A direct link has been found between blue eyes and alcoholism.

Scientists at the University of Vermont were compiling a database on mental disorders and, as an unexpected side effect, discovered an interesting phenomenon - the brighter a person's eyes, the more likely they are prone to excessive drinking and alcohol addiction. And vice versa. Owners of green and gray eyes are at risk, and blue-eyed people are alcoholics. Not always, of course, but more often than anyone else. Scientists rechecked the results obtained three times to make sure they were reliable.

The European Parliament voted to return removable batteries to smartphones.

In the coming years, manufacturers will be required, if not to make batteries completely removable, then at least to make them as easy to replace as possible. In other words, without glue and disassembly of the whole phone. The only disadvantage of such a solution is questions about the protection of smartphones from water, which is achieved by Unibody cases. But we remind you of the existence of the old Samsung S5, which had the IP67 standard and allowed you to change the battery in 1 minute.

Phosphorus has been found on Saturn's moon Enceladus.

For the first time in history, an element has been found in oceans outside of Earth. This is a key event in the history of astronautics, because phosphorus is one of the key building blocks for organics and life in the sense in which earthlings know it.

Apple has patented a scratch-resistant back case for smartphones.

Thanks to her, users will be able to refuse covers. According to the publication, the development will be made of a durable hybrid material that will help keep the gadgets intact. The back panel will be littered with "wear-resistant balls" that could be made of "metal, glass, ceramic and other suitable materials." In diameter, each such ball will be about 5 millimeters.

COVID-19 Patient Zero Found: Coronavirus.

Apparently, after all, it “leaked” from the Wuhan Institute of Virology. Publications and Racket News write about this, citing "several officials from the US government." According to them, patient zero is the scientist Ben Hu, who worked in the laboratory in Wuhan, where the virus most likely broke out.

The sight of dead relatives shortens the life of flies.

This is due to the activity of certain neurons. The exact mechanism of its effect on the early death of flies is still unclear, but it is associated with a disruption in the functioning of insulin. In the long term, this could lead to the development of drugs that slow down the aging process in humans, as well as to understand how the perception of death affects health.

The Japanese brand Bauhütte showed a brilliant invention - a gaming pillow.

You can lie on it or put it on your lap. On the sides there are special pockets for snacks and soda, as well as soft armrests so that your hands do not get numb. You can even attach a laptop table on top.

Glencore Corporation was ranked number one on the list of firms violating human rights for the second year in a row.

The highlight is that Glencore is the main supplier of materials for electric vehicles that progressive mankind adores. For Tesla, it’s the main one. Human rights organizations are sounding the alarm over complaints from African mine workers whose rights Swiss corporations don't care about. But the era of colonialism is over - do not confuse!

Mercedes is implementing voice-controlled ChatGPT-based AI into its vehicles.

The neural network will act as an advanced road assistant with a communication function and will simplify interaction with the car as a whole. The testing program will last 3 months - drivers in the US can sign up to participate through the brand's app.

In Egypt, it was forbidden to have dogs with the exception of 10 breeds.

Allowed breeds include Cocker Spaniel, Labrador, Poodle, Pomeranian, Jack Russell, Malinois, Great Dane, White German Shepherd, Maltese and Samoyed. Other breeds must obtain a state license for safety. An animal deemed unsafe will be confiscated. The tightening of control over the ownership and breeding of dogs occurred against the backdrop of a pit bull attack on a person. The animal bit the victim to death.

The remoters were bitten.

According to the survey, outside the office, hard workers devote only 3-4 hours a day to work. Instead, during working hours: 74.7% browse social media, 71.6% do housework, 69.6% spend their salary online, 52.9% watch TV, 24% sleep, 11.8% drink, and 10.5% make love. Like the icing on the cake, 30% of respondents simply move the mouse while working so that the status is always displayed as “active”.

LG has released the Imprintu gadget for those who want a tattoo but can't decide.

The device applies a temporary pattern to the skin, which lasts a little more than a day. In the application that comes with the kit, there are 10 thousand thumbnails to choose from, as well as the ability to upload your own images. Currently sold only in South Korea, the price is $299.

China has conquered the parking problem.

Now almost every commercial parking lot has AI robots that will deliver the car to its proper place.

A foreign language can be learned in a dream, scientists said.

During the deep sleep phase, the brain is able to effectively memorize new foreign words and their translation, researchers from Switzerland have found. In the experiment, 30 people slept with headphones: they included 27 pairs of foreign words and their translation (the words were repeated 4 times). For the purity of the experiment, the translation was fake. After 12 and 36 hours, the participants took the test. The probability of correct choice of translation 12 hours after the experiment was 37%, and after 36 hours - 41% of correct answers.

A research university in the US is looking for a person who will eat pizza for money.

The lucky winner will need to test different pizza flavors and evaluate them. They pay a modest $15 an hour.

iRobot has figured out how to make pets friends with a robot vacuum cleaner.

The new Roomba model has the option of issuing sweets. Now the dog will go for a vacuum cleaner, and not stress. So far, the gadget is experimental, but iRobot is already looking for volunteers for large-scale prototype testing.

An unusual coffee shop has opened in Tokyo, where coffee is given out by a “bear's paw”.

An unusual coffee shop has opened in Tokyo, where coffee is given out by a “bear's paw”. “Bear's paw” often plays with clients: he shakes hands, then strokes, which is very touching.

The Giglish service has been released, which will help you practice your spoken English.

The whole point is in communicating through a microphone: AI asks questions, you answer them, and if you make a mistake somewhere, the neural network will politely correct you. You can configure the role of the interlocutor, and several dozen languages ​​are available to choose from (among them even three are English). It works for free and even registration is not needed, but you will be limited in the time of lessons and the number of conversational topics.

Brooklyn-based art collective MSCHF has created a microscopic replica of the Louis Vuitton OnTheGo bag.

Accessory size total: 657x222x700 micrometers. According to the authors, their project is a commentary on the ever-shrinking bags of designers that have no utility and functionality. The bag will not go on sale. It will be offered exclusively at the Just Phriends auction in June.

The Japanese planned to create an autonomous floating city for 40 thousand people with a spaceport.

Relatively small Dogen City with a diameter of 4 km will be designed for 10,000 permanent residents. In addition, up to 30,000 tourists will be able to visit it at the same time. Its round shape will be designed to withstand the harsh weather conditions and even tsunamis that regularly hit the coast of Japan. It was also mentioned that Dogen City would include a launch and landing site for reusable rocket transport.