Tragic outcome

During a surgery involving the Da Vinci robotic surgeon, a malfunction occurred which caused serious damage to an American woman's intestines. Unfortunately, the patient was unable to fully recover from the injuries and passed away six months later.

Doubling of Vegetation Area in Greenland: Consequences of Glacial Melting

The vegetation area in Greenland has doubled over the past 30 years due to the melting of glaciers. Scientists have explained that the danger of these processes lies in the expansion of marsh areas, which serve as a powerful source of methane. Methane has a much greater greenhouse effect than carbon dioxide. Another concern is the irreversible link between warming processes in the region. Ice-free land surfaces better retain heat in both winter and summer, causing even more heating. As a result, the more marshes are formed in Greenland due to warming, the more they will continue to thaw and expand. In areas where vegetation has managed to establish itself, the process is even faster.

Cross-cultural Differences in Emoji Interpretation

Chinese and British people have different interpretations of emojis. Scientists have proven that emojis are interpreted differently depending on a person's gender, culture, and age. They can give messages emotional nuances and ambiguity. The study involved 253 Chinese and 270 British participants. They were shown 24 emojis representing six basic emotions: happiness, disgust, fear, sadness, surprise, and anger.

The cause of the largest extinction

Scientists have identified the causes of the Great Permian Extinction, during which 81% of marine animals and 70% of terrestrial vertebrates, as well as some plants, disappeared. The cause of this largest catastrophe in Earth's history is linked to ozone depletion caused by massive volcanic eruptions, as revealed by sulfur isotope analysis in Permian deposits. It is likely that explosive volcanism destroyed the ozone layer, reducing the number of oxygen molecules on the planet that block ultraviolet radiation. This led to negative consequences for flora and fauna.

Forest restoration

One guy from Canada has dedicated his life to forest restoration. 25-year-old Antoine Moses has already planted 1.3 million trees across the country and even set a world record by planting 23 thousand saplings in 24 hours.

Swiss Invention

A self-destructing USB drive has been developed in Switzerland. The Overdrive USB is capable of burning itself if you need to quickly get rid of data. Additionally, it can encrypt files and only connects to a computer after 3 attempts.

England invents sugarconcrete: a sweet construction material

In England, they have invented sugarconcrete. This sweet construction material is 5 times lighter than regular concrete and sets 5 times faster. It is made from bagasse - the byproduct of sugar cane processing.

First car number plate ever sold in Australia fetches $11.5 million at auction

The first car number plate ever issued in Australia in 1910, bearing the inscription NSW 1, has been sold at auction for a staggering $11.5 million. Despite the impressive amount, it falls short of the record set by the P7 number plate, which was sold in Dubai for $15 million.

OpenAI's Groundbreaking AI Technology: Revolutionizing Everyday Life

OpenAI is working on developing the latest AI technology. Insiders report that OpenAI is developing cutting-edge software that allows AI to control various devices and automate a wide range of tasks, from buying tickets to booking restaurants, based on just a single user's text query. If OpenAI succeeds in implementing this project, it will truly revolutionize the world of AI. Such technology can significantly expand the boundaries of AI usage, making it an integral part of everyday life.

British woman finds missing dogs using thermal drone

Erika Hart monitors ads about runaway pets, travels to the area of their disappearance, and locates the dogs from the air. In this way, she has already saved 330 dogs.

Unusual camera

An engineer from the USA has invented a poetic camera. Poetroid, with the help of AI, recognizes objects in front of it and instead of taking a photo, it generates poems about them. For example, the camera captured a pizza and within a few seconds, the gadget came up with an ode to the Italian dish.

New vacancy

In the UK, they are searching for a bathtub tester who will spend 1-4 hours a day in water for a promised salary of £400. The company approves if you include Netflix or a radio at the workplace as it helps ensure the comfort of the product.

Revolutionary Nanopaint Technology

In Japan, nanocoatings have been developed that will significantly reduce the weight of airplanes. These coatings do not degrade over time, and just a 100-nm layer is sufficient for aesthetic purposes, weighing only 0.5 g/m². This revolutionary coating will greatly lighten airliners, which currently bear the burden of carrying between 270 and 540 kilograms of paint.

From hobby to business

A guy from the Czech Republic has assembled the largest LEGO collection, occupying 22 rooms, and it has been recognized by the Guinness World Records. Currently, he has over 6000 LEGO sets. Initially, he stored everything at home, but as time went by, space became insufficient, leading him to rent a separate facility. As a result, this collection has become the first LEGO museum in Prague, and his passion has evolved into a successful business.

Amendments to the Labor Code

In Australia, workers have been allowed to ignore calls from their superiors during non-working hours. Authorities explain that amendments to the labor code are aimed at protecting employees' rights to their personal life, as overtime work without extra payment will be prohibited. The draft law also includes penalties for employers who disturb their employees during non-working hours.

Startup Interlune

Startup Interlune is planning to send space excavators to the Moon to extract Helium-3. This isotope is rare on Earth, but abundant on the Moon. The first launches are promised as early as 2026, but mining operations will begin later, around 2028.

Unique shoehorn

BORK brand has released a shoe spoon priced at $4500. They promise that it is handcrafted using the technology that was used in ancient times for making samurai swords. And for those who find it expensive, there is an option made from Tanzanian bull horn, priced at $700.

Skyscraper shaped like a bullet

Mercedes-Benz will construct a bullet-shaped skyscraper in Dubai featuring its iconic branding on the facade. The tower, standing at a height of 341 meters, will include terraces with open-air swimming pools, five penthouses, and 150 apartments priced up to $10 million. The construction is planned to be completed by 2026, with a project cost of $1 billion.

Man Spends 8 Years Building Eiffel Tower with Matches, Guinness World Records Rejects Record

A man spent 8 years of his life building the Eiffel Tower out of matches, but the Guinness World Records commission rejected the record due to an error. The potential record holder used 706 thousand matches and dedicated 4200 hours of his life to the construction, only to find out that he used the wrong type of matches.

Global Food Losses

People throw away nearly two billion tons of food per year. Scientists have created a global database on food losses in 121 countries and found that from 2004 to 2014, they increased by 24% and reached 1.92 billion tons per year. In poor countries, most of the losses occur at early stages of the production chain - they lack refrigeration equipment and a lot of products become unusable even on farms. In developed countries, the main losses happen due to excessive consumption and disposal of excess. For example, in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, 1560 kilocalories are thrown away per person daily.