Protective Jacket Developed in China

In China, a jacket has been created for walking in dangerous areas, protecting not only from cold and water but also from knife strikes. The key feature is the lining, which consists of a vest made from flexible carbon fiber. It mimics the skin of an armadillo. A knife strike will not penetrate this material. Despite this, the jacket looks ordinary and can be worn in everyday life.

Tourists Discover Prehistoric Animal Tracks in the Alps

Tourists discovered tracks in the Alps from animals that lived before the dinosaurs. A couple found traces of ancient reptiles and amphibians while hiking in the Italian Alps. Claudia Steffensen noticed unusual patterns on a rock and took a picture of them. Later, the photo reached paleontologist Cristiano Dal Sasso from the Natural History Museum in Milan. He stated that the tracks belonged to amphibians and reptiles that lived during the Permian period.

World's Largest Coral Found in the Pacific Ocean

The largest coral in the world has been found in the Pacific Ocean. Its age may exceed 300 years, and its size is larger than a blue whale: 34 meters wide, 32 meters in diameter, and 5.5 meters high. The coral was spotted by videographer Manu San Félix, working on the National Geographic vessel during an expedition to the Solomon Islands. The found coral belongs to the species Pavona clavus and serves as a home for shrimps, crabs, fish, and other sea creatures. It consists of a billion coral polyps - small marine organisms that form reefs.

An Incredible LEGO Train Park in Canada

The guys from Canada have turned their home into an enormous LEGO train park. About 250 meters of tracks run along the rooms and corridors, with dozens of trains circulating. They go through a bunch of stations and bridges, encountering mini-cities, castles, carousels, and even a windmill along the way. Around the house, on the street, there is also an impressive railway of 280 meters in length with bridges over pools, a lighthouse, and stations.

Elon Musk to Transport Passengers in Half an Hour

Elon Musk will transport passengers from the USA to Europe in half an hour. SpaceX plans to use the Starship rocket for human transport worldwide at a speed of 27,000 km/h: at such velocity, a flight from New York to Shanghai will take only 39 minutes. Musk warned that ticket prices will be high - possibly in the thousands of dollars.

China Launches World's Largest Offshore Solar Power Plant

China has launched the world's largest offshore solar power plant with a capacity of 1 GW. The energy giant off the coast of Dongying city will provide light to 2.7 million Chinese households. This monumental project will reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels and decrease greenhouse gas emissions.

Linkin Park Releases New Album

Linkin Park has released their first album since the death of Chester Bennington in 2017. It is called From Zero and refers to the band's original name (Xero), as well as hinting at a new era for the group with vocalist Emily Armstrong, the former frontwoman of Dead Sara. The album contains a total of 10 tracks with a total duration of 30 minutes.

MIT Students Create Talking Teapot

MIT students have created a talking teapot that can brighten a lonely evening with a conversation and even generate images on the cup's built-in display. The gadget maintains the optimal temperature for tea and serves it automatically, while hiding a smart speaker with ChatGPT inside. If used with a friend or partner, it will inquire about their day and relay it to you. Currently, it is a prototype, but they say they are ready to discuss production with interested partners.

AI Wishes a Human Death for the First Time

A guy was doing his homework with the Gemini chatbot, when it suddenly went berserk and insulted him, calling him a 'stain in the universe.' After that, the malicious neural network asked the user to commit suicide.

Xpeng Unveils Drone-Carrier Minivan

Chinese company Xpeng has finally unveiled its drone-carrier minivan and boasted that it has already received over 2000 pre-orders. The vehicle features a hybrid engine with a range of up to 1000 km, and its trunk houses a two-seat copter that can be prepared for flight in just 5 minutes. It is promised that the batteries will last for 5-6 'not too long flights'. If everything goes according to plan, sales will begin by 2026. Price - from 2 million yuan.

Lightfoot Unveils Solar-Powered Scooter

American startup Lightfoot has unveiled an electric scooter with built-in solar panels - they claim in good weather it will add 5 km of range every hour. The scooter can reach speeds of up to 32 km/h and travels about 60 km on a full charge. The frame is made of aerospace aluminum and inside there's a compartment for items 'the size of a suitcase'. Sales will start in 2025, with a price of $5000.

Cook-off: Human vs. Robot

Culinary blogger Nik DiGiovanni competed in cooking a steak with the humanoid robot NEO. The robot independently prepared a medium-rare filet mignon, but occasionally turned to Nik for help with chopping ingredients, as its programming prohibits the use of a knife.

Chinese Startup Copies SpaceX's Mechazilla Robot Arm

In October, SpaceX showcased the operation of Mechazilla - a giant robotic arm that catches the Starship spacecraft. By November, China had already completely copied it: the local startup COSMOLEAP built a working prototype of the tower.

Japanese Political Leader's Radical Proposal Sparks Controversy

The leader of Japan's conservative party, Naoki Hyakuta, proposed removing the uterus of all women after 30 years. This is necessary to increase the birth rate. Additionally, the politician suggested banning girls from attending university after 18 years and marrying after 25 years. In his opinion, this is the only way to save Japan from extinction. Naoki Hyakuta's statements sparked a strong reaction in society. The politician was called a misogynist and radical, and he soon apologized for his words.

Guinea Pigs as a Delicacy in a New York Restaurant

In a restaurant in New York, fried guinea pigs are eaten. It is considered a delicacy: Potential pets are skewered, grilled, and served whole. Visitors flock to try the Ecuadorian delicacy, and almost everyone is delighted. If you set aside all emotions, guinea pigs are low in fat and high in protein, and they are also easy to raise.

New World Record by German Slackliners

Germans Friedi Kühne and Lukas Irmler set a new world record by walking on a rope between two hot air balloons at an altitude of 2500 meters.

Microplastics Affect Cloud Formation

Scientists in a new study have discovered that microplastic particles in the atmosphere can act as nuclei for ice formation, thereby influencing climate change. This finding could explain changes in cloud structure and precipitation intensity, as the presence of more microplastic particles creates more tiny droplets. Microplastics may also affect the clouds' ability to reflect or retain heat, which is critical for the climate, while exposure to light and other factors influences the ability to form ice.

A Unique Koi Carp in the UK

In the UK, there lives a unique koi carp named Bob, whose pattern on the face resembles a human face. According to the fish's owner, he acquired it three years ago, and at that time, the spots on the scales were not distinctive, so he didn't even suspect that Bob would later become a real celebrity.

Robot in the USA can always win at Rock, Paper, Scissors

In the USA, a robot has been built that can beat anyone at Rock, Paper, Scissors. The clever machine always knows the opponent's gesture because it analyzes hand movements 100 times per second. If you manage to defeat the robot, you will be paid $10,000.

Viral Post of Plant Growing from Hand

A post went viral on social network X about a guy who discovered a small plant growing from the skin on his arm. The photo garnered over 15 million views in a day, but many consider it fake. The author claims to be a botanist and constantly works with plants, suggesting that a seed accidentally got into a cut on his hand and somehow sprouted.