TOI-1453: Sub-Neptune in system of two exoplanets
Astronomers have discovered two exoplanets around TOI-1453, a star about 250 light years away. These two exoplanets, a super-Earth and a sub-Neptune, are common in the galaxy, yet are absent…
Glass fertilizer beads could be a sustained nutrient delivery system
Agricultural fertilizers are critical for feeding the world’s population, restoring soil fertility and sustaining crops. Excessive and inefficient use of those resources can present an environmental threat, contaminating waterways and…
vivo V50 to Bring the Most Powerful Camera System In the Mid-Range Segment, in Collaboration With ZEISS
Gone are the days when capturing professional-grade photos meant carrying around heavy cameras, and switching between expensive lenses. Vivo’s groundbreaking partnership with ZEISS has transformed this landscape – their co-engineered…
Rivian’s hands-free assist system coming in 2025, eyes-off in 2026
Rivian plans to quickly catch up with rivals in the area of self-driving technology As soon as 2026, Rivian expects to have an eyes-off self-driving system—a technology only Mercedes offers…
Dolphins use a ‘fat taste’ system to get their mother’s milk
Juvenile dolphins were found to have specialized receptors for fatty acids on their tongues, offering new insights into their growth and feeding habits. Scientists have discovered that juvenile bottlenose dolphins…
System to auto-detect new variants will inform better response to future infectious disease outbreaks
Researchers have come up with a new way to identify more infectious variants of viruses or bacteria that start spreading in humans — including those causing flu, COVID, whooping cough…
Ford patents its steer-by-wire system
Ford is following other automakers in developing a steer-by-wire system, a recently discovered patent filing shows. The filing in question was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office…
A dial for tuning the immune system: Discovery sheds light on why COVID makes some sicker than others
For years, scientists have looked to a critical piece of immune system machinery — known as the interferon pathway — for answers. There, when our cells sense an infection, they…
Thailand to implement e-Visa system for Indian Nationals from January 2025, ET TravelWorld
The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi has officially announced the rollout of Thailand’s Electronic Visa (e-Visa) system in India, effective January 1, 2025. The system, aimed at streamlining the…
Jeep patents drone system as an off-road assistant
Jeep is looking at ways to integrate drones with its vehicles, as recent patent filings indicate. One possible use Jeep is looking to patent is off-road spotting. Instead of a…