- Astronomers informally nickname a newly discovered astronomical object “Sauron,” but the International Astronomical Union (IAU) has not adopted the name due to trademark and public-domain concerns.  
- Discussion of astrobiology emphasizes that water-and-carbon biochemistry is viewed as the most plausible basis for naturally evolved life, because polar solvents are considered indispensable to complex biochemistry.  
- A brief exchange about a hardware patent clarifies that the device in question is not a touchscreen, underscoring attention to precise technical details in hardware design discussions.