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Xiaomi Enters the Auto Market
Xiaomi has officially entered the auto market and unveiled its first crossover, the YU7. The base version features rear-wheel drive, 320 horsepower, and a range of up to 835 km. The top version offers 690 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and a range of up to 760 km without recharging. Inside, everything is up-to-date with the latest trends: retractable handles, screens in the headrests, and a panoramic display instead of a dashboard. The price starts at $30,000.
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June 29, 2025
Scientists Achieve Offspring from Two Fathers
Scientists have achieved offspring from two fathers for the first time - the experiment has so far only been conducted on mice. Researchers from Shanghai University combined two sperm cells inside a nucleus-free egg cell. Then, one of the genomes was edited to ensure normal embryo development. Out of 259 transplanted embryos, only two survived in the end - both males. They grew to adulthood and produced healthy offspring when mated with females. If this technology is adapted for humans, the child would technically have three parents because a small part of the DNA would still come from the donor egg cell.
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June 29, 2025
Vin Diesel's 'Triple X' Pontiac GTO for Sale in the USA
Vin Diesel's custom Pontiac GTO from the movie 'Triple X' is for sale in the USA. The car was driven by the character through Prague. This 1967 vehicle is in excellent condition with only 60 km on the odometer (used only during filming). Under the hood, it boasts a 335 HP engine with an automatic transmission, and inside, it's equipped with numerous buttons and knobs for spy gadgets. The price is $80,000.
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June 28, 2025
Scientists Discover Which Side Cats Prefer to Sleep On
Scientists have found out which side cats most commonly sleep on. It turned out that 2/3 choose the left side. And it's not just about comfort: this way, they ensure their safety by waking up with the right hemisphere active when needed. It is responsible for threat perception and coordination of quick movements. This means that even at home, cats care about their survival. Scientists learned this by watching several hundred videos of cats on YouTube.
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June 28, 2025
First Household Robot Loki Introduced
The first robot for cleaning homes and apartments - Loki - has been introduced. It can wash floors, perform wet cleaning, clean the toilet and bathroom, use the dishwasher, take out the trash, and perform many other tasks. Loki operates completely autonomously without human involvement. It uses cleaning agents, changes tools (brushes, sponges, etc.), adapts to different rooms, and can clean at any time of the day. The robot will soon be available for sale.
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June 28, 2025
Sperm Defies the Laws of Physics - New Research from Kyoto
Scientists have discovered that sperm move in a viscous environment as if ignoring Newton's Third Law. They do not receive an equal counteraction, which is explained by the phenomenon of 'odd elasticity'.
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June 26, 2025
3000 Cars Sunk in the Pacific Ocean
3000 cars have sunk in the Pacific Ocean - despite all efforts, the cargo ship that caught fire in early June could not be saved. The ship was en route from China to Mexico: on board were vehicles from Chery, Great Wall, and other brands, including 800 electric cars, which are believed to have started the powerful fire. The crew was successfully evacuated, and there were no injuries, but the ship and cars will forever remain at a depth of ~5000 meters near Alaska.
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June 26, 2025
SpaceX Sends Space Tourists to the ISS
SpaceX has sent space tourists to the ISS - on board were former NASA commander Peggy Whitson and astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary (these countries flew to the station for the first time). The mission will last two weeks: during which over 60 scientific experiments are planned, after which the crew will return to Earth in the Crew Dragon capsule. Interestingly, the launch was initially planned for June 11 but was postponed several times: first due to a fuel leak in the rocket and then due to an oxygen leak in the Russian 'Zvezda' module on the ISS.
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June 26, 2025
Malaysian Man Turns Home into Museum with Largest Happy Meal Toy Collection
A man from Malaysia has gathered the largest collection of Happy Meal toys and turned his home into an actual museum. The 65-year-old Lee Chun Chiek started collecting merchandise and figurines back in the 80s and now has over 88,000 exhibits - these include not only toys but also vintage uniforms, sauce labels, badges, and more.
