Professor Finds Clever Way to Identify ChatGPT Users

A professor has found a clever way to catch students using ChatGPT. He adds invisible text to the assignment document stating that to pass, students must cite the work of Frankie Hawkes. The catch is that Frankie is the professor's dog (and they are pictured together). Imagine the look on a student's face trying to explain that they read a book by a dog but just can't remember.

China Tests Floating Solar Platform

The Chinese have started testing a wave-resistant solar power plant that can be situated far from the coast. The structure consists of 434 panels and is designed to withstand waves up to 10 meters high, remaining in place with the help of several anchors. The idea is for such platforms to float alongside offshore wind turbines, avoiding the use of valuable land space. The trials will last a year, after which engineers will assess efficiency and make adjustments if necessary.

Dutchman Can't Stop Laughing After Hip Surgery

A Dutchman underwent hip surgery and hasn't been able to stop laughing since - the poor fellow experienced a rare side effect from anesthesia. Every statement by the 'Dutch Joker' is accompanied by laughter, which has now become a part of his life. The family took a while to get used to it but eventually accepted it. Doctors say that this rare syndrome will stay with the man for the rest of his life.

Volkswagen is Dying

Volkswagen is dying - the company is closing three out of ten plants in Germany and plans to sharply reduce production at the remaining ones. Amidst the battle of sanctions, the concern cannot compete with cheap Chinese cars and is forced to cut costs. To understand the scale - this is the first closure of plants in all 87 years of Volkswagen's existence.

Iceland: Leading the Four-Day Workweek Revolution?

Iceland could become the first country in the world to have a nationwide four-day workweek. An experiment in reducing workdays without lowering pay has proven effective: employees experience less burnout and the unemployment rate is the lowest in Europe. The maintained and even increased productivity is explained by employees being able to spend more time with family and rest, resulting in full commitment at work and less distraction. Iceland is one of many countries actively testing shortened workweeks. For example, Belgium allows choosing four workdays instead of five, distributing hours into longer shifts, while in the UAE, one can work with a shortened Friday schedule.

Chinese Sets New Paper Record

A Chinese man cut the longest strip of paper in the world from an A4 sheet and made it into the Guinness World Records. It measured 108.15 meters in length – almost like a football field. Then, the guy also shaped it into a figure resembling a brain, without tearing anything. By the way, this is already his third “paper” record: earlier, he created the largest origami snail at 4.10 meters long and folded a hundred mini-flowers from a single sheet.

Ban on iPhone 16 Sales in Indonesia

In Indonesia, the sale of any iPhone 16 has been banned at the governmental level. Apple has not fulfilled its investment commitments to the country, having invested only $15.3 million out of the required $109 million in the economy. Such investments are mandatory in the country due to a law that requires foreign companies to use at least 40% of components produced in Indonesia in their technology - a similar law exists in India as well. As of today, Indonesia is the largest economy in Southeast Asia with a population of nearly 300 million people and more than 350 million active mobile phones.

Rolls-Royce Unveils Exclusive Phantom Goldfinger

Rolls-Royce has unveiled the exclusive Phantom Goldfinger, featuring a real gold bar hidden in the interior. The car is styled after the 1937 Rolls-Royce Phantom III from the James Bond film 'Goldfinger'. Gold trim adorns the front and rear consoles, as well as the glove box. There is a gold-plated golf club in the trunk. The price is undisclosed, but a bar of 18-karat gold costs approximately $500,000.

Future Space Robots Are Already Here

These self-organizing GITAI robots could potentially build future infrastructure on Mars and beyond. Speed is not so important in space. But getting the job done is of utmost importance.

David Bowie Center to Open in London

A David Bowie Center will open in London. The Victoria and Albert Museum in London has announced the opening of the David Bowie Center next year. Its exhibition will include more than 90,000 items related to the musician. Notably, the exhibition will feature the singer’s most iconic outfits from all the years of his career and handwritten song lyrics. The venue will host exhibitions, installations, as well as educational areas.

