200 more companies in Britain switch to a 4-day workweek

In Britain, another 200 companies have switched to a four-day workweek – a shortened workweek is being widely adopted across the country because it offers numerous benefits. Productivity increases, employees are happier, and young specialists are easier to attract – this is reported by top managers. It is believed in the country that the four-day workweek will become the norm within five years.

German Man Lives 120 Days Underwater

A man from Germany lived 120 days underwater, setting a new world record. During this time, the 59-year-old Rüdiger Koch spent his days in an underwater capsule with an area of 30 m² off the coast of Panama, where cameras constantly monitored him and there was even internet, but no shower. Koch's achievement has already been entered into the Guinness Book of Records - he surpassed the American record by Joseph Dituri by 20 days.

Chinese Fitness Blogger Breaks World Record

A fitness blogger from China has broken the world record for the most pull-ups in a minute. Athlete Xie Ting managed to achieve 44 pull-ups in one minute - this is a new record among women. The 22-year-old ran her blog about a sporty lifestyle and did not plan to compete for a place in the Guinness Book of Records. Gradually, as she observed her progress, Xie Ting realized she could try her luck.

Archaeologists Found 3,000-Year-Old Alcohol

Archaeologists from China have discovered a 3,000-year-old alcohol. The Department of Culture and Tourism of Shandong Province began the work. Scientists treated areas of corrosion and slowly opened the lid. Inside the jug, they found a liquid initially thought to be wine. Analysis also showed that the remnants of the 3,000-year-old alcohol were a distillate. That is, a drink that the ancestors of modern Chinese obtained through alcohol distillation: the same method used to make cognac, rum, calvados, or moonshine.

All Nominees for Best Film of the Year

The main contenders for the 'Oscar' have been announced: "Anora"; "Brutalist"; "Conclave"; "Dune 2"; "Wicked"; "Emilia Perez"; "Boys from Nickel"; "Substance"; "I'm Still Here"; "Bob Dylan: No One Knows". The ceremony will take place on the night of March 3.

Chinese Scientists Create Food from Air

Researchers from Xi'an Jiaotong University have developed a system that converts carbon dioxide into a nutrient-rich single-cell protein. Its concentration is 74%, making it consumable for both humans and animals.

Xiaomi Launches Exclusive App for Windows Gaming

Xiaomi has released an exclusive app for running Windows games on smartphones and tablets: currently only in China, but later for everyone. The WinPlay Engine operates locally on the device with decent performance: for instance, a tablet with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 easily runs NFS Most Wanted 2012 and Tomb Raider 2013.

World's Most Expensive Candlelight Dinner

Trump held the world's most expensive candlelight dinner yesterday - costing $200 million. Elon Musk and Amazon founder Bezos were present. Attendees were eager to be noticed by the Trump family. The entry ticket cost no less than a million dollars, yet no empty seats were observed. It was meant as a donation for the inauguration. At the end of the evening, Trump said on stage, 'It was a great day and tomorrow will be another. Tomorrow we will begin to save our nation and make America great again.'

The Saddest Monday of the Year

January 20th is officially the saddest Monday of the year. It was determined using a mathematical formula based on the weather, the realization of New Year resolutions, and the low amount of sunlight.

American Startup Aims to Revive Mammoths

An American startup has decided to revive mammoths - this could happen in just three years. Scientists plan to use the animal's DNA molecules and artificially inseminate an elephant, which will give birth to a mammoth calf and become its surrogate mother. The startup has already received support from major investors, and the mammoth calf is expected to be born in 2028 and live in a nature reserve.

Displays in Chinese Cars Will Soon Be Flexible and Foldable

Displays in Chinese cars will soon be flexible and foldable, hiding in the glove compartment. BOE, one of the largest manufacturers of LCD and OLED panels, is already preparing for mass production of such displays. It is not yet known when they will appear in real cars.

Swedish Friends Set New Table Tennis World Record

The guys from Sweden set a new Guinness World Record for the longest duration playing table tennis - 13 hours and 37 minutes. Friends Emil Olsson and Fredrik Nilsson managed to play without breaks, even snacking with the racket in hand, after having trained intensively for a full four months.

The World's Thinnest Paper from Japan

In a small Japanese village called Hidaka, the world's thinnest paper is made - only 0.02 mm thick, which is about half the thickness of a human hair. It is made from the fiber of the paper mulberry by only ten employees, and its main customers are restorers who restore antique books, paintings, and documents for the most prestigious museums, including the Louvre in Paris.

Elon Musk May Buy Intel

The company is not doing well, and researchers at SemiAnalysis have claimed that our favorite billionaire might acquire it. Right now, he, Qualcomm, and Global Foundries are in talks in Florida.

Self-shading windows invented in Germany

Self-shading windows have been invented in Germany. Scientists were inspired by pine cones, which open and close depending on the weather, and created a similar system for windows—Solar Gate. It allows light in for warmth in winter and blocks it in summer to keep cool.

Chinese Plan to Build Giant Solar Power Station in Orbit

The Chinese want to build a giant solar power station in orbit that "can produce as much energy in a year as can be extracted from all global oil reserves". The 1 km wide installation will fly at an altitude of 36,000 km and transmit energy to Earth using microwaves, with plans to deploy it to orbit in several stages. However, everything is still in the planning stage, so there are no exact timelines.

MIT Scientists Create Robo-Bees

MIT scientists are creating robo-bees that could replace living insects. Microdrones can hover in the air for 15 minutes, accelerate up to 35 cm/s, and perform complex maneuvers. Scientists hope that in the future, such machines will replace natural pollinators.

Xiaomi smartphones drop out of China's top 5 for sales for the first time

Xiaomi smartphones have dropped out of the top 5 for sales in China for the first time in 2024. A total of 285 million smartphones were sold in the country, and the top five are as follows: Vivo - 49.3 million, Huawei - 46 million, Apple - 42.9 million, OPPO - 42.7 million, Honor - 42.2 million.

Speaking Robot-Calf Spotted in New York

A speaking robot-calf has been spotted in New York. The animal rights organization PETA released a robotic dog in a cow costume, which roams the streets and shames people in leather or fur clothing.

Concept of 'Public Transport Killer' Unveiled in New Zealand

In New Zealand, the concept of a 'public transport killer' was unveiled. The startup Whoosh showcased a system of autonomous transport capsules, resembling an intricate cable car system over the city. They will travel at a speed of 40 km/h, without traffic jams and delays.