurora, which tend to spike late in…
In Canon’s Gear Up mini-series, Keith Ladzinski gives a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the gear he carries when photographing wildlife on assignment.
For Ladzinski, a Canon Explorer of Light, packing light is vital for mobility, versatility and being ready for anything nature throws at you. The video showcases him on assignment in Peru, where hiking long distances on foot through uneven terrain…
Alexander Vlaskamp, the outspoken CEO of MAN Trucks, claims that an electric semi truck can pay for itself in less than three years – but there are a few asterisks in that statement. We’ll try to unpack them all for you here.
MAN began series production of its eTruck…
Denver Public Library deploys novel solar and battery storage system
September 2, 2025
Sustainable construction experts McKinstry have teamed up with leading BESS developers Viridi and the Denver Public Library to deploy a first-of-its-kind solar and battery storage system that sets a new standard for fire safety.
The Denver Public Library sought a battery…
John Deere joins the robot revolution with GUSS acquisition
September 2, 2025
The autonomous ag equipment experts behind the GUSS robotic sprayers have been developing their AI tech as part of a JV with John Deere for years — and now, that marriage is official. John Deere has acquired 100% of GUSS, and has big plans to pick up that tech and run with it like a … well, you know.
The latest battery-powered GUSS autonomous sprayer made its debut at the 2024 World Ag Expo…
