Elon Musk Begins to Create His 'Legion' of Children

Elon Musk has begun creating his 'legion' of children. The billionaire is convinced that low birth rates will doom the planet and has decided to take matters into his own hands. He has decided to pay women a one-time $15 million and $100,000 annually for agreeing to give birth to his child.

Xiaomi Releases Powerful Vacuum Cleaner

Xiaomi has launched a powerful vacuum cleaner with lighting similar to Dyson but four times cheaper. Inside the Mijia Cordless Vacuum Cleaner 3 is a 'smart' 260 kW motor that automatically adjusts the power depending on the type of dirt. The vacuum cleaner is cordless, with a 2500 mAh battery - about 90 minutes of operation. In China, the device is priced at just 999 yuan.

Ryan Gosling to Star in New Star Wars Film

Ryan Gosling will play the lead role in the new Star Wars film - Star Wars: Starfighter, which will be released on May 28, 2027. The story will unfold five years after the ninth episode. The film is directed by a talented director - Shawn Levy ("Deadpool and Wolverine", "Free Guy", "Real Steel").

Marvel unveils second trailer of 'Fantastic Four: First Steps'

Marvel has unveiled the second trailer for the film 'Fantastic Four: First Steps', starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn. The trailer showcases the headquarters of the Fantastic Four, the abilities of all characters, and the Silver Surfer played by Julia Garner. The world premiere is on July 25.

Stricter Regulations on Car Technology in China

Car brands in China are prohibited from using the words “smart” and “driverless,” as well as remote parking and summon functions, when no one is inside the vehicle. Additionally, autopilot updates now need to be coordinated with regulators, and if a person lets go of the steering wheel for more than one minute, the car must automatically stop. The rules were tightened following a fatal accident involving a Xiaomi SU7: The driver ignored the autopilot’s advice to watch the road and crashed into a wall at 116 km/h.

Scientists Find Signs of Life on Another Planet

K2-18b is located 124 light-years away from Earth. Cambridge scientists have discovered molecules of dimethyl sulfide and dimethyl disulfide in its atmosphere. The nuance is that they are only produced by living organisms, and on K2-18b, the quantity of these molecules is off the charts. Scientists claim that the likelihood of living organisms existing on the planet is 99.7%.

Penguin Accidentally Causes Helicopter Crash in South Africa

A penguin accidentally caused a helicopter crash in South Africa. It was in a box on the knees of a zoologist, a passenger on the helicopter. At some point, the box slipped and hit the control lever. No one was injured, but the official documents now state the cause of the crash as 'lack of secure containment of the penguin'.

Live Giant Squid Filmed in Antarctic Waters for the First Time

In the Antarctic waters, a live giant squid was filmed for the first time in history. The species was discovered 100 years ago, and until now, scientists had only found them dead in the stomachs of sperm whales or washed ashore. As of today, they are the heaviest invertebrates known to science: adult specimens can weigh up to 500 kg and reach seven meters in length.

Dogs Eavesdrop Constantly - Study

British scientists have discovered that dogs scan your speech and understand meaningful words for them without emotional accents. This works even if you do not address the pet directly but only mention its name or familiar commands in conversation. Due to the peculiarities of their hearing, dogs literally always hear what we say.

Autopilot Drone Surpasses Humans at Professional Drone Races

An autopilot drone has for the first time surpassed humans in professional drone races in Abu Dhabi. The device, created by students from the Dutch university in Delft, won a tournament against three champions by navigating a winding track at a speed of 96 km/h using only one camera for navigation.

Car Falls from Unfinished 12-Meter Bridge in Indonesia

In Indonesia, a car fell from an unfinished 12-meter bridge - the driver simply trusted Google Maps. The 61-year-old man just wanted to reach a friend's house but ended up starring in a new episode of 'Fast & Furious'. Fortunately, no one was injured – everyone got away with minor scratches. In the comments, people are now asking about the car brand, as not every vehicle would survive such a fall.

Otters Swim with Kayakers in Canada

In Canada, otters regularly swim with kayakers - they literally climb on board and bother the paddlers. However, by law, people are not allowed to touch marine animals - only to watch. A video that looks like it was cut from a cartoon has garnered 3 million views in one day.

Google is developing a translator to communicate with dolphins

Google is training a special neural network translator that will enable communication with dolphins. Currently, scientists are creating a 'dictionary' by recording dolphin sounds and generating similar ones, while simultaneously training to associate them with objects. In the future, they plan to establish full-fledged two-way communication. The translator can be run directly on a smartphone, but there are no exact release dates yet.

Electronics Now Washable

Electronics can literally be washed now - using hydrofluoroether-based liquids. It looks like the device is being doused with water, but in reality, it's a special dielectric, safe for circuits. Such liquids are already being used to clean servers, graphics cards, and even iPhones during production. Innovative, efficient, and panic-free.

HBO Confirms Adult Cast for Harry Potter Series

HBO has confirmed the 'adult' cast for the Harry Potter series: Albus Dumbledore will be portrayed by John Lithgow, Severus Snape by Paapa Essiedu, Minerva McGonagall by Janet McTeer, Professor Quirrell by Luke Tallon, Argus Filch by Paul Whitehouse, and Hagrid by Nick Frost. The child cast will be announced later, and production for the first season will start in a couple of months.

Blue Origin's New Shepard: Successful Flight with All-Female Crew

Blue Origin's New Shepard spacecraft successfully completed a suborbital flight with an all-female crew. Among the passengers were singer Katy Perry and Jeff Bezos' fiancée, Lauren Sanchez. The spacecraft ascended over 100 kilometers, crossing the Kármán line - the theoretical boundary between the atmosphere and space. The participants spent approximately four minutes in weightlessness, and upon return, Katy Perry kissed the ground. The flight marks the first suborbital journey with an all-female crew since 1963 when Valentina Tereshkova ventured into space.

Biotech's Journey to the Past

The company Colossal Biosciences, which has already 'revived' the species of dire wolves that went extinct 10,000 years ago, plans to replicate this success with other extinct animals. The goal is to restore disrupted ecosystems and raise public awareness of conservation. However, such projects raise concerns among scientists and bioethicists. Genes often perform several functions simultaneously, and even minor DNA changes can lead to unexpected consequences – from health issues to the emergence of aggressive and environmentally-resistant organisms.

Benny Benedetto's Unique «eyePhone Case»

Inventor Benny Benedetto has unveiled an unusual «eyePhone Case» for the iPhone, designed for those who can't part with their phone even while walking. A mirror is built under the camera, reflecting the surroundings. Whatever you are doing - scrolling through TikTok or chatting - the small window on the screen will always show what's happening around you. This is a kind of «third eye» that helps maintain a connection to reality, even if you're deeply absorbed in social media.

Gigantic Statue Unveiled in San Francisco

A gigantic statue of a naked girl was unveiled in San Francisco - the installation process was the most appreciated on social media. The workers literally immersed themselves headlong into the process. The art object R-Evolution symbolizes the importance of fighting sexism - it was placed directly in the city center at the entrance to the famous Ferry Building.

French Advice: Revitalize Stale Bread

French people advise washing stale bread. If a baguette has turned into a brick, simply wet it quickly with water and place it in a preheated oven for a few minutes. No joke: The crust will become crispy again, and the inside will be soft as if straight from the bakery.