Drinkable KitKat: A New Innovation from Indonesia

A unique novelty has emerged in Indonesia for true lovers of experimentation - drinkable KitKat. This unusual product is a refreshing beverage, designed in the style of the famous chocolate bar, and created especially for those who are not afraid to experiment with flavors.

Close Friends Develop a Mental Connection

Chinese scientists have proven that the thoughts of friends are indeed synchronized - they literally 'read each other's minds'. The experiment involved 175 individuals who were all shown various advertisements. Through neuroimaging, the scientists observed that the brains of friends showed the same reaction to the advertised product.

Days in July and August will be shorter

On July 22 and August 15, the days will be less than 24 hours. This is due to the peculiarities of Earth's rotation. On these days, the duration of the day will decrease by approximately 1.3-1.5 milliseconds. The reason for this lies in changes in the speed of the planet's rotation, which directly depend on the position of the Moon. When the Moon shifts closer to Earth's poles and moves away from the equator, its gravitational influence on the planet slightly weakens. As a result, Earth starts rotating a bit faster, and the days become slightly shorter than the standard 24 hours.

Delivery Robots Take the Metro in Shenzhen

In Shenzhen, China, delivery robots have started to move through the metro, entering stations using elevators. To avoid hindering people, they operate only during off-peak times, assessing situations using AI, which is also used for route optimization. During the testing phase, the robots are tasked with replenishing the inventory of 7-Eleven stores in metro stations, but later they are intended to handle additional deliveries and become 'integrated into everyday life'.

People will soon chat with pets thanks to AI

People will soon be able to chat with their pets thanks to AI. A research center in the UK is currently working on these studies, exploring the consciousness and emotions of furry friends. Scientists believe that neural networks could elevate communication with four-legged pets to a new level. The main task now is to ensure that AI does not flatter users or say what they want to hear. According to researchers, this can be dangerous when it concerns the health of pets. Following that, a host of specialists – veterinarians, neuroscientists, philosophers, psychologists, and others – will train the neural networks to analyze animal behavior. It is planned that they will begin this year.

Amazing LEGO Technic Alternative from China

An amazing LEGO Technic alternative from China is called Tongshengju, and the highlight of their sets is the abundance of mechanized parts. Many cars are remote-controlled, with features like controllable suspension and doors, and the designs mimic real Lamborghini, Porsche, and Bugatti models. However, they are not official since the company does not have a license. They cost on average about $200.

Italian Biologists Develop Rice Strain for ISS

Italian biologists have developed a strain of rice suitable for cultivation on the ISS. Growing regular rice on the International Space Station is challenging due to its very long stalk. To solve this problem, Italian researchers used the genome editor CRISPR/Cas9. Scientists studied numerous mutant variations of rice and selected "super dwarf" samples with stalks shorter than ten centimeters. The team is currently continuing to improve the new varieties to achieve better yield and resilience.

Scientists Record Largest Black Hole Merger

Scientists have recorded the largest black hole merger in the history of observations. The black holes, each with a mass more than 100 times that of the sun, had been orbiting each other for a long time and finally collided, forming an even more massive black hole 10 billion light-years away from Earth. According to scientists, such massive black holes cannot arise from the usual evolution of stars. Likely, these objects were already the result of earlier mergers.

Scientists Discover Massive Network of Vanished Riverbeds on Mars

Scientists have discovered a massive network of vanished riverbeds on Mars. Researchers studied the sinuous ridges located in the southern highlands of Mars, in an area called Noachis Terra. They worked with data recorded by three modern orbital instruments. The team mapped the location and extent of the ridges. The result impressed the scientists: they discovered an incredibly long network of vanished riverbeds.

Famous Mazda at auction

In the UK, the famous Mazda RX-7 from the movie 'The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift' will be auctioned. The car features tuning by the Japanese studio Veilside and an original 280 hp engine. Unfortunately, the nitrous oxide tank in the cabin is just for show. The current owner purchased the car right after filming in 2006 and has driven it just over 100,000 km. It is expected to sell for at least €290,000.

