Billionaire Clive Palmer to Make Full Replica of Titanic

Billionaire Clive Palmer will make a complete replica of the Titanic. According to the plan, the first cruise will take place in 2027. However, there is a catch - Palmer promised to make a full replica of the Titanic in 2012 and 2018. Both times the plans were frozen.

New Audi A3: Subscription-Based Model with Limited Features

New Audi A3 is now officially available as a subscription-based car. The German automaker will sell all basic features separately for an additional fee. For example, without a monthly subscription, CarPlay and Android Auto, adaptive cruise control, dual-zone climate control, and even high beam control will not function.

NASA to Launch Plaque with Humanity's Information into Space

NASA will send a special 18x28 cm plaque on board the Europa Clipper spacecraft, which will travel to Jupiter's moon Europa. The plaque contains the word 'water' in 103 variations, a poem by Ada Limón, a portrait of scientist Ronald Greeley, and the Drake Equation. It also includes a silicon chip with the names of 2.6 million people from all over the world. The spacecraft will reach Jupiter's orbit by 2030.

The largest chocolate fountain

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has vowed to build the world's largest chocolate fountain if re-elected for another term. Rockliff has promised to allocate $12 million for the planning and construction of a chocolate amusement park, believing that the gigantic chocolate fountain will become a major tourist attraction and boost Tasmania's economy.

Remains of the Heaviest Animal in History Found

The remains of the heaviest animal in history have been discovered in Peru. In the southern part of the country, 13 vertebrae, 4 ribs, and a femur of enormous size were found. The unknown species has been named Perucetus colossus, and it could weigh up to 340 tons. This is significantly more than the maximum weight of a blue whale, which does not exceed 200 tons.

Robot teacher Iris improves student attendance in Indian schools

In India, a regular school already has a robot-teacher named Iris. She interacts with students and answers their questions. However, the creators claim that the robot was created to encourage children to attend school more often. In other words, to attract attention.

Smart Indian Parrot Puki Learns to Use iPad and YouTube

In just 2 years, the Indian parrot Puki has learned to use an iPad and the YouTube app. Puki understands the touchscreen interface - he opens the YouTube app himself and selects videos recommended with other parrots. And if the owner switches to a different video, he automatically returns to bird videos.

Bríe and Camembert cheeses may disappear forever

Bríe and Camembert cheeses could vanish forever, according to scientists. It's all due to a strain of mold that gives these types their distinct taste. This mold could disappear due to climate change. An alternative strain could be used for cheese production, but nobody knows what the outcome will be. For instance, Bríe and Camembert might start smelling like real mold.

Gold Extracted from Electronic Waste in Switzerland

Scientists from Zurich dissolved old electronics and then submerged a protein fibril sponge, which absorbed the gold. Out of 20 motherboards, they obtained 3 nuggets weighing a total of 450 mg - the profit turned out to be 50 times greater than the expenses.

Artificial Intelligence IQ Surpasses Human Average IQ

For the first time, the IQ of artificial intelligence has exceeded the average IQ of humans. A researcher made all popular models take the test multiple times and compared the results. The Norwegian Mensa IQ test, which is mostly made up of pictures, was used as the basis - with almost all models being considered mentally challenged. However, the researcher did not panic and described all the tasks in text format before 'feeding' the test to neural networks.

Dog actor denied entry to the Oscars

The Oscar ceremony refused to let a dog actor in. Messi the dog played one of the main roles in the drama 'Anatomy of a Fall', which was nominated for several statues. Some film companies complained to the organizers that the presence of the adorable dog at the pre-Oscar lunch in February gave the film an advantage in the voting. They also argued that the dog cannot be considered a nominee.

Unconventional Ways Americans Keep Warm

5% of Americans use sex to keep warm and save on heating costs. Another 2% opt for alcohol, while 25% simply dress warmer. The worst off are the 35% who spend money meant for groceries on heating. Here's the statistics!

Netflix announces Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul boxing match

Netflix has announced a showdown between former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson and blogger Jake Paul. The fight will take place in Texas on July 20. Tyson retired in 2005 and is now 57 years old. Paul, on the other hand, is 30 years younger. He started boxing in 2018 and has had 10 fights, losing only once.

Fight against cancer

Yale researchers have revealed that their cancer vaccine has doubled the survival rate for dogs with the disease. Human and canine tumors are very similar, but human treatment methods are not applicable to pets. Therefore, separate vaccines need to be developed for them, and scientists have come up with a way to slow down or even stop the growth of tumors in dogs. For instance, survival rates for dogs with bone cancer were only 35%, but the new treatment has increased it to 60%.

Top Highest-Paid Actors in 2023

Adam Sandler emerged as the highest-paid actor in 2023, earning $73 million, largely thanks to his deal with Netflix. Currently, Adam primarily stars in streaming projects. Following him are: Margot Robbie: $59 million, Tom Cruise: $45 million, Ryan Gosling: $43 million, Matt Damon: $43 million, Jennifer Aniston: $42 million, Leonardo DiCaprio: $41 million, Jason Statham: $41 million, Ben Affleck: $38 million, Denzel Washington: $24 million.

Scientists to Bring Back Mammoths to the Planet

A team from the USA has created a set of stem cells based on the DNA of an Asian elephant. The resulting animal won't be exactly a mammoth, but it will look and behave similarly. The most important thing is that it will be able to survive in the modern ecosystem.

To the stratosphere in a hot air balloon

Startup Space Perspective is set to send people to the stratosphere aboard an air balloon. According to the team, their capsule will be able to ascend to an altitude of 40 km and will spend approximately 6 hours in the air. The onboard amenities will include a lounge area, a mini-bar, and a toilet, with high-speed Wi-Fi promised as well. The first flights are planned to launch in 2025. Ticket prices will start from $125,000.

Pigcasso, the Million-Dollar Pig-Artist, Passes Away

Pigcasso, the pig-artist nicknamed Pigcasso, who earned over $1 million in her lifetime, has passed away in South Africa. The British newspaper The Daily Mail reported this on March 6. The cause of death was rheumatoid arthritis, and she was eight years old. Pigcasso's artworks are found in the collections of actor George Clooney and tennis player Rafael Nadal. Her works have also been used in campaigns by brands such as Nissan and Swatch. The money raised from the sale of her paintings went towards supporting Farm Sanctuary SA, a park for rescued farm animals located in Franschhoek, South Africa.

Lightning Strike Hits Passing Boeing 777-300 in Canada

A lightning strike accidentally caught on camera hitting a passing Boeing 777-300 in Canada. Fortunately, nothing serious happened - the plane with 500 passengers simply continued its flight. Modern airliners are well protected from such occurrences: they can conduct electricity but do not allow the discharge to enter inside.

France enshrines abortion rights in the Constitution

France has become the first country in the world to enshrine the right to abortion in its Constitution. Both the Senate and National Assembly voluntarily voted for the provision guaranteeing women's freedom to terminate pregnancy. The new norm was supported by 780 parliamentarians, while 72 were against it. French President Emmanuel Macron called the decision a national pride and a signal to the whole world.