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Tal, who has been obsessed with infectious disease since losing an uncle to HIV/AIDS and a cousin to meningococcal meningitis, wondered what this striking diversity could reveal about our immune response to infection. According to one hypothesis, the wide array of these receptors is the result of an evolutionary arms race between disease-causing microbes and the immune system. Think of the receptor as a lock, and the “Nothing to see here” message as a key. Pathogens might evolve to produce their own chemical mimics of…

Chinese bike maker Cyrusher has opened pre-sales for a full-squish low-step adventure ebike called the Scout, which is pitched as a "harmonious blend of compactness and uncompromised performance," and can be had with a single motor/battery or dual motors/batteries.The oddly-named Cyrusher was formed in 2014 by entrepreneur Harry Xie to bring "quality bikes made in China to international markets at great prices." Chunky fat tires are a common feature of its ebikes, which include models like the Ranger and Kuattro with hub…

German airline Lufthansa is reinventing the long-haul international travel experience with a dramatic makeover to its new fleet. The new Allegris Business Class will see seven different category options offered for the first time, in addition to being jammed-packed with high-tech, comfort, privacy, and style. Lufthansa is contributing an epic 2.5 billion Euros (US$2.67 billion) into the new fleet over the next two years, which is its biggest investment to date.“The Allegris Business Class cabin experience is rooted in a…

If crowded airports are a sign, people are keen to get back into the skies. And if you're flying long haul, in a few years you could have an even longer option.Qantas has announced from late 2025, it will fly passengers on non-stop flights from Australia's east coast to London that would see you in the air for more than 19 hours in one stretch. That's compared with current flights that take the best part of 24 hours but are broken up into shorter legs.So what will happen to your body during one of these longer flights?…

Last Updated: December 10, 2022, 12:43 ISTAir India (Photo: Reuters)Airport Entry Passes, issued by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security allow airport access to airline crew, engineers, ground staff, and other individualsFull-service carrier Air India on Friday on some of its ultra-long-haul flights are facing delays due to issues related to airport entry passes and it is “working closely" with the authorities to resolve the matter.Airport Entry Passes (AEPs), issued by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), allow…

A multiport design allows a utility to easily interface with an EV truck stop to provide fast charging at megawatt scale. Credit: ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy Transitioning long-haul trucks from diesel to electric power will require convenient ways to rapidly recharge electric vehicle batteries at power-plant scale. Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have designed architecture, software and control strategies for a…

After two years in development, Mercedes-Benz Trucks has publicly unveiled a long-range version of its eActros freight truck in prototype form at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hanover, ahead of customer testing by Amazon and Rhenus next year.The LongHaul truck was originally announced back in 2020, and the concept prototype reveal at the IAA expo this last weekend – where it received a 2023 Truck Innovation Award – follows the market launch of the Mercedes eActros short-range electric freight hauler last year.Back in June,…

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has unveiled its longest-range electric truck yet at IAA this weekend: the eActros LongHaul. Daimler Trucks, the commercial truck division of the German automaker that includes many brands like Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Freightliner, has been a leader in electrification with a growing portfolio of battery-electric trucks. The company already had made some progress with electric trucks, like the eCascadia, an electric class 8 semi truck, and the eActros, a short-range urban electric truck. In…

Vistara had started its long-haul operations with direct connectivity between Delhi and London in August 2020. Today, the airline offers direct connectivity to and from several international destinations including Bangkok, Dhaka, Dubai, Frankfurt, Jeddah, Kathmandu, London Heathrow, Paris, and Singapore. Celebrating the second anniversary of its long-haul operations, the carrier, has kick-started ‘Dawat-e-Awadh’ – a special meal festival, on board all its long-haul flights, till 31 August 2022. Customers flying Vistara…

Swedish commercial vehicle maker Scania has debuted its regional long-haul electric truck that will be available in Europe as both a rigid truck and a tractor-trailer. Scania regional long-haul electric truck Scania says that its 4×2, or single-axle, tractor with six batteries – 624 kWh of batteries installed – can expect to achieve up to 350 km (217 miles) in range, with an average speed of 80 km/hour (50 mph) on highways. The company notes that range will of course vary with weight, configuration, and…