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.

AI Learns to Generate Videos with Sound

AI has learned to generate videos with sound. Zuckerberg showcased the revolutionary neural Meta Movie Gen, which can create videos on request and add realistic sounds to them. For example, if you ask to create a thunderstorm, the AI adds thunder. It can also create scenes from just your photo, edit objects in videos, and change their background.

Sherlock Returns to the Screen

Sherlock returns to the screens: the producer wants to make a film or series with Cumberbatch's version. The main problem is getting the actors together. The last time Cumberbatch and Freeman got together for filming was 7 years ago. But the team is not losing hope and hopes that the stars' schedules can be aligned for the continuation of the legendary franchise.

Jeans Should Not Be Washed - Levi's CEO Charles Bergh

Jeans should not be washed - Levi's CEO Charles Bergh stated that he hasn't washed his jeans for over 10 years. Experts claim that washing jeans too often can ruin their 'unique characteristics.' If jeans need to be washed, it is recommended to do so after at least 10 wears, or ideally once a month. Before washing, jeans should be turned inside out, zippers and buttons fastened, and washed in cold water without conditioner. It is recommended to air dry jeans, as this helps maintain their shape, color, and fabric. Bergh even said that he showers directly in his jeans, and they have held up brilliantly.

Cat Hotels in Japan

In Japan, following the trend of cat cafes, cat hotels are starting to appear. At the capsule hotel Neco Republic in Osaka, for example, you can rent a room for $200 and spend the whole day hanging out with local cats that live literally in every corner of the establishment.

American Engineers Create Digital Leash

American engineers have created a digital leash that allows a dog to be kept at a distance of 3 to 220 meters. The Heel Roam 350 is a smart collar that prevents the dog from straying further than permitted: it first gives the dog a command to return, then administers an electric shock.

Rocco Battlier recreates famous landmarks with LEGO

American Rocco Battlier builds famous landmarks and historically accurate models of ancient cities using LEGO. Trained as an architect, he became interested in the "bricks" in 2009: since then, he has recreated ancient Rome, Jerusalem, the Vatican, the Eiffel Tower, and much more. The constructions require tens of thousands of pieces and months of work. In the process, he studies dozens of articles and documents, and sometimes even consults with museums.