New Homes for Abandoned Robot Dogs Found in Japan

In Japan, new owners will be found for abandoned robot dogs. The ecological initiative will help find new homes for the devices and reduce the amount of electronic waste. The program is aimed at 'owners who have stopped using the ERS-1000 Aibo'. Sony will accept unused robots as donations, provide them with proper maintenance, and find new homes for them. The devices are artificial intelligence puppies equipped with cameras and touch sensors that respond to stroking. At the start of sales, they cost around 3,000 dollars.

Further Development of Advanced Robotics: EXrobots Introduces Humanoid Robots

Chinese company EXrobots has presented a range of anthropomorphic robots, which closely resemble humans. The company's CEO, Li Boyan, forecasted that in just 10 years, such robots would become everyday household assistants. These machines can express human-like emotions, engage in conversations, and have purposeful dialogues. A robot capable of mimicking human facial expressions has 140 movable parts on its face.

Baojun Cloud: China's Multi-Talented Electric Car

China has released an electric car, the Baojun Cloud, which is capable of almost everything. This vehicle can autonomously overtake, change lanes, enter and exit traffic at speeds of up to 130 km/h, drive in reverse, and even park itself. Inside, it features a massive screen with all the necessary information and controls. The price of this car is around 1.29 million rubles.

Heineken introduces beer ice cubes that stay colder and melt slower

Heineken has released ice cubes made of beer. The trick is that these 'stars' are 20% colder than regular ice and melt twice as slowly. Moreover, there is no need to dilute the precious beverage with water. The cubes are currently only available in Thailand and Laos.

Wall-Climbing Robot in England

A robot has been created in England that can climb walls and paint them. The HB1 can easily navigate hazardous heights and it won't fall if the surface is rough or curved.

InMotion unveils off-road electric unicycle

Chinese company InMotion has introduced an electric unicycle that can ride off-road. The Adventure model features a 4000W motor, a range of up to 120 km, adjustable suspension, and a top speed of 70 km/h. The price is $3299.

Caterpillar Robot Developed in the USA for Aviation Engine Maintenance

A robot developed by GE Aviation in the USA has been designed to service aviation engines. The caterpillar-like robot is capable of accessing hard-to-reach areas to detect gas leaks, measure coating thickness, and transmit live feed to engineers.

Kilauea Volcano Eruption Prompts Aviation Red Code

The eruption of Kilauea volcano has begun in Hawaii. It is considered one of the most active active volcanoes on Earth. The aviation red code has been issued due to the expected significant ash emission into the atmosphere.

Cocaine Production in Colombia Reaches New Record in 2022

Last year, Colombia broke its record for cocaine production. According to the organization's data, the cultivation area for cocaine in 2022 increased by 13% compared to the previous year, reaching 230,000 hectares. Cocaine production also saw a rise, from 1.4 thousand tons to 1.7 thousand tons.

Brewers create hangover beer with pickle and dill flavor

Weldwerks Brewing, a brewery company from the American state of Colorado, has released a limited batch of a hangover drink based on pickles and brine with a hint of dill aroma. The producers assure that now it is possible to combine pleasure with benefit and choose a hoppy beverage for the morning after a fun party.

Robot Chef Makes Tastier Fried Chicken Than Humans in South Korea

A businessman in South Korea has hired a robot to cook fried chicken, and it turns out that the robot's cooking is even better than humans'. Like 54% of the food industry, the businessman is facing a shortage of workers due to demographic issues and high salary expectations. Therefore, he decided to hire a robot chef. This robot can prepare 100 chickens in just 2 hours, replacing the work of 5 employees, and it is not exposed to any danger near boiling oil. What's more, customers have noticed that the dishes have become even more delicious with the robot chef.

River of Wine Flows Through the Streets of Anadia, Portugal

In the Portuguese town of Anadia, rivers of wine flooded the streets. At the local Levira Distillery, reservoirs burst, causing 2.2 million liters of the beverage to flow through the town's streets. Local residents even had to divert the alcohol stream away from the regular river to avoid harming the ecology.

Zoologists to release over 2,000 white rhinos into the wild

Zoologists are planning to release over 2,000 white rhinos into the wild from a private ranch. Non-profit organization African Parks, which manages protected areas in twelve African countries, has stated that it has acquired the ranch along with all the rhinos. The zoologists plan to release approximately 300 animals per year in the reserves and national parks where they can find enough food and will be reliably protected from poachers.

Wireless Charging Mat for All Your Gadgets

In California, a startup called Light&Salt has created a mat that provides wireless charging for all your gadgets. The JSD Mat can simultaneously charge your keyboard, mouse, smartphone, and headphones.

German Water Park Offers Virtual Reality Experience

German water park visitors can now enjoy a virtual reality experience. Users wear waterproof VR goggles, weighing approximately 400 grams, and can immerse themselves in any chosen environment, such as outer space, a forest, or even the underworld.

Meet LiarLiar: The Neural Network That Detects Lies in Videos

A neural network has emerged that can calculate falsehoods in videos. The AI scans the pulse, facial expressions, and human-like movements when a person is attempting to deceive. The process is simple: download the app, upload the video or initiate a video call, and open LiarLiar on the left half of the screen. Then, select the area that needs processing—all in real-time mode. The analysis is conducted practically instantly.

Polish startup tests innovative hovering train technology

Polish startup Nevomo has developed the MagRail technology, which allows trains to detach and hover above the rails at high speeds. During the tests, the transportation vehicle lifted off the ground and accelerated to 100 km/h in just 11 seconds. Unlike other magnetic levitation trains, the Polish train will be able to utilize existing railway infrastructure.

Comet Nishimura

From September 12th to 17th, residents of Earth will be able to catch a glimpse of a comet that passes by once every 437 years. Experts say that the celestial body will be easily visible under good weather conditions. It will be easy to identify that you are looking at the comet - if it has a greenish tint, it's Nisimura. The best visibility will be for residents of Europe, Asia, and North America.

NASA Successfully Completes Oxygen Production Experiment on Mars

NASA has successfully completed an experiment on Mars to produce oxygen. Scientists attached the device called MOXIE to the Perseverance rover, which generated oxygen for 2 years under extremely harsh conditions. During this time, the device produced 122 grams of oxygen, equivalent to the amount consumed by a small dog in 10 minutes. Scientists deemed this outcome as an excellent result.

Ocean Cleanup's Barrier Saves Caribbean Sea from Plastic Waste

Startup Ocean Cleanup has built a unique barricade on the Las Vacas River in Guatemala and intercepted 140 tons of garbage. The barricade saved the Caribbean Sea from 37 trucks of plastic waste.