Men drink beer faster if they are in pain.

As you know, drinking alcohol increases the pain threshold and reduces the intensity of pain. Against this background, scientists decided to conduct an additional study, during which they found out that pain provokes men to significantly reduce the time between sips of the drink. It is noteworthy that the speed of swallowing beer in women did not change at all.

Trailer for James Cameron's mini-documentary dedicated to the final scene of the Titanic.

National Geographic has released the trailer for James Cameron's mini-documentary dedicated to the final scene of the Titanic. In a small film, the director conducted a full-fledged experiment in which he attracted divers, stuntmen, an expert in hyperthermia and recreated the same door - to prove to fans that Rose and Jack could not escape together on the same raft. The premiere will take place on February 5th.

China has cloned a racing horse for the first time.

The cloning experiment was carried out at SinoGene, work on it began back in 2021. The cloned foal named Zhuang Zhuang (translated from Chinese as "Sturdy") was born on June 16, 2022. The somatic cells were taken from a skin sample from a warm-blooded horse named Ursus, who came to China in 2007 from Germany. Zhuang Zhuang is already 7 months old, and there is a possibility that he will take part in the 2028 Olympics. By that time, he will be the right age. The cloning company says that the characteristics of the clone are the same as the original, but training is still necessary.

The Weeknd broke the record for monthly streams on Spotify.

Over the past month, the number of listeners has exceeded 94 million. In early January, the artist's hit "Blinding Lights" became the most popular on the streaming platform.

Ring introduced the Always Home Cam flying camera for home protection.

Its main feature is the continuous patrolling of a given area, interrupted only by a short recharging. If the alarm is triggered, the drone will automatically fly to look for the intruder, starting a video broadcast.

Scientists have figured out how to turn abandoned mines into gravitational batteries.

Such a system will allow you to accumulate excess energy for later use. According to the project, electric motors will raise and lower sand containers, generating electricity through regenerative braking on the way down and then using some of it on the way back. For maximum efficiency, elevators can take the load on the surface and drop it at the bottom of the shaft. In this case, they will be able to remove excess sand from below when there is an excess of energy in the network. According to scientists, one such station can store from 7 to 70 terawatt-hours of electricity.

In Madrid, vertical gardens will be planted along the entire ring road.

The mayor of Madrid spoke about the Calle 30 Natura project, which will cover the concrete walls along the city's ring road with vertical gardens. The total length of the route is over 32 kilometers. Pollution sensors will also be installed in vertical gardens, which will allow you to find out the level of hazardous substances in the air. The authorities also hope that the plants will improve the appearance of the city and help fight illegal graffiti.

In Switzerland, opened a storage of excrement to save humanity.

Scientists from the Institute of Medical Microbiology have created a repository of microbiota. One day it may save humanity from extinction. Bacteria, viruses and fungi that live in the human gut play a key role in the breakdown of food, help absorb nutrients, and also participate in other body systems. However, the diversity of the microbiota is gradually decreasing, so the scientists decided to create a repository of frozen stool samples. The microflora of them can be re-cultivated if it turns out to be useful for humans. To date, the team has collected about 3,000 stool samples. However, the researchers want to expand their collection, as the microbiome varies by region and lifestyle.

The rats will work for the government.

Scientists from India are creating cyborg rats for intelligence agencies. The rodents are equipped with cameras on their heads, and they themselves will be controlled through electronic commands in brain implants. Given a similar recent experiment by the Chinese, cyborg animals are becoming a trend.

The most accurate robotic arm has been created.

She can lift light or heavy objects by adjusting her limb. The manipulator has rigid petals that are able to lift bricks, 1.5 kg bags, boxes or melons. When the robot needs to pick up a grain of rice or a playing card, it pulls out additional soft grippers that can handle tiny objects with ease. Also, the robotic arm can bend its limbs, giving them such a shape that the object does not fall out. This technology is called multimodal actuation. Engineers note that such a robot can be used everywhere: from the food industry and cargo transportation to medicine.

Belgian Malinois are the smartest dogs in the world.

Finnish scientists conducted experiments involving thousands of dogs of 13 breeds. Belgian Malinois performed best on cognitive and behavioral tests. Malinois scored 35 points out of 39 during the tests, displacing the border collie from the first place. They have long been considered the smartest dogs in the world. They are now in second place with 26 points, German Shepherds third with 25 points. Popular Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers took 13th and ninth places. They did excellently on the tasks of understanding human gestures, but showed poor results in the rest.

The Arctic is heating up dramatically due to powerful earthquakes, not human activity.

Scientists believe that the sharp warming in the Arctic is not due to the carbon footprint of industry, but due to the destruction of glaciers and the release of methane after the catastrophic earthquakes of the 1950s and 60s. It was during this time that the resulting deformation tectonic waves, moving at a speed of about 100 kilometers per year, traveled two thousand kilometers between the Aleutian arc at the border of tectonic plates and the Arctic shelf. These waves destroyed the natural "repositories" of methane, after which it entered the atmosphere. As a result, the atmosphere warmed up. A similar mechanism works for Antarctica.

Cristiano Ronaldo has sold a copy of his Ballon d'Or.

Cristiano Ronaldo sold a copy of his Ballon d'Or for $600,000 to donate to a foundation that grants wishes to children with terminal illnesses. The Mirror reports that the deal took place back in 2017 with the richest man in Israel - all the money earned went to the Make-A-Wish fund.

Mada 9

The first self-developed supercar was presented in Afghanistan - the novelty was called Mada 9. Inside is a modified engine from Toyota Corolla and this is the only characteristic that is known about the car.

The craftsmen have released the ChatBGG service, in which, with the help of AI, you can make presentations in one click.

The service works with any topic and independently writes the text, structures the blocks and fills them with content from open sources and draws images. You just have to choose a design and save the finished work in PDF.

Re:memory service for communicating with deceased relatives.

South Korean startup DeepBrain AI introduced the Re:memory service for communicating with deceased relatives - it will be possible to contact via video link at any time. True, to create a high-quality digital copy, you will have to sit in front of the camera for up to seven hours so that the AI ​​can learn your habits while the interviewer asks personal questions about your life. The cost of the service is from 12,000 to 24,000 dollars, depending on the quality of the avatar.

Additional screens

If you find it difficult to work on a small laptop screen, Xebec has released a detachable device with two additional screens. Connection is via two Type-C ports, which is the main limiter: for example, some MacBook models with additional screens will simply remain without charging. The price of the device is $449.

LG introduced a TV-window: OLED T in the off state becomes completely transparent.

In addition, if you are tired of the gray reality, various visual effects can be added to the “window”, whether it be raindrops, flickering or fish floating in the air. The TV shouldn't be on sale anytime soon, but that's the direction LG plans to go in the future. A small step for the TV manufacturer and a big leap for the window revolution.

In Japan, they have invented a device that allows you to smell from movies and video games.

Its cost is about $600, but you also need to buy extra cartridges with aromas. With it, you can truly immerse yourself in the atmosphere of cinema.

Swiss engineers have created a drill drone that can drill holes in walls at any height.

After aiming, the drone "sticks" to the surface with vacuum suction cups, and then rotates the main part of the frame, providing strong pressure. According to the developers, you can screw not only a hammer drill, but any power tool to perform dangerous work in hard-to-reach places.