Horoscope for November 4th

Aries: Situations will arise where you have to show initiative and determination. If you take a passive position, you may lose. Taurus: Spend the day outdoors with pleasant company. Go for walks, visit interesting places, and enjoy life. Gemini: Avoid conflicts, but if you do engage in a dispute, have reasoned arguments rather than suppressing people with emotions.

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.

How Sleep Duration Affects Brain Health

Scientists have discovered that sleeping less can be beneficial for brain health. It turns out that people who sleep for 6.5 hours usually have the thickest cortex and the largest regional brain volumes. By the way, experts recommend closing the curtains at night to prevent light from entering the room, sleeping in well-ventilated spaces, avoiding caffeine intake a couple of hours before rest, and not overeating.

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.

Deadly Nipah Virus Outbreak in India

A deadly Nipah virus outbreak has begun in India, transmitted by bats. Two people have already died, and there is no vaccine available. This is the fourth virus outbreak in five years, with each outbreak potentially spreading to neighboring cities and countries. This type of virus causes a severe illness characterized by brain inflammation (encephalitis) and respiratory diseases.

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.

Blood analysis reveals markers for bipolar disorder

British researchers have identified a set of biomarkers in blood that are specific to bipolar disorder. This has helped distinguish the condition from clinical depression. The findings confirm that blood analysis can be used in the future for the differential diagnosis of these disorders.

Younger Generation Wants Less Sex in Movies

The younger generation wants to see less sex in movies. Psychologists surveyed 1500 people aged 10 to 24 and found that 51.5% of them were tired of romantic content. They also expressed dissatisfaction with stereotypes about relationships between men and women. The results reflect the findings of other studies on the decline in sexual activity among the younger generation: three out of ten men aged 18 to 25 reported not having sex last year.

Horoscope for November 3rd

Capricorn: The part-time job that you may be offered on this day is likely to be very profitable both financially and in terms of your career. Aquarius: Don't share your professional and personal plans with anyone. Keep your tongue until they are realized. Pisces: The day is favorable for communication with close people, primarily children and elderly relatives.

Horoscope for November 3rd

Libra: Today, due to your inherent diplomatic qualities, you will be able to find common ground with anyone, even the most uncooperative interlocutor. Scorpio: Despite the end of the week, the day is favorable for starting difficult tasks that may seem insurmountable to you. Sagittarius: It is necessary to remember that you cannot hide your abilities from the people around you and the world as a whole.

Horoscope for November 3rd

Cancer: Your deception will be discovered, and you will find yourself in an unpleasant and ticklish situation. Leo: The best way to do a job maximally well is to focus not on the end result, but on the process itself. Virgo: Only those who know how to work in a team will be able to achieve a serious professional goal. It is necessary to gather your team and delegate authority to colleagues.

Horoscope for November 3rd

Aries: The day is favorable for business negotiations: partners will listen to your arguments. Taurus: No matter how important and serious the matters you are engaged in, remember that a sense of humor is never redundant. Gemini: It is undesirable to dissipate energy on a multitude of small tasks, it is better to focus on one significant and important task.

Horoscope for November 2

Capricorn: Don't try to control every event happening in your life. You might miss a rare fateful opportunity. Aquarius: Even those far from trading can trade today, it is better to sell items of your own work. Pisces: Those who have been working hard on a project for a long time will reap the rewards of their efforts today.

Horoscope for November 2nd

Libra: Before starting work on an important and long-term project, assess your strengths. Scorpio: You can start working on a project that you have been preparing for a long time: today the favorable conditions for its implementation will finally come together. Sagittarius: It is not worth participating in an enterprise that does not resonate with your soul. Your intuition won't deceive you.