KAIST Develops Ultra-Fast Camera

A camera capable of shooting 9120 frames per second has been developed. KAIST scientists have created an ultra-fast camera inspired by the compound eyes of insects. The device can capture up to 9120 frames per second with high sensitivity even in low light conditions. The camera mimics the principle of the compound eyes of insects by processing signals through multiple optical channels in parallel and applying a temporal sum to enhance image brightness. Following this, a special algorithm eliminates blurring and restores the clarity of the captured material. The matrix thickness is less than 1 mm, making it ideal for portable devices and medical imaging.

The seventh Starship test flight

Unfortunately, not everything went as planned and the ship broke apart during acceleration. This time, a second-generation rocket with design modifications was tested, as well as for the first time with a payload - mock-ups of Starlink satellites. The booster was successfully caught with 'claws' on the tower, but the ship itself broke apart and fell down in small debris. The exact causes of the incident will still be analyzed.

Meteor Hits Porch of Canadian House

A meteor traveling at 200 km/h hit the porch of a house in the Canadian city of Marshfield. For the first time in history, there is video and audio of a celestial body's fall. It was all recorded by a doorbell camera. Now scientists are studying the scattered fragments. According to experts, the piece of the astronomical object came to us from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

Rolls-Royce Unveils Exclusive Phantom Dragon for Chinese Billionaire

Rolls-Royce has unveiled an exclusive Phantom Dragon, designed as a one-off for a billionaire from China. The interior features natural leather and wood, the ceiling is adorned with LED dragons, and at the front, there is a handmade mosaic of eucalyptus, maple, and ash.

Blue Origin's New Glenn Launches for the First Time

Blue Origin, the company of billionaire Jeff Bezos (founder of Amazon), has launched the New Glenn rocket for the first time, which has been in development for almost 10 years. It features a reusable first stage and has a payload capacity of 45 tons - 19 less than the heavy SpaceX Falcon Heavy. In the future, the rocket will be used for commercial launches and to develop its own satellite internet.

Eco-Friendly 'Paper' Batteries Developed in Singapore

In Singapore, 'paper' batteries have been developed that completely degrade in soil within six weeks without leaving any toxic substances. Lithium and cobalt have been replaced with zinc and manganese, and the production costs are only 10% of lithium-ion battery costs. The capacity is currently only 600 mAh, but the technology promises to be enhanced in the future.

Huawei to Embed Robot Arms in EV Chargers

Huawei will start embedding robot arms in its electric vehicle chargers in China, which will connect the cable instead of a human. The mass adoption is expected to begin in the coming months, and these manipulators will work with cars of various brands, including BYD, Xpeng, Li Auto, Aito, JAC, and Great Wall.

SpaceX sends two private spacecraft to the Moon

SpaceX has sent two private spacecraft to the Moon. One belongs to the American company Firefly (a NASA contractor) and carries a 'space vacuum cleaner', while the other, from Japanese Ispace, carries a mini lunar rover. The first is scheduled to land in about 45 days, while the second will land in five months, as it follows a more energy-efficient route using a gravitational maneuver.

27 Unreleased Eminem Tracks Leaked

27 unreleased Eminem tracks from various years have leaked online. Among them are collaborations with Anderson .Paak and Nate Dogg, as well as five joint works with Dr. Dre. It seems they were meant to be included on the never-released album 'Detox'. The most talked-about track is 'Smack You', where Eminem directly accuses Suge Knight of the murders of Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G. He emphasizes that he could be killed for such words, but he is ready to stand his ground for the truth. The song also features the voice of his daughter Hailie.

Superintelligence

According to Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, the first AI agents will start working in the real economy in 2025, radically changing the efficiency of companies. He is confident that OpenAI is ready to create AGI and sees it as a path to accelerating scientific discoveries and enhancing human prosperity. In his blog, Sam noted that the past few years have been the most challenging and significant of his life. OpenAI, in just 9 years since its founding, has launched revolutionary products such as ChatGPT 4o and o1, and is now aiming to develop 'superintelligence' capable of expanding human capabilities.

Woman loses €830,000 to scammer in France

In France, a woman divorced her husband and lost about €830,000 to a scammer who pretended to be Brad Pitt for two years. In 2023, the scammer gave the woman expensive jewelry, for which she paid about €5,000 in delivery costs. Later, 'Pitt' asked her to transfer €800,000 for kidney cancer treatment. The woman was convinced she was communicating with the real actor by photos and videos, which later turned out to be photoshopped or generated by a neural network.

China creates the fastest robot dog in the world

China has created the fastest robot dog in the world. The machine Black Panther V 2.1 is made of strong and lightweight carbon fiber, reaching speeds of up to 10 m/s. The robot will be improved until it surpasses the fastest athletes.

Firefighting Planes Turn Los Angeles Pink

Firefighting planes turn Los Angeles pink with a fire-retardant mixture. The substances added to the water include phosphorus and ammonium sulfate compounds. A pink dye is also added so firefighters can see where the treatment has been applied. When heated, the mixture releases carbon dioxide, which helps to extinguish the flames.

The TV Killer at CES 2025

At the technology exhibition CES 2025, the TV killer was showcased. The Jmgo O2S Ultra 4K is an ultra-short-throw projector that creates a 100-inch picture from just 14.6 cm away. It almost fits in the palm of your hand: the device's dimensions are 31.2 x 29.0 x 14.0 cm.

BepiColombo Sends New Images of Mercury

The European spacecraft BepiColombo has sent new images of Mercury, taken during its final flyby just 295 km away from the planet. In the six years since its launch, the spacecraft has made six close approaches and now aims to enter a permanent orbit around Mercury for further study - if all goes according to plan, this will occur by the end of 2026.

Lamborghini Sells Its Most Expensive Car

Lamborghini has sold its most expensive car - the unique Egoista fetched a record $117 million. The concept car was built as a one-of-a-kind in 2013 and was never intended for sale, but an unnamed billionaire, who wished to remain anonymous, made an offer that could not be refused.

Slovenian Startup PaintCam Launches Paintball Surveillance Cameras

Slovenian startup PaintCam is launching surveillance cameras that shoot paintball pellets at intruders. Depending on the model, they can include facial and animal recognition systems, night vision, as well as warning lasers and speakers. Prices start at €2000.

More Frequent Magnetic Storms This Year

This year, magnetic storms will occur even more frequently - a giant coronal hole has appeared around the Sun. It covers a quarter of the star's circumference and has caused a stream of fast solar winds. Because of this, there will be problems with GPS, satellites, and the mental health of weather-sensitive individuals.

Crocodile in Indonesia Pretends to Be a Drowning Man

In Indonesia, a crocodile was spotted 'pretending' to be a drowning man. The predator dived into the water, flipped onto its back, and waved its paws as if trying to stay afloat. Witnesses suggested that it was trying to attract attention in order to lure a victim. Such behavior has not been observed in crocodiles before, but other tactics are known that confirm their inventiveness in hunting.

NASA to Send ‘Space Vacuum’ to the Moon

As soon as next week, NASA will send a 'space vacuum' to the Moon to collect soil samples. The device will shoot compressed air downwards and suck in the lifted rock fragments for further analysis and data transmission back to Earth. It is said that this technology will aid in the search for helium-3 and other resources. The main advantage is that it is cheaper than drills.