Microsoft's AI-powered backpack: the future of portable assistance

Microsoft wants to patent an AI-powered backpack equipped with a camera, microphone, and sensors for gathering information about the environment. The company aims to create a portable and context-aware AI that is easy to use outside the home. It will be capable of assisting with navigation, adding events to the calendar, and even comparing prices while shopping. Interacting with the assistant will be possible through voice commands, as well as providing visual, auditory, and tactile feedback.

Disabled Japanese Octogenarian Conquers Mount Fuji

A ninety-year-old Japanese man has conquered Mount Fuji in a wheelchair. Yuichiro Miura ascended the mountain using a special wheelchair that was pulled by around ten people with ropes. In 1966, he descended the slopes of Mount Fuji on skis, using a parachute to slow down, and in 2003, 2008, and 2013 - at the ages of 70, 75, and 80 - he climbed Mount Everest, becoming the oldest person to reach the summit. At the age of 87, the man was hospitalized due to an illness that caused partial paralysis, but he still decided to climb Mount Fuji and used it as a form of rehabilitation.

Cruise Excursions for Cats and Their Owners Launched in Singapore

Singapore has launched a series of sea cruises for cats, kittens, and their owners. The ship will navigate around Sentosa Island while the animals and people enjoy play areas and restaurants. However, there are a couple of requirements - the furry companions must be vaccinated and sterilized, as well as be able to tolerate long journeys.

Apples + Chocolate = Health and Joy

Apples are rich in the anti-inflammatory quercetin, which also lowers the risk of allergies, heart attacks, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, prostate and lung cancer. Chocolate contains catechins, which reduce the risk of developing atherosclerosis and cancer. When combined, quercetin and catechins prevent thrombosis and improve the condition of the cardiovascular system. It is not necessary to peel apples, thus depriving yourself of antioxidants that fight liver, breast, and colorectal cancer. Apples are best eaten unpeeled, but be sure to thoroughly chew them. And they are best enjoyed with chocolate fondue.

Personal boundaries: invisible but important fences

Personal boundaries are invisible but important fences that separate a person, their habits, aspirations, actions, and thoughts from the external world. They are necessary to protect the individual and what is valuable to them - time and energy, emotions and feelings, cultural, religious, and ethical values, sexuality, personal space, and even belongings.

How to React to Failures and Increase Chances of Future Success

To learn how to react properly to failures, learn to ignore the moral decline after the first defeat. Instead, focus on what you can control if you try to implement your plans again. By doing this, you will stop considering yourself helpless and increase your chances of future success.

Dealing with Failures: Breaking the Vicious Circle

React properly to failures. Unfortunately, one psychological wound can simply lead to another. After a setback, we often fixate on what we are unable to do, rather than focusing on our capabilities. Therefore, it becomes difficult for us to achieve positive results, and we further berate ourselves for our failures, finding ourselves trapped in a vicious circle.

Swedish man sets Guinness World Record for eating largest amount of surströmming

In Sweden, one man made it into the Guinness World Records by consuming the largest amount of surströmming. This incredibly pungent fermented herring is notorious for its overpowering smell, which can induce uncontrollable bouts of nausea. Swedish man Sune Valentin Norlin managed to eat nearly half a kilogram of this 'delicacy'.

Colorpik Pen: A Revolutionary Pen that Replicates 16 Million Colors

Tinkerers have invented a pen capable of reproducing 16 million different colors. The creators claim that the Colorpik Pen can operate for 15 hours without charging, and a single cartridge is sufficient for a 24-kilometer line. Pre-orders will be available in March for $149.

Scientists invent synthetic alcohol called Alcarelle

Scientists have invented a synthetic alcohol called Alcarelle. It does not cause hangovers, imbalances, or any other negative side effects. At the same time, the drink will deliver a relaxing effect through gamma-aminobutyric acid, which can trigger specific signals in the brain.

Reducing Salt Intake can Decrease the Risk of Heart Diseases by 20%

A study of over 500,000 individuals aged 40 to 70 years has revealed that cutting down on salt intake can reduce the risk of heart diseases by 20%. The study also found that individuals who never add salt to their food have an 18% lower chance of developing atrial fibrillation compared to those who always do. People who occasionally added salt had a 15% lower probability of falling ill. Even individuals who added salt frequently, but not always, had a 12% lower risk of getting sick. It is recommended to consume no more than 6 grams of salt per day.

Women in Afghanistan banned from visiting Band-e-Amir National Park due to hijab rules

Women in Afghanistan have been prohibited from visiting the country's only national park, Band-e-Amir, due to concerns about violations of hijab rules. However, park officials claim that women who do not follow the rules at the park mostly come from other countries.

Steve Jobs' Apple-1 Draft Sold for $175,000

A draft by Steve Jobs featuring an advertisement for the Apple-1 computer has been sold for $175,000. The lot was put up by a friend of Steve Jobs, who had met him back in school. According to him, they used to communicate frequently during the time when the first computers were being developed and tested in the garage.

Effects of Marriage on Testosterone Levels: A Brief Overview

Married men have lower testosterone levels compared to unmarried men. Researchers suggest that this could be due to stress related to family life and childcare. However, this is just one theory without concrete evidence. It is still unclear how the slight decrease in testosterone levels observed in married men can affect their behavior and well-being.

Turkish Airline Introduces Child-Free Zone for a Quieter Flight Experience

Turkish airline has started selling tickets for a child-free zone on their airplanes. Passengers can pay anywhere from $50 to $108 for a guaranteed noise-free flight next to their seat without any children. They will allocate 12 rows of the aircraft separated by a curtain exclusively for these passengers. Currently, this service is only available on international flights between Amsterdam and the island of Curaçao.

The Danger of Drinking and Driving: A Practice in Japanese Driving Schools

In Japan, driving schools offer such a practice: you drink a can of beer or a glass of wine, and then you get behind the wheel and drive under the supervision of an instructor. This is done to demonstrate how dangerous such driving can be. Journalists tried it themselves and found that even a small amount of alcohol changes driving style. And apparently, these methods are successful, as the number of accidents in the country decreases every year.

New Research Shows Dogs Listen Better to Women

Hungarian scientists have discovered that dogs listen better to women than to men. Biologists from Budapest recorded the brain activity of dogs using fMRI and noticed that the auditory areas of the canine brain responded more strongly to female voices than to male voices.

Japanese Scientist's Failed Experiment with Bird Mask

A scientist from Japan spent a year wearing a giant bird mask in an attempt to befriend birds, but his experiment failed. The man dedicated his entire professional career to studying the language of chickadees and dared to undertake such an experiment in order to be accepted by the feathered creatures. Unfortunately, even after a year, the birds were still afraid of him, and the experiment had to be abandoned.

Should meat be washed before cooking?

Is it necessary to wash meat before cooking? In fact, it is not recommended to wash raw chicken, beef, pork, lamb, or veal before cooking. This is because bacteria from raw meat can spread to other food products, dishes, and kitchen surfaces during washing. This is called cross-contamination.

How Your Anatomy Affects Orgasm Achievement

Many factors that contribute to orgasm are within our control, while others are not. According to a 2011 study published in the journal 'Hormones and Behavior,' the distance between the clitoris and the urethral opening may influence the likelihood of orgasm. At least during vaginal penetration. If it is less than 2 centimeters, the probability of 'winning' increases.