Artificial Lake and Ski Resort in Saudi Arabian Desert

In the middle of the desert in Saudi Arabia, an artificial lake and ski resort are being created. The complex is being built 50 km from the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba, where winter temperatures drop below zero and are otherwise 10°C cooler than other areas. Luxury homes, a hotel, and restaurants will be built next to the reservoir, and ski slopes will be equipped in the mountains. The work is expected to be completed by 2026, and in 2029 the Winter Asian Games will even be held there.

Artificial Lake and Ski Resort Being Built in Saudi Arabia

In the middle of the desert in Saudi Arabia, an artificial lake and ski resort are being created. The complex is being built 50 km from the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba, where the temperature in winter drops below zero, and at other times is 10°C cooler than in other areas. Luxurious homes, a hotel, and restaurants will be constructed near the water body, and skiing trails will be set up in the mountains. The work is promised to be completed by 2026, and in 2029, the Asian Winter Games will even be held there.

Driving Schools in China Use Smart Cars Instead of Instructors

In China, there are driving schools where smart cars are used instead of instructors. The display inside the car indicates what needs to be done, and the autopilot takes over if necessary. However, instructors are not completely dispensable. They remotely monitor several training cars on the site and also accompany students into the city.

Peak of the Brightest and Most Abundant Meteor Shower of the Summer

On the night of August 12th, the peak of the brightest and most abundant meteor shower of the summer began – from sunset to dawn, up to 100 meteors per hour can be observed. According to astronomers, the Moon will set below the horizon around midnight, not hindering the view, and the meteor shower will be visible to the naked eye. It's best to move away from houses and other sources of light. You can enjoy it even after the peak: the meteor shower should be visible for about two more weeks.

Banksy creates four works in London in one week

Banksy created four works in London in one week - one of them, a stencil of a wolf on a satellite dish, was stolen just a few hours after appearing. The artist did not add any captions to the photos, which sparked debates online about their meaning.

American Fisherman Catches Incredibly Rare Blue-Rose-Purple Lobster

A fisherman from the USA caught an incredibly rare blue-rose-purple lobster - the chances of encountering such a specimen are one in a hundred million. Scientists explain that lobsters have red, yellow, and blue pigments, so their coloration depends on random genetic mutations. For example, blue lobsters occur approximately once in two million, two-toned ones occur 1:50 million, and such as this one, 1:100 million.

China creates a Starlink analogue.

China is creating a Starlink analogue. Recently, the first batch of satellites for the future constellation, which will be managed by Shanghai Spacecom Satellite Technology, was launched. According to China Securities Journal, the launch took place in the city of Taiyuan, where the corresponding launch site is located. The satellite constellation development program has been in operation since last year and involves the deployment of approximately 15,000 communication satellites into low Earth orbit.

Xiaomi Phones Will Learn to Detect Hidden Cameras

The smartphone will search for suspicious signals from wireless devices that could be cameras or eavesdropping gadgets.

Cooling paint for cars invented in Japan

In Japan, cooling paint for cars has been invented. This new product from Nissan contains synthetic composite materials and reflects infrared rays instead of absorbing them. The paint has one downside: its coating is six times thicker than usual.

Very expensive accident off the coast of Naples

A very expensive collision occurred off the coast of Naples - the $120 million yacht of Steve Jobs' widow collided with the $125 million yacht of Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego. According to Pliego, he has no idea what the crew of the liable vessel was doing at the time, but it was lucky that it resulted in only a 'scratch'.

Drones to Assist Tourists on Everest

Nepal has decided to replace part of the Sherpas with Chinese FlyCart 30 cargo drones, which will be able to carry items and collect trash. Authorities hope this move will reduce the number of casualties during summit climbs.

Elon believes Neuralink implant can enhance reaction speed

Elon is confident that the Neuralink implant will be able to provide reaction speeds in a few years that even professional gamers don't have. The first person to receive the implant stated that they literally have an Aimbot in their head, allowing accurate shooting in shooters using the power of thought.

NASA Astronauts Hold Olympic Games on the ISS

NASA astronauts held their Olympic Games on the International Space Station. The 'space athletes' admitted that some Olympic disciplines become easier in zero gravity and wished the athletes good luck at the real Olympics in Paris.

Help for Animal Shelters

In the USA and Canada, film screenings took place showing the best cat videos from the internet for one and a half hours. The screenings lasted only two days as part of the Cat Video Fest. All the earned $280,000 will be donated to animal shelters.

Solar Charging Blanket for Electric Vehicles Invented in the USA

A solar charging 'blanket' for electric vehicles was invented in the USA. The EV Solar Charger is a 'cloak' made of solar panels that unfolds over the windshield, hood, and trunk. Under good weather conditions, the new device can increase the range by up to 50 km per day.

New Banksy Artwork Appears in London

A new piece by Banksy has appeared in London – a mountain goat on a collapsing cliff with a surveillance camera pointed at it. The artist did not clarify the meaning of the graffiti. Online, it is speculated that the work is related to the widespread protests taking place across the country following the murder of three girls in the city of Southport.

Sleep Tournament in Japan

A sleep tournament will be held in Japan where players, attention, will be penalized for lack of sleep. The competition is organized by the pharmaceutical company SS Pharmaceuticals and Capcom to encourage people to sleep more. Only two teams of three players each will compete, playing Street Fighter and adhering to a sleep schedule. Participants must sleep at least six hours every night for seven days - 42 hours per person and 126 hours for the entire team. If the levels are lower, they will face penalties for sleep deprivation.

High-Speed Train

A train capable of reaching speeds up to 1000 km/h was tested in China. The test of the high-speed train with a low-vacuum transportation system on a magnetic levitation platform took place in Shanxi province. The test was conducted over a distance of 2 km.

Pyramids that clean water invented in England

Scientists from the University of Bath have created special ceramic grids printed on a 3D printer that remove eternal chemicals PFAS from bodies of water. The structures eliminate 75% of contaminants in just 3 hours.

EcoFlow Opens Pre-orders for Power Hat

The company EcoFlow has opened pre-orders for the Power Hat - a hat with built-in flexible solar panels. With the gadget, you can charge a smartphone with a capacity of 4000 mAh in just 3-4 hours. The headgear weighs 370 grams. The innovation has an IP65 protection rating, which means the gadget is dustproof and can withstand even strong water jets.