Audi Halts Car Exports to the USA

Audi has halted deliveries of its cars to the USA due to the imposed 25% tariffs against Europe. The company has no production facilities in the USA: all cars for this market are supplied from Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, and Mexico - and tariffs have been imposed against all these countries. There are currently about 37,000 cars in Audi's warehouses in the USA, which dealers will be able to sell at the previous prices for about two months.

New Study

A new study has revealed that children raised without siblings are mentally healthier and happier. Scientists from China examined several thousand individuals aged 18 to 30, comparing those raised as only children with those who had siblings. The results showed that only children in the family have better mental health, are smarter, more creative, more satisfied with their lives, less impulsive, and less dependent on others' approval. Scientists explain this by noting that children without siblings do not have to share with anyone. They receive all resources and attention from their parents. As a result, they experience less stress in their lives and achieve their goals faster, which fosters emotional control, confidence, and independence.

Japanese Artist Sells "Invisible Paintings"

The Japanese artist sold "invisible paintings," claiming they were a reflection of the soul, but in reality, they were empty canvases. The 41-year-old Yukio Tanaka called himself an avant-garde genius and claimed that his art was only accessible to the "enlightened." Collectors paid millions of yen for canvases with fake certificates. The fraud was exposed when a gallery in Osaka attempted to sell one of the works to an Arab sheikh - an X-ray revealed the canvas was empty. Following the scandal, Tanaka closed his studio but is already offering "invisible sculptures of silence".

China Completes Construction of the World's Tallest Bridge

In China, the construction of the world's tallest bridge is being completed. The titanic structure across the Huajiang Canyon will reduce travel time from an hour to a minute. Beneath your feet is a chasm 625 meters deep.

Elon Musk seeks volunteers for brain chip implants

Elon Musk has started looking for volunteers for the implantation of brain chips. Neuralink has begun accepting applications from disabled individuals with paralysis who want to learn to control a computer with the power of thought. Anyone can participate.

Kawasaki unveils rideable robot Corleo

Japanese Kawasaki has unveiled the Corleo robot, which can be ridden. The cyber all-terrain vehicle is intended to run on hydrogen and will be able to navigate through areas impassable by any wheeled transport. For now, it's only a concept, but in the future, something similar is really intended to be released.

AI Surpasses Humans in Humor

Researchers from Sweden and Germany conducted an experiment in which 224 people competed with the neural network GPT-4o to come up with funny captions for pictures. The completed memes were evaluated based on humor, creativity, and virality, and the neural pictures received higher ratings.

New Spider-Man with Tom Holland release date announced

The new 'Spider-Man' starring Tom Holland has been given a release date - the sequel to the film series will be released on July 31, 2026. The film is subtitled 'A Brand New Day'. The storyline sees Peter Parker's life change drastically: everyone forgets him, and his relationship with Mary Jane falls apart. Meanwhile, J. Jonah Jameson takes the seat as the mayor of New York City. Additionally, Sony has finally announced the release date for the animated film 'Spider-Man: Beyond the Universes'. The third installment of Miles Morales' story will be released on June 4, 2027.

Women Love Bald Men

Women love bald men - such men are associated with bravery and leadership. Scientists in the 70s discovered something interesting: men without hair on their heads often have high testosterone and even some evolutionary advantage. Simply put, their bodies have adapted to dominate. And if you dig deeper, baldness is an ancient trick from the primate arsenal. Studies of gorillas and chimpanzees showed that males with a chance of leadership tend to have thinning hair. It's all logical: less hair means less chance of being grabbed by the head in a fight.

LEGO Car Built by Swedish Volvo Fan

A Swedish Volvo fan has built a working LEGO car. The brick car can actually be driven, with only the frame and wheels not made out of plastic. The LEGO artist won 400,000 pieces in a competition and decided to build a life-sized Volvo V70 out of them. The entire process took over a year, and he had to enlist the help of family and friends.

SpaceX Conducts First Crewed Flight Over Both Poles

The SpaceX team of space tourists has completed the first ever crewed flight over both poles of the Earth in a single orbit. Previously, only the Soviet 'Vostok-6' in 1963 came close to this goal, but Crew Dragon flew more precisely, on an unexplored trajectory with an unprecedented inclination of 90°. Besides the flight, the Fram2 mission will monitor the aurora, study sleep problems in orbit, and attempt to grow oyster mushrooms on board.

Wavy Road Markings Tested in the US

In the US, unusual wavy road markings are being tested to combat speeders on suburban streets. The markings create the illusion of a winding track, forcing drivers to reduce speed and be more 'attentive' on the road. To prevent them from being ignored or driven over straightforwardly, plastic posts will also be added to enforce the trajectory.

A self-sufficient camper providing water and energy developed in the USA

A camper that provides water and energy anywhere has been created in the USA. The EO Canopy by Electric Outdoors allows a complete disconnection from the power grid and enables living in nature while maintaining all comforts. The system operates on solar panels and can generate up to 64 kWh/day, which is comparable to the power consumption of two American homes.

China Enters the Era of Flying Taxis

China has officially entered the era of flying taxis. Already, two Chinese companies have received permission for the commercial operation of autonomous passenger drones from the CAAC - the Civil Aviation Administration of China.

Japan Prepares for a Mega Earthquake

Japan has begun preparing for a mega earthquake. There is an 80% probability of a cataclysm with a magnitude of 8-9 occurring in the Nankai Trough, which will bring a 30-meter tsunami to the east of the country. The disaster could cause nearly $2 trillion in damages, up to 300,000 people may perish, and authorities will have to evacuate 1 million people.

Cats are winking at us, and we don't realize it.

The internet recalled a study in which scientists proved that a cat's slow blinking is nothing but a trusting smile on their part. This life hack works both ways: if you want to approach a street or house cat, you should just narrow your eyes and blink slowly. Then even the most independent cat will reciprocate and let you pet them.

China Plans Giant Space Solar Station

China plans to build a giant solar station in space, which will be more efficient than any energy source on Earth. It is expected that the station will be located in a reserved zone at an altitude of 36,000 km, with the collected energy being sent to Earth in the form of microwaves. No specific implementation date is mentioned, but they aim to complete it by 2050.

New and Rare Tree Species Discovered in Tanzania

In the forests of Tanzania, a new and extremely rare species of giant trees aged around 3000 years has been found. The height of Tessmannia princeps reaches 40 meters, and they grow very slowly - it takes up to 15 years for the trunk circumference to increase by one centimeter. Only 100 trees have been discovered, so there is a call to include them in the Red List.

Cat with the Longest Tail in the World Found in the USA

This is Mr. Pugsley Addams, and he has already been listed in the Guinness Book of Records. The fluffy feline lives in Minnesota, and his tail measures 46.99 cm. Moreover, it will continue to grow, as Maine Coons grow until they are 3-5 years old, and he is only two years old now.

Elon Musk plans to implant vision-restoring neuroimplant

Elon Musk has stated that he is ready to implant a vision-restoring neuroimplant in a human this year. He claims that with his Blindsight module, even a completely blind person will be able to see. Initially, the vision will be "at 144p", but then the technology will be improved to a "superhuman level".