AI-Driven Restaurant to Open in Dubai

A restaurant in Dubai will be opened where the chef will be artificial intelligence. In September, the WOOHOO restaurant will open near the Burj Khalifa, where the menu and atmosphere will be created by the AI model 'Chef Ayman'. Humans will still do the cooking, and the AI will assist with recipes by finding unusual flavor combinations and suggesting ways to use ingredients that are usually discarded.

Tesla integrates AI chatbot Grok into all vehicles

Tesla has added artificial intelligence Grok to all its vehicles - a smart chatbot that can chat with the driver 'instead of boring radio'. The assistant operates without restrictions while driving and knows a hundred languages, and later will learn to control climate, navigation, and other car functions.

Chinese Scientists Create Cyborg Bee

Chinese scientists have created a cyborg bee with a brain controller. The device weighs only 74 milligrams and is lighter than a nectar pouch that bees carry in nature. The controller is attached to the insect's back and transmits electrical impulses to the brain through three microscopic needles, causing the bee to fly in the desired direction. Control is achieved remotely using an infrared signal. According to the South China Morning Post, in 90% of cases, the bees accurately executed the commands. They outperform cockroaches and beetles in endurance: they can fly up to 5 km and carry up to 80% of their body weight. The development can be used in military reconnaissance and for locating survivors in natural disasters, as the miniature size allows bees to penetrate hard-to-reach areas. However, the technology currently requires wired power, and bee reaction to commands can be unstable.

Cheese in Spain sold for the price of an apartment

In Spain, a cheese was sold for the price of an apartment. The delicacy Cabrales became the most expensive cheese in history - it was aged in a cave for almost a year and then sold at auction for $32,000. The achievement has already been recorded in the Guinness Book.

Japan Sets Internet Speed Record

Japan has set a new internet speed record - 1.02 petabits per second. That's about a million gigabits per second – approximately 3.5 million times higher than the average internet speed in the United States. The tests were conducted in a laboratory with 19-core optical fiber over 1800 km. In 1 second, locals can download 100,000 movies in Full HD.

Akon City Project in Senegal Scrapped

In Senegal, the $6 billion future city project that rapper Akon promised to build has been scrapped. Akon City was announced back in 2018 and was supposed to be like Wakanda, but after seven years not even a single building has been completed. The failure is blamed on the cryptocurrency Akoin, which was supposed to fund the entire venture, but nonetheless, local authorities do not reject cooperation with the rapper. They say they will discuss building something 'more realistic' at the same site.

Grandma for Rent in Japan

In Japan, you can now rent a grandmother – the OK Obaachan service has been launched. For 3000 yen (~1600 rubles) per hour, a nice old lady will teach you how to cook, watch your children, clean your home, and even offer wise advice. In particularly complicated cases, grandma will help you break up with a toxic partner.

Kai Cenat on the Cover of TIME Magazine

Kai Cenat has made it to the cover of TIME magazine because he has been included in the list of the '100 most influential content creators of 2025.' According to the editorial, the streamer has turned ordinary Twitch streams into a mix of talk show, reality, and interactive game. He already has around 18 million followers, and the number of paid subscriptions at its peak surpassed a record 727 thousand.

Scientists Discover Monkeys Are Also Drawn to Short, Fast-Paced Videos

Scientists have discovered that monkeys are also drawn to short videos with fast-paced editing. Scientists from Utrecht University showed 28 macaques two-minute videos featuring other monkeys. They were most interested in videos with fights and running around. The authors believe that this tendency to observe aggression is evolutionarily explainable and helps in better understanding one's environment and surviving.

Traditional Car Drop Festival in Alaska

In Alaska, a traditional festival of throwing cars off a cliff took place. The amusement originated in the 2000s when a local decided to dispose of his "wrecked" Volvo by turning it into a show, and now thousands of spectators gather to watch epic car flights from a 90-meter cliff. This year, a record-breaking 36 cars were smashed, including a couple of limousines.