Scientists Store Data in Tiny Crystals

In the USA, scientists have learned to store data in tiny crystals. Researchers from the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering in Chicago have fitted computer memory into crystalline gaps where atoms would normally reside. They managed to pack terabytes of data into a cubic millimeter.

Scientists Defeat Congenital Blindness

Doctors have cured children who were blind from birth for the first time. Now, the children can recognize their parents' faces, find toys, and even read and write. The young patients were diagnosed with congenital amaurosis, caused by a mutation of the AIPL1 gene, which left them completely blind. Medical professionals inserted healthy copies of the gene into their retinas. Five years after the surgery, the improvements have been maintained.

Horoscope for February 26

Capricorn: The key to success today is optimism and faith in your own abilities. If you doubt that you can handle the task at hand, you are guaranteed not to succeed. Aquarius: Those of your sign need to curb their pride, which might prevent you from accepting help from those willing to offer it. Without it, you are unlikely to manage – today, one is not a warrior. Pisces: The day should be spent with close, loved ones, despite its weekday status. This is important not only for them but also, above all, for you.

Horoscope for February 26

Libra: Your opinion, due to its correctness and fairness, will be important to the people around you who will seek your advice. Do not dismiss them and help as much as you can. Scorpio: The day is favorable for any real estate transactions – you can both buy and sell housing. Those who plan to rent an apartment should consider the option suggested by the realtor. Sagittarius: The day, despite the peak of the workweek, is favorable not only for professional but also for household matters. Perhaps it's time to sort through the clutter in the wardrobe or at least replace the burnt-out bulb.

Horoscope for February 26

Cancer: The foundation for you today, as in any other day, should be positive thinking. By focusing on the good, you can show that it is not only simple but also realistically achievable in life. Leo: When making your work plan for the day, prioritize the tasks that can be accomplished the quickest. Assign more complex tasks to the afternoon, so you have the chance to complete the maximum planned. Virgo: Refrain from your inherent resentment. Do not seek revenge on a person who has offended you, if only because they have already realized their mistake and are remorseful, so be merciful and do not drive them to despair.

Horoscope for February 26

Aries: No matter how much representatives of your sign want to relax, they shouldn't. By relaxing, you'll miss out on many great opportunities that you'll regret later–try to stay alert at all times. Taurus: The stars strongly recommend you pay attention to your personal life, where interesting changes will start to happen from this day on. This will ultimately lead to long-awaited and pleasant changes. Gemini: Trusting unfamiliar people is never advisable, but today it is especially inadvisable. No one can guarantee that they are not fraudsters who will put you in an awkward situation.

Two Weeks Offline Rejuvenates the Brain

Just two weeks without the internet rejuvenates the brain by 10 years. In an experiment involving a 14-day smartphone abstinence, 500 people participated, but only 119 reached the final. Their sleep improved, anxiety disappeared, concentration increased, and the brain started working better and faster. Overall, they felt happier than before.

American Discovers Almost No Brain at 44

An American accidentally discovered that he has almost no brain - he found this out only at the age of 44. It all began when the poor fellow felt a slight pain and weakness in his leg that wouldn’t go away. The doctors shrugged and decided to do an MRI of the whole body. The result: it turned out that the patient’s skull had almost no brain matter. The skull was mostly filled with fluid, and the brain was compressed into a thin layer pressed against the edge of the skull. Despite this, the man was quite an ordinary person, lived a good life, started a family, and raised children. He was not particularly smart (IQ - 84), but overall within the normal range. Doctors concluded that he was not born this way, but his condition of hydrocephalus worsened over the years - brain tissue was gradually destroyed, making way for the fluid.

Elon Musk's Grok 3: The Smartest AI on Earth

Elon Musk has caused a revolution - Grok 3 has indeed become the smartest AI on Earth. The model currently holds the first position in the arena - it is the smartest model as of now. In mathematics, coding, and creativity, Grok 3 surpasses top GPT-4o, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Gemini-2 Pro, and DeepSeek-V3. The model was trained on the Colossus computer with 200,000 NVIDIA H100 GPU chips. Grok 3 is equipped with its own Deep Research feature - it operates much faster than the same feature from OpenAI.

Horoscope for February 25

Capricorn: After dedicating most of the day to work, try to find at least a little time for your loved ones, especially children and elderly relatives. As a result, you will be able to make them truly happy. Aquarius: Do not abandon your efforts to implement a project – both professional and personal relationships where you have repeatedly failed. Perhaps today you will get lucky. Pisces: Not the best day for making serious decisions – especially professional ones. A mistake you risk making may cost you dearly over time, so it's better to postpone this important step.

