Chinese scientists have created asphalt that fights icing on its own.

They created an additive that causes snow to melt when mixed with asphalt. Such a coating can become an alternative to the mixture of salt and sand that is sprinkled on roads in winter. It releases anti-icing agents on its own. Laboratory studies have shown that modified asphalt will retain its de-icing properties for seven to eight years, keeping roads clean.

The brains of children have literally grown old during the pandemic.

By studying MRI scans of adolescents before and after the lockdown, Oxford scientists found signs of premature brain aging. The lockdown lasted less than a year, and the difference in brain age was 3 years. Due to the pandemic, many teenagers have experienced mental health problems - many have suffered from panic attacks and depression. These conditions led to physical changes in the organ.

Virtual backgrounds.

Google Meet has announced the launch of 360° virtual backgrounds for video calls on mobile devices. The background will change depending on the position of your phone or tablet, showing different landscapes. So far, the image of the beach and the interior of the apartment or office are available.

The NBA showed off a demo of their AR app.

It allows you to scan a person using a smartphone camera and replace any player with the resulting 3D model right during the match.

What does Elon Musk's existing Starlink network look like?

It only seems that the density of satellites is huge, in fact, the distance between the satellites is calculated in tens and hundreds of kilometers. Now there are about 3 thousand of them in orbit. But SpaceX's plans go much further. In the future, the company plans to increase the number of active satellites to 42,000.

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

Libra is another sign that is distinguished by its communicativeness. Therefore, they are well versed in people and often even see through them with all the shortcomings and virtues. The kindness and gentleness of Libra helps them to establish relationships with people. Life in society, existence in a team - in such conditions, Libra is most comfortable. How to get a raise with Libra? Libra bosses want to see among their subