A couple of beers or glasses of wine a day can reduce your risk of dementia.

South Korean scientists monitored the health of four million people for eight years and came to the conclusion that daily, but small alcohol consumption is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia. Those who drank one can of beer (0.33 liters) or a glass of wine per day had a 21% lower risk of developing dementia than non-drinkers. Those who drank twice as much - 17% lower. Those who consumed three or more servings of drinks - 8% higher. Scientists suggest that the fact is that alcohol in small and moderate amounts reduces inflammation in the brain and thickens the blood, helping it to circulate better.

Millions of people are threatened by flooding due to glacial lakes.

A new study has found that up to 15 million people face the risk of catastrophic flooding due to glacial lakes. They may start due to climate warming. Lakes formed by melting glaciers have natural dams of loose rock and ice that can suddenly collapse. After that, torrential floods often occur, capable of destroying vital infrastructure.

Daily horoscope February 12th.

Capricorn♑️ Don't get excited. Today it will be quite difficult for you to cope with emotions, but still it is worth trying, otherwise you are unlikely to be able to avoid stupid conflicts and senseless disputes. It is better to postpone the discussion of important issues and serious conversations, and in business rely more on yourself than on others. Aquarius♒️ If you have some important things planned, try not to put them off until the afternoon. The influence of positive trends will be especially strong in the morning, so it's better to hurry. And you will surely receive some inspiring news from afar, news about people whose fate bothered you. Pisces♓️ A good day to remind old acquaintances about yourself, to chat with those with whom you were once connected by common interests. Such people will surely offer something unusual and interesting, and you will agree without much thought and will not regret it.

Daily horoscope February 12th.

Libra♎️ Try not to worry about trifles at the beginning of the day. The emotional background at this time will be quite tense, but still it is in your power not to succumb to a bad mood and remain optimistic. Soon you will notice a change for the better. Scorpio♏️ You should not plan complex and responsible affairs for the first half of the day. It will not be easy to concentrate, you will often be distracted; this can lead to annoying bugs. But the impact of positive trends will increase rapidly and soon the situation will change for the better. You will feel calmer and more confident, and intuition will tell you where to start. Sagittarius♐️ A good day for important conversations. You will be able to discuss with your loved ones everything that has interested, worried and inspired you lately, share secrets and plans, talk about ideas that have been haunting you for a long time. There will be a chance to hear good advice, get support.

Daily horoscope February 12th.

Cancer♋️ The day will please with good news and pleasant events. The mood of Cancers, who have recently been sad and worried about the future, will noticeably improve. Such representatives of the sign will have reason for optimism. Some will also be inspired, so they will enthusiastically take on new things. Leo♌️ The beginning of the day is unlikely to be without worries and unrest, although serious problems are unlikely to arise at this time. There will be a chance to successfully complete the work that has taken a lot of your strength in recent days. If you try to deal with it now, you will get the desired result. Virgo♍️ Need to do something important? Take up this business in the morning, then it will be much easier to achieve the desired result. Proven methods may not be very effective, so you will need to come up with something new. You'll do great with this.

Daily horoscope February 12th.

Aries♈️ A suitable day for the most difficult, important and responsible matters. You will do a lot of things well, you will not have to put in a lot of effort to achieve the desired result. You will be pleased with the news from old friends or people with whom you once collaborated. Taurus♉️ Try to spend a productive day: it is perfect for doing something useful. You will do an excellent job with new things, and with already familiar ones, complete what you have been putting off for a long time. There may be good ideas, plans, on the implementation of which you will focus a little later. Gemini♊️ The day may bring unexpected events, due to which it will be necessary to change plans. But you will not be nervous, keep a good mood and confidence in success. Intuition will tell you how to act in order to get the most out of the current situation.

Bathing in cold water is good for the brain.

During the trial, healthy volunteers were immersed in a pool of water at a temperature of 20 degrees Celsius for five minutes, measuring the physiological parameters of the bodies, after which a functional MRI of the brain was performed. It turned out that the brain rebuilt habitual connections to help a person cope with shock. The changes were associated, in particular, with the medial prefrontal cortex and parietal cortex, which control emotions and help maintain attention and make decisions. The scientists now plan to use their findings to better understand the connections between parts of the brain in people with mental illness.

Who will survive in a nuclear conflict?

If a nuclear conflict occurs in the Northern Hemisphere, people can only survive in five countries in the world, and all of them are on islands. Such a list was obtained by Professor Nick Wilson from the University of Otago and his colleague Matt Boyd from the independent research company Adapt Research. • Iceland • Vanuatu • New Zealand • Australia • Solomon islands

Shift Robotics showed shoes that increase walking speed by 250%.

At first glance, it looks like rollers. But in reality, everything is much more complicated. Moonwalkers is a complex system that allows you to sort of "slip" a little further with each step. Moreover, the system is easily controlled - the speed is adjusted intuitively depending on the walking speed of a person. The price of pleasure is $1400.

In China, they created robotic cones to organize traffic in case of an accident.

In the event of an accident, a group of cones leaves the road and blocks the part where the damaged cars are located. As soon as the lane is cleared of vehicles, the cones return to their place to charge. The robots are already being tested on high-speed highways in the city of Ningbo.

