In South Korea, conducted the first test of the vacuum tunnel.

The Korea Railway Research Institute has driven its mini train to a record speed of 1,019 km/h, just below the speed of sound (1,192 km/h). Scientists expect to launch this transport on the Seoul-Busan route as early as 2024, reducing travel time from 3 hours to 30 minutes.

UNESCO is calling for a global ban on smartphones in schools and other educational institutions.

The organization stated that the excessive use of smartphones leads to poor academic performance and that it negatively affects the emotional stability of children. Also, UNESCO believes that the positive impact of digital technologies on learning can be overestimated and opposed distance learning.

Boosting self-esteem.

The first step in overcoming any bad habits is being aware of them. Observe yourself. Instead of engaging in self-condemnation, try to get to know yourself by analyzing the way you behave. Change your social circle. Take note which people are present in your life and what is the essence of your relationship with them. Perhaps, if you objectively evaluate your environment, you will see that you give people more than you get from them. Never forget about your strengths and don't be too hard on yourself. For personal use only, make a list of your inherent strengths and what you do really well. Keep calm and try to mitigate stress. Avoid the hustle and bustle. Develop stress resistance. You will gain self-confidence if you do the tasks you set yourself.

How to overcome the delayed life syndrome.

Delayed life Syndrome is dangerous to your overall health, finances, and life in general. It is an illness that must be dealt with. Improving self-esteem, doing things immediately without putting off "for later" will completely save a person from obsessive thoughts, and she or he will become the happiest and healthiest person in the world.

Delayed Life Syndrome

People who constantly puts things off and say to themselves phrases like that: "it's for a holiday," "I'll wait for a special occasion," "I'll rest after retirement," etc. suffer from the delayed life syndrome. It all comes from a deep childhood and low self-esteem. Parents often impose these views on their children, and then children do the same on their children.This syndrome can be compared to a road to "nowhere". The person takes no action except things that he or she is ordered to do. Such a person is completely miserable, because life is passing by him or her. Thousands of people hate their school, their university, their job, the country they live in. Yet they continue to do nothing, complain about life, and continue to postpone pleasant and important things in life. When a person of this kind is sad, he or she begins to fight depression by gorging on foods, which leads to health issues.

Daily horoscope 5 August.

Capricorn♑️ Be careful. On this day, it is easy to make a mistake that can be very costly. Some Capricorns will want to change something in their lives; it is better to start with steps that do not require serious effort, because today many things are more difficult for you than usual. Aquarius♒️ It is worth being more careful in the morning; at this time it is better not to start important matters and projects, and also not to discuss important issues with influential people. More often than usual, there are disagreements with colleagues and business partners, this can make work very difficult, prevent you from finishing things on time. Pisces♓️ Try to make the most of the first half of the day: this is a harmonious and fruitful time. Success in business will be the more significant, the more allies and like-minded people you find. Today, Pisces may have interesting business proposals, and cash receipts are not excluded.

Daily horoscope 5 August.

Libra♎️ Good surprises, pleasant coincidences are likely. Thanks to them, success in matters that previously seemed extremely difficult will become possible. You can take on risky projects, you can handle them perfectly. However, really significant victories are possible only if you choose reliable allies. Scorpio♏️ A very successful day from a business point of view; many undertakings will be successful. There are good ideas related to work, there are people thanks to whom you can quickly bring your plans to life. The only thing to be wary of is long pointless conversations, which not only take up time. Sagittarius♐️ Difficult day. To achieve success today, serious efforts will have to be made, and some Sagittarians will also be forced to take serious risks. Difficulties in business relations are possible, disagreements with colleagues may arise over trifles; conflict with management is not ruled out.

Daily horoscope 5 August.

Cancer♋️ Happy and fruitful day. You can achieve success if you tune in to a serious mood and do not put off difficult things. Good ideas may appear, there will be a chance to realize some innovative ideas; you will need determination and confidence in success. Leo♌️ An auspicious day that promises great success to those who are not afraid of difficulties and are ready to work overtime if there is a need for it. You manage to do several things at the same time and still not lose sight of anything. There will be an opportunity to complete some long-started projects and receive generous rewards for them. Virgo♍️ Quite a difficult day in terms of communication. Independent work is very effective and enjoyable, and where you need to negotiate with someone, now and then difficulties arise. Colleagues misunderstand you more often than usual, and friends may be offended by trifles or find hidden meanings in your statements that were not there at all.

Daily horoscope 5 August.

Aries♈️ The first half of the day is favorable; try to do as much as possible during this time. There will be an opportunity to put things in order in financial affairs, to conclude deals that will soon bring profit. In the afternoon, it is advisable to reduce business activity, even better - to relax. Taurus♉️ There will be a chance to bring to life some ideas that you have not even seriously considered before. You can act on a hunch, intuition leads you exactly to the goal. Probably getting help and support from people from whom you did not expect anything good. Gemini♊️ Despite the difficulties, you will achieve your goals. True, for this you will have to act carefully, carefully considering each step and weighing its possible consequences. Not all Gemini will find this interesting; many representatives of the sign will get bored, begin to be distracted and make one mistake after another.

Researchers have named 8 habits that will allow you to live 20 years longer.

Eight habits that prolong life: • Eat well. • Avoid cigarettes. • Get good sleep. • Be physically active. • Manage stress. • Drink less alcohol. • Avoid opioid dependence. • Maintain positive social relationships The study is based on data from questionnaires and medical records collected between 2011 and 2019.

