Emperor Penguin's Incredible Journey

An Emperor Penguin from Antarctica swam about 3500 km and ended up on a beach in Australia. The bird was spotted by local surfers, who then handed it over to specialized services. It is currently undergoing rehabilitation under the supervision of specialists as it was severely exhausted. According to scientists, no Emperor Penguin has ever swum so far. It is assumed that it reached Australia by following a current shifted northward in search of food.

Sleep after the alarm makes you happier

Scientists have found that sleeping for a few more minutes after the alarm rings is indeed a good idea. The perfect effect is achieved after 46 'bonus' minutes of sleep - they greatly improve well-being and reduce stress. However, there is a downside: if you wake up half an hour before the alarm, you will feel a sharp deterioration in mood and a sense of dissatisfaction.

Robot Joins Malmö Symphony Orchestra

In Sweden, the Malmö Symphony Orchestra has taken on a robot that plays the cello. The machine consists of two industrial robot arms that hold the instrument like a human.

Osmo digitizes scents for teleportation

Osmo has digitized scents so they can be teleported. The team has created a machine that captures smells and interprets them into molecules using AI. This combination can be sent to the other side of the world, where a similar machine will recreate the formula and reproduce the scent. In the future, you'll be able to send captivating scents to loved ones just like we send each other photos and videos.

Chinese Build a Death Star

The Chinese have built a weapon from 'Star Wars'. The weapon focuses electromagnetic waves at a single point and creates a powerful beam that strikes its target with great force. Previously, scientists believed it was simply impossible.

Samsung to Develop Mixed Reality Headset

Samsung is preparing its own mixed reality headset to compete with Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3. It is reported that Samsung is collaborating with Qualcomm to develop a chip and with Google to create a platform for its own XR headset. The launch is planned for 2025. The device is expected to cost between $1000 and $1500.

Japanese Man Celebrates Sixth Wedding Anniversary with Virtual Pop Star Hatsune Miku

A Japanese man who married the virtual pop star Hatsune Miku celebrated the sixth wedding anniversary with his beloved. Akihiko Kondo tied the knot with the virtual girl in 2018 and spent $15,000 on the ceremony. To have the bride say 'I do', a holographic AI copy was created. The man's love for the artificially created 'woman' does not fade over time despite ridicule. His 'wife' is praised for her loyalty.

Drones are now paving roads in China

Drones in China are now also laying asphalt. As part of a trial, a 'swarm' of 10 vehicles prepared a 158-kilometer section of the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao expressway. This is reportedly the first such project in the world. It involved one paver, six 13-ton rollers, and three 30-ton rollers working synchronously in a 1+3+3+3 scheme, completing the task several times faster than usual. While it is not yet possible to do without humans at the current stage, the process is expected to be fully automated in the near future.

New Yorkers Urged to Conserve Water

Residents of New York have been urged to conserve water due to the drought, according to the city administration. The reason is the second longest dry period in the history of the city's observations. Authorities have asked citizens to monitor their water usage more closely, fix any issues that could lead to water loss, and report them to specialists. Competent authorities have also been instructed to develop a plan for saving water resources.

Aptera Motors successfully tests solar-powered electric car

The American startup Aptera Motors has successfully tested the first production solar-powered electric vehicle. The futuristic PI2 resembles a starship or amphibious plane and travels 640 km on a single charge and 64 km per day from the sun. Market deliveries will start in 2025, and the company has already received 50,000 pre-orders.

World's Largest Captive Crocodile Dies in Australia

The world's largest captive crocodile has died in Australia. Cassius arrived at the Marineland Melanesia sanctuary in the 1980s and since then grew to 5.48 meters. The staff estimated that he was over 110 years old.

Canadian Builds Working LEGO Film Camera

A Canadian has built a working film camera out of LEGO that can actually take pictures. It consists of 595 parts in total, and nearly all of them are from stock sets. The exceptions are the custom lenses. By the way, this camera might appear on the market in the future. The project gathered over 10,000 votes on LEGO Ideas, and now the company must consider launching production.

Time Names the 200 Most Important Inventions of 2024

We have compiled the top ten most interesting: The Europa Clipper probe, sent to search for life on Jupiter's moon; The titanium heart, transplanted to a human for the first time this year; A 'smart' marker that copies surrounding colors; Electrically-assisted pants to ease movement; The Digit robot working in Amazon warehouses; A treadmill for wheelchairs (to train arms); The Luum robot for eyelash extensions; Lenovo's transparent laptop; The Huawei Mate XT - the first smartphone that folds in three.

Apple Watch Saves Girl's Life

A girl was saved by an Apple Watch. She got stuck upside down in a gym and couldn't call out to her family. Then she contacted 911 through her Apple Watch - rescuers arrived within minutes and freed the sufferer.

China to pay women marrying before 35

In China, women who get married before the age of 35 will be paid. Authorities in the city of Lüliang will pay 1,500 yuan to couples who are getting married for the first time and where the bride is younger than 35. Starting in early 2025, city authorities will also pay 2,000 yuan at the birth of the first child, 5,000 yuan for the second, and 8,000 yuan for the third. Newborns must be registered in Lüliang. Such measures are being introduced to boost the birthrate. By the end of 2023, China's population had declined by 2.08 million people, reaching 1.409 billion. This is the second consecutive year that the country's population has decreased, noted the agency. Among the reasons cited were a "record low birthrate" and a "wave of COVID-19 deaths".

Google's New Neural Network: Learn Anything

Google's new neural network will teach you anything - Learn About helps you master any topic quickly, easily, and clearly. It's simple: enter your question or specify a topic and receive an interactive course with images. The textbook is built as you go - you delve deeper into the topic or ask questions, and the AI continues to generate new pages.

Tragedy Strikes Neom: Thousands Dead

21,000 people have died during the construction of the city of Neom in Saudi Arabia, and more than 100,000 are missing. Since 2017, a futuristic megapolis, Neom, is under construction in the country - a massive mirrored skyscraper in the middle of the desert, 170 kilometers long and 500 meters high. Later, the project was altered. According to data, already thousands of people have died during the construction and tens of thousands have simply 'disappeared'. Moreover, the site is plagued by modern slavery: violations of human rights, countless overtime, and wage theft.

Windows Updates Will Become Paid

This refers to Windows 10, whose official support will end in the fall of 2025. Microsoft has decided to give users the option to extend support for their favorite OS for just $30/year. The situation will be much worse for enterprises: the first year of support will cost them $61 and each subsequent year this amount will double.

Armored Batmobile from Nolan's Films Now for Sale

The armored Batmobile from Nolan's films is now available for purchase - the company Action Vehicle has created a realistic copy that has been approved even by Warner Bros. Under the hood is the iconic General Motors LS3 V8 engine with 6.2 liters from the Chevrolet Camaro - 525 horsepower. The exterior of the car is clad in sheet metal, carbon fiber, and Kevlar - it is truly impenetrable. The series is limited - only 10 lucky people will be able to buy the legend for $2.9 million.

Louis Vuitton Releases Pet House Made of Natural Leather

Louis Vuitton has released a pet house made of natural leather. The cost of this exclusive 'apartment' for a four-legged friend is approximately $65,000.