Driver of Electric Suitcase Arrested for the First Time in Japan

For the first time in Japan, a driver of an electric suitcase has been arrested. The historic arrest took place in Osaka, and the offender was a Chinese citizen. The girl was riding a lazy suitcase through the streets of the city. She was surprised by what happened and explained that she had not even thought about the need for a driver's license when operating such a vehicle.

China Creates World's First Carbon Fiber Metro Train

China has created the world's first passenger metro train made of carbon fiber. Thanks to it, the train not only looks cool, but also weighs 11% less than regular trains, resulting in less wear on the tracks, less noise, and consumes 7% less energy. In addition, the train is equipped with autopilot and will operate at a speed of 140 km/h, almost twice as fast as current trains.

Space tug

NASA has tasked SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, to create a space tug that will bring the ISS down from orbit and sink it in the Pacific Ocean in the 2030s. The space tug, which has been allocated $843 million for development, is required to dock with the ISS and enable a controlled reentry into the atmosphere, during which it will likely be destroyed. By the way, SpaceX will also be responsible for launching the private space station Starlab, which is intended to serve as an alternative to the ISS.

Butterfly Discovery: Painted Ladies Can Fly Across the Ocean

Scientists have discovered that painted lady butterflies can fly across the ocean. These insects make nonstop flights for a distance of 4200 km, migrating from Europe to South America.

China Completes World's Largest Maritime Highway

China has completed the construction of the world's largest maritime highway in the south, connecting the cities of Shenzhen and Zhongshan. This 24 km transportation complex includes the largest suspension sea bridge made of box girders, two artificial islands, and the widest 8-lane underwater tunnel. The entire highway is also covered by a 5G network. The project took seven years and $1.5 billion to complete, reducing travel time between the cities from two hours to just half an hour.

New Series on Harry Potter in the Works

Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod are working on a series about Harry Potter. The duo, known for their work on Game of Thrones, The Descendants, Shameless, and other high-profile projects, are set to bring an honest adaptation of Rowling's books to the screen. The franchise's creator herself has joined the project as a consultant. The premiere is scheduled for 2026.

Man Wins $4 Million at Casino and Dies On the Same Day

A man won $4 million at a casino in Singapore and immediately collapsed in front of the crowd congratulating him. Unfortunately, doctors were unable to save him - the man died of a heart attack on the happiest day of his life.

Hobbyhorsing Championship Held in Finland

The hobbyhorsing championship took place in Finland. Hobbyhorsing is a youth social movement dedicated to riding toy horses on sticks, including competitions and coaching, creating highly realistic horses (or hobbyhorses), selling, collecting, and trading them, as well as providing equipment for them. Over 1800 participants from several countries took part in the championship. Participants were specially provided with 21 training arenas, which took place over several years.

British football fans can insure their beer at Euro 2024

Heineken has launched the HeineCare program, where fans can receive a voucher for a replacement glass if they accidentally spill their beer. The process works as follows: a fan spills their beer, shows the voucher, and gets a new one. British fans are quite clumsy - they spill around 6.25 million liters of beer per year at matches.

Nike's New Sneakers with Built-in Foot Massagers

Nike has created sneakers that provide foot massages. Each sneaker features a system of air chambers and heating elements, and the temperature and intensity of the massage can be adjusted using buttons on the heel. The shoes are currently being tested by LeBron James and other athletes. Sales will start in the near future, but exact dates and prices have not been announced yet.

Chinese Probe Chang'e-6 Returns Samples from the Far Side of the Moon

For the first time in human history, the Chinese probe Chang'e-6 has successfully delivered samples of lunar soil from the far side of the Moon to Earth. The mission began in early May, and recently the capsule landed successfully in the Inner Mongolia region. It will now be transported to Beijing, where scientists will open the container and begin studying the samples.

Why do cats love lying on laptops?

If you were also curious about why cats love lying on laptops, zoopsychologists have an answer. The main reason is not that it is warm, but that the keyboard smells like you, and by lying on it, cats want to mark their territory. In a way, the pet is asserting its rights to the territory and to you as well. For the same reason, they love lying on other belongings of their owners and rubbing against their legs.

Leeches can jump

Zoologists have proven that leeches can jump in search of their prey. During their research in the jungles of Madagascar, they captured on video two members of the genus Chtonobdella leaping from plant leaves to the ground. Reports of ground leeches being capable of jumping have appeared in literature since the 14th century, but for the past 130 years, specialists were uncertain about the veracity of such claims.

Cleaning sponges pollute the planet with microplastics

Scientists have discovered that melamine sponges, which remove dirt even without cleaning agents, gradually lose microplastic fibers, making them potentially harmful to the environment. Similar to erasers, melamine sponges wear off during use, leaving small particles with microplastic fibers measuring from 10 to 405 micrometers on the surface being cleaned.

Pyrenean lynx: a success story of conservation

Pyrenean lynx have been removed from the list of endangered species, although they were on the brink of extinction at the beginning of the century. At the start of the 20th century, Pyrenean lynx were a common species in the forests of Spain, Portugal, and southern France. However, over the next century, the population drastically declined due to hunting and the destruction of natural ecosystems. As a result, the species was on the verge of complete disappearance. In 2001, there were only 62 adult Pyrenean lynx left in the world, living in two isolated areas in Andalusia. However, currently, there are over 2000 young and adult animals living in the wild. They are rapidly increasing in numbers thanks to captive breeding, habitat restoration, and reintroduction.

Golf Clubs in North Carolina Attracting Tourists with Llama Caddies

Golf clubs in North Carolina have found a way to attract tourists. They have entrusted llamas with the task of carrying golf clubs and other equipment. Various leisure activities with llamas and alpacas are currently popular in the USA, and playing golf with them is even more challenging because they are booked months in advance.

Yemeni Scientist unveils the concept of the AI prison of the future - Cognify

A scientist from Yemen has presented the concept of the AI prison of the future called Cognify. It suggests locking criminals in special capsules and retraining their brains with false memories generated by neural networks. The result is the emergence of new individuals who will not want to break the law. Sounds eerie, don't you think?

Mysterious Night Procession of Capybaras spotted in Brazil

In Brazil, a mysterious night procession of capybaras has been observed. The animals slowly walked through the city in a column. Capybaras can often be seen on the streets there, but the residents are witnessing such a parade for the first time.

The secret of a centenarian from Texas

A 104-year-old resident of Texas claims that she has lived for so long thanks to the carbonated beverage Dr Pepper. She drinks three cans of it every day, stating that the soda is simply wonderful and filled with sugar. Two doctors warned her that she would die if she continued to consume it, but they themselves died before her.

New security measure in China

Laser projections have started complementing pedestrian crossings in major cities in China. They are needed to illuminate people crossing the road, and drivers can clearly see them from a distance - especially at night.