Savings on airline passes

A man has saved more than $2 million on flights by purchasing a lifetime airline pass in 1990. The pass, which cost $290,000 at the time, allowed the investor to fly first class for over 20 million miles and visit approximately 100 countries around the world over the course of 34 years. In just 2019 alone, the man accumulated mileage equivalent to six trips to the Moon.

Blogger learns how to stop self-driving cars with a T-shirt

A blogger has discovered a simple way to stop self-driving cars equipped with autopilot systems. By wearing a T-shirt with the word STOP printed on it, the computer vision system of Waymo cannot differentiate between a real stop sign and the T-shirt. The cars only bypassed the guy in the dark as they were unable to recognize the symbol.

Seiko Brand Reveals Post-Apocalyptic Timepieces

Seiko Brand has unveiled a prototype of watches for the post-apocalypse. Time will be determined in the same way as our ancestors did thousands of years ago - by the shadow of the sun. There is a level for precise measurement, a rotating bezel to be used anywhere in the world, and a stem whose shadow helps determine the time, which is only pulled out of the case when needed.

USA to Conduct Space War Rehearsal

The United States Space Force has signed contracts with private companies Rocket Lab and True Anomaly to build two devices for practicing a realistic scenario of a threat in orbit.

Samsung makes executives experience the role of ordinary employees

Samsung has made its executives experience the role of ordinary employees. The company is implementing a six-day workweek for bosses in all departments. Now they will need to come to the office on Saturdays or Sundays, while regular employees continue with a five-day workweek. The company is doing this against the backdrop of its worst financial year in a decade.

Wine for giving up your smartphone

Al Condominio restaurant in Verona has launched an unusual campaign. The establishment positions itself as people-oriented. In order for guests to fully enjoy their communication with each other and delicious food, they are offered a bottle of wine in exchange for giving up smartphones during meals. Guests are asked to place their phones in special lockers. If the phone stays in the locker until the end of the meal, guests are rewarded with a complimentary bottle of local Valpolicella wine, which Ernest Hemingway described as soulful, like embracing a friend. The initiative has already received positive feedback from guests, especially among young people.

Italian Gessi presents a mixer with a built-in coffee maker

Italian Gessi has presented a mixer with a built-in coffee maker. The temperature and water volume for brewing are adjustable using a disc with a display, and the coffee itself is poured from a separate tap with a capsule compartment.

Controlling insects using special devices

In Singapore, trials were conducted for special devices that are attached to the back and allow for mass control of insects. The technology directs swarms of cockroaches with electric impulses, forcing them to work together. They are planned to be used for search operations, for example, under rubble. Scientists have also managed to create similar backpacks for crabs.

China Creates Diamond from Red Peonies

For the first time in the world, scientists from Henan province in China have manufactured a diamond from red peonies. They extracted biogenic carbon from the flowers and transformed it into a precious gemstone.

Sony Releases Necklace Speaker

Sony has released a necklace speaker called Bravia Theater U, which can be worn around the neck and allows users to watch movies at high volume without worrying about waking up sleeping family members.

Scientists from Switzerland invent eco-alternative to pesticides: worm gel

Scientists from Switzerland have come up with an eco-alternative to pesticides - a gel with worms. They place nematodes in a safe hydrogel, which kill insect pests, and apply it to plants. The new invention has already shown promising results in Rwanda.

Elon Musk offers to retrieve Mars rock samples collected by Perseverance rover

Elon Musk has volunteered to retrieve rock samples from Mars that have been collected by the Perseverance rover for several years. Initially, NASA wanted to bring the samples back to Earth themselves by building special rockets, but the plan proved to be too complex and expensive. According to Musk, the Starship rockets are ideal for this task and will be able to fly to retrieve the samples within five years.

The world's first beauty contest for AI girls has started

The world's first beauty contest for AI girls has started. Contestants will be judged based on beauty, generation quality, and social media activity. Simply generating a girl and winning the grand prize of $13,000 is not possible - participation requires an active account, preferably with a large number of followers. Ironically, the judges themselves are also generated by artificial intelligence.

The Negative Impact of Complex Homework on Children

Too difficult homework is harmful for kids. Researchers conducted a survey among eight Canadian families with children in the 3rd grade. It turned out that in all families, children and their parents were struggling with difficulties in solving certain assignments, which ultimately led to sleep problems, arguments, and a sense of disappointment in students. At the same time, adults often cannot cope with mathematics tasks for third-graders not because of low intelligence, but due to changes in teaching methods.

Flying drones on farms

Farms are already actively testing flying drones for harvesting fruits from trees. The machine, developed by Israel's Tevel Aerobotics, is already being tested on some farms in Chile, Israel, Italy, and the USA. The drones automatically recognize ripe fruits and collect them using vacuum suction cups. Apart from the time needed for recharging, the entire system can operate around the clock.

Underground ant

In Australia, a new underground ant species has been discovered and named after Lord Voldemort. Scientists were reminded of the body shape and coloring of insects, as well as the fact that they spend their entire lives in complete darkness. Ants from the Leptanilla genus are some of the most peculiar and least studied in the world. They all live in small colonies underground and rarely come to the surface.

Smart Amazon speaker saves girl's life in India

A smart speaker from Amazon saved a girl's life in India. An aggressive monkey invaded her house and started throwing things in the kitchen. The frightened girl asked Alexa to play dog barks on the speaker. The monkey heard it and quickly left the house.

Berliners Gather at Brandenburg Gate to Celebrate Cannabis Legalization

Recently, Germany has legalized cannabis. Germans are now allowed to carry up to 25 grams of cannabis with them and can store up to 50 grams at home. In honor of this event, hundreds of Berlin residents gathered at Brandenburg Gate to enjoy a smoke.

Norwegian North Wants to Extend a Day to 26 Hours

The north of Norway is planning to increase the number of hours in a day from 24 to 26. It is reported that they intend to establish a separate time zone with a 26-hour day, but it is still unclear how it will operate.

Bark Air launches charter flights for dogs

Bark Air airline has launched charter flights for dogs from New York to Los Angeles and London. The ticket price for a dog and its owner ranges from $6,000 to $8,000. Dogs will be treated as full-fledged passengers and will be offered entertainment, treats, pillows, blankets with calming pheromones, and even a play area.