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Northern lights may get stronger within the next 2 years as the sun enters a turbulent decline with a 'last gasp' finale

October 6, 2025
We may have passed the peak of solar maximum, but that doesn’t mean the aurora season is winding down. In fact, the years after solar maximum can be some of the most exciting for skywatchers. Space weather physicist Tamitha Skov describes one potential late-cycle outburst as the sun’s “last gasp”, a dramatic finale that could trigger powerful geomagnetic storms and…
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OpenAI’s Sora soars to No. 1 on Apple’s US App Store

October 6, 2025
OpenAI’s Sora app for AI videos is a viral hit, despite being invite-only for now and limited to users in the U.S. and Canada at launch. On its first day, Sora saw 56,000 downloads, and is now ranked as the No. 3 Top Overall app on Apple’s U.S. App Store, according to new data from app intelligence provider Appfigures. On Friday, October 3, it became the No. 1 app on the U.S. App…
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The world’s most spectacular bird photos of 2025 have been announced – Here are the Winners

October 6, 2025
Canadian photographer Liron Gertsman has been named the Bird Photographer of the Year 2025 for his striking image of a magnificent frigatebird silhouetted against a total solar eclipse over Mazatlán, Mexico. The photograph, captured after more than a year of planning, took the top honour in the world’s largest bird photography competition. The winning image, titled The Frigatebird and the…
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The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets a big price cut and now starts at just $35,000

October 6, 2025
Although the $7,500 EV tax credit has expired, Hyundai is keeping the savings going. Hyundai is reducing 2026 IONIQ 5 prices by nearly $10,000, while extending the tax credit for the current model year. The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets a nearly $10,000 price cut The 2026 IONIQ 5 is slated for a significant price cut as Hyundai commits to offering more affordable vehicles in the US. Hyundai said it…
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