Decrease in average body temperature

The average body temperature has decreased over the past few decades - scientists from the University of Michigan. Calculations have shown that normal human body temperature decreases by about 0.03 degrees per decade. In a recent study, biologists claim that this is due to the activity of intestinal microbes. To be more precise, with the use of antibacterial drugs by mankind, which, along with harmful ones, also kill beneficial microorganisms.

Pause USB Power Delivery

The Samsung Galaxy S23 has an option called Pause USB Power Delivery - when it is turned on, power from the unit is supplied immediately to the smartphone, bypassing the battery. The option is useful for situations where the smartphone is used under load for a long time, for example, during games or as a navigator. It's also quite economical - with the setting turned on, the smartphone consumes only 6 watts versus 17 watts from the battery.

Luwu Intelligent Technology has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the XGO 2 robot bops.

The head of the robot has a camera, microphone, speaker, LCD display and control keys. The robotic arm has three degrees of freedom and is equipped with a gripper with a range of 2.5-5.5 cm. The robot can be ordered to grab, lift, lower or bring any object. XGO 2 recognizes faces, voices and gestures. Based on the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4, the novelty can be programmed. XGO 2 is offered in a standard Mini version and a slightly less powerful Lite version. Planned retail prices are $1,398 and $898, respectively.

Typical mistakes that Aquarius makes in a relationship.

Friendzone. Aquarius is considered the most sociable sign of the zodiac. This is not surprising, because they can easily support any conversation and find new friends and like-minded people. Based on this, we can conclude that friendship in a relationship is very important for them. Perhaps that is why some gestures of Aquarius are regarded as friendly, not romantic. In order not to fall into the friend zone, it is important to feel this fine line.

Rating of zodiac signs from sloppy to clean. 11th place - Sagittarius.

Can completely ignore the mess. He does not tolerate when he is asked or even forced to do household chores. Sagittarius is interested in higher or at least more fun and interesting things. Creative chaos suits him perfectly. However, from time to time he realizes that this cannot continue, and condescends to cleaning.

These four zodiac signs can talk like Sherlock Holmes. Gemini.

If you need to solve another puzzle, Gemini will help. They can come up with a brilliant solution, leaving someone else to implement the brilliant plan. Gemini will talk to any person, inadvertently extracting the necessary information from him. This sign, possessing the cunning of the mind, can skillfully adjust the "brain" traps, forcing the interlocutor to reveal hidden secrets. Endowed with a rich imagination, Gemini never excludes the most unpredictable turns of events. This sign has no problem with imagination.

Daily horoscope February 11th.

Capricorn♑️ Do not rush to conclusions. This is one of those days when the decisions that lie on the surface turn out to be wrong, and the first impression cannot be trusted. It takes time to understand the situation and decide how best to proceed. It will be useful to consult with people who know you well. Aquarius♒️ Do not put off difficult matters and important meetings: the first half of the day is perfect for them. Intuition will tell you how to quickly achieve success; you won't waste your time. Unexpectedly, difficult conversations will go well. It may turn out that others understand you much better than you thought. Pisces♓️ Be prepared to take action on your own: this is how you can succeed today. Don't expect unconditional support from others. Even people who have always been on your side in the past may be critical of your new ideas.

Daily horoscope February 11th.

Libra♎️ Try not to think about problems that cannot be solved yet. If you focus on what you can do right now, you will have an exceptionally productive day. It is better to act on your own, without waiting for someone to come to your aid. Proven methods can be ineffective, so be prepared to come up with something new. Scorpio♏️ Take on a job that has long interested you. Now you can handle it just fine. It would be good to take the initiative. Try to interest others with your ideas; it is possible that you will find very reliable allies. The day is suitable for shopping: both planned and spontaneous purchases will be successful. Sagittarius♐️ Do not miss the opportunity to show your diplomatic talents: today they will be useful to many. You will reconcile those who were in a quarrel, help very different people find a common language. It is possible that you will have to intervene in other people's affairs. You will do it tactfully and delicately, without offending anyone.

Daily horoscope February 11th.

Cancer♋️ Be persistent: thanks to it, you can achieve even more today than you expected. There will be an opportunity to calmly complete tasks that you have been putting off for a long time due to their complexity. But the day is also suitable for taking on something new. Bold undertakings will be accompanied by luck, friends and other close acquaintances will not refuse to help. Leo♌️ Take any financial matters seriously. Do not rush to spend money, make purchases or take on any obligations. Frivolity can lead to wasted spending. The rest of the day will be favorable. It is well suited for creative pursuits, solving problems that require creativity and ingenuity. Virgo♍️ Take advantage of this opportunity to mend relationships that have been tense until recently. Intuition will surely tell you how to behave with old and new acquaintances. With the support of the stars, you will achieve much more than you expected.

Daily horoscope February 11th.

Aries♈️ Start the day with important meetings and discussions of serious issues. You will be able to negotiate even with those with whom you did not find a common language before. Unusual, but very interesting proposals are likely. Intuition will tell you that it is worth accepting them. You won't regret following her advice. Taurus♉️ The day will be favorable for communication. It will be easy for you to get along with very different people, to make a good impression even on those who are not at all like you. Many will be interested in your successes and victories; feel free to talk about them. It will be possible to find both allies and true friends. Gemini♊️ Finding a common language with others today will be much easier than usual. Even people who are usually reluctant to make contact will be happy to talk to you and quickly become sympathetic. Probably the beginning of friendships, and a romantic passion is not excluded. The second half of the day promises pleasant surprises, gifts and signs of attention.