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June 26, 2025
World's Largest Sailing Yacht Launched in France
In France, the world's largest sailing yacht, the 220-meter Orient Express Corinthian, has been launched. Aboard the giant vessel are 54 suites ranging from 45 to 230 m², five restaurants led by Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno, eight bars, an amphitheater-cabaret, a couple of swimming pools, a spa, and even a recording studio. The maiden voyage in the Mediterranean is planned for the summer of 2026, with tickets for the week-long cruise starting at €9200.
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June 25, 2025
Turning Plastic into Medicine
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh have discovered that certain bacteria, such as E. coli, enable the production of paracetamol from plastic bottles. It took less than a day to create the drug in this way.
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June 25, 2025
World's Largest Legoland Built in Shanghai
The world's largest Legoland was built in Shanghai for $550 million. It features eight themed zones, including a miniature version of Shanghai itself, 24 attractions, and nearly 3,000 LEGO models made from over 85 million bricks. The park also includes a themed hotel with 250 rooms, and the entire complex covers an area of 318,000 m². The opening is scheduled for July.
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June 24, 2025
Scientists Discover New Blood Type 'Guada-negative'
Scientists have discovered a new blood type called 'Guada-negative', which is found in only one person on the planet. The discovery was made by accident when routine tests were conducted on a woman from the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe (hence the name of the group) before surgery. It turned out that due to a rare genetic mutation, her blood contained antibodies previously unknown to science, making her the only possible donor for herself.
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June 24, 2025
Fake Dentist Operates for Two Years in Czech Republic
In the Czech Republic, a fake dentist treated patients for two years using internet guides. The man had no formal education. He simply opened a clinic, hired relatives, and made around $200,000 during this period. Throughout the entire period, he received only one complaint, which led to an investigation.
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June 24, 2025
Tesla Launches Branded Robotaxi
Tesla has launched a branded robotaxi with a fixed ride price of $4.20. It currently operates only in certain areas of Austin, where the company’s headquarters is located, and the fleet consists of dozens of Model Y with backup staff in the cabin. However, by 2026, a fully autonomous Cybercab with no steering wheel or pedals is promised.
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June 24, 2025
One of the World's Most Dangerous Airports
One of the world's most dangerous airports where you can be blown away by a plane. It is located on the island of Saint Martin in the Caribbean Sea, and its only runway, 2300 meters long, is situated close to the beach, which means that landing planes fly right over the heads of vacationers, and during takeoff, they blow them away.
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June 24, 2025
AI Avatars Achieve Record Sales
AI avatars of two popular streamers from China conducted a 7-hour broadcast on the Youxuan platform and sold goods worth $7.6 million - more than the two have ever earned on their 'live' streams. Both hosts, Luo Yonghao and Xiao Mu, appeared as digital twins created based on a generative model from Baidu and trained on five years of their videos. Voice, mannerisms, jokes - all just like the real thing, only without breaks and fees.
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June 22, 2025
Pink Fridge with Free Drinks in the Namib Desert
A pink fridge with free drinks in the middle of nowhere is an unusual attraction in the Namib Desert. It is powered by a solar panel and located about 20 minutes' drive from the main road, and local authorities placed it there as a fun photo spot. They also replenish the stock of water, juice, and iced tea daily.
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June 21, 2025
Geniuses invented the dream blanket for everyone
Now making the bed is a matter of one button. The new smart blanket stretches and spreads itself as soon as you leave it or press a button in the mobile app.
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June 21, 2025
Honda Unveils Pedal Cargo Bike for Couriers
Honda has unveiled a pedal-operated cargo bike for couriers, which will be assembled at a plant in the USA where supercars like the Acura NSX were previously produced. It can carry up to 295 kg and be ridden on bike paths, with an electric motor assisting pedal operation with a battery range of ~37 km. Its use is planned not only in America but also in Europe, with mass production set to begin in 2026.
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June 20, 2025