Chile's Atacama Desert, the Driest on Earth, Blooms

In Chile, the driest desert on the planet, the Atacama, has started to bloom. Heavy rains in the driest place on Earth turned it into a colorful carpet. Scientists believe that such blooming of the Atacama Desert is happening for the first time in half a century. This occurs only once every 5-7 years, when there is an excess amount of precipitation. According to meteorologists, more flowers will appear in the coming weeks as the rains could return. Yellow, red, purple, and white flowers have covered the usually lifeless landscapes of the desert, turning it into a vibrant spectacle.

Temperature in New York rises, bridges begin to break

The temperature in New York has risen so much that bridges are starting to break. Due to thermal expansion, drawbridges cannot be closed, so authorities are manually cooling them down by spraying them with water.

Spaniard didn't work for six years, and no one noticed

A Spaniard didn't go to work for six years, and no one noticed. The funniest part is that the fraud was uncovered when they wanted to award him for his years of service. Now he faces a $30,000 fine, but he wants to have it overturned.

China's BYD to Build Billion-Dollar Factory in Turkey

China's BYD will build a billion-dollar factory in Turkey. It will begin operations in 2026 and will produce approximately 150,000 vehicles annually, which will help bypass European and Turkish customs duties. Additionally, BYD plans to open factories in Hungary, Latin American countries, Indonesia, and South Africa. At the end of last month, the company started production in Uzbekistan.

World's First Blue Tree Frog Found in Australia

The world's first blue tree frog has been found in Australia. Scientists consider this rare mutation a part of evolution - the natural camouflage of green toads doesn't always work against Australia's quirky fauna, and the blue coloration deceives predators - they think the frog is poisonous.

Xiaomi Opens Robotic Factory in Beijing

Xiaomi has opened a robotic factory in Beijing that will operate 24 hours a day without human intervention, producing one smartphone every second. The factory covers an area of 81,000 m². In the first phase, it will launch the assembly of the foldable Xiaomi MIX Fold 4 and MIX Flip, as well as other premium models and car parts. According to Xiaomi's head, ¥2.4 billion was spent on its construction.

Transforming Homes in the USA for Disaster Victims

In the USA, transforming homes have been invented for people left homeless due to disasters. The boxes from CMAX Systems unfold into a full-fledged house in a matter of minutes and cost $9000.

Tam's Burgers Sales Increase by 40%

Sales at Tam's Burgers in Compton have increased by 40% after Kendrick Lamar shot several scenes for the Not Like Us music video there. The diner’s owner, Lauro Hernandez, told TMZ that he has known Kendrick since his teenage years. Whenever he's in his hometown, he always stops by for a bacon cheeseburger. Now, the rapper’s fans are also ordering it.

Kevin Spacey Receives First Film Award After Sexual Scandal

Kevin Spacey received his first film award after the sexual scandal and cancellation in Hollywood. Spacey won the Folkestone Independent Film Awards for Best Acting in the low-budget thriller Control. Notably, he had no screen time in the film at all - only his voice is heard off-screen.

First Launch of European Ariane 6 Rocket from French Guiana

The European Ariane 6 rocket, which was developed over nearly 10 years, was launched for the first time from the spaceport in French Guiana. The launch was originally planned for 2020 but was repeatedly delayed. The production of the previous generation has already been halted, forcing the European Space Agency to temporarily switch to SpaceX rockets. During tests, Ariane 6 put several satellites into orbit, and by 2026 it is planned to launch 9-12 times a year.

Astonishing Structure in Saudi Arabia

One of the most astonishing structures in Saudi Arabia is a network of 250 giant umbrellas that protect from the scorching sun and heat in Medina. They open early in the morning, providing shade and spraying cool water, and close in the evenings, transforming into lamp posts. They were primarily built for the pilgrims of the Masjid al-Nabawi mosque, and German specialists were responsible for their development.

Bugatti Chiron is no longer the king

The hypercar Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut accelerated to an insane 500 km/h on the stand. It is currently the fastest production car - no one can surpass it in tests up to 400 km/h. The video shows the company's latest record: the fastest acceleration from 0 to 400 km/h and braking back to 0 km/h - a total of 27.83 seconds.

Logitech releases a mouse with endless charging

Logitech has launched the new G309, which charges from a mouse pad. It can also be used with a single AA battery, offering a battery life of over 300 hours. The mouse is equipped with a Hero 25K sensor with a resolution of 25,000 dpi. The mouse is already available for $80, while the mouse pad must be purchased separately for $120.

NASA Researchers Complete Mars Simulation Experiment

Four NASA researchers have completed an experiment simulating life on Mars, during which they spent 378 days in isolation at the Mars Dune Alpha station model. In this way, they spent more than a year under conditions artificially mimicking the Martian environment. They engaged in growing vegetables, fixing station malfunctions, and making trips to the surface.

UN Warns of a New Epidemic - the Epidemic of Laziness

The UN warns of a new epidemic - the epidemic of laziness. Researchers are raising the alarm over the NEET movement (not in education, employment, or training). It includes people aged 15 to 24 who have consciously chosen to do nothing. The phenomenon started in the 90s but has now become widespread - in 2022, 23.4% of young men and women worldwide led a lazy lifestyle, and their number is only growing. Researchers also named the laziest countries - Turkey, Colombia, and Mexico.

Boeing Admits Guilt in Two Plane Crashes

Boeing has admitted its guilt in the crashes of two airplanes, which together resulted in the deaths of 346 people. Now Boeing will have to pay a fine of $243.6 million and invest $455 million in flight safety, but for the families of the victims, this is not enough. It is likely that the company will lose contracts with the US Department of Defense and NASA. The most devastating for Boeing is that they violated the terms of the agreement with the government, which protected the company from investigations and criminal cases, which means the agreement is no longer valid.

The Coronavirus Pandemic Has Made Whales Happier

Australian scientists conducted research and studied the hormonal background of whales over the past few years. It turned out that the stress hormone cortisol in marine mammals increased significantly compared to the levels in 2021 when people stayed at home during COVID. According to the scientist, there are two reasons for this. The first is the acute hearing of whales. They are sensitive to noise, using it for communication and navigation. The sounds produced by commercial vessels interfered with marine mammals. During COVID, there were fewer ships, making it more comfortable for whales to communicate and move around. The second reason is that during the period of movement restrictions, the levels of pollutants in the water also decreased.

Meyer Werft to Build World's Largest Gigayacht

German shipyard Meyer Werft will build the world's largest gigayacht, Ulyssia, measuring 324 meters—like the Eiffel Tower on its side. The vessel will be one of the longest among passenger ships, only slightly shorter than the 365-meter Icon of the Seas—the largest cruise liner. Onboard, there will be hundreds of luxury apartments available for 50-year leases, a helicopter pad, a spa center, restaurants, and swimming pools. If everything goes according to plan, this giant will be launched in 2028.

Dog named Peanut Butter plays video game in record time

The Shiba Inu dog named Peanut Butter completed the video game Major League Baseball in 29 minutes and 48 seconds at the Summer Games Done Quick festival. The stage was limited for the dog so it wouldn't get anxious. Its previous record of completing the game in 23 minutes was not broken, but it received the audience's love as a reward.

Elon Musk announces third Starship launch of the year

Elon Musk has announced the third Starship launch of the year - the largest rocket in history. New tests will be conducted in early August. More durable thermal protection panels will now be installed on the rocket, which came off last time, breaking the only camera for broadcasting.