Kamchatka Earthquake Among the Six Strongest in History

The earthquake on Kamchatka ranks among the six strongest in history. According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 is among the six strongest earthquakes ever recorded. Scientists say that in the future, as new data becomes available, it may be reclassified as an even larger event.

First 6S Robot Store Opens in Shenzhen

A 6S-format robot store, the first of its kind in the world, has opened in the Chinese city of Shenzhen. The 6S-format robot store is created based on the traditional 4S car store model but with expanded services. Besides sales, servicing, and parts, rental and custom manufacturing of robots are available here. On the opening day, 26 companies, including Unitree Robotics, signed cooperation agreements. Over 200 manufacturers, about 50 of which specialize in humanoid and service robots, have shown interest in the venue. It is noted that the store acts as a bridge to bring robots from the labs to the market, turning robotic concepts into real products.

A 'Matryoshka' phone invented in the USA

The concept by Mechanical Pixel is a fully modular smartphone that adapts to the user's preferences - it can be a miniature screen, a regular phone, or an 'almost tablet'.

MrBeast Receives Unique Button for 400 Million Subscribers

MrBeast received a unique button for reaching 400 million subscribers on YouTube from the platform's CEO, Neal Mohan. In June 2024, his channel became the most popular in the world, surpassing the Indian music label T-Series. A year later, he was the first to surpass the mark of 400 million subscribers.

China's Car Factory of the Future

In China, a factory has been created that produces one car per minute. The superfactory by Avatr Technology has achieved full automation on the production line - there are no human operators at all. There is no mention of defects: the factory is equipped with 369 monitoring systems and 26 quality control points.

Pollution Issues on Mount Everest

Over 12 tons of garbage and biological waste left by tourists and climbers have been recorded on Mount Everest. The extent of the pollution is causing concern among environmentalists. The removal of waste is complicated by the extreme conditions and the inaccessibility of the area. Despite periodic clean-up efforts, the pollution issue persists. Environmental organizations warn that without a long-term, systematic approach, the situation could worsen, damaging the region's ecosystem.

New Deadlift World Record

The 'Mountain' from 'Game of Thrones' set a new world record in the deadlift by lifting a barbell weighing 505 kilograms. Interestingly, he also held the previous record of 501 kg since 2020. Moreover, Hafthor Bjornsson is a multiple-time winner of the 'World's Strongest Man' competitions, and in 2015, he broke a thousand-year-old record at the 'World's Strongest Viking' competition in Norway by dragging a 650-kilogram log for five steps.

The Legendary Long-lasting Bulb of Livermore

In the fire station of the city of Livermore (California, USA) hangs the legendary long-lasting bulb. The lamp has been burning since 1901, and anyone interested can admire it in real time by switching on the online broadcast. The bulb, which is now 124 years old, was manufactured according to the designs of engineer Adolphe Chaillet, who is considered the main competitor of Thomas Edison. It is believed that in 1901 an unknown electrician hung it in the fire station, and since then, the device has practically never stopped working. Scientists believe the secret of the bulb's longevity lies in the carbon filament: it likely wears out more slowly than modern tungsten filaments.

Volonaut launches real Star Wars speeder bike

The company Volonaut has released a real speeder bike from 'Star Wars'. The footage looks so unreal that the manufacturer had to prove that the prototype was piloted by a real inventor and that there are no graphics or special effects in the video. The device can reach a speed of 100 km/h and will be available for pre-order from August 1st. The price is $880,000.

YouTuber Benn Jordan Encodes PNG File into a Living Bird

YouTuber Benn Jordan encoded a PNG file into a living bird. He first drew an image of 176 kilobytes, then converted it to sound, and played it to a starling - a bird known for mimicking sounds. The starling reproduced the 'audio-PNG', essentially becoming a data carrier. In this way, a single starling can transmit up to 2 megabytes per second.

Heroes of Might and Magic will live forever

"Heroes of Might and Magic III" has been recorded on a 5D crystal for endless storage - the iconic strategy game will be accessible even in hundreds of years. This is the first time in history that a video game has been preserved on such a medium.

Hyundai Unveils Reforestation Vehicle

Hyundai has launched a vehicle for reforestation. Hyundai's IONIQ 9 Seed Ball Drone Station is equipped with everything needed to aid nature - the electric SUV has been turned into a mobile drone control center that disperses seeds. Such vehicles are already operating in South Korean territories affected by wildfires.

Chinese Scientists Develop 360-Terabyte Drives

Chinese scientists have made an impressive breakthrough - they have developed disks with an incredible capacity of 360 terabytes. To put this into perspective, just six of these storage devices are enough to record absolutely all the games from the Steam catalog. This storage capacity has been made possible by the innovative technology of 'multidimensional glass storage'. During the manufacturing process, a laser beam writes information directly into a quartz disk, forming nanostructures in which the data is stored. This method provides an inexpensive and durable way to store information, capable of handling any volume of data. However, conventional home drives are currently unable to read these disks due to their high technological complexity.

Battery-Flavored Chips Released in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, chips with a battery flavor have been released. Snacks from the Rewind brand create a tingling sensation on the tongue - just like licking a 9-volt battery.

Inmate Becomes Top Programmer

In the USA, the most successful inmate has been discovered - a certain Preston Thorpe started coding while behind bars. While his cellmates were building muscles, he was building skills and eventually became the tech lead of a startup from San Francisco.

New Divorce Law in China

In China, a law has been passed that prevents a man from having to give up half of all assets upon divorce. The division of assets after divorce will now be based on the financial contribution of each spouse. If the wife has not contributed financially to the purchase of property or other assets, she will not be entitled to any share, even if she managed the household and raised the children.

Best Time to Take Exams Discovered

Scientists have discovered the best time of day to take exams. A team worked with data from oral exams in Italy: candidates are required to take them to be admitted to Italian universities. The scientists analyzed more than 104,552 grades awarded by 680 examiners across 1,243 subjects. As a result, they established a clear success curve, peaking between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. The researchers concluded that students have a better chance of performing well in exams late in the morning rather than early in the morning or after noon. In their opinion, this pattern also applies to job interviews.

Spy Cockroaches Developed in Germany

Spy cockroaches are being developed in Germany. The startup SWARM Biotactics is developing unique biorobotic systems based on live insects and has already attracted €13 million. Its fully controllable swarms of beetles with special sensor backpacks will crawl into areas where regular robots or drones cannot be deployed.

China Launches Unified Digital ID System

China has launched a 'unified system of digital identity cards' that allows authorities to track every user. To obtain a unique code for account access, citizens must submit their biometrics, passport data, and other personal information to the state - authentication via Digital ID is currently voluntary, but it will soon become the only way to access any website or application. Every click is tracked and entered into a special government registry: authorities will be able to view all activities of a specific user on the internet at any time.

Japanese Scientists Develop Three-Meter Rescue Robots

Japanese scientists are developing three-meter rescue robots. It is no secret that natural disasters occur regularly in Japan. Despite the advanced evacuation system, it is practically impossible to completely avoid human casualties. To reduce these numbers year by year, Japanese scientists have decided to develop humanoid rescue robots. According to the project designers, the height of each electronic rescuer will reach three meters, and the weight will be 300 kilograms. The robots will be able to move at a speed of about five kilometers per hour and lift objects weighing up to 100 kilograms.