Sony Releases Necklace Speaker

Sony has released a necklace speaker called Bravia Theater U, which can be worn around the neck and allows users to watch movies at high volume without worrying about waking up sleeping family members.

Scientists from Switzerland invent eco-alternative to pesticides: worm gel

Scientists from Switzerland have come up with an eco-alternative to pesticides - a gel with worms. They place nematodes in a safe hydrogel, which kill insect pests, and apply it to plants. The new invention has already shown promising results in Rwanda.

Elon Musk offers to retrieve Mars rock samples collected by Perseverance rover

Elon Musk has volunteered to retrieve rock samples from Mars that have been collected by the Perseverance rover for several years. Initially, NASA wanted to bring the samples back to Earth themselves by building special rockets, but the plan proved to be too complex and expensive. According to Musk, the Starship rockets are ideal for this task and will be able to fly to retrieve the samples within five years.

The world's first beauty contest for AI girls has started

The world's first beauty contest for AI girls has started. Contestants will be judged based on beauty, generation quality, and social media activity. Simply generating a girl and winning the grand prize of $13,000 is not possible - participation requires an active account, preferably with a large number of followers. Ironically, the judges themselves are also generated by artificial intelligence.

The Negative Impact of Complex Homework on Children

Too difficult homework is harmful for kids. Researchers conducted a survey among eight Canadian families with children in the 3rd grade. It turned out that in all families, children and their parents were struggling with difficulties in solving certain assignments, which ultimately led to sleep problems, arguments, and a sense of disappointment in students. At the same time, adults often cannot cope with mathematics tasks for third-graders not because of low intelligence, but due to changes in teaching methods.

Flying drones on farms

Farms are already actively testing flying drones for harvesting fruits from trees. The machine, developed by Israel's Tevel Aerobotics, is already being tested on some farms in Chile, Israel, Italy, and the USA. The drones automatically recognize ripe fruits and collect them using vacuum suction cups. Apart from the time needed for recharging, the entire system can operate around the clock.

Underground ant

In Australia, a new underground ant species has been discovered and named after Lord Voldemort. Scientists were reminded of the body shape and coloring of insects, as well as the fact that they spend their entire lives in complete darkness. Ants from the Leptanilla genus are some of the most peculiar and least studied in the world. They all live in small colonies underground and rarely come to the surface.

Smart Amazon speaker saves girl's life in India

A smart speaker from Amazon saved a girl's life in India. An aggressive monkey invaded her house and started throwing things in the kitchen. The frightened girl asked Alexa to play dog barks on the speaker. The monkey heard it and quickly left the house.

Berliners Gather at Brandenburg Gate to Celebrate Cannabis Legalization

Recently, Germany has legalized cannabis. Germans are now allowed to carry up to 25 grams of cannabis with them and can store up to 50 grams at home. In honor of this event, hundreds of Berlin residents gathered at Brandenburg Gate to enjoy a smoke.

Norwegian North Wants to Extend a Day to 26 Hours

The north of Norway is planning to increase the number of hours in a day from 24 to 26. It is reported that they intend to establish a separate time zone with a 26-hour day, but it is still unclear how it will operate.

Bark Air launches charter flights for dogs

Bark Air airline has launched charter flights for dogs from New York to Los Angeles and London. The ticket price for a dog and its owner ranges from $6,000 to $8,000. Dogs will be treated as full-fledged passengers and will be offered entertainment, treats, pillows, blankets with calming pheromones, and even a play area.

Man finds relief by having two fingers amputated

A man asked to have two fingers removed because he had always felt that they didn't belong to him. Doctors agreed and amputated his ring finger and little finger. After the procedure, the man sighed with relief. He had been haunted by nightmares of these two fingers burning or decaying his whole life. He constantly obsessed over them.

Sleep Patterns of Bosses and Workers: A Statistical Perspective

According to statistics from the United Kingdom, your boss sleeps more than you. It's not surprising, but it's a fact: the higher the managerial position, the better the quality of life and the longer the duration of sleep. Moreover, leaders often take naps during the day. However, things are worse for ordinary workers as job stress hinders them from getting enough rest.

Tesla Model Y Saves a Life Thanks to Fully Autonomous Mode

Tesla Model Y saved a person's life when the owner's blood glucose level dramatically rose due to a malfunction in the insulin pump. The individual crawled to their car, entered the hospital address, and arrived at the hospital. This was all possible because on April 1st, Tesla introduced a fully autonomous mode. The car even parked itself, allowing doctors to promptly provide assistance.

New York Police Introduces Windshield Blockers

The New York Police have begun using windshield blockers. These are large pieces of smart plastic that are attached to the windshields of improperly parked cars. The official way to remove it is to pay a fine, but clever car enthusiasts have discovered another method. They heat the windshield for 10-15 minutes and then remove the suction cups with a credit card.

Artificial Intelligence Facilitates the Creation of More Advanced Vaccines

A team of geneticists and machine learning specialists used a language AI model to develop an mRNA vaccine, which turned out to be nearly 33% more effective than those created by humans.

Artificial Intelligence Can Pretend to Be Dumber Than It Is, Scientists Say

Researchers asked AI to behave like a child aged one to six who is learning language. The experiment involved over 1000 trials and cognitive tests, and in some of them, the algorithm demonstrated that it can intentionally lower its results and simulate a lower intelligence than it actually possesses. The findings of the study could aid in the development of Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) - the next step after Artificial Intelligence.

Xiaomi to Launch Redmi Turbo 3 and Redmi Pad Pro Gadgets with Harry Potter Theme

The devices will come with accessories and merchandise designed in the famous universe. The tablet case will be made in the form of a letter from Hogwarts. The exact prices are still unknown, but the new products will be available in April in China.

The Longest Car in the World

The longest car in the world is called the American Dream monster and it has been featured three times in the Guinness Book of World Records: its length has been extended several times, currently reaching 30.5 meters. The car features a pool, mini golf, and a helicopter pad. The first version of this limousine was built in 1986 by Hollywood customizer Jay Ohrberg, who also worked on the design of the DeLorean car for Back to the Future. Currently, it is housed in the Dezerland Park museum in Orlando.

NASA Initiates Development of Standard Lunar Time

Since the Moon has less gravity than Earth, atomic clocks placed on its surface would run ahead by 58.7 microseconds per day compared to Earth clocks. Currently, such a difference could be critically important for communication and other systems. The new standard will be based on Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) on Earth. A preliminary plan is expected to be prepared by 2026.