Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with dementia.

The actor continues to progress frontotemporal dementia. Doctors officially confirmed the presence of the disease today. This was told by the wife of the artist Emma Heming. By the way, there is no cure for this form of the disease. Moreover, people suffering from this disease, on average, live about 5-7 years.

"Smart Windows"

Scientists have created glass for windows that save up to 50% on lighting and heating costs. “Smart windows” globally “cut off” both light and heat, and also offer fine-tuning modes. For example, on a dazzling winter day, you want the room to be dark, but you also want warmth, and thanks to the fine tuning of the light spectrum, this can be arranged. Glasses will "cut off" the visible spectrum, darkening the room and letting infrared rays through, so that the room heats up. The technology also works in the opposite direction: in spring and summer, glass will let in more visible light, but “cut off” infrared heat rays As a result, the result of Canadian research can serve not only for comfort, but also to save electricity for heating / cooling rooms up to 50% .

Makita has introduced a wireless microwave.

Powered by two batteries, which are completely identical to those found on most popular tools - you can remove the batteries from two screwdrivers and sit down to have lunch.

Ring Always Home Cam is a flying home surveillance camera.

The drone patrols the premises when everyone leaves, periodically returning to the base to recharge. At any time, you can connect to it from your smartphone and see what is happening, and if the alarm goes off, the device will automatically fly to the right place, notify the owner and start the video broadcast. The device will go on sale in 2024. Price target - $250

A brain chip that gives "sight" to the blind.

Scientists from the Netherlands have created a chip that is implanted in the brain and works in conjunction with special glasses with a small camera. The camera transmits an image of the environment to a computer wearing glasses. It converts the image into a dot image using AI, and the chip receives this image wirelessly and projects it to the brain using electrical impulses.

"Macara for Valentine's Day"

In London, there was a new work of Banksy called "Macara for Valentine's Day." This is an artist's statement on the topic of domestic violence. The graffiti depicts a battered housewife slamming a freezer door with male legs sticking out.

In virtual reality, you can now touch anything and feel it in reality.

The HaptX G1 contains 2 gloves (450 grams each) and a backpack (8 kg). Gloves simulate touching objects in virtual reality. Gloves are pressed against the part of the hand that touches something in the VR environment. This happens with the help of compressed air, which is supplied from a backpack. The cost of the device is $4.500

The world may be left without beer.

Production under threat due to climate change. The main ingredients for beer, such as hops and barley, do not tolerate heat very well. For example, barley production in Europe fell by 12% between 1964 and 2015 due to the weather. If the climate crisis worsens, the necessary ingredients for brewing beer will not be available.

Yusuke Narita's radical decision

Japanese professor Yusuke Narita proposed to solve the problem of aging in the Land of the Rising Sun in a radical way - by mass suicide of the elderly. He believes that gerontocracy is holding back progress in the country - there are a lot of elderly people in the country, they pull the budget on themselves and do not allow young people to break through. In general, the professor himself said that this is a metaphor, but young Japanese do not think so - he already has thousands of followers.

Black holes could be alien computers.

Black holes could be alien computers. Such a funny theory was put forward in a very authoritative German Max Planck Institute. According to scientists, the physics and behavior of black holes make them ideal quantum computers with endless possibilities. And it is possible that advanced aliens have learned to use them.

Without regular sex, people become dumber.

Sexually regular people perform better on tests of verbal and spatial skills, according to researchers. The consequences of the lack of sex are manifested in the form of depression or severe stress, which reduces the mental abilities of a person.

Xiaomi is on guard for your laziness.

The company has released a "smart" toilet for cats, which can be left uncleaned for 14 days. The gadget automatically removes all unnecessary in a special container, and then eliminates odors. The second feature is the connection to a smartphone: the device will tell you if something is wrong with the health of the pet.

How to work with any boss and get promoted. Boss Gemini.

Gemini is the sign that is least subject to any kind of logic. The reason for this is an ambiguous, dual nature, which can manifest itself in almost everything - in deeds, deeds, words. But thanks to this feature, the Gemini are not afraid of change and are always ready to accept something new into their lives. How to get promoted with Gemini? The nature of the Gemini boss is such that it is impossible to find an approach to him in advance in order to get his location - this character is so changeable. To get a promotion, you can take advantage of Gemini's love for all innovations - it is enough to offer a fresh idea that can also generate income. In addition, Gemini leaders value independent workers.