Horoscope for February 25

Libra: It might make sense for representatives of your sign to take up a new hobby. Choosing an activity you've long dreamed of but hesitated to try – like painting, remember that gods don't throw pots. Scorpio: No matter how bad the mood is today, smile and – a miracle will happen. The outer form will align with the inner content, leading you to a crucial understanding: life is getting better! Sagittarius: Even a small amount of work that needs to be done today should not be an excuse for a sedentary lifestyle. It doesn't bode well for your health – move more.

Horoscope for February 25

Cancer: Upon hearing news that you dislike for some reason, try not to panic. It will later turn out that they were "slightly exaggerated," so don't waste your nerves on them. Leo: Thrift is not your strong suit. When trying to save money, you usually achieve the exact opposite effect. Today, try not to spend money on things that are expensive but completely unnecessary for you. Virgo: Quarreling today with someone close, you risk losing them forever. Therefore, no matter how much you want to criticize someone or make a mean joke, hold back, and you will thank yourself later.

Horoscope for February 25th

Aries: Representatives of your sign today need to, as they say in such cases, rise above the hustle. Put aside everything related to the material side of life and focus on the spiritual. Taurus: There is a high likelihood of provocations, whose "authors," knowing how quickly you "get worked up," will want to unsettle you. The best way to avoid negative consequences is to ignore such attacks. Gemini: Do not rush to take on several tasks at once. You are unlikely to be able to fully concentrate on each of them, and thus, the day will likely be wasted – you will not achieve the expected success.

Noise-canceling headphones may damage hearing

Noise-canceling headphones may damage hearing - a person hears sounds but stops distinguishing them, especially in noisy places or during fast speech. Such headphones create an 'artificial silence', causing the brain to stop practicing sound processing and lose the ability to filter and recognize sounds, doctors explain. Neuronal connections weaken, and even ordinary conversations become a jumble of sounds.

New dangerous type of coronavirus discovered in bats in China

A new dangerous type of coronavirus has been discovered in bats in China - the strain was found in the Japanese pipistrelle in Hong Kong. The new virus is highly contagious and capable of causing Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).

Asia's Deepest Borehole Completed in Taklamakan Desert

In China's Taklamakan Desert, Asia's deepest and the world's second deepest borehole 'Shendi-1' has been drilled, reaching 10,910 meters underground. The implementation of the project took a year and 270 days: currently, the borehole is second only to the Kola Superdeep Borehole (12,265 meters), which was drilled in the Murmansk region over 22 years. It will be used to study the evolution of the planet and search for oil and gas resources.

New Pharaoh's Tomb Discovered in Egypt

In Egypt, for the first time in over 100 years, a new pharaoh's tomb has been discovered - it contained Thutmose II, who reigned from around 1493 BC. His mummy, however, was found in 1881 in a completely different location because the Luxor tomb was damaged by a flood in ancient times, leading to his reburial in a distant temple. The discovery is being hailed as one of the most important archaeological findings of the modern era: it was the last lost tomb of the rulers of the 18th dynasty.

US Retiree Sets Guinness World Record with Largest Collection of Bricks

A retiree from the USA has been entered into the Guinness Book of Records for amassing the world's largest collection of bricks. He owns 8,882 pieces - and each one is unique. The 87-year-old Clem Reinkemeyer became interested in bricks 40 years ago and filled an entire shed with them. Most are from different states of America, but there are also examples from other countries: Greece, Ireland, New Zealand, and even an ancient Roman brick over 2000 years old.

About Psychology with Humor

If a woman cries. Guide for men. 1. First, try to find out whose woman is crying. If the woman belongs to someone, comforting her is unsafe. If the woman belongs to no one, take her for yourself. Then, if she continues to cry, it will be completely clear that it is from happiness. 2. When your own woman cries, don’t leave her alone. Otherwise, everyone will think she belongs to no one. Be as close and attentive to her as possible. Don’t go further than the distance where her voice can no longer be heard, and keep her in sight – use binoculars.

Psychology with Humor

If a woman cries. Guide for men. 3. Questions you shouldn't ask women in tears: "What do you want?", "Who is to blame?", "What should I do?". The answer to the first question will hurt your wallet, and to the last two – your pride. 4. In response to a woman's tears, don't rush anywhere. Don't try to save anyone. Don't punish anyone. It will surely turn out that the opposite needed to be done. 5. The practice of giving gifts to sad women is flawed. It is better to offer a pack of tissues. Remember, gifts should only be given to happy women. This way, a useful conditioned reflex and an inclination towards a pleasant character are developed.