SpaceX to Launch Private Space Station Starlab as an Alternative to the ISS

SpaceX will be responsible for launching the private space station Starlab, which is intended to serve as an alternative to the International Space Station (ISS). The station itself is being developed by multiple companies - Voyager Space, Lockheed Martin, and Airbus. They have chosen the Starship rocket by Elon Musk's SpaceX to send the first module into orbit. Starlab is expected to be operational by 2030, just as the support for the ISS is nearing its end.

Wealthy individuals devise a new way to avoid taxes

Wealthy individuals have come up with a new method of tax evasion. They are building luxurious water capsules in international waters, where the tax laws of countries do not apply, and saving millions. The startup Ocean Builders has already created several floating offices in the Caribbean Sea.

Employers pay attention to zodiac signs when hiring

Employers are increasingly paying attention to zodiac signs when hiring. Zodiac signs are most considered for managerial positions, with IT professionals being asked the fewest questions about it. People with the Leo zodiac sign are considered ideal candidates with 42% trust among employers. The rest of the top looks like this: Sagittarius (39%), Taurus (37%), Capricorn (33%), Aries (33%), Libra (33%), Cancer (28%), Gemini (19%), Pisces (16%), Aquarius (15%), Scorpio (11%).

Dubai to Host the World's First Professional Jetpack Racing

Dubai will host the world's first professional jetpack racing, promising thrilling competitions with the participation of 8 skilled pilots. The first flights will take place at the end of February.

The First Neuralink Chip Successfully Implanted in Human Brain, Says Elon Musk

Elon Musk has announced that the first Neuralink chip has been successfully implanted in a human brain. The volunteer received an implant that allows them to control a smartphone or computer with the power of their mind, a technology that has already been tested on a monkey. According to the entrepreneur, the participant is feeling well and recovering.

Turkish man sued by wife for poor hygiene, ordered to pay $16500

A woman in Turkey filed a complaint against her husband in court for his rare washing habits. Now the man is required to pay her $16500. And he had a good reason - he only brushed his teeth 1-2 times a week and neglected basic hygiene. The woman filed this complaint along with a divorce petition.

A bottle that tricks your brain: Air Up Bottle

A bottle has been invented in the USA that tricks your brain. The trick is that different flavored cartridges are placed in the neck of the Air Up Bottle, making you think that you are drinking lemonade instead of water. The flavor is activated by pressing a button.

Special offer

In England, one crematorium has started producing vinyl records from the ashes of the deceased. The remains are transformed into a disc that can hold a recording of a relative's voice. The cost of this service is approximately $2000.

Robot supplies

Deliveries of the Tesla Optimus humanoid robots will start next year, CEO Musk promised. At the quarterly earnings conference, representatives from Tesla once again emphasized that the production of Optimus humanoid robots will eventually become a more important aspect of the company's business than electric vehicles. Tesla intends to begin shipments of the robots in small quantities next year. The head of Tesla considers it important to ensure the safety of these robots during their mass operation.

The faces of billionaires are different from the faces of poor people

Scientists claim that the faces of wealthy and impoverished individuals differ. Millionaires tend to have narrower faces, upturned corners of the mouth, raised eyebrows, closely spaced eyes, and a brighter complexion. Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos fit almost all of these criteria.

The faces of billionaires are different from the faces of poor people

Scientists claim that the faces of wealthy and impoverished individuals differ. Millionaires tend to have narrower faces, upturned corners of the mouth, raised eyebrows, closely spaced eyes, and a brighter complexion. Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos fit almost all of these criteria.

South Korea to Build World's Tallest Spokeless Ferris Wheel

South Korea is set to construct the world's tallest spokeless Ferris wheel. The Seoul Twin Eye project consists of two intersecting rings with capsules rotating around them. The height of the structure will reach 220 meters.

A woman in China left an inheritance for her pets

A woman in China has left her entire inheritance to her dogs and cats. She left $2.8 million to her pets, while her children received nothing. They did not visit the elderly woman when she was sick, but the dogs and cats were always by her side. Now, a veterinary clinic will manage the money. The staff will have to take care of the woman's pets and their offspring forever.

Handwriting is More Beneficial for the Brain than Typing

Norwegian scientists have found that handwriting is more actively engaging various brain structures, leading to greater brain connectivity and better learning compared to typing on a keyboard. The study involved 36 university students, whose brain activity was monitored using high-frequency electroencephalography and 256 sensors on their heads.

Miraculous Gene Therapy Cures Child's Deafness in the US

A child named Aissam, who has been unable to hear since childhood due to a rare gene anomaly, has been successfully treated for deafness using gene therapy in the United States. Doctors performed a procedure on the eardrum and administered a harmless virus injection that introduced the otoferlin gene into the child's body. This gene is essential for converting sound vibrations into signals in the brain. After four months, the child's hearing significantly improved, allowing him to hear sounds for the first time in his life. However, Aissam may still not start speaking.

Rising number of suicides

The number of suicides among men in Japan has increased for the second consecutive year, according to a report from the country's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. In 2023, nearly 15,000 men took their own lives in Japan, which is 108 more than in 2022. Among those who ended their lives, over 9,400 men belonged to the age group of 30 to 60 years, marking a 3.3% increase compared to 2022.

Dangerous salad

Salad grown on board the International Space Station (ISS) alongside other vegetables can be dangerous when consumed. This conclusion was reached by American scientists from the University of Delaware. The study was conducted using a device called a clinostat, which allows for the simulation of weightlessness conditions for plant organisms. According to the researchers, microgravity on the ISS makes plants more vulnerable to pathogens inhabiting the station. Among them are dangerous microbes, including salmonella and E. coli.

Apple allows third-party app stores

Apple has officially permitted third-party app stores on the iPhone, starting with the iOS 17.4 update, but only in the European Union. All new stores will be reviewed by the company, but the apps within them will not. Users will be able to download everything from the browser. Additionally, developers can use alternative payment methods, and banks and payment apps can release their own versions of ApplePay. Furthermore, AppStore has finally approved game streaming apps like GeForce Now, Xbox Cloud, and others. They are now available worldwide.

Opera has an ideal job opening

According to Opera, their key employee on the issues of peace and mental balance, after seven years of solitary sessions in a browser on a small island off the coast of Iceland, was so enriched in his knowledge that he decided to go on vacation. And, they say, it needs to be replaced. Salary $10,000 per month.

M&M's Championship Rings

M&M's company has created championship rings made of peanut butter for the Super Bowl. The rings, named Almost Champions, are made of 14-karat gold and encrusted with diamonds. When the ring opens, there is a secret compartment inside that holds a mini replica of a football stadium, designed to hold one M&M's candy. The diamonds for the ring were manufactured in a specialized laboratory using M&M's peanut butter, which was placed under immense pressure at a temperature of 3000°C. The resulting synthetic diamonds have been cut and polished. The rings are designed to comfort those who have placed second in the Super Bowl.