Giant Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Heads Towards Earth

The giant comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is currently heading directly towards Earth. It will be visible as early as October 12th. The last time the comet approached our planet was many centuries ago, when Neanderthals populated the Earth.

Sahara flooded for the first time in 50 years

The Sahara was flooded for the first time in 50 years. It rained almost continuously for two days, and 20 people died. During these two days, almost the average annual volume of precipitation fell - the water level rose so much that sand dunes and palm trees were submerged in lakes.

Screenwriter of the Harry Potter series hasn't finished reading the books

The screenwriter of the Harry Potter series, which is set to be released in 2026, admitted that he hasn't even finished reading the original books by Joanne Rowling. Andy Greenwald mentioned that he used to read excerpts of the book to his daughter before bed and then simply gave up. Despite this, Andy is opposed to strictly adapting the screenplay from the books and believes that new details need to be added to the original story to refresh the plot.

Apple Unveils Trailer for Short Film Submerged

Apple has unveiled the trailer for the short film Submerged, shot exclusively for the Vision Pro headset. Its action takes place during World War II on a submarine. The film is directed by Edward Berger, who directed 'All Quiet on the Western Front'. The immersive film will be released on October 10.

SpaceX Launches Hera Space Station to Study Asteroid

SpaceX has launched the Hera space station to study an asteroid that a few years ago was impacted by a NASA probe to change its trajectory. Now, they want to study the aftermath of the collision in detail: measure the size of the crater, analyze the internal structure, etc., and compare all of this with modeling results. The device will reach the asteroid by the end of 2026, and the data obtained will help develop a strategy to protect Earth from potentially hazardous bodies.

The Heaven's Gate in the Tianmen Mountains

In the Chinese Tianmen Mountains lies the 'Heaven's Gate' - one of the tallest natural arches in the world. It was formed in 263 AD after the collapse of a cliff and is located 1,520 meters above sea level. For centuries, the Chinese have attributed mystical significance to this area. The entire mountain leaves an unforgettable impression, and on the way to the arch, you are accompanied by a feeling of tranquility and peace. The mist that envelops the sky gates and the haze around captivates. There are 999 steps leading upward, and legends say that if you take this path to the celestial gates, you will achieve enlightenment and become closer to God. It is also said that somewhere on the mountain lies buried great treasures of the Ming dynasty. The search has not been successful, but many still continue the pursuit of gold.

Curiosity Rover Continues Its Mission

Over 12 years on the Red Planet, the rover has traveled only 32 km, but its aluminum 'tires' have already worn significantly, and there's even a gigantic hole on the right middle one. Nevertheless, it has not lost its ability to move. According to NASA, Curiosity is 'holding up remarkably well' and can continue its mission. Routes are chosen to be as safe as possible to minimize encounters with large rocks.

Venus Unveils Stargazer M4 Hypersonic Plane Concept

The Venus company has unveiled the concept of the Stargazer M4 hypersonic plane, which can reach any point in the world in 2 hours. The Stargazer M4 with rocket engines will be able to reach an altitude of 52 km and speeds of ~7400 km/h. This means it can easily transport from San Francisco to Japan in less than two hours. Testing of the unmanned model is planned for 2025.

A Mobile Dentist Office by Startups

Startups from Los Angeles have turned an Airstream motorhome into a mobile dental office that can be called directly to your home. They say it's for wealthy and very busy clients, offering virtually the same services as regular clinics.

US Teen Completes Classic Tetris on NES as First in the World

A teenager from the USA is the first in the world to fully complete the classic Tetris on the NES console. Unlike 13-year-old Willis Gibson, who was also said to be the 'first in the world to complete Tetris', this young man played a patched version of the game that did not crash. In one and a half hours, 16-year-old Michael Artiaga completed 255 levels (a feat previously achieved only by AI), after which the game restarted.

New Kitchen Gadget from Xiaomi - Heating Pad

Xiaomi's new kitchen gadget is a heating pad. The device consists of three foldable sections that heat up to 130°C and offers five automatic modes - for dough, warming wine, milk, soups, and other food.

Child of Satan Appears on Japanese Store Sign

A sign featuring an image of a baby was meant to charm visitors, but the owner didn't consider that its material and paint might melt from the heat. The owner intended to remove the sign but later changed his mind, as the image went viral online and began attracting crowds of tourists.

Museum Worker in the Netherlands Accidentally Throws Away Exhibit

In the Netherlands, a museum worker accidentally threw one of the exhibits into the trash. The installation was called 'The Good Times We Had Together' and consisted of two empty beer cans. The twist was that they were placed in the elevator for some reason. A mechanic who came to fix the elevator thought someone littered and threw the exhibit away.

Hurricane 'Milton' Approaches Florida

Hurricane 'Milton' approached Florida last night. The 'National Hurricane Center of the USA' notes that the hurricane is strengthening and growing as it moves, approaching the maximum Category 5. In the US, preparations are underway for possible power outages lasting several weeks. Residents have been informed that there is almost no time left for evacuation.

Largest NASCAR Crash in 22 Years

In NASCAR, the largest crash in 22 years occurred - with five laps remaining in the race, 28 cars collided at once. The culprit was driver Brad Keselowski, who pushed one of his rivals too hard, causing him to lose control and spin sharply into the others. Fortunately, no one was injured. For now, the absolute record remains with the 2002 race when 31 cars were involved in a massive crash.

MIT Scientists Unveil Future You

Scientists from MIT have unveiled the neural network Future You, which allows you to chat with a '60-year-old version' of yourself. First, it finds out the details of your life, and then, based on them, creates an aged virtual version of you with fake 'memories of the future'.

Mark Zuckerberg turned a Porsche Cayenne Turbo into a minivan

Mark Zuckerberg turned a Porsche Cayenne Turbo into a minivan and gave it to his wife. He says that he designed the car himself, and the implementation of the project was supported by the guys from West Coast Customs (the same ones from 'Pimp My Ride') and Porsche itself.

Scientists Name Brain Cell After Shrek

Scientists have named an element in the human brain after Shrek. The 'green ogre cell' was discovered during the treatment of people with epilepsy. Electrodes were connected to the patients, which only sent a signal when participants read a short story involving Shrek or looked at his photographs.

Keanu Reeves at Professional Car Race in Indianapolis

Keanu Reeves participated in professional car races in Indianapolis - he went off the track once and finished 25th out of 35. The actor drove a Toyota GR86 styled in the theme of BRZRKR - a comic series co-created by him. In the future, a film and an anime series based on it are planned.

Harvard Students Add Facial Recognition to Smart Glasses

Students from Harvard have added facial recognition to smart glasses and taught them to 'recognize' passersby. The algorithm finds a person in social networks and leaked databases in seconds, showing the name, address, phone number, place of work, and more. All information is sent to the smartphone, but if the glasses had their own display, it would be displayed directly on it. According to the students, with this project they wanted to show that modern technologies allow you to learn a lot about you literally at a glance. They will not be making their software publicly available.