The oceans release hazardous mercury into the atmosphere.

The researchers created a computer model to analyze the amount of mercury in the atmosphere. She showed that every year 40% more mercury enters the atmosphere than previously thought, and most of it is in the oceans. Scientists suggest that higher levels of mercury in the atmosphere almost certainly put people at risk. They believe more work is needed to isolate the high-content foci and then clean it up.

The oldest Hebrew Bible was put up for auction.

A copy will be auctioned off at Sotheby's in New York in May. For it will need to pay from 30 to 50 million dollars. So it could become the most expensive historical document ever sold at auction. Radiocarbon dating showed that the book was created around 900.

The most inaccessible store in the world.

LEGO has opened the World's Hardest to Find Store as part of a promo for a new LEGO Icons Land Rover Defender set. The Scottish Highlands now have a yellow Defender with a spare constructor. Rahu Moharrak, the first woman from Saudi Arabia to summit Everest, and traveler Aldo Kane were invited to the opening.

Wonder Dynamics has released a new video editor called Wonder Studio.

It allows you to replace actors with pre-created characters. At the same time, he retains their original facial expressions and lighting. In theory, you can add any characters to the frame, but so far the set of ready-made models is limited.

Huawei has released unusual Freebuds 5 wireless headphones.

They look like a drop flowing down your ear. By pressing the legs, you can adjust the volume, rewind tracks and answer calls. Protection against moisture and dust at the level of the IP54 standard, they promise autonomy of 28 hours with recharging in the case. So far, it can only be bought in China for 899 yuan, but later it will appear all over the world.

In one of the prisons in Washington, prisoners were allowed to take cats for good behavior.

Animals were waiting for euthanasia - they could not find owners. However, the prisoners quickly dismantled all the caudates. The prison also noted that the inmates themselves became calmer and kinder. They also began to work harder in exchange for toys and treats for cats.

Abu Dhabi launched a flying motorcycle to save lives.

It is able to rise above the ground to a height of 20 meters and reach speeds of up to 80 km / h. It weighs 300 kg and can fly at a maximum speed of up to 40 minutes before refueling is required. The unusual transport could also be used in the oil and gas industry, to deliver emergency aid to remote areas, and even to support the construction sector.

Now Opera has its own AI - AI Prompts.

This is a simplified extension of ChatGPT. By clicking on the appropriate button, you will be offered several options: get a brief extract from the article, explain it like a five-year-old child, joke about the selected text, paraphrase, and much more. By the way, we also added quick access to ChatGPT and ChatSonic.

Scientists have found out which beer is better - in cans or bottles.

Most other similar experiments have looked at lagers first, so the scientists now decided to look at other beers. They tested the chemical stability of drinks packaged in different containers. The jars and bottles were refrigerated for a month and left at room temperature for an additional five months to mimic typical storage conditions. Every two weeks, the researchers monitored the composition. Amber ale lost its properties in a jar, and IPA almost did not change when stored in any container. This may be due to the higher concentration of polyphenols from hops, which prevent oxidation.

The GEN-2 neural network can create completely new video content from text descriptions only.

At the moment, AI generates clips 3 seconds long at a resolution of 512x512 pixels. Users who have gained access note that the quality of the video has increased significantly compared to GEN-1. However, the neural network sometimes makes mistakes or artifacts.

Without a steering wheel, gas and brake pedals, but can carry up to six passengers in one cabin.

In Austin (USA), a new technological solution to the problem of moving along city streets was presented. This autonomous electric vehicle is designed for public transport in urban areas. Cruise Origin is equipped with sensors, cameras and everything you need to travel safely.

The world's largest Ferris wheel without spokes will be built in Seoul.

A giant 180-meter Ferris wheel without spokes will be built in the capital of South Korea. The attraction will be located close to the World Cup Stadium and the Han River, a location known for its beautiful views of the city. The Ferris wheel will run on alternative technologies like solar energy. When completed, the Ferris wheel will have 36 booths, each of which can accommodate up to 25 people. If it reaches full capacity, up to 11,792 people a day will be able to visit it.

Acer showed the ebii electric bike with ebiiAssist technology.

The main neural network feature is adaptation to each specific user: AI “remembers” your driving style and preferences in order to provide you with the most comfortable ride when using the autopilot. In addition, the bike has an advanced anti-theft system, airless tires and collision sensors. They promise a maximum speed of up to 32 km / h, a full charge in 2.5 hours, and one charge is enough for 110 km. The price and release date are still unknown, but it looks promising.

A professor from Florida is going to live 100 days underwater.

Joe Dituri has been in the structure, located at a depth of about seven meters under water, for more than 20 days. He is about to break the Guinness World Record for the longest time spent in an underwater habitat. Now it is 73 days - so many other American scientists have lived in an underwater house. The researcher hopes that his experience will help make new scientific discoveries, including studying the effect of underwater conditions on his own body.

A “smart” wireless jump rope has appeared in the Xiaomi catalog.

Mijia Smart Skipping Rope can be used without the elastic between the hands. The gadget is equipped with a special nozzle with a weighting agent at the end - when jumping with it, it seems that you are exercising with an ordinary rope. On the handle there is a mini-display showing the current number of jumps, and in the Mi Fitness app you can see the statistics of training. Sales in China will start soon.

Startup Varme has released a tea hand warmer specifically for office workers.

The V-shaped device generates heat using infrared radiation, raising the temperature around the hands by 10 degrees Celsius. The cost is 160 euros.

The American began to produce alcohol in his own body and lost his job as a teacher.

Mark Mongiardo is a Florida teacher who lost his job due to Autobrewery Syndrome (APS). This is a rare disease in which alcohol is spontaneously synthesized in the human intestine. Because of this, external signs of intoxication appear, even if the person did not drink.

Since the beginning of the century, 7% of mountain forests have disappeared on the planet.

Since 2001, the area of mountain forests on the planet has decreased by 7% - that is, by 78 million hectares, which is one and a half to two times the size of Germany or France. At the same time, in recent years, the loss of mountain forests has accelerated by 2.7 times. Approximately half of the losses are accounted for by logging - 42%, fires destroyed another 29% of the lost mountain forests. Somewhere between 10% and 15% fall on human activities related to agriculture.

Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for the sixth year in a row.

It is followed by Denmark, Iceland, Israel and the Netherlands. Lithuania stands out - it was in the top twenty, having risen by more than 30 positions compared to 2017. The most unfortunate countries are Afghanistan and Lebanon. The World Happiness Report has been published continuously for more than a decade. Researchers analyze six key factors that affect the lives of citizens: social support, income, health, freedom, generosity and lack of corruption.

The creator of ChatGPT is afraid of his offspring.

Sam Altman, the founder of OpenAI, spoke about this himself. He considers this technology to be the greatest technology ever developed by mankind, but warns that it is also very dangerous. Altman said that with each update, its potential becomes more difficult to control and that sooner or later AI will break out of human control on its own or with someone else's help.