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.

Mysterious Illness Strikes US Resident After Trip to the Philippines

A US resident has been hospitalized with a mysterious illness after traveling to the Philippines. One Californian visited Manila, after which he developed flu-like symptoms. Soon his condition deteriorated sharply - he experienced lung collapse, brain inflammation, complications on the heart, liver damage, and early stages of kidney failure. Scientists cannot determine what infected him.

Flamingos: The Curious Case of Red Milk

Flamingos produce unusual red-colored goiter milk, which they use to feed their chicks. Due to its eerie shade, it appears as if blood is pouring from their beaks.

Automobiles Spying on Drivers and Passengers

Independent researchers have discovered that modern automobiles are spying on their users. They collect personal information, including data on sexual activity and health diagnostics. Various data collection tools are used in modern automobiles, including microphones, cameras, and phones that drivers connect to their vehicles.

Cristiano Ronaldo fails to make the Ballon d'Or shortlist for the first time in 20-year career

Cristiano Ronaldo has failed to make the shortlist for the Ballon d'Or for the first time in his 20-year career. Previously, Ronaldo won the Ballon d'Or 5 times, but the record-holder for receiving the awards is Lionel Messi, who claimed the prize 7 times. By the way, last year was the first time in 17 years when Messi himself did not make the shortlist, but now the Argentinean will still compete for the award.

Bohemian Rhapsody Draft Sells for $1.7 Million at Auction

The draft of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody has been sold for $1.7 million at auction. More than 15 pages of the original version of the song, signed by the musician, were auctioned off. Thanks to them, it became known that the composition was originally called Mongolian Rhapsody. The auction also sold drafts of other songs. For example, the hit We Are The Champions was valued at £317,000. Participants in the auction acquired Mercury's items: costumes, crown, cape, telephone, and piano.

Robots Replace Students in Japanese Schools

In Japan, robots will replace students who are afraid to go to school. The robots will move freely between all rooms. With their help, students will be able to attend all classes, participate in discussions and additional activities. The children themselves noted that they liked the innovation. The virtual classroom helped them increase their self-esteem and worry less about communication with teachers and classmates. Officials hope that this will help them adapt to communication and return to classrooms.

USA Implements Advanced Technologies for Agriculture

Scientists from the USA have showcased an autonomous robot named Laserweeder. This device moves across agricultural fields and kills weeds with lasers. It utilizes artificial intelligence-based cameras to identify plants. Despite its high cost of $1.2 million, the manufacturer claims that this robot will pay for itself within 1.5-2 years. Its purpose is to enhance efficiency, reduce reliance on chemicals, and minimize negative impact on the environment.