The Target Pixel File (TPF) for TOI-332 (marked as a white cross) from TESS S1. Credit: Osborn et al., 2023.By employing NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), a group of astronomers from around the world has detected a fresh, substantial, and compact exoplanet. This recently discovered extraterrestrial planet, named TOI-332 b, ranks among the...
EarthCruiser aims to get a jump on the next-gen realm of electric overlandingEarthCruiserAs the world's largest RV show kicks off in Germany, American adventurers are gearing up for the third installment of the Overland Expo, OX Mountain West, in Loveland, Colorado this year.As promised, the most significant and most robust electric camper in the...
Credit: PixaobayMany sources frequently assert that when aiming to shed pounds, a daily practice should involve consuming a substantial amount of water. Some online guidance even proposes consuming up to a gallon (approximately 4.5 liters) daily. The assertion is that water aids in calorie burning and appetite suppression, subsequently promoting weight loss.However, despite our...
Credit: PixaobayScientists have discovered that by substituting a portion of sand with discarded coffee grounds – a substantial organic waste generated in significant quantities, typically destined for landfills – concrete can be fortified by 30%. This technique not only reinforces the concrete but also lessens the demand for natural resources such as sand, aligning...
Credit: Lab managerA diverse group of mathematicians, engineers, physicists, and medical scientists has unveiled an unforeseen connection between fundamental mathematics and genetics, shedding light on neutral mutation structure and evolutionary patterns in organisms.Number theory, the exploration of positive integer properties, represents a quintessential form of mathematics. Its apparent abstraction may seem incompatible with the...
Credit: scitechdaily.Researcher solves 60-year-old game theory problem. To comprehend how autonomous vehicles can navigate intricate road scenarios, researchers often employ game theory, a mathematical model depicting the strategic behavior of rational agents to achieve their objectives.Dejan Milutinovic, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at UC Santa Cruz, has focused on differential games, a...
rksdesign.com2023 Industrial Design Trends to Watch. In the fast-moving 21st century, industrial design is constantly evolving with advancements in materials, technology, and sustainability. Therefore, this blog post explores the latest and most impactful trends, covering functionality, aesthetics, eco-friendliness, and production techniques.One prominent trend is the emphasis on sustainable and eco-friendly designs, where companies prioritize...
Credit: PixaobayResearchers have created a range of robotic systems and planners that empower robots to expedite exploration, venture into uncharted territories, and generate highly precise and detailed maps. These systems enable robots to achieve these tasks autonomously, navigating and mapping without any human intervention.Carnegie Mellon University's Autonomous Robotics TeamHowever, a team of researchers from...
Credit: Unsplash.Most materials can be classified into two categories based on their subatomic particles: metals and insulators. Like copper and iron, metals possess free-flowing electrons that enable them to conduct electricity, while insulators, such as glass and rubber, tightly bind their electrons, making them non-conductive.The intriguing aspect of insulators is that they can be...
South Africa's power crisis will persist until 2025, with blackouts phasing out in 5 years. South Africa is facing a severe electricity crisis with increasing enforced power cuts, leaving people without electricity for up to 10 hours a day. The root cause is the frequent breakdowns in the country's aging coal power plants, which...
