Grand Egyptian Museum Opens Near Giza Pyramids

The Grand Egyptian Museum has opened near the pyramids in Giza - the most expensive and largest archaeological museum in the world, which took almost 20 years to build. Over $1 billion was spent on the project, and the opening was originally planned for 2020, but it was delayed for various reasons - and even now, the museum has only opened in test mode, with not all areas accessible. There are a total of 12 halls, each containing more than 15,000 artifacts. Tickets cost 60 Egyptian pounds for locals and 200 pounds for tourists.

BMW Chief Calls for Scrapping EU's Ban on Petrol Cars

The BMW chief urged the cancellation of the European Union's future ban on the sale of petrol cars, despite increasing deliveries of electric BMWs and Minis. The zero-emission law, set to come into effect in 2035, is "virtually unrealistic" under current conditions and "threatens the heart of the European car industry," Oliver Zipse said at the Paris Motor Show. Earlier, the Italian Prime Minister called the EU ban "self-destructive," and the head of the French automotive association suggested revising the law's norms.

Elon Musk to Accelerate Starlink Internet Signal Tenfold

Elon Musk will accelerate the Starlink satellite internet tenfold - from an average of 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps. The plan is to lower the orbital height from 535-525 km to 485-475 km, make 'a few small changes' to the configuration, and launch next-generation satellites that 'are so large that only Starship can launch them'.

Real-life Timon and Pumbaa Discovered in Africa

A warthog named Betsy and a meerkat named Jerry have been discovered to be friends in a Namibian reserve. They constantly play together without causing harm to each other. The coolest part is that they aren't afraid of people either.

Victoria's Secret Brings Back Famous Shows

Victoria's Secret has brought back its famous shows that were canceled six years ago under public pressure. The legendary 'angels' are back on the runway, but the event was still criticized for 'insufficient glamor'. The fashion brand has always been known for unique shows where top models strutted under performances by world stars. Since the early 2010s, Victoria's Secret has been criticized for outdated beauty standards, demanding more body positivity, and eventually, the company stopped the shows. And now, after six years, Gigi and Bella Hadid, Adriana Lima, Irina Shayk, and others have returned to the runway in New York, while body positivity has been pushed to the background, leaving only a few plus-size models.

Tesla Collides with Oncoming Car to Save Pedestrian

Tesla collides with oncoming car to save a pedestrian. The incident occurred in the Romanian city of Brașov: a tourist stumbled and fell right in front of the car. Tesla on autopilot made the decision in a fraction of a second and collided with an oncoming Audi.

The Future of Cars According to the Chinese

These will be the cars of the near future according to the Chinese. The concept features an unusual retractable trunk, and the interior transforms into a 'lounge room' – with the push of a button, the seats turn to face each other and a table unfolds, while a coffee machine and champagne emerge from hidden compartments.

Iron Throne from 'Game of Thrones' sold at US auction

At a US auction, the Iron Throne from 'Game of Thrones' was sold for $1.5 million. Jon Snow's sword, Jaime Lannister's armor, dragon skulls, teeth of the White Walkers, and much more were also auctioned off. The throne was the most expensive item, fetching $1.49 million, while the total proceeds amounted to $21.2 million.

Study: Childhood Gaming Leads to Greater Wealth

Experienced gamers are 71% more likely to get a promotion and earn an average of 45,000 rubles more per month than those who ignored games in childhood. The secret is simple: games develop strategic thinking and teamwork skills. Fans of the Dark Souls series also learn not to give up when faced with failures.

Parents Name Child After Beer, Earn Lifetime Supply

In the USA, parents named their child after a beer, and now the newborn will receive a lifetime supply of brews. A couple from Michigan was heading to the hospital, but sudden contractions prevented them from reaching it on time, forcing them to deliver the baby right in the parking lot of One Well Brewing. The father, without much thought, decided to name his son after the beer produced by the brewery—Forrest. When the brewery owner heard about this, he was delighted and decided to make a new beer in honor of the baby, also promising a lifetime supply of the brew once the child comes of age.

NASA Launches Europa Clipper to Search for Extraterrestrial Life

NASA has launched the Europa Clipper space station to search for extraterrestrial life on Europa, a moon of Jupiter. Beneath Europa's icy surface lies a vast unfrozen ocean, twice the volume of all of Earth's oceans. It is believed that single-celled organisms may exist there - the station will verify this. The spacecraft was launched into space by a SpaceX rocket and will reach its destination in April 2030, after traveling approximately 2.9 billion kilometers.

Apple studies AI models' logical reasoning capabilities

Apple conducted research on the ability of neural networks to create logical connections. A range of popular language models, such as ChatGPT, Llama, Phi, Gemma, and Mistral, were tested. None of the models were able to demonstrate logical thinking, and the reasoning abilities attributed to some of them are essentially based on an advanced pattern reproduction system.

Nobel Prize Winner Warns about the Future of AI

The 2024 Nobel Prize winner in Physics, Geoffrey Hinton, issued a warning about the future of AI. 'We have no experience dealing with things that are smarter than us. But that will soon be the case - instead of surpassing humans in physical strength, AI will surpass us in intelligence. I am concerned that systems smarter than us will ultimately take control of our lives.'

Concert Conducted by Robot in Germany

In Germany, a concert was conducted by a robot conductor. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Dresden Symphony Orchestra, a robot took on the role of conductor for the first time on Sunday. The robot was developed at the Dresden University of Technology under the leadership of orchestra director Markus Rindt and is equipped with seven joints and three arms to display musical dynamics.

Completion of the World's Largest Underground Neutrino Detector in China

In China, the world's largest underground neutrino detector has been completed. The facility, as tall as a 12-story building, is located 700 meters underground in Guangdong Province, and its construction took nearly 10 years and $376 million. The sphere will capture neutrinos, mysterious and barely studied particles that are formed, among other places, in black holes and inside stars. They interact very little with matter and move at speeds close to the speed of light. Scientists say the system will greatly advance their study and will be significant for fundamental physics and a better understanding of the universe.

Chinese Develop Robo-Ball to Combat Criminals

The Chinese have developed a robo-ball to combat criminals - it moves at 35 km/h and shoots a net. Additionally, this device can swim and work in a team with similar units, and its body, as promised by developers, is nearly indestructible. In the future, such devices are intended to be used for patrolling airports, power plants, and other important sites, but for now, it is only a prototype.

Relaxation Tournament Held in Tokyo

A relaxation tournament was held in Tokyo where participants had to do nothing for an hour and a half. The rules prohibited active movement, using a smartphone, talking, and sleeping. The winner was chosen based on the most stable pulse and audience favorite votes. The grand prize was a pair of tickets to a resort in Ise Shima.

Police to Ride in Cybertruck

The fleet of American police has been expanded with cars from Elon Musk. The futuristic off-roader was presented on a grand scale: the California department made a cool video. Such a special vehicle, including equipment, costs over 150,000 dollars.

Evidence of Alien Life Found

Telescopes on Earth have found evidence of the existence of intelligent alien life. This will be published in less than a month, claims NASA director Simon Holland. He worked on projects for the BBC and NASA, and stated that the information came from a senior administrator of the EU radio telescope. According to him, the Oxford-funded Breakthrough Listen program has discovered extraterrestrial intelligence in our galaxy, which people are not yet aware of.

Black Holes Discovered on Earth

Black holes have been discovered on Earth. According to scientists' theory, black holes smaller than an atom could hide within objects, pulling them around with strong gravity and leaving holes in solid materials. If the theory is confirmed, black holes will turn out to be dark matter, which constitutes 22% of the mass-energy of the Universe. It is still poorly understood, while black holes could be literally everywhere.