Blood of marine worms may become a new doping

French scientist Franck Zal concluded that the blood of marine worms can become a new form of doping. He has found that the hemoglobin of marine worms transports oxygen in the blood 40 times more efficiently than human hemoglobin. This means that it can enhance athletes' endurance and strength.

British scientists plan to revive the mammoth by 2028

British scientists are planning to revive the mammoth by 2028. Experts intend to reconstruct the mammoth's genome from the found samples, filling in the gaps using DNA from modern Asian elephants, which share 99.6% of their genome. They also need to find countries that would allow mammoths to be released on their territories.

First flying taxi lands in New York City

The first flying taxi has landed in New York City, reducing the travel time from Manhattan to Kennedy Airport to just 10 minutes, instead of the usual hour. The cost of this taxi should be approximately equal to the Uber Black fare. In this case, the passenger would pay around $200. It promises a maximum speed of over 320 km/h, 240 km of flight on a single charge, and noise level from the propellers no louder than street noise.

Maternal Depression Decreases Children's Chances of Higher Education

Maternal depression has been found to reduce children's chances of pursuing higher education, according to a study analyzing data from 8952 participants in the long-term Children of the 90s study. The comparison of this information with the academic performance of the participants revealed that children of mothers who repeatedly reported pronounced symptoms of depression were less likely to enroll in universities. Even after adjusting for socioeconomic factors, their probability of university education was 12% lower.

Banksy has revealed his name

BBC has published one of the artist's earliest interviews, in which he asked to be called Robbie. This moment did not make it into the final version of the interview in 2003, but it has now been made available to the public. This information supports the theory that Banksy is actually Robert Del Naja, the founder of Massive Attack.

Earth experiences record-breaking temperature increase

For the first time, the Earth has warmed by 2°C above pre-industrial levels. The hottest day on record occurred on November 17, 2023. The average global temperature was 2.06 degrees Celsius higher than it was in the period between 1850 and 1900. This marks the first time in history that the planet has warmed by more than two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

Tragedy at Taylor Swift's concert in Rio de Janeiro

A girl died from a heart attack caused by dehydration at Taylor Swift's concert in Rio de Janeiro. Organizers prohibited bringing water, despite the stadium reaching temperatures of up to 60°C. Approximately one thousand fainting cases were recorded, and 23-year-old Ana Clara Benevides was unsuccessfully resuscitated for 40 minutes.

Giant Shepherd Dog Yogi Conquers Social Networks

Giant shepherd dog Yogi has conquered social networks. Yogi's owners have shared that it costs them a pretty penny to maintain the dog - a year of training and socialization has cost them $5000, and not every specialist agrees to work with the little one.

Record-breaking Sale of The Macallan Whisky in London

A bottle of The Macallan Scotch whisky has been sold in London for a record price of 2.1 million pounds sterling. This marks the most expensive alcohol deal in Sotheby's history. It is reported that in 1986, only 40 bottles of The Macallan 1926 were produced after being aged in sherry casks for 60 years. This aging process gave the whisky its unique color.

Chinese scientists grow tobacco in artificial lunar soil

Chinese scientists have grown tobacco in artificial lunar soil by adding three types of bacteria to volcanic material. Agronomists planted tobacco in the soil, resulting in plants with stronger roots, longer stems, and larger leaves compared to other samples. This technology brings closer the possibility of growing food on the Moon, which will be necessary for long-duration missions as transportation costs of supplies are very expensive.

Napoleon's Hat Sold for Nearly 2 Million Euros in Paris

Napoleon's hat was sold for nearly 2 million euros in Paris. This is one of the 20 surviving headgears of the French emperor. The hat is in excellent condition, as it belonged to the same family for a long time - the descendants of the intendant Jean-Louis Nauzé, who worked in Napoleon's palace.

Interconnection Between Xiaomi and Apple Ecosystems

40% of smart gadget users from Xiaomi are owners of iPhone and iPad. 45% of iPhone and iPad users possess more than five smart devices from the Xiaomi ecosystem. Currently, there are 655 million registered devices in the Mija ecosystem, which means that 300 million of them were purchased by Apple product owners.

Pet Shower Machines: The Latest Innovation in China

In China, pet shower machines have been introduced. If your dog gets dirty during a walk, you can wash and dry it in these machines, bringing home a clean pet.

Blue Macaws Successfully Breed in the Wild for the First Time in 37 Years

Blue macaws have bred chicks in the wild for the first time in 37 years. This stunning species was nearly extinct due to deforestation and capture, but humans have managed to save a portion of the population. Recently, a female laid eggs and the chicks were successfully hatched - the first time since 1986.

Introducing HushPuppy: The Smart Collar That Trains Your Dog

A smart collar called HushPuppy has been invented in the USA to train dogs. This AI-powered collar is designed to teach your furry friend to stop barking uncontrollably. It recognizes only your dog's voice and delivers a gentle electric shock that feels like a touch.

South Korea to ban dog consumption

South Korea is set to ban the consumption of dogs following pressure from animal rights activists. The corresponding bill will be presented this year and is expected to be approved by Parliament. Law enforcement officials have already hinted that they will swiftly put an end to the entire industry once the law takes effect.

Samsung's Eco-Friendly TV Packaging Turns into a Cat House

Boxes from Samsung TVs are transforming into cozy homes for cats. Samsung has announced that its televisions are now being packaged in eco-friendly boxes that can easily be turned into a cat house, magazine rack, or shelf. This packaging is designed for The Serif, The Frame, and The Sero TV series. The boxes also feature a QR code with instructions.

Swiss brand MB&F releases luxury UFO-inspired watch

Swiss brand MB&F has released the Horological Machine Nº11 luxury watch, inspired by UFOs. The watch features three dials: the main dial displays the time, while the two additional ones show the air temperature and a timer to the next winding of the mechanism. The case is made of titanium, with a sapphire crystal on top, and each piece is handmade. The price is 248,000 euros.

Philippine Mattress Company Celebrates 55th Anniversary with Largest Human Domino Event

The Philippine mattress manufacturing company has marked its 55th anniversary on a grand scale by organizing the largest human domino event. A total of 2,355 employees took part in the adventure, with each person holding a mattress behind their back. This performance has made it into the Guinness World Records.

Scientists have proposed using tongue twisters to determine the degree of intoxication

In experiments, adult participants were given a large dose of alcohol and asked to repeat various tongue twisters every hour for seven hours after consuming the drink. Then, artificial intelligence was trained on the acquired data with speech recordings and their corresponding alcohol concentrations in exhaled air. The results showed that voice analysis determined alcohol intoxication with an accuracy of 98%. In this case, intoxication was considered to be an alcohol concentration above 0.08% - in the United States, this is the legal limit for driving.