Earth Facing Imminent Self-Destruction, Warn American Scientists

American scientists have discovered that the Earth is facing self-destruction in the next few years. Researchers claim that they have found anomalies in all layers of the Earth's system: displacement and destabilization of the Earth's core, acceleration of the planet's rotation, and shift in its axis of rotation - all of which pose a tremendous danger. In order to prevent the catastrophe, scientists aim to establish an international scientific center to explore ways of rectifying these issues.

Rare Albino Puma Cub Born in Private Zoo in South America

A rare albino puma cub has been born in a private zoo in South America. It is one of only four such animals in the world. This genetic mutation is considered extremely rare for pumas. Currently, the cub is living in a closed enclosure together with its mother and other cubs. When the kittens turn three months old, the zoo plans to move them to an enclosure accessible to visitors.

Cat Sets World Record for Jumping Rope

A cat named Kit Kat, also known as Fluffy, has broken the world record for jumping rope in one minute. Fluffy jumped over the rope 9 times in 60 seconds, making it the new world record for cat jump rope. The 13-year-old record-holding cat has been performing various tricks since childhood, thanks to his owner Trisha Zeyfried, who is an animal trainer.

Astronomers discover a new type of star that may unlock a cosmic mystery

Astronomers have discovered a new type of star that could shed light on a cosmic anomaly - neutron stars, known as magnetars. It is believed that they are formed through the collapse of massive stars, but it is unclear why only some of them acquire intense magnetic fields while others become ordinary neutron stars.

Unique Bar Experience in Barcelona

In Barcelona, there is a bar called 'Dow Jones' where alcohol prices fluctuate depending on demand. So, if no one is ordering a Long Island, you can get it at a bargain price, but for more popular cocktails, you might have to pay additional.

US startup invents automatic garden for apartments

A startup from the US has come up with Plantone, an automatic garden for apartments. All you need to do is connect it to the network and water it once a month, and the installation will grow fresh greens and vegetables on its own.

Scientists Fully Decode the Human Y Chromosome for the First Time

Scientists have successfully decoded the entire structure of the human Y chromosome for the first time. An international team of researchers discovered 17% more genes (from 589 to 693) within it and identified 41 previously unknown genes. According to the researchers, the male Y chromosome has always been of particular interest due to its rapid shrinkage in size throughout mammalian evolution and the presence of segments that were difficult to decipher. The lack of data hindered geneticists and biologists from fully studying the mechanisms of male-related diseases associated with mutations in the Y chromosome. In the near future, experts plan to decipher the structure of the Y chromosome in different men and compare them, aiming to understand how DNA structure affects male infertility development.

Artificial Intelligence in Self-Driving Cars Has Difficulty Recognizing Black People and Children

Artificial intelligence in self-driving cars has a problem with recognizing black people and children. This is due to the fact that the AI was trained on stock photos from the internet and assumes that pedestrians are white adult males. Experts have also discovered that the AI struggles to identify children on the road. The AI recognizes black people 7% worse and children 20% worse.

The World's First Sail-Winged Cargo Ship Sets Sail

The first-ever sail-winged cargo ship, the Pyxis Ocean container vessel, has embarked on its maiden voyage from Singapore to Brazil. Equipped with two WindWings sails, it is expected to reduce diesel fuel consumption by up to 30% and make transportation more environmentally friendly.

New gadget in Australia makes diving accessible to everyone

In Australia, a gadget has been invented that will make diving accessible to everyone. SCORKL 2.0 is a compact compressed air cylinder that can be held in the mouth. With its help, any holidaymaker can enjoy underwater walks for up to 10 minutes.

