In Singapore, they created biocement from urine and industrial waste

Nanyang Technological University has developed biocement from animal urea and carbide sludge. It is more environmentally friendly and more sustainable than analogues. They can fill cracks in rocks, strengthen soil in deserts to combat dust and wind erosion, and bioconcrete is also suitable for building water tanks.

In the UK, condoms have been released for retired summer residents

The packages were disguised as bags of seeds and put on display at garden centers. This is an action of the charitable organization Relate, which is engaged in sex education among citizens over 65 years old. British pensioners love sex more than digging in the garden and seeing their grandchildren, the survey showed.

Abnormal heat has been recorded in India

Harvest in the country is literally on fire. The same problem is observed in neighboring Pakistan, where temperatures have reached 50 degrees in recent days. India has already imposed a ban on food exports. Pakistan is one step away from this decision.

In Japan, they came up with moisture-resistant paper to replace plastic

Japanese scientists have developed Choetsu spray coating, which gives the paper the useful properties of plastic - water resistance, strength and flexibility. Fluid-treated paper could be a sustainable replacement for some container plastics - it's completely biodegradable. Over time, substances from the coating will decompose into carbon, water and silicon - they are not dangerous to the environment. In the future, the scientists want to adapt Choetsu to other materials such as glass, ceramics and plastics. The spray will protect them from dirt and make them more durable.

An American student has developed a robotic arm controlled by the power of thought

17-year-old student from the US state of Virginia, Benjamin Choi, has developed a robotic arm with artificial intelligence, controlled by the power of thought. The teenager printed the details of the prosthesis on a 3D printer and connected them using bolts and rubber bands. It took about 30 hours to produce the components. A special helmet picks up brain waves and feeds them into an algorithm that controls the mechanized arm. The signal recognition accuracy is 95%, the developer claims.

Cats know the names of their friends

Japanese scientists conducted experiments with cats and stated that they know the nicknames of other pets - this was indicated by the manifestation of the deceived expectation effect in the behavior of animals. The cats were shown photographs of familiar animals, while simultaneously calling out their nicknames: real or invented. In the second case, the pets looked at the photo longer. According to them, cats associate animals with their names. When they do not match, pets are surprised - this reaction is expressed in a longer viewing of the image.

What should be avoided by each sign of the zodiac. Twins.

Geminis are prone to accidents associated with travel, especially air travel. It is better to play it safe once again if you are in doubt when planning a trip. Also, the inconstancy of your character often causes unexpected anger in other people, try to be more reliable and less changeable.

Top 10 pairs of zodiac signs with perfect compatibility

Top 4. Aquarius and Gemini Compatibility: 96% Mutual interest in the couple arises immediately. Literally a couple of thrown phrases - and the partners immediately feel that they are thinking in a similar way. They guess the thoughts and intentions of each other by gestures and facial expressions. Astrologers claim that the common element of Air gives them unity in the breadth of thinking. In addition, Aquarius and Gemini devote a lot of time to hobbies and self-development, so they have many common interests.

4 most hysterical representatives of the zodiac circle. Twins.

All women are like women, and I am a star! - exclaims the airy lady and climbs onto the pedestal. She is always in the spotlight. Gemini wants to be first everywhere: at work, at home, on the street, and even in traffic. By the way, about traffic jams - a lady standing in a scarlet dress on the hood of a car and cursing all drivers was born under the sign of Gemini. And she doesn't care that everyone screams "hysterical." But she got her way and became a star.

Forecast for the week from May 16 to May 22

Don't get discouraged if things don't go according to plan at the beginning of the week. Difficulties, unpleasant events, unexpected events that will confuse are possible. It is important not to make serious decisions until you understand the situation, feel calmer and more confident. And it will happen very soon, because positive trends will quickly gain momentum. The middle of the week is a great time for new beginnings. If you have long planned to change something in the business sphere or in the field of personal relationships, now you can begin to act. The stars will be on your side, a lot will turn out well. The whole second half of the week is suitable for learning something new, collecting and analyzing information, reflecting on what is happening around. Many will have good ideas, and there is no doubt that soon there will be a chance to implement them.

DAILY HOROSCOPE May 17

Capricorn♑️ At the beginning of the day, some minor difficulties may arise, but you should definitely not worry about them, because soon everything will work out. It is better to postpone the discussion of important issues, especially if they relate to finances or property. In just a few hours, the influence of positive trends will improve Aquarius♒️ Start the day with the most important and difficult things. The influence of positive trends in the morning will be especially strong, and you will do just fine. It will be easy to get help if you need it. Support will be offered even by people from whom you did not expect anything like this. Pisces♓️ Be careful at the start of the day. This is not the time to make any major decisions in a hurry. Discussing work issues will require caution. It is possible that someone will try to mislead you, confuse you, impose an unfavorable solution on you. Do not give in to provocations.

