Apple devices save animals.

Apple devices save animals. AirTag saved the life of an Australian Shepherd puppy. While walking with his owner, a dog named Seamus fell into a fast-moving storm drain, after which she was quickly carried away by the current. The owners of the dog turned to the rescuer for help, and they were able to quickly track the coordinates of the lost dog using the AirTag on the collar. Seamus was found at the bottom of a drainpipe and successfully pulled out. He was lucky - he did not receive any damage.

The largest moon in the last 1000 years.

On the night from Saturday, January 21 to Sunday, January 22, the Earth's satellite approached at a distance of 356,568 km from us. The last time he was so close to our planet in 1030. According to experts, the inhabitants of the Earth will not be able to see such a huge Moon, because the new moon is an invisible phase: the Moon disappears from view for several days. We add that this new moon marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year according to the lunar calendar. And the next time the Moon will be so close to the Earth only after 345 years.

NASA has approved the concept of the spacecraft.

He is able to get to Mars in just 45 days. The reactor of such a ship will be nuclear. The combination of a peaceful atom and electricity has long looked like a sweet pie for astronautics. And now, they took it seriously.

In China, the tactic of limiting playtime in children was recognized as successful.

A report from China's Game Industry Group stated that 75% of children have actually succumbed to the law and play for about three hours a week. Parents, according to the organization, like it very much. And since the vast majority of adults are happy with the ban, it will be extended.

The Swiss placed solar panels between the rails to save space.

High population density motivates to search for non-standard solutions. The country already has floating and high-altitude power plants. Now the railways will also help to produce energy: solar panels were laid between the rails using a special wagon. The 10 km long experimental section will generate 2 MW of energy. This is enough for an ordinary family for about six months.

Boston Dynamics boasted of their achievements.

In a new video, Atlas' bipedal robot helps a man at a construction site. What a piece of iron can do: carry boards, jump on scaffolding with a tool bag and do epic somersaults.

Japan pays families 1 million yen to move to the countryside.

The government will pay 1 million yen (about $8,000) for every child in families who move from Tokyo to the countryside. The main goal of this scheme is to reduce overcrowding in the capital and revitalize outlying areas of Japan by attracting youth and promoting entrepreneurship. At the new location, at least one family member must open a business or take a job in a small or medium-sized enterprise. If they decide to leave after spending less than five years in the village, they will have to return the entire amount.

An underwater garage for 7,000 bicycles has been built in Amsterdam.

An underwater garage for 7,000 bicycles has been built near Amsterdam Central Station. It is located directly under the famous city canals. The garage will make it possible to remove thousands of bicycles from the embankments, which are regularly left by passengers. You can park your vehicle in it for free for a day, and then for 1.35 euros per day. According to the latest data, 835,000 Amsterdam residents make an average of 665,000 bike rides per day - that's 36% of the city's total travel (compared to 24% by car).

Trans women regained spermatogenesis after hormone therapy was discontinued.

Their partners were able to get pregnant. After hormone replacement therapy was discontinued, trans women (those who were identified as male at birth) regained the production of normal spermatozoa capable of fertilization. It was previously believed that hormone therapy leads to a lifelong decrease in the activity of spermatogenesis and infertility.

Experts named the smartest cat breeds.

The researchers conducted a series of experiments and studied how the adaptability and level of curiosity of domestic cats correlated with their mental abilities. The most intelligent were Abyssinian, Bengal and Burmese cats, as well as Cornish Rex and Scottish Fold. Good abilities were also shown by Singaporean, Siamese cats, Turkish Angora and Japanese Bobtail. However, experts note that there is as yet no standardized test to measure intelligence in cats. From a scientific point of view, there is no universal measure of "reason" in animals.

Unmanned drone ship.

The Chinese have commissioned the world's first unmanned drone ship Zhu Hai Yun, which is controlled by AI or remote operators. The vessel, 88.5 meters long, has a speed of up to 18 knots, and on board it carries dozens of all kinds of air, surface and underwater drones. They will be engaged in geodetic work, sampling and analysis, mapping and more. Primarily designed for scientific research, Zhu Hai Yun can also be used for patrolling and anti-poachers.

Archaeologists have found a mysterious burial of a child and 142 dogs in Egypt.

They discovered the burial of an eight-year-old child and 142 dogs during excavations in the necropolis of the Fayum oasis. Scientists came to the conclusion that they all died at the same time. On the remains of dogs were found traces of blue clay, which is often found in ancient Egyptian reservoirs. This suggests that they may have drowned during the flood. However, it remains a mystery why a child ended up in the same grave. He may have cared for animals, but it is even more confusing that his body was found with a linen sack over its head.

In the next 40 years, the ozone layer will recover over the entire planet.

Thanks to the phased out of circulation of 99% of banned ozone-depleting substances, the protective layer in the upper stratosphere will recover to the thickness of 1980 in 40 years. The ozone layer will return to normal in all regions of the world, including Antarctica.

The fastest internet on the planet, all of a sudden, was in Chile.

Ookla, the most popular internet speed aggregator on the planet, said that in 2022, the average speed on the planet was 74.54 Mbps. This is 28% higher than 58 Mbps a year earlier. The fastest Internet was surprisingly found in Chile - 216.46 Mbps. China, with 214.58, is in second place.

Scientists have learned to control lightning with lasers.

For the first time, they were able to control lightning using lasers during an experiment conducted in the Swiss mountains. This technology will help protect airports and high-rise buildings from electrical discharges. The experimental facility was placed next to a 124-meter telecommunications tower, which is struck by lightning about 100 times a year. The scientists fired fast laser pulses at thunderclouds and deflected lightning strikes, creating an easier path for the electrical discharge.

China recorded a population decline for the first time in 60 years.

The number of inhabitants in 2022 decreased by 850 thousand people compared to the previous year. The birth rate was only 6.77 newborns per 1,000 people, the lowest in decades.

Zoologists have found that dolphins underwater are trying to drown out extraneous noises.

Scientists from the University of Bristol have found that dolphins, when underwater noise increases, try to shout over it. They use sound signals to communicate with each other and perform joint tasks.

The world's largest aircraft stayed in the air for a record 6 hours.

The world's largest aircraft Stratolaunch Roc, whose wingspan exceeds a football field, made another test flight. The aircraft rose to its maximum height (6860 meters) and spent a record 6 hours in the air. The Roc design consists of two side-by-side fuselages, six Boeing engines and unique triple wings with a span of 117 meters. Maximum takeoff weight - 590 tons. They have been working on the ship for more than 12 years. Initially, it was supposed to work to deliver rockets and satellites into the stratosphere, but now it is a carrier aircraft for hypersonic research vehicles.

Nova introduced the Nova H1 ear-ears.

The speakers are directed towards the ears, while allowing you to hear what is happening around. Working time - 3.5 hours, and with a case - all 14 hours. The cost of the "gold" version is 695 euros, and for the silver version 595 euros. In addition, natural pearls are embedded in each of the versions.

In Italy, the head of the mafia (criminal organization) Cosa Nostra Matteo Messina Denaro was arrested.

Denaro was the last mafia boss of the first magnitude remaining at large. He has been a fugitive since 1993.