US Seeks to Revive the Era of Giant Airships

US startup LTA Research has obtained permission to conduct test flights of the massive airship Pathfinder 1 in California. It will be able to reach speeds of up to 120 km/h, and can accommodate up to 14 people inside.

Adidas Presents Messi with Golden Rings in NBA-style

Adidas has created golden rings for Messi in the NBA style, which feature unique engravings with their own meaning. Each of the rings symbolizes the year when the Golden Ball was won. 8 golden balls - 8 rings.

Halloween 2023 Breaks Box Office Records with Over $12 Billion in Spending

Halloween 2023 has set a new record for box office earnings with Americans spending over $12 billion on costumes, candies, and decorations. Notably, the expenses on pet costumes also contributed significantly to the overall sum. However, it still pales in comparison to Valentine's Day, which saw a whopping $26 billion spent in the United States in 2023.

HBO releases trailer for documentary about Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double on Harry Potter set

HBO has released a trailer for a documentary about the stunt double of Daniel Radcliffe during the filming of Harry Potter. The film's main character, David Holmes, the Boy Who Lived, worked with Potter throughout almost the entire series, but during the filming of the penultimate film, he suffered an injury and became disabled. In gratitude for his contributions, Radcliffe initiated the creation of the documentary. The film will be available for streaming on November 15th.

Software for Artists to Protect their Artwork from AI

Nightshade has emerged as a software tool for artists who want to safeguard their creations from AI. It adds virtual poison to images, which can poison neural networks attempting to use the artwork for training purposes. As a result, the AI will produce subpar outputs. Artists are hopeful that Nightshade will compel neural network developers to renounce the free utilization of others' creative work.

British English Vocabulary Collins Dictionary Names Word of the Year

The British English language dictionary, Collins Dictionary, has named its Word of the Year. The chosen word is the abbreviation AI, which stands for artificial intelligence. Among other popular words are nepo baby (a successful celebrity's child), greedflation (the activity of companies seeking to profit from inflation), and ULEZ (zones in London where drivers of non-eco-friendly cars are not allowed).

Authorities in Shibuya District of Tokyo Urge Japanese People to Avoid Halloween Celebrations After Last Year's Tragic Incident

The authorities of the Shibuya district in Tokyo have asked Japanese people not to celebrate Halloween this year, following a tragic stampede in Seoul last year. The incident in Seoul resulted in the death of 159 people and 197 injuries. The area around the statue of the famous dog Hachiko, where young people usually gather, has been closed off. In addition, the consumption of alcoholic beverages has been prohibited in the district until the morning of November 1st.

So different!

American scientists have found that a cat's face can adopt 276 different expressions. The study was conducted in a cat cafe in Los Angeles. The publication claims that a human face can adopt 44 expressions, a dog's face - 27 expressions, and a chimpanzee's face - 357 expressions.

Lionel Messi Claims Record 8th Golden Ball

Lionel Messi has won the Golden Ball for the 8th time in his career. The 36-year-old captain of the Argentina national team and MLS club Inter Miami received the most prestigious individual prize in football for the 2022/23 season. This is Messi's 8th and record-breaking Golden Ball (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023). His closest pursuer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has won the award 5 times.

The Power of Anger: How Anger Can Help Solve Problems

Anger can be helpful in problem-solving, according to experiments where students were shown images that evoked anger, happiness, sadness, or other emotions. Subsequently, they were asked to solve a series of anagrams. Those who were angry performed better on more difficult tasks. One possible explanation could be the connection between anger and greater persistence in problem-solving. In another experiment, angry participants were better at overcoming obstacles in a video game compared to those who were sad, happy, or experiencing no intense emotions at all.

Discovery of the Largest White Hydrogen Deposit in the World

The largest white hydrogen deposit in the world has been discovered in France. Just a few years ago, scientists were unaware of the existence of white hydrogen: it is colorless and odorless. However, microbes living in the soil consume it. There are a total of 10 million megatons of unexplored white hydrogen in the world. Even 1% of these resources would provide humanity with hydrogen for the next 200 years.

Paris Welcomes the First Fully Robot-Operated Pizzeria

The first fully robot-operated pizzeria has emerged in Paris. At Pazzi Pizzeria, the entire cooking process is carried out by machines, resulting in a reduced order preparation time of just 45 seconds.

GAC Aion to Release Affordable Tesla Model X-like Electric Crossover

GAC Aion plans to release the fully electric crossover Hyper HT with a range of 600 km, featuring seagull-wing rear doors design reminiscent of Tesla Model X, at a price that is more than twice cheaper. The starting price will be around $32,800, and pre-orders will begin in November.

Wild Chimpanzees Found to Experience Menopause

Wild chimpanzees have been observed experiencing menopause for the first time. Zoologists have been studying a large group of chimpanzees in Uganda for nearly 30 years and have discovered that humans are not the only mammals to continue living after their reproductive period ends. Researchers are still unsure of the reasons behind the existence of menopause in chimpanzees. It is believed that in humans, it is evolutionarily explained by the assistance in raising grandchildren.

Solution for working in a noisy office

Phone Booth Acoustic Pod is designed for those who struggle to concentrate in a noisy office. The booth is covered with a sound-absorbing layer, ensuring that you won't hear your colleagues inside.

Volkswagen: Sausage Production alongside Cars

It turns out that the German automotive brand Volkswagen produces sausages. Each sausage has its own serial number and is freely sold in European supermarkets. The company has been engaged in this atypical business since 1973, producing 6-7 million packages annually.

Tsuchiya Kaban presents a backpack for dogs

Leather bag manufacturer Tsuchiya Kaban has introduced a backpack for dogs. The dog backpacks are handmade with the same quality and care as expensive school backpacks, known as randoseru. It is claimed that the backpack will not restrict the movement of your pet, and it can accommodate various toys and treats for your four-legged friend, which can be easily detached when needed. Price - $330.

The Beatles' Last Song to be Released in November

The website of the legendary band has announced that their final song, titled 'Now And Then', will be released on November 2nd. The song is based on original recordings by John Lennon, who composed it in the late 1970s and recorded a demo version on a cassette at his home in New York. After more than four decades, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have completed work on the composition.

Tesla electric cars to monitor driver drowsiness

Tesla electric cars will now monitor driver drowsiness. After a firmware update, Teslas will check for driver drowsiness - the installed camera inside the car allows tracking the number of yawns and blinks, as well as the direction of the driver's gaze. If, according to the system, the driver is falling asleep, the electric car will issue audible warnings. What will happen if the person still doesn't react is unknown, but it is likely that the vehicle will pull over to the side of the road and smoothly stop, activating the hazard lights.

Agility Robotics' Two-Legged Robot Digit Demonstrates Self-Recovery Ability

Two-legged robot Digit, developed by Agility Robotics, which specializes in creating bipedal walking robots for warehouse operations, has showcased its autonomous capability to stand up on its own after a fall.