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Libra♎️ Both business and personal meetings will go well. It will be easy for you to find a common language with very different people, you will be able to agree even with those with whom you did not get along before. Disagreements and disputes will remain in the past, you will become much better at understanding others. Many Libras will make peace with those with whom they were in a quarrel. Scorpio♏️ At the beginning of the day, it is hardly worth counting on easy victories. Even in order to achieve modest success, you will need to work hard. Don't give up on your plans, even if not everyone likes them. It will soon become clear: you are able to carry out your plans and achieve everything you aspire to. Sagittarius♐️ Try to avoid pointless disputes, not to have long conversations about things that interest you little. This is especially important at the beginning of the day. At this time, you will need to focus on important matters and not be distracted by anything. Business negotiations will be successful if you prepare well for them, think over everything that you are going to say in advance.

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Cancer♋️ Start acting as early as possible and have no doubt that you will succeed. Perhaps others will not immediately support you or even try to dissuade you from your plan. But over time it will become completely clear: you have correctly chosen both the goal and the way to achieve it. Leo♌️ It will be difficult to focus on one thing, but still do not try to be distracted from important matters for the sake of some trifles. This is definitely not the best day to try to solve several issues at once: you run the risk of confusing or losing sight of something. Try to be consistent. Virgo♍️ Be careful at the beginning of the day. This is not the best time to make serious decisions, especially if they concern not only you. Integrity in business dealings is required. You should not trust those who have already let you down, even if these people assure that this time everything will turn out well.

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Aries♈️ It is better not to put off important things for a long time. On the contrary, the day should start with them. In the morning, the influence of positive trends will be especially strong, so try to spend this time productively. You can deal with cases that have accumulated lately, solve some organizational issues. Taurus♉️ There is a lot to be done, so get ready to act quickly. Fortunately, it will not be necessary to solve all issues alone: ​​there will be people nearby who are ready to help in everything, give sensible advice, and support if any difficulties arise. The first half of the day is well suited for communication in an informal setting; this also applies to the discussion of work issues. Gemini♊️ A restless day awaits you. There is a lot to be done, and it is not always immediately clear what to do first. It is better to listen to your own intuition than to follow the advice that others generously give out. Unfortunately, other people's clues are more likely to confuse you than help.

Meditation fights disease.

Inflated nerves are the cause of not only conflicts, but also a huge number of ailments. And the nerves are shattered by the same uncontrollable thoughts. Therefore, by putting things in order in the mind, we make the whole organism stronger without exception.

Why is it bad to eat white bread?

An increase in blood sugar levels. A high glycemic index means that this product is able to rapidly release glucose, which leads to a sharp increase in sugar levels. For this reason, it is contraindicated in people with diabetes. Obesity. Although it does not have more calories than other types, it contains refined carbohydrates that can increase sugar levels. As a result, the body accumulates excess glucose present in body fat. For this reason, the weight increases. Mood swings. This product may lead to depression, especially among women over 50 years of age. In addition, the presence of white bread in the diet is the cause of mood swings and fatigue.

Avocado

All the world's leading nutritionists recommend using avocados, despite the high calorie content of the fruit. You need to eat it in limited quantities, but on the table of a losing weight person this fruit will not be superfluous. It contains healthy fatty acids that help the body fight excess weight. Avocado is a tasty and healthy alternative to butter. Avocados are high in potassium, fiber and unsaturated fatty acids. Therefore, adding the product to the diet helps to normalize weight, lower cholesterol levels and provide the body with the necessary vitamins and minerals. In a small amount, avocados contain pyridoxine, which, first of all, is responsible for the normalization of metabolic processes in the body, participates in the construction of proteins. It also protects a person from the negative effects of stress, regulates the activity of the nervous system. The fruit surpasses most of its counterparts in the content of vitamin E, which protects cells from aging, helps to saturate them with oxygen.

Intimate massage

You will need: subdued warm light, bed, massage oil. Technique: ▫️Strip both naked. Put the girl on her stomach, pour the oil and spread it all over her body. ▫️ Place your hands in the same position on the sides of your head. Stretch your ears, moving from top to bottom along the lobes, moving to the face, connecting your fingers. ▫️Start from the neck, moving on to the shoulders and shoulder blades. ▫️Put your hands above the shoulder blades, and start massaging your back in a circular motion. ▫️Knead your hips, calves with twisting movements and it's important! Feet.

What mistakes do we make during a kiss:

1. Lots of language. The tongue should be a condiment, not a slippery jellyfish main course. 2. Wide open eyes. There is an opinion that we close our eyes if we have feelings for a partner. So you better close your eyes. 3. Passive aggression. It is not necessary to be timid much, but also active. Passivity will be perceived as unwillingness and uncertainty, and strong activity can scare.

Do you want something like that, but are embarrassed to admit it?

Then write to the guy the day before in the messenger: "I want you to ...". At the end, put a winking emoticon or a light. Send. Wait.