Japanese Nuclear Power Plant Begins Discharging Water into the Pacific Ocean

The Japanese nuclear power plant Fukushima-1 has started releasing water into the Pacific Ocean. The water, which is used to cool the reactors, was stored in reservoirs at the facility. Now it will be discharged into the ocean. The radioactivity of tritium present in the cooling water is 860 trillion becquerels. According to the plan, 460 tons of water will be released daily. Each ton of water with tritium will be diluted with 1200 tons of seawater. Despite the International Atomic Energy Agency confirming that the water meets safety standards, the media and local residents are staging protest actions due to concerns about the risks posed to human health. As a result, China has completely suspended the import of all seafood products from Japan.

The Invention of Potato Chips 170 Years Ago

Potato chips were accidentally invented exactly 170 years ago. On August 24, 1853, George Crum, a chef at a restaurant in New York, prepared potato chips for the first time. One customer rejected the fried potatoes he was served, stating that the slices were cut too thick. That's when Crum sliced the potatoes into paper-thin pieces and fried them until crispy in boiling oil, sprinkled with salt. To the surprise of the chef, the customer loved the new dish. Eventually, potato chips became a signature dish at the establishment, and in 1860, Crum opened his own restaurant, where a basket of potato chips was always placed on the tables.

Leonardo da Vinci's Treatise on Painting to be put up for sale

Leonardo da Vinci's Treatise on Painting, created between 1638 and 1641 in the workshop of Italian scholar Cassiano dal Pozzo, will be auctioned off. The manuscript is well-preserved and consists of 375 chapters with 56 ink illustrations. Sotheby's experts have valued the collection at $120-180 thousand.

Estonian World Slackline Champion Jan Ruz Conquers the Heights of Katara Towers

Estonian World Slackline Champion Jan Ruz successfully walked across a slackline between the towers of the Katara Towers hotel in Qatar, at a height of nearly 200 meters. Slacklining differs from tightrope walking in that it involves walking on an elastic webbing that reacts to every movement. Ruz challenged himself further by choosing to do this walk in a hot and desert climate, where streams of air rise from the sand.

Unique Spotted Giraffe Born in US Zoo

A one-of-a-kind giraffe without any spots was born in a zoo in the United States. The newborn female has a coat of completely brown fur. Typically, spots are necessary for camouflage and thermoregulation. The zoo believes that this baby will draw attention to the issue of declining wild giraffe populations.

Korean Scientists Create a Humanoid Robot Capable of piloting an Airplane

Korean scientists have successfully developed Pibot, a humanoid robot capable of piloting an airplane. Pibot confidently sits in the cockpit and operates all switches and controls just like a real pilot. It effortlessly memorizes all flight instructions and can react to emergency situations faster than a human.

Scotland Opens Adult Playground for Recapturing Childhood

A children's playground for adults has appeared in Scotland. There, adults can make up for missed opportunities in childhood and take a break from work. For example, during the day, you can build models, draw, do crafts, eat delicious food, and walk in the garden. The cost is £8 per day. In September, a similar adult 'playground' will open in Austria, at the end of autumn in Spain, and a 'tour' is planned across the United States in 2024.

Chery and Huawei launch luxury electric cars under the Luxeed brand

Chery and Huawei have launched luxury electric cars under the brand name Luxeed. The first model is the Luxeed EH3 sedan with a range of 700 km. It features all-wheel drive, air suspension, as well as autopilot and a HarmonyOS media system, promising seamless integration with Huawei gadgets and the ability to launch drones with live streaming on the car's screen. More details will be revealed in the coming months, but the price is already known - starting from $27,000.

Japanese Designed Standing Sleeping Pods for Office Workers

Japanese have created sleeping capsules in a standing position for office workers. The design was specifically made so that employees would not sleep all day but could take a nap for only half an hour to an hour. Inside these capsules, there are pillows and platforms for the buttocks, calves, and feet.

Surgerii Introduces New Robot for Precise and Delicate Surgeries

Surgerii company has unveiled a new robot capable of performing the most precise and meticulous operations, all without human involvement. The robot's capabilities were demonstrated through a surgery on a quail egg, where three manipulators removed its shell and then stitched the delicate inner membrane.