New study: Computer games are still good for kids

A study appeared in the journal Scientific Reports that examined the impact of leisure on the intellectual abilities of 5,000 children growing up from 10 to 12 years old. According to the results, those who spent most of their time watching videos and chatting demonstrated below-average intellectual skills. But gamer children got a good increase in IQ. For example, a child gamer scored 2.5 extra IQ points in 2 years compared to peers from social networks.

In the US, an inexperienced passenger landed a plane safely after the pilot lost consciousness

The incident occurred on board a Cessna 208 aircraft en route from an international airport in the Bahamas to Florida. About 112 km north of the destination, the pilot collapsed. Instead of panic, passenger Darren Harrison independently figured out how to contact the dispatcher and outlined the situation. After that, the dispatcher began to give the man the necessary instructions and explain the intricacies of controlling the aircraft. As a result, the passenger managed to land safely, and the pilot, who lost consciousness, was immediately taken to the hospital.

Google will release glasses-translator

At the Google I / O exhibition, the corporation showed a working concept of glasses that translate the speech of the interlocutor in real time and show the translation on the screen.

The people of Thailand will be given a million cannabis bushes to grow at home

On June 9, a new law will come into force in Thailand allowing residents to grow cannabis with a low content of psychotropic substances and use it for medical purposes, subject to notification to local authorities. It is possible to sell grown products only after obtaining the appropriate license. The Thai government, where a third of the working population is employed in agriculture, is actively promoting cannabis cultivation as a source of income. According to the Minister of Health, the cultivation of marijuana and hemp can bring additional income to the residents and the country's budget of more than 10 billion baht (about 288 million US dollars) per year.

To prepare a trip to Mars, NASA has signed a contract with Epic Games

Using the Unreal Engine 5, VR scenarios will be developed that will help train future Mars colonizers. According to Gamerant, about 150 game development teams from all over the world are already participating in the challenge.

Beer brand Suntory has launched sales of a gadget for creating a foam cap

The brewing company Suntory, which is considered one of the oldest in the Japanese market, has launched sales of a portable gadget. It allows you to create perfect foam caps during beer pouring. The device was named Kamiawa Server. To create the perfect beer foam hat, you need to fix it on the wall of the beer can. While filling the glass, the gadget will begin to vibrate at a speed of 41,000 vibrations per second. Due to this, a dense foam cap is formed in the glass.

For the first time in history, scientists have grown a plant in lunar soil

With just 12 grams of precious soil, researchers at the University of Florida have successfully grown Tal's rhubarb in it, using only a supplemental nutrient solution.

A transgender woman is getting a womb transplant

For the first time in history, a transgender woman will receive a womb transplant so that she can give birth to a child. New Delhi-based surgeon Dr. Narendra Kaushik hopes to transplant organs from a deceased donor into a woman. If the operation is successful, it will be the first time in history that a former man has been able to get pregnant.

Secret UFO hearing

The US Department of Defense will hold a secret UFO hearing for the first time in over 50 years. Earlier, US intelligence released a preliminary assessment of 144 "unidentified airborne phenomena" reports since 2004. But she was able to explain only one of all 144.

In the ocean, they found tons of sugar that no one suspected

Scientists have discovered that seaweed meadows at the bottom of the ocean store huge amounts of sucrose, the main ingredient in sugar. These stocks could have a major impact on global climate change, the researchers say. The sucrose is released from the algae into the soil below them, in the area affected by the roots. Thus, the concentration of sugar at the bottom can be about 80 times higher than in ordinary soil. Globally, seaweed can contain up to 1.3 million tons of sucrose, according to researchers. This amount is enough for 32 billion cans of Coca-Cola.

Alcoholic rats quit drinking after gene editing

CRISPR-dCas9 gene-editing technology helped rats who were addicted to alcohol in their teens stop drinking. After the procedure, their behavior and the work of genes returned to normal. This means that this method of treating addiction can be effective for people as well.

Superhydrophobic airgel

Chemists have created a superhydrophobic airgel to clean up oil spills. The airgel is made from graphene and Teflon. It can be given any shape: granules, cylinders, solid blocks of different sizes. It does not absorb water and does not get wet, while absorbing organic solvents and oil products - up to 2300% by weight and up to 96% by volume. After the first use, the airgel can be collected, evaporated or annealed, and then reused. During the experiments, he retained the effectiveness of ten cycles.

Growing clothes

Petit Pli creates clothes that grow with your child. It can be stretched up to 7 sizes, which allows it to be used from ages 9 months to 4 years. To "grow in size", you just need to pull the desired part of the clothing with both hands in opposite directions.

The most expensive condom ever

The most expensive serial contraceptive in the world costs $68 and is manufactured by LOUIS VUITTON.

Unusual stroller

Huang "Jerry" Xiaojie, a blogger from Taiwan, designed a special aquarium stroller to walk around town with his favorite fish. The portable aquarium is equipped with a battery-operated filtration system, an oxygen air pump and even a lighting system. The part of the tank is made of acrylic and is located in the middle of the stroller, providing the fish with a 360-degree view while walking.

Unknown virus

Doctors spoke about the outbreak of an unknown virus affecting the liver of children. According to WHO, in 20 countries of the world, 228 children have already become ill with a severe form of hepatitis due to the virus, one of whom has died. In January, British doctors reported the first cases of infection. By the end of April, 145 sick children were identified in the country. According to the agency, children from a month to 16 years old are susceptible to an unknown infection, but most of those who are ill are less than ten years old. Symptoms of infection resemble gastroenteritis. According to scientists, COVID-19 could affect the immune system of children who recovered from it. As a result, infection with adenovirus led to severe liver damage.

Emperor penguins

According to Argentine scientists, emperor penguins may completely disappear from the face of the Earth in 30-40 years. The cause of extinction is the melting of glaciers, which can prevent birds from nesting and producing offsprin

One of the most expensive paintings in the world

Andy Warhol's portrait of Marilyn Monroe went under the hammer at Christie's auction. It was valued at $195 million. It is the second most expensive painting in the world sold publicly after Leonardo da Vinci's Salvator Mundi ($450 million).

China launched the Tianzhou-4 cargo spacecraft to its orbital station

The launch of the Long March-7 carrier rocket took place from the Wenchang Cosmodrome on the northeast coast of Hainan Island. In 2022, China plans to complete the construction of the Tiangong National Earth Orbital Station. Currently, the Tianhe station base module, launched in April last year, is in space. The second block - Wentian - is planned to be launched in May. The third - Mengtian - in September.

Fitness trackers were useless

American scientists have found that the advent of wearable fitness devices turned out to be useless and did not have a positive impact on the overall activity of the population. They analyzed data obtained from various sources from residents in eight countries - Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Greece, Japan, Norway, Sweden and the United States. The research was carried out between 1995 and 2017. Despite the popularity of smart devices, the average level of physical activity in recent years has decreased, not increased - smart gadgets have not helped people move more and have not changed their lives.