The Geneva Auto Show: An End of an Era

There will no longer be an auto show in Geneva. This was one of the oldest and most prestigious car exhibitions, held since 1905. The main reasons cited were the decline in interest from car brands and tough competition from other shows. At its peak of popularity, hundreds of companies would come to Geneva, but this year only nine attended: Renault, Dacia, and a few Chinese brands.

Adelaide's O-Bahn Busway: A Unique Transportation System

Adelaide, a city in Australia, boasts a unique busway system called O-Bahn, which resembles a railway rather than traditional roads. This system was constructed to ensure that buses wouldn't get stuck in traffic and could efficiently bypass congested areas of the route. With a length of 12 km and a maximum speed of 100 km/h, the O-Bahn busway allows buses to seamlessly transition from regular roads without slowing down. Equipped with guiding wheels, the buses also prevent their tires from scraping against curbs.

Real Bodies Museum in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, there is a museum where real human bodies donated to science are displayed. The main idea of the museum is to demonstrate how the human body works, how it functions, and what happens to it in the end. By the way, anyone can bequeath their body to this museum.

The billionaire canceled a tourist flight around the moon

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has canceled the first tourist flight around the Moon on SpaceX Starship. He says it has become unclear when the rocket will be able to go into space. Maezawa purchased all the seats back in 2018, expecting a launch in 2023, but it is now known that it will not happen until 2024. Reminder, all test flights of Starship have ended in rocket destruction so far. The fourth attempt to launch it is planned for today - June 5th. We are awaiting news.

French Vodka Infused with Meteorite: A Unique Cosmic Flavor

A vodka infused with a meteorite has been released in France. Over the course of a year, the drink is kept in terracotta barrels with pieces of the celestial body suspended in the middle, resulting in the partial dissolution of the space rock and imparting the unparalleled taste of chondrite.

MrBeast becomes the most popular YouTube channel worldwide

MrBeast has become the most popular YouTube channel in the world, surpassing the Indian music label T-Series. Jimmy Donaldson's channel has already gained over 267 million subscribers. No blogger or label has been able to reach such a high number until today.

On the far side of the moon

The Chinese station has successfully landed on the far side of the Moon - it is set to be the first in history to extract soil there and bring it back to Earth. The mission is expected to take two days, after which the samples will be loaded into the returning module, which will touch down in Inner Mongolia on June 25. Scientists believe that the delivered rocks will help better understand the history of the Moon's formation and other celestial bodies.

Feline vaccine for kidney disease

Japanese scientist Toru Miyazaki is close to completing a vaccine for kidney disease in animals, which may allow cats to live up to 30 years. The development has taken him a whole 25 years, but the determined Japanese researcher wanted to defeat the most common cause of death in cats. Clinical trials are currently underway, and if successful, the vaccine could be available on the market as early as 2025.

Scientists develop a second thumb

Scientists have developed a second thumb. You have definitely seen it before, but now it is closer than ever to a mass release. It is attached to the wrist at the bottom of the palm. A recent large-scale test was conducted, with 98% of the 3596 participants quickly mastering its control and embracing the additional thumb. The most astonishing thing is that, at the end of the tests, every second person felt incomplete without the sixth finger.

Naver's Innovative Office

Starbucks at the South Korean company Naver's office is like no other - it is staffed with a hundred robots. These machines deliver drinks and food to employees across the 36 floors of the headquarters. Thanks to their connection to the building's servers, they can open doors, ride elevators, and know exactly where and to whom the orders should be delivered. Interestingly, these robots have been created by Naver themselves. According to the team, the office serves as an excellent testing ground to try out their developments firsthand and promptly address any issues.

Sleep Shopping

An Englishwoman has accumulated a substantial amount of debt due to a rare condition - she opens her phone and makes online purchases while asleep. It may sound like a joke, but the woman suffers from a unique form of sleepwalking called sleep shopping. No matter how much she tries to hide, remove, or lock away her phone, she always manages to find it during her sleep and continues her shopping spree.

Edible candle

British Papa John's has created an edible candle that allows you to dip your pizza while the flame slowly melts the sauce. Those who have tried it are thrilled with this new innovation.

Unusual wine Onkyo Direct

Startup Onkyo Direct has released wine that was aged for several years under the soundtrack of Nier: Automata. The range includes two types of wine, 2B and 9S, each of which listened to its own set of songs. The cost of one bottle is 12,000 yen.

Mammoths Found in Austrian Wine Cellar

Three mammoths have been found at the bottom of a wine cellar in Austria. According to scientists, approximately 150 years ago, stone artifacts, charcoal, and fossils were found in a neighboring wine cellar, which allowed them to determine the probable age of the mammoths. However, it is unclear whether these animal remains are related to the Stone Age settlement. It is possible that the animals died a natural death, but they may have also fallen into a trap set by humans.

Artificial Intelligence Surpasses Humans in Theory of Mind Tests

Artificial intelligence has surpassed humans in theory of mind tests. Theory of mind tests assess whether a person is capable of analyzing nonverbal signals, putting themselves in someone else's shoes, and imagining the world from a different perspective. In general, large linguistic models performed as well as, if not better than, humans in answering these questions. GPT-4 demonstrated the best results across all question types.

Two 17-year-old students developed a method to filter microplastics from water and won $50,000

Two 17-year-old students in the USA have developed a method to filter microplastics from water using ultrasound and have won a $50,000 prize. To understand the importance of this development: a study was released this week that found traces of microplastics in the testicles of all the male participants. This is one of the most significant environmental pollution problems that has long been severely impacting human health. However, in this context, a $50,000 prize for saving humanity seems too small.

Billionaire to Sail to Titanic on a Submarine

A billionaire will embark on a journey to the Titanic on a submarine. Just like last summer when a submarine was controlled by a gamepad and burst due to pressure. The wealthy American wants to prove that such voyages are safe. He will invest $20 million in it.

The USA reinvents the coffee machine into an alcohol machine

In the USA, the coffee machine has been reinvented into an alcohol machine. Instead of coffee capsules, there are now capsules with cocktails, and instead of water, there is alcohol. The machine is capable of mixing 60 cocktails, and you can adjust the strength yourself.

French President and Paris Mayor Swim in Seine to Promote River Safety for Olympic Triathlon

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that on June 23, he will swim in the Seine River alongside Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo to demonstrate the river's safety for hosting Olympic triathlon competitions. However, French citizens disagree with the President's opinion and have launched the hashtag #IWillPooInTheSeine on social media. Users are posting humorous images and calculating the perfect timing to relieve themselves in different regions of the country, with the goal of sending a message to Paris on June 23. The Seine is considered the dirtiest river in Europe, as confirmed by the environmental organization Surfrider Foundation, and the residents of Paris themselves describe it as dangerous and smelly.

Short-haired cat Baо Zhi sets a world record on a skateboard

Short-haired cat Baо Zhi, nicknamed Bao Zhi, has set a world record by riding a skateboard for 10 meters in 12.85 seconds. Bao Zhi and his trainer, Li Jiangtao, were honored by the Guinness World Records. According to Li Jiangtao, Bao Zhi showed a natural interest in skateboarding and quickly developed the necessary skills.