Rating of zodiac signs from sloppy to clean. 7th place - Aries.

Likes to live in cleanliness and order, but not a pedant at all. He is not interested in routine household chores, but if the mess becomes excessive and begins to annoy, Aries “flares up”, starts a general cleaning and fixes everything at once. And so on until the next "attack".

4 funniest zodiac signs Aquarius.

The humor of the Aquarius intellectual is of a completely different nature. The representative of this air sign is very witty and will not go into his pocket for a word. He is a real treasure trove of unhackneyed funny stories, most of which he writes himself. This is the type of person who knows how to make a sharp remark at the right moment. By nature, Aquarius is a joker and a merry fellow, the soul of a company that he is ready to entertain endlessly.

Daily horoscope February 18th.

Capricorn♑️ The day is well suited for complex cases, serious work. There will be people nearby who are ready to help you, but the most important issues still have to be solved on your own. You will correctly assess the situation, do not build illusions, and therefore do not make mistakes. Aquarius♒️ Today you have a lot of time to devote to other people's affairs. Those close to you may encounter difficulties that they cannot deal with without you. People who once rendered them very important services will turn to some Aquarius for help, and representatives of the sign simply cannot refuse. Pisces♓️ Not everything will immediately turn out the way we would like, so you should be patient. If you are persistent enough, you will be able to handle everything, although it will take time. Many Pisces today will need the ability to quickly navigate the situation, make decisions on the go.

Daily horoscope February 18th.

Libra♎️ The day can be very fruitful if you start it with important things or solving issues that have long required attention. You won’t want to be distracted by trifles, and you won’t quit what you started until you achieve the desired result. Willingly help friends and other close people. If you share your ideas with them, you will get some good advice. Scorpio♏️ It will be difficult to maintain self-control. The emotional background will be quite tense, and any trifle can unsettle you. It will not be easy to control your impulses, but if you manage this, you will surely understand how you can change the situation for the better. There will be people nearby ready to support you. Sagittarius♐️ It is worth doing things that require accuracy, attention to small details, concentration. You will not lose sight of anything, you will not make even minor mistakes. It will be easy to study. You will deal with issues that previously seemed difficult, and you will feel much more confident and calm.

Daily horoscope February 18th.

Cancer♋️ If you have planned something important, rely only on your own strength. To agree with someone on joint actions today will be more difficult than usual. Even people who were always ready to support you before are unlikely to approve your ideas or want to participate in the implementation of your plans today. It is better to postpone the discussion of serious issues. Leo♌️ The day can bring many surprises, but you will remain calm and philosophical about the fact that not all plans can be realized. You may be lucky in some small matters, you will cope with them much faster than expected. Pleasant acquaintances are not excluded. Virgo♍️ The day is suitable for solving organizational issues, as well as for completing tasks that you have been putting off for a long time. You will take all cases seriously, you will be attentive to details, you will not lose sight of anything, so do not make mistakes. It doesn't take long to get the desired results.

Daily horoscope February 18th.

Aries♈️ A good day to take the initiative in business. You can agree with new acquaintances on cooperation, discuss common plans with loved ones. However, be patient and attentive to others, try to take into account their interests, do not impose your point of view on those who do not agree with it. This will avoid many stressful moments. Taurus♉️ It is better not to plan important things in the morning: at this time it will be difficult for you to concentrate and remain calm. Yes, and getting along with others will be more difficult than usual. It may seem that everyone either misunderstands you, or deliberately unbalances you. But the impact of positive trends will increase rapidly. Gemini♊️ New opportunities will open up and you will try not to miss them. Intuition will tell you: the right time has come to take on something new. Good ideas about work will appear. It will not be possible to realize them right away, but in a few days you will definitely return to your plan.

Don't jump to conclusions or decisions when you are angry or sad

If you're tired or depressed, if you're down on your luck or just had a bad day, if you're annoyed at people on public transport, don't jump to conclusions or make decisions. You feel sure that you are always objective, and that all your thoughts are logically derived from each other, but in fact, they very much depend on your physical and emotional state. So pull yourself together first, and only then contact anyone, make decisions, express your opinion, and try to find solutions.