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American Startup Creates Rocking Beds for Adults
The American startup Ensven is creating slider legs that transform beds into soothing cradles for adults. The gadget can support weights of up to 544 kg and offers several rocking modes, including a 'shaking' mode that might appeal to those who enjoy sleeping on trains or ships.
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December 4, 2024
LEGO Releases Historical Leonardo da Vinci Set
LEGO has released a historical set featuring Leonardo da Vinci's flying machine. During the inventor's lifetime, the ornithopter was never built and existed only in drawings (and even with it, a person wouldn't have been able to fly). Now, however, it can be placed on your shelf. The set includes 493 pieces and a da Vinci minifigure. The price is $50.
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December 4, 2024
Weather-Responsive Color-Changing Jacket
In Australia, a jacket that changes color with the weather has been invented. The chameleon clothing, Heat Reactive Puffer Jacket, quickly darkens during rain or snow, and displays bright patterns from the warmth of hands.
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December 4, 2024
Record in Lifting Large Data Volumes
A man lifted 282 petabytes for the first time. The actor-weightlifter ‘The Mountain’ from ‘Game of Thrones’ set a world record for ‘moving large data sets’ by lifting 452 kg of Phison SSD drives. The company wanted to showcase its progress – 122 terabytes fit into their 200g Pascari D205V PCIe Gen5 drive.
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November 29, 2024
Chile's Construction of the World's Largest Telescope
For 10 years, the Extremely Large Telescope has been under construction in the Chilean desert, set to become the largest in human history. Its primary mirror will be approximately four times larger than any existing telescope, allowing it to capture 15 times more light and surpass the Hubble Space Telescope's detail by 16 times. Construction began back in 2014 and as of today, the telescope is just over 50% complete. It is planned to be operational by 2028, and the project's costs may exceed $1.5 billion.
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November 29, 2024
AMD Patents "Multilayer Packaging" Method for Chips
AMD has patented a method for "multilayer packaging" of chips. AMD proposes placing auxiliary dies over the main die. This way, more cache, additional cores can be added, bandwidth can be increased, and latency reduced on the same chip area.
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November 28, 2024
Japanese Scientists Create Plastic That Fully Decomposes in Seawater
Scientists from Japan have created a plastic that fully decomposes in seawater. The material is made from polymers with a unique structure that allows it to easily break down in salty water, turning into nutrients. The plastic is safe - it does not burn and does not release toxic substances. Scientists note that such plastic is stronger than regular plastic, inexpensive to produce, and the technology to create it is simple.
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November 28, 2024
Over 10% of the Workforce in South Korea Are Robots
Over 10% of the workforce in South Korea are robots. This makes the country a global leader. According to analysts' calculations, there are 1012 industrial robots for every 10,000 employees. And their number grows by an average of 5% annually. Among the top ten leaders in enterprise robotization are also: Singapore - 770 robots per 10,000 people, China - 470 robots, Germany - 429 robots, Japan - 419 robots, Sweden - 347 robots, Denmark - 306 robots.
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November 28, 2024
Google Opens First Wooden Office in California
Google has opened its first wooden office in California. The five-story building is entirely made of compressed wood and, according to the company, will leave a 96% smaller carbon footprint compared to similarly sized structures made of steel and concrete. It houses 900 workspaces and covers an area of 16,954 m².
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November 28, 2024
Google Maps Navigator Kills Three People in India
A car fell off an unfinished bridge. However, the app thought that the road was passable. On Saturday evening, three people were rushing to a wedding, confidently driving along the road until the car suddenly plunged down.
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November 28, 2024
BMW Boasts Worker Robots
The automotive company BMW has boasted about its worker robots. The androids Figure 02 have increased their efficiency by 400% and now work almost like living workers. Currently, they perform up to 1000 cargo movements a day: the robots carry sheet metal parts, stack them neatly, and avoid collisions.
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November 27, 2024
Daredevil Sets Unusual World Record
In England, a daredevil set an unusual world record. Johnny Davis jumped off a motorcycle and began to slide on his feet behind the iron steed. Meanwhile, the bike accelerated to 256.72 km/h - no one has performed this trick at such speed before.
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November 25, 2024
Rare Asian Elephant Born in U.S. Zoo
A rare Asian elephant calf was born in an American zoo. The 34-year-old elephant named Shanti from Texas gave birth to the adorable little one. The calf has been named Kirby, and he is now one of the few who can save his species from extinction. There are only about 50,000 Asian elephants left in the wild, so every new calf is extremely valuable and precious.
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November 25, 2024
India Considers Emergency Due to Air Pollution
India is considering declaring a state of emergency due to air pollution. The relevant indicator in the Indian capital has reached a record 494 units, while the norm is 50 units. Breathing such air is equivalent to smoking 50 cigarettes a day. To restore the environment, it is proposed to implement measures that were taken during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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November 25, 2024
World's Largest Gold Bar Created in Dubai
The world's largest gold bar, valued at approximately $27 million, was created in Dubai. The 300-kilogram piece was manufactured by the Emirates Minting Factory, which specializes in precious metals, and it has already been entered into the Guinness Book of Records. The previous record was held by the Japanese - a 250-kilogram bar has been kept at the Toi Gold Museum since 2005.
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November 25, 2024
Cillian Murphy Buys Childhood Cinema
Cillian Murphy has purchased the cinema he frequented as a child with his father. The Phoenix Cinema in the Irish town of Dingle was in operation for 100 years but closed after the pandemic. It was the only cinema not only in the town but also within 30 miles around. Murphy and his wife want to renovate the building and expand it into a multi-purpose space.
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November 25, 2024
Girl Films Volcano Eruption from Airplane Window
A girl filmed a volcano eruption from the window of a plane flying over it. The flight was carried out in the southwest of the Icelandic Reykjanes peninsula, where this volcano has erupted for the seventh time this year. Fortunately, the activity was low and did not affect airport operations, but the nearby town of Grindavik was evacuated nonetheless.
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November 25, 2024
Elon Musk Sets Record in Diablo 4 Mastery Level Speed Run
Elon Musk has set a record for speedrunning the final level of Diablo 4 at the highest difficulty. According to a video published by the entrepreneur on X, he completed the 150th level in the Pit of Masters in 1 minute and 52 seconds. As noted by Sportskeeda, this is the hardest challenge in Diablo 4, which can rightly be called the 'embodiment of hell.' Players are ranked based on the time it takes them to complete it. The entrepreneur commented on his achievement: 'So many life lessons can be learned from speedrunning video games at maximum difficulty. It teaches you to see the matrix, not just exist in it.'
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November 24, 2024
Washing Machine for People Invented in Japan
In Japan, the Mirai Ningen Sentakuki has been invented, which washes a person from all sides. The device determines the degree of dirtiness, selects the washing method, water pressure, and temperature. Inside, there's a drying function and a screen for added fun. The entire process takes only 15 minutes.
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November 24, 2024
The tallest and shortest women in the world met for tea in London
The tallest and shortest women in the world met in London for tea. The event was held in honor of the 70th anniversary of the Guinness Book of Records. The 27-year-old web developer Rumeysa Gelgi from Turkey had tea with the 30-year-old Indian actress Jyoti Amge. Gelgi's height is 2 meters 15.16 centimeters, while Amge's height is just 62.8 centimeters. Despite the height difference, the women got along well.
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November 24, 2024