Estonian World Slackline Champion Jan Ruz Conquers the Heights of Katara Towers

Estonian World Slackline Champion Jan Ruz successfully walked across a slackline between the towers of the Katara Towers hotel in Qatar, at a height of nearly 200 meters. Slacklining differs from tightrope walking in that it involves walking on an elastic webbing that reacts to every movement. Ruz challenged himself further by choosing to do this walk in a hot and desert climate, where streams of air rise from the sand.

Unique Spotted Giraffe Born in US Zoo

A one-of-a-kind giraffe without any spots was born in a zoo in the United States. The newborn female has a coat of completely brown fur. Typically, spots are necessary for camouflage and thermoregulation. The zoo believes that this baby will draw attention to the issue of declining wild giraffe populations.

Korean Scientists Create a Humanoid Robot Capable of piloting an Airplane

Korean scientists have successfully developed Pibot, a humanoid robot capable of piloting an airplane. Pibot confidently sits in the cockpit and operates all switches and controls just like a real pilot. It effortlessly memorizes all flight instructions and can react to emergency situations faster than a human.

Scotland Opens Adult Playground for Recapturing Childhood

A children's playground for adults has appeared in Scotland. There, adults can make up for missed opportunities in childhood and take a break from work. For example, during the day, you can build models, draw, do crafts, eat delicious food, and walk in the garden. The cost is £8 per day. In September, a similar adult 'playground' will open in Austria, at the end of autumn in Spain, and a 'tour' is planned across the United States in 2024.

Chery and Huawei launch luxury electric cars under the Luxeed brand

Chery and Huawei have launched luxury electric cars under the brand name Luxeed. The first model is the Luxeed EH3 sedan with a range of 700 km. It features all-wheel drive, air suspension, as well as autopilot and a HarmonyOS media system, promising seamless integration with Huawei gadgets and the ability to launch drones with live streaming on the car's screen. More details will be revealed in the coming months, but the price is already known - starting from $27,000.

Japanese Designed Standing Sleeping Pods for Office Workers

Japanese have created sleeping capsules in a standing position for office workers. The design was specifically made so that employees would not sleep all day but could take a nap for only half an hour to an hour. Inside these capsules, there are pillows and platforms for the buttocks, calves, and feet.

Surgerii Introduces New Robot for Precise and Delicate Surgeries

Surgerii company has unveiled a new robot capable of performing the most precise and meticulous operations, all without human involvement. The robot's capabilities were demonstrated through a surgery on a quail egg, where three manipulators removed its shell and then stitched the delicate inner membrane.

Barsys 360: Your Personal Home Cocktail Mixer

Barsys has introduced the Barsys 360 gadget, capable of mixing thousands of cocktails in the comfort of your own home. Simply place a glass and fill the compartments with your desired ingredients (a total of 6). The package includes a special application where you need to indicate what you have added, after which you will receive possible recipes based on the specified ingredients. Price - $475 for pre-order.

Amazon launches future driverless taxi without steering wheel and pedals

Amazon has launched testing of the Zoox driverless taxi, which will begin transporting customers in the US in the coming years. Humans do not participate in its management remotely. The car resembles a giant toaster on wheels. Inside, there is nothing but seats, seat belts, and panoramic windows. Accommodation capacity is up to four people.

Parmesan Cheese in Italy Gets Microchipped

In Italy, parmesan cheese is now being microchipped. A tiny device the size of a grain of salt is embedded into each label of the original cheese. This technology allows wholesalers and retail stores to verify the authenticity of the renowned Parmigiano-Reggiano. This is how the Italian Consortium of Parmesan Producers is fighting against counterfeits in the market.

Scientists embark on Darwin's route

Scientists are embarking on a journey on a ship following Charles Darwin's route. A group of researchers has set off on a two-year expedition, called Darwin200, on the Dutch ship Oosterschelde. They will retrace the path Charles Darwin took 192 years ago before the discovery of the theory of evolution. The ship will serve as a floating laboratory for naturalists and conservationists from around the world. They will develop projects to save the species described by Darwin in the 19th century.

Scientists Discover Potential Way of Transmitting Sound in Space

Scientists from Finland have found a potential way of transmitting sound in space. During the experiment, they demonstrated the effectiveness of 'vacuum phonon tunneling'. Sound waves are unable to propagate in space because it lacks molecules, atoms, and ions. However, sound vibrations can 'jump' from one object to another even through a vacuum gap, if certain conditions are created. The scientists attempted to recreate these conditions. The scientists emphasize that their experiment cannot be considered direct proof that sound can propagate in a vacuum. However, the results of their work can be used in other fields of science.

Discovery of 40 New Spider Species in Australia

In Australia, 40 new spider species have been discovered. All the species found belong to a group of spiders that build burrows in a Y-shaped form. Each shelter has not only a main entrance but also a hidden one for escaping in case of danger. Over the past six months, scientists have found around 136 samples of such spider burrows. The scientists will now have to describe the new species, catalog them, and assign each one a unique name.

Orangutan Rambu: From Golf Cart to Taxi Driver

In Dubai, an orangutan named Rambu earns extra money by working as a golf cart driver. The clever primate lives in a private zoo in Dubai. His owners love him so much that they constantly come up with new entertainment ideas, one of which has become his job as a 'taxi' driver.

3D Printer Uprising in China

An uprising of 3D printers has begun in China. Bambu device owners have complained that their printers started turning on and printing on their own in the middle of the night on Tuesday. The company explained that a critical system malfunctioned, causing all devices to go haywire.

Arctic Experiment: Surviving Mars

An experiment on surviving Mars has started in the Arctic. Volunteers from England, the United States, and Australia will spend several weeks in complete isolation inside a barrel-shaped base, from which they can only venture out in spacesuits.

Scientists Use Smart Rust to Purify Water

Chemists have purified water from pollutants using 'smart rust'. The technology operates by utilizing nanoparticles made of iron oxide, coated with a layer of phosphoric acid and attached molecules that interact with specific types of pollutants. These nanoparticles can be attracted with a magnet, facilitating their extraction from the water. They can then be reused for further purification.

Gender Differences in Brain's Response to Stress: Findings from Mouse Experiments

The brain of men and women reacts differently to stress. Researchers conducted a series of experiments on mice, subjecting them to stress and examining various types of cells in the area of the brain that coordinates the stress response. Ultimately, scientists were able to identify different types of cells that are involved in stress reactions in men and women. This provides partial biological explanation for documented gender differences.

Xiaomi prepares the Mijia chair: a dreamy seat with 17 massage techniques

Xiaomi is preparing the Mijia chair, a seat that makes you want to live in, as it offers a total of 17 massage techniques. Its ergonomic shape and Hall sensor will help the device adapt to the body curves of the owner, while the pressure measurement technology automatically adjusts the massage speed. The lifelong dream comes with a price tag of 7000 yuan, but it is currently in the stage of collective funding, so it cannot be purchased yet.

Xiaomi introduces Electric Scooter 4 Ultra with dual suspension system

Xiaomi has unveiled the Electric Scooter 4 Ultra featuring a dual suspension system. Engineers have created a unique suspension that absorbs shocks for both wheels and a 940W (1.27hp) motor. Additionally, the electric scooter has four travel modes, including S+ (sport) mode, and IP55 protection. It has a maximum speed of 25km/h and a range of 70km. The estimated price is $1000.