Denmark to Introduce Tax on Cow and Pig Flatulence

Denmark is set to introduce a tax on cow and pig flatulence. Farmers will have to pay the tax. The rate is 300 kroner for each ton of carbon dioxide from the farm. One cow produces about 6 tons per year. This is how Denmark aims to combat global warming. The law will come into effect by 2030.

Samsung Unveils World's Smartest Washing Machine

Samsung has unveiled the world's smartest washing machine. You can make calls through it, and the built-in AI sets the programs itself by understanding the degree of laundry contamination. It can wash up to 25 kilograms of laundry at once, and it also has a drying function and automatic foam quantity regulation. For now, the model will be available only in South Korea for $2,700.

Truck drivers in Japan may be replaced by conveyor belts

In Japan, truck drivers may be replaced by conveyor belts spanning the entire country. Authorities are contemplating a 500-km belt between Tokyo and Osaka, which could transport as many containers as 25,000 drivers. They plan to spend 10 years and $25 billion on constructing the ambitious project.

Scientists from Shanghai create unique bag from battery fabric

Scientists from Shanghai have created a unique bag made of battery fabric - now it charges all gadgets inside. The most interesting part is that the fabric integrates well not only with clothing but also with the human body.

Huawei Competes with Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Huawei has unveiled a presidential-level luxury sedan named Stelato S9 to compete with German premium cars. The vehicle is fully electric with a maximum range of 800 km. The interior is upholstered in white leather, the rear seats have a zero-gravity mode, and there is a presidential-level screen in the armrest. The S9 will use the Qiankun ADS 3.0 intelligent driving system. Prices start at $57,250. Sales will begin as early as August.

Elon Musk's 11 Recommended Audiobooks

Elon Musk recommended 11 audiobooks that will give you a basic understanding of history, politics, and economics. Take note: Will Durant - The Story of Civilization; Homer's Iliad; Friedrich von Hayek - The Road to Serfdom; William Manchester - American Caesar; David Kushner - Masters of Doom; Adam Tooze - The Wages of Destruction; Ernst Jünger - Storm of Steel; Barbara Tuchman - The Guns of August; Gaius Julius Caesar - Commentaries on the Gallic War; William Bolitho - Twelve Against the Gods; Jack Weatherford - Genghis Khan.

AI-Designed Rocket Engine Successfully Tested in England

In England, a rocket engine designed by AI was successfully tested. A neural network generated a strange design resembling some kind of alien vase, but it worked on the first try - an engine with a power of 5 kN developed a thrust of 20,000 hp.

Gloves invented in the USA allow users to touch virtual objects

Inside the HaptX-G1 are hundreds of pneumatic actuators designed to recreate precise tactile sensations for the wearer.

Japanese Scientists Set New Fiber Optic Data Transmission Record

Scientists from Japan have set a new record for data transmission over fiber optic cables at 402 Tbps. Simply put, the team enhanced standard fiber optic cables with new types of amplifiers, significantly increasing capacity and avoiding losses. While this has only been tested under laboratory conditions so far, in the near future, it's possible that at least half of this network speed could become a reality.

Xiaomi Releases Air Purifier for Pet Owners

Xiaomi has released an air purifier specifically designed for owners of fluffy pets. The Beon X3 Pet Air Purifier can capture floating fur during shedding season, destroy bacteria and viruses, and eliminate unpleasant odors from the litter box. Additionally, it features a platform on top where the pet can sit majestically without blocking the air duct. In China, it is priced at ¥1899.

Germany Opens World’s First Solar Fuel Plant

Germany has opened the world’s first solar fuel plant. A field of mirrors absorbs heat and transfers it to a thermochemical reactor, where from carbon dioxide and water, synthetic fuels are created that can then be converted into kerosene, gasoline, and diesel. Currently, the plant can generate only 1000 tons annually, but by 2033, they plan to build an entire network in various countries, increasing production to 1 million tons and reducing dependency on fossil fuels.

Glastonbury Festival Visitors to Aid Science

This year, Glastonbury Festival visitors will be urinating for the benefit of science. The festival organizers have agreed on a collaboration with a startup that has figured out how to recycle urine into eco-friendly fertilizer. Moreover, they have even been awarded a government grant of $91,000 to collect urine from festival visitors.

Fighting poachers in Africa

In Africa, radioactive chips have been implanted in rhino horns to combat poachers. This measure aims to make it easier to catch smuggled horns at customs. It is said that this does not harm the animals themselves, but it protects them from poachers.

Illustration from the Cover of the First Harry Potter Book Sold at Auction for $1.9 Million

An illustration from the cover of the first Harry Potter book was sold at auction for $1.9 million. The watercolor painting by Thomas Taylor was used for the cover of the debut book in the series in 1997. It became the most expensive Harry Potter-related item ever sold at auction. The previous record holder was the first edition, sold for $421,000.

Toilet Stands Installed on a Baseball Field in the USA

In the USA, toilet stands have been installed on one of the baseball fields. The organizers ironically say they want to provide fans with the most comfortable experience possible, including a special person to bring food and drinks. Tickets for the toilet row will be sold separately at a higher price.

Failed Rocket Launch in Henan Province

In China's Henan province, there was an unsuccessful launch of the Tianlong-3 carrier rocket. Videos of powerful explosions have spread on social media. Immediately after launch, the device deviated and fell one and a half kilometers from the test site, causing a forest fire. None of the 800,000 city residents were injured.

LeBron James will play for the Lakers with his 19-year-old son Bronny

LeBron James will play for the Lakers with his 19-year-old son Bronny - he was selected in the draft. A year ago, Bronny suffered a cardiac arrest during training but managed to rehabilitate and make it to the NBA. LeBron always said that it was his dream to play with his son.

Rent a Cave House in the USA

In the USA, you can live in a cave with all the amenities. An unusual house is for rent in the state of Ohio. Inside, there are two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a kitchen, a living room, and a billiards area. At the entrance, there is a hot tub, a small barbecue area, and even a charging station for an electric car. The house can supposedly be rented long-term, but there have been no such clients yet, so it is being rented out daily for $780 a day.

ChatGPT Passed the Turing Test

ChatGPT passed the Turing Test and demonstrated that it possesses human intelligence. The experiment involved 500 randomly chosen people who communicated with 4 interlocutors - among them GPT-4, GPT-3.5, ELIZA (the ancestor of GPT), and one real person. The result: In 54% of cases, people see GPT-4 as a peer; 33% mistakenly identified neural networks; GPT-3.5 was named human in 50% of cases; even ELIZA gathered 22% humanity. From this experiment, scientists concluded that all future versions of ChatGPT will be indistinguishable from humans.

ESA Scientists Inspired by Lego

ESA scientists found inspiration in Lego and created 'building blocks' for lunar bases from cosmic dust. ESA space bricks were 3D printed from raw materials made from a 4.5 million-year-old meteorite, polylactide, and regolith simulant to test if they can be used as lunar building blocks. Some of the samples will also be displayed in LEGO stores.