Tesla Model Y becomes the best-selling car in the world in 2024

The best-selling car in the world in 2024 was the Tesla Model Y. However, Toyota remains the leader among car manufacturers. Three models made it into the top 10 in sales.

Elon Musk Loses 30% of Wealth

Elon Musk lost 30% of his wealth after becoming an advisor to Trump. According to Bloomberg, his capital has fallen from $433 billion to $301 billion since the beginning of the year - that's a loss of $1.3 million every minute. Tesla shares have nearly halved, and sales in Europe have plummeted by 45%. Meanwhile, 'Tesla Takedown' protests are taking place in the USA. Musk himself admits that combining business and politics is difficult, but Trump supports him and even bought a new Tesla.

Life Found on Mars

Scientists from NASA have discovered traces of ancient microbes with the help of a rover. Stones with light spots have been found on the planet, which clearly bear signs of living activity - millions of years ago there was a lake at the discovery site. Most likely, there was life there. Evidence will appear when the stone is brought to Earth.

First carbon-14-based nuclear battery created in China

A world-first carbon-14-based nuclear battery has been created in China. Zhulong No. 1 from Wuxi Beta Pharmaceutical Technology can operate for thousands of years. The development adapts to extreme temperatures from -100°C to +200°C, boasts an ultra-high energy density of 2200 mWh/g, and has a capacity loss of less than 5% over 50 years.

Announcement: New Lexus RZ Electric Car

The new Lexus RZ electric car has been announced - now with a yoke instead of a steering wheel and sports buckets instead of seats. The top version 550e F Sport delivers 408 hp and accelerates from 0 to 100 in 4.4 seconds. The paddles on the 'steering wheel' give fake shifts - as if you're driving an internal combustion engine. Sales of the 'spaceship' will start in the fall. Regular RZs are priced from $44,000, and the new model will certainly cost more.

Discover the World's Largest Cherry Blossom Garden

Do you know where the world's largest cherry blossom garden is? It's not in Japan, which many associate with these trees, but in the Chinese province of Guizhou. Over an area of more than 1600 hectares, more than 700,000 cherry trees have been planted—and right now their peak blooming season, from March to April, is starting. The mesmerizing spectacle lasts only 10 days, a maximum of 14 days if the weather remains sunny and windless. But it's definitely worth seeing!

British Startup Creates 'Magic' Can

A British startup has created a 'magic' can that cools drinks to 7°C in just a minute - reports say Coca-Cola is already interested in the technology. Delta H's mechanism occupies a third of the volume and is activated by pressing a button at the bottom: it is based on a chemical reaction between water and a certain salt component in the walls.

Annual International Ice Boat Races in Harbin

Annually in Harbin, China, international ice boat races are held. Teams from several countries compete in 100 and 200 meter distances, pushing off with paddles equipped with non-slip attachments, with a drummer sitting at the front to maintain the rhythm.

Lamborghini Launches $5,000 Baby Stroller

Lamborghini has released a baby stroller priced at $5,000. For this amount, you get a luxury off-roader for infants: suspension, brake pedal, and a handle styled like a supercar. The finish includes Italian leather and Alcantara, plus Lamborghini's signature orange accents. The collection is limited - only 500 units worldwide.

Chewing Gum Boosts Brain Performance

Chewing gum boosts brain performance immediately by 20%. 30 minutes of chewing increases attention, reaction, and productivity. Scientists tested 40 people, half of whom chewed gum. Attention results: Without gum: 33%; With gum: +6-20%. Why is this so? Chewing sends more blood to the brain (especially to alertness areas), reduces fatigue, and speeds up reaction. Conclusion: If you need to concentrate and work well, chew. Studying, coding, calls, driving - it works everywhere. The main thing is to be sugar-free, to remember information better.

Chinese Woman Clones Her Deceased Dog

A Chinese woman cloned her deceased dog - the 'resurrection' cost 160,000 yuan. The new dog is identical to the old one - same character and appearance, even with the black spot near the nose. The owner says that the clone of Little Joker also loves to steal socks, and has inherited the obedient and affectionate nature of the deceased dog.

Salar de Uyuni: The World’s Largest Mirror

Salar de Uyuni is the most beautiful spot in Bolivia, known as the largest mirror on the planet. It is the largest salt flat in the world, formed from a lake that dried up tens of thousands of years ago. It covers an area of 10,582 km², and during the rainy season (from December to April), the surface is covered by a thin layer of water, reflecting the sky.

New Microorganisms Discovered in the Mariana Trench

In the Mariana Trench, the deepest place on the planet, more than 7,000 new species of microorganisms have been discovered. Chinese scientists collected samples back in 2020, but the analysis was only completed now. As a result, almost 90% of the microbes brought up by the bathyscaphe were unknown to science - they lived at a depth of 6-11 km and were perfectly adapted to extremely high pressures, cold, and nutrient scarcity. Incidentally, only 22 people have ever been to the Mariana Trench.

Xiaomi releases a smart bedside table

The ingenious Chinese have added a wireless charger, an alarm clock with a speaker, and a steel safe with a fingerprint sensor to the bedside table. As a pleasant bonus, there's a nightlight with dynamic lighting and sunrise simulation in the morning. The Fun Sleep Smart Multi Bedside Table G1 comes in two colors: black and white. Priced at 1199 yuan.

Turquoise Chosen as Color for Autonomous Vehicles in Germany

Germany has chosen turquoise as the color for autonomous vehicles. Mercedes-Benz has already received approval from the authorities for the unique lighting system and indicators and now aims to make this trend an international standard for robot cars.

Meetings Lead to Hangover Syndrome

Calls and meetings lead to hangover syndrome – endless meetings and discussions literally exhaust the brain. Scientists have called this 'meeting hangover,' a syndrome in which, after meetings, a person loses concentration, thinks worse, and cannot work normally. The problem affects 90% of office employees, and 28% experience such severe stress that they are ready to resign. The main reason is meaningless conversations and empty discussions.

SpaceX conducts new Starship test flight

SpaceX conducted a new test flight of the Starship - the rocket had to be blown up again. As planned, the Super Heavy booster returned to the launch pad, where it was caught by 'claws', but the connection with the ship was lost shortly after launch. There will be several more launches this year, and by 2026, an unmanned Starship prototype is planned to be sent to Mars.

The Thai Polar Light

Off the coast of Thailand, a special 'Thai polar light' can be observed - it comes from fishing boats, whose lights are visible even from orbit. At night, numerous boats turn on powerful green lamps, attracting plankton, followed by fish and squid. Sometimes there are so many that almost the entire sky over the water is flooded with green.

Meta's Mind-Reading Neural Network

Meta has developed a neural technology that reads thoughts with 80% accuracy. The model reconstructs sentences from brain activity by reading EEG and MEG data, converting them into text. Brain2Qwerty can say what a person is thinking with 80% accuracy. Potentially, this is a very dangerous technology that could jeopardize the privacy of people's thoughts.

Teleperformance neutralizes Indian accent

The world's largest call center network, Teleperformance, which is used by Apple, Samsung, and others, has implemented technology to 'neutralize' the Indian accent among its employees. A specially trained neural network transforms speech in real-time for the interlocutor so that it sounds 'clearer and more understandable', as if speaking with a native speaker. The development cost $13 million.