Enthusiast ChrisDaCow taught a monkey how to play Minecraft.

A bonobo named Kanzi went through an entire map in the game, destroying blocks, opening doors, and avoiding traps for a tasty reward. Kanzi is no ordinary monkey - he is considered the most intelligent pygmy chimpanzee in the world. He is able to perceive human speech and communicate using a keyboard with lexicograms.

Khadas has unveiled the most versatile quarter-sheet A4 Mini PC, Mind.

The size of the chips does not end there: you can connect modules to the mini-PC that turn it into anything. In its basic form, this is a good office station with a Core i7-1360P, 32 GB of RAM and two SSDs. With the xPlay module, the mini PC turns into a compact laptop, and with the Graphics module (inside the RTX 4060) it turns into a good gaming PC. Price and release date are still unknown.

Psilocybin may help with anorexia nervosa.

Anorexia nervosa is a severe psychiatric disorder characterized by impaired perception of one's own body, often resulting in death, and there is no approved medical therapy for it. The patients were given a single dose of 25 milligrams of synthetic psilocybin, followed immediately by a psychotherapy session. After that, some women showed a significant decrease in their concerns about their own weight. The effect persisted even three months after the treatment received.

Swimming in the Seine will be allowed again in Paris after a 100-year ban.

This was made possible thanks to a large-scale project to clean up the river, implemented on the eve of the Olympic Games. Three Olympic and Paralympic events - triathlon, marathon swimming and paratriathlon - are planned to be held on the Seine in central Paris. By 2025, three open-air swimming areas will open on the river. The renewed river will also take part in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. A flotilla of 160 boats carrying 10,000 athletes to the Eiffel Tower will pass through it.

4 women of the zodiac who do not like a quiet family life. Taurus.

One day, the Taurus, Gemini, Lioness and Capricorn women rebelled. It was they who came up with the phrase that the family boat crashed into everyday life. But there was nothing to change from a proud ship to a boat and drive it into a calm and cozy swamp. Taurus woman. The balanced and cold-blooded Taurus girl suddenly broke all the dishes and scattered her socks. This is not fiction, but a harsh reality - the volcano, dormant inside the earthly lady, has finally woken up. Did you think that Taurus would doze off at the TV and knit socks all his life?

Leo woman.

Representatives of this zodiac sign have a strong character and love to always be number one. But not every man will agree to give primacy. These individuals are much more likely to succeed in their careers than in their personal lives. What you need to know before getting into a relationship with Leo women? These persons have high hopes for their partners. They want to be number one and crave constant attention. Jealousy and possessiveness often lead to relationship problems. Lionesses will not put up with the fact that their beloved does not spend time with them. Such women are in no hurry to get out of a relationship in which feelings have faded. They will make every effort to the last in the hope of saving the union.

Microsoft released mouth-watering gamepads - a series in the style of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" smells like pizza.

There are four of them, each of which reflects the personality of the character. The aroma is achieved using a special diffuser in the form of a slice of pizza. Gamepads will be raffled off and you can’t wait for them to be sold.

Daily horoscope 4 August.

Capricorn♑️ A fruitful day, you can do a lot. Representatives of the sign make important decisions and do not make mistakes, even if they have a minimum of information. There will be an opportunity to acquire some useful skills, to master a new field of activity; the first successes will not keep you waiting. Aquarius♒️ A difficult day when not everything turns out the way we would like. Many Aquarians make mistakes in communicating with people, offend those whose location they value, risk losing the support of their allies, and losing their faithful helpers. There is another danger - to fall under a bad influence, to make decisions that you will have to regret later. Pisces♓️ The beginning of the day is quite tense, at this time it is difficult to remain calm. Many Pisces begin to panic, make mistakes. But if you don’t follow your emotions today, there will be no serious problems, and you can quickly deal with minor difficulties.

Daily horoscope 4 August.

Libra♎️ Auspicious day for work, especially intellectual work. You excel at solving many problems, succeeding in cases that require attention to detail and consideration of various factors. Today, Libra will have the opportunity to learn something new, significantly expand their horizons, and also meet people whose rich life experience will be useful to you. Scorpio♏️ Minor troubles are not ruled out in the morning, but they should not be taken to heart, as everything will be settled quickly. The rest of the day is extremely successful for Scorpios, especially for those who set themselves high goals and make grandiose plans. Decisiveness and courage today contribute to success; ingenuity will not be superfluous either. Sagittarius♐️ The day is inconsistent and ambiguous, you will have to be nervous. Do not lose optimism, do not give up if obstacles arise on the way: you will achieve your goal, although not immediately. Legibility in contacts is important, especially business ones, because today there will be many dubious personalities around you.

Daily horoscope 4 August.

Cancer♋️ Auspicious day. You will be able to achieve significant success if you rely mainly on your own strength and prefer to act rather than wait for the weather by the sea. In business, you need to be firm. Colleagues and partners will respect you and reckon with your opinion, this will simplify a lot. Leo♌️ Business meetings are going well, at important negotiations you can defend your point of view. Public speaking will be very successful. The more people listening to you, the more confident you feel, the easier it is for you to capture the attention of the audience. Tempting job offers are possible. Virgo♍️ Great day. You will feel a surge of strength and energy, you will understand that you are ready to move mountains if necessary. Significant successes in work are likely, a real breakthrough is possible in matters that are especially important to you. You not only take care of your interests, but also help people who find themselves in a difficult situation, do not refuse support to those who need it; This allows you to build good relationships with others.