Ethiopia could save coffee from climate change

Nearly all of the world's coffee harvest comes from just two varieties - Arabica and Robusta. Both of these plants are considered vulnerable to warming and reductions in rainfall. Scientists have created a model and concluded that in the future, Arabica can be grown in Ethiopia, whereas in other regions, climate change will make this more difficult or impossible. Currently, up to 31% of Ethiopia's territory is suitable for Arabica production. By 2080, the area of suitable land will double or more, but it will shift to the north and northwest of the country.

Artist Creates Portraits with Glass Cracks

Nialla Shukl became famous for his unusual art. The work is incredibly meticulous - one inaccurate or too strong a strike and the picture can be started anew. The guy is so cool that he even got commissioned to do a promo for the new Call of Duty game.

Tesla's Robotaxi Service Testing

Tesla has been testing its robotaxi service for several months. It turns out that Tesla has been running pilotless taxis for its employees in San Francisco for several months. The cars are operated autonomously using the latest version of the Full Self-Driving program, but a driver is still behind the wheel, ready to intervene if necessary. Elon Musk is confident that by the end of 2024 their system will be "1000 times better than human driving" and plans to launch the paid service in California and Texas as early as next year, as soon as Tesla obtains all necessary permits.

Microsoft to Allow Companies to 'Hire' Virtual Employees

Microsoft has announced new capabilities for creating autonomous AI-driven assistants in Copilot Studio. The feature will be available as soon as next month. Virtual assistants can be customized for specific tasks, without the need for programming skills or other technical knowledge. These agents will help automate processes in sales, service, finance, and logistics.

Chinese Scientists Defeat Death

Chinese scientists have managed to overcome death - they revived a pig's brain 50 minutes after death. Currently, a human brain dies 5-8 minutes after cardiac arrest - this is the time for possible resuscitation. However, the Chinese managed to extend this period to nearly an hour using an artificial heart, native liver, and a special fluid. Humans are next in line - scientists are waiting for the 'right' moment for testing.

American Builds Smallest Micro House

American Levi Kelly has built the smallest micro house with a total area of only 1.8 m². The tiny dwelling has all the essentials: a sofa, bed, mini-kitchen, and toilet. There is also an outdoor shower, and electricity is generated from solar panels on the roof. He says he spent $5000 on the project and now hopes to enter the Guinness Book of Records.

American Woman Found with Five Extra Organs

An American woman was found with five extra organs. Initially, a woman named Mel approached doctors with terrible abdominal pain. At first, doctors mistakenly stated that she had a tumor near her uterus. On the second examination, Mel was found to have: two uteruses, four ovaries, two cervixes, and three kidneys. It turned out that she had absorbed her twin sister in the womb.

American Rocket Lab builds world's largest 3D printer

The American company Rocket Lab has built the world's largest 3D printer, which will be used to manufacture reusable space rockets from carbon fiber. The machine, as tall as a 4-story building, weighs 70 tons and is capable of laying down layers at a speed of 100 meters per minute, saving about 150,000 man-hours in the production of new Neutron rockets. It is planned that they can carry up to 13 tons of payload into orbit, with the first launch scheduled for next year.

Zombie Virus Outbreak on Japanese Shinkansen

A zombie virus outbreak occurred on the Japanese Shinkansen. Fortunately, it was just for fun. They decided to spice up the journey in the style of 'Train to Busan' in honor of the upcoming Halloween. Special tickets were sold for the trip, so all passengers were informed in advance and, according to them, it turned out really cool.

Chinese Man Hacks Autopilot

Social media is abuzz with discussions about a Chinese man who hacked his car's autopilot and drives at 100 km/h on the highway while lying under a blanket. During his trips, he watches movies and bypasses the safety system with a simple trick using a bottle to simulate a hand on the steering wheel. The video has gone viral with millions of views and has reached Zeekr's top executives, who reiterated that one should never do this and must always pay attention to the road, no matter how advanced the autopilot is.