Boeing Admits Guilt in Two Plane Crashes

Boeing has admitted its guilt in the crashes of two airplanes, which together resulted in the deaths of 346 people. Now Boeing will have to pay a fine of $243.6 million and invest $455 million in flight safety, but for the families of the victims, this is not enough. It is likely that the company will lose contracts with the US Department of Defense and NASA. The most devastating for Boeing is that they violated the terms of the agreement with the government, which protected the company from investigations and criminal cases, which means the agreement is no longer valid.

The Coronavirus Pandemic Has Made Whales Happier

Australian scientists conducted research and studied the hormonal background of whales over the past few years. It turned out that the stress hormone cortisol in marine mammals increased significantly compared to the levels in 2021 when people stayed at home during COVID. According to the scientist, there are two reasons for this. The first is the acute hearing of whales. They are sensitive to noise, using it for communication and navigation. The sounds produced by commercial vessels interfered with marine mammals. During COVID, there were fewer ships, making it more comfortable for whales to communicate and move around. The second reason is that during the period of movement restrictions, the levels of pollutants in the water also decreased.

Meyer Werft to Build World's Largest Gigayacht

German shipyard Meyer Werft will build the world's largest gigayacht, Ulyssia, measuring 324 meters—like the Eiffel Tower on its side. The vessel will be one of the longest among passenger ships, only slightly shorter than the 365-meter Icon of the Seas—the largest cruise liner. Onboard, there will be hundreds of luxury apartments available for 50-year leases, a helicopter pad, a spa center, restaurants, and swimming pools. If everything goes according to plan, this giant will be launched in 2028.

Dog named Peanut Butter plays video game in record time

The Shiba Inu dog named Peanut Butter completed the video game Major League Baseball in 29 minutes and 48 seconds at the Summer Games Done Quick festival. The stage was limited for the dog so it wouldn't get anxious. Its previous record of completing the game in 23 minutes was not broken, but it received the audience's love as a reward.

Elon Musk announces third Starship launch of the year

Elon Musk has announced the third Starship launch of the year - the largest rocket in history. New tests will be conducted in early August. More durable thermal protection panels will now be installed on the rocket, which came off last time, breaking the only camera for broadcasting.

Manu, the Dog from China, is the Biggest Social Media Star

The owner of the calmest dog in the world films her enjoying spa treatments, rolling her eyes in pleasure, and snoring in a soft bed with nightlights. Videos of Manu gather hundreds of millions of views, and in the comments, people just want to be in her place and enjoy the same relaxation.

Disco Waterpark in China with Artificial Tsunami Wave

In China, there is a disco waterpark where visitors are overwhelmed by an artificial tsunami wave. The Dapu Tsunami World pool accommodates 30,000 people, and the waves reach a height of four meters. Sometimes, the whole experience is accompanied by DJ shows and dancing.

Japan Finally Solves the Floppy Disk Issue in Government Agencies

Japan has finally addressed the problem of floppy disks, which were still being used in government institutions instead of USB drives, SSDs, and cloud services. Until recently, the country had regulations (which have now been repealed) requiring the transmission of most government information on floppy disks. This was despite the fact that their mass production was halted almost 15 years ago. It is yet to be officially decided what the Japanese will use now.

Amazing Spa in the Mountains of Italy

An amazing spa in the mountains of Italy that looks like inverted houses. On top, there are hot tubs, changing rooms, and showers, and in the rooms below, there is a Finnish sauna and another bath. It operates at the Hubertus Hotel in the Dolomites, which is also famous for its pool with the most beautiful view of forests and hills.

The Sword Durendal Stolen in France

In France, someone has stolen the sword Durendal, which had been sticking out of a stone for almost 1000 years, much like King Arthur's sword. There is an entire poem, 'The Song of Roland', about the sword, describing a warrior who sacrificed his life to save many comrades and then thrust the blade into the stone so it wouldn't fall into enemy hands. But a thousand years later, some clever individuals managed to retrieve it despite the chain binding the sword to the stone.

Xiaomi Solves Mosquito Problem

Xiaomi has solved the mosquito problem - the company released the Qualitell Q1 mosquito repellent bracelet. The band is filled with special essential oils that effectively repel mosquitoes and last up to 90 days. The first users were shocked - it works multiple times more effectively than spray. It costs only 40 yuan. And it is already available on marketplaces.

Denmark to Introduce Tax on Cow and Pig Flatulence

Denmark is set to introduce a tax on cow and pig flatulence. Farmers will have to pay the tax. The rate is 300 kroner for each ton of carbon dioxide from the farm. One cow produces about 6 tons per year. This is how Denmark aims to combat global warming. The law will come into effect by 2030.

Samsung Unveils World's Smartest Washing Machine

Samsung has unveiled the world's smartest washing machine. You can make calls through it, and the built-in AI sets the programs itself by understanding the degree of laundry contamination. It can wash up to 25 kilograms of laundry at once, and it also has a drying function and automatic foam quantity regulation. For now, the model will be available only in South Korea for $2,700.

Truck drivers in Japan may be replaced by conveyor belts

In Japan, truck drivers may be replaced by conveyor belts spanning the entire country. Authorities are contemplating a 500-km belt between Tokyo and Osaka, which could transport as many containers as 25,000 drivers. They plan to spend 10 years and $25 billion on constructing the ambitious project.

Scientists from Shanghai create unique bag from battery fabric

Scientists from Shanghai have created a unique bag made of battery fabric - now it charges all gadgets inside. The most interesting part is that the fabric integrates well not only with clothing but also with the human body.

Huawei Competes with Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Huawei has unveiled a presidential-level luxury sedan named Stelato S9 to compete with German premium cars. The vehicle is fully electric with a maximum range of 800 km. The interior is upholstered in white leather, the rear seats have a zero-gravity mode, and there is a presidential-level screen in the armrest. The S9 will use the Qiankun ADS 3.0 intelligent driving system. Prices start at $57,250. Sales will begin as early as August.

Elon Musk's 11 Recommended Audiobooks

Elon Musk recommended 11 audiobooks that will give you a basic understanding of history, politics, and economics. Take note: Will Durant - The Story of Civilization; Homer's Iliad; Friedrich von Hayek - The Road to Serfdom; William Manchester - American Caesar; David Kushner - Masters of Doom; Adam Tooze - The Wages of Destruction; Ernst Jünger - Storm of Steel; Barbara Tuchman - The Guns of August; Gaius Julius Caesar - Commentaries on the Gallic War; William Bolitho - Twelve Against the Gods; Jack Weatherford - Genghis Khan.

AI-Designed Rocket Engine Successfully Tested in England

In England, a rocket engine designed by AI was successfully tested. A neural network generated a strange design resembling some kind of alien vase, but it worked on the first try - an engine with a power of 5 kN developed a thrust of 20,000 hp.

Gloves invented in the USA allow users to touch virtual objects

Inside the HaptX-G1 are hundreds of pneumatic actuators designed to recreate precise tactile sensations for the wearer.

Japanese Scientists Set New Fiber Optic Data Transmission Record

Scientists from Japan have set a new record for data transmission over fiber optic cables at 402 Tbps. Simply put, the team enhanced standard fiber optic cables with new types of amplifiers, significantly increasing capacity and avoiding losses. While this has only been tested under laboratory conditions so far, in the near future, it's possible that at least half of this network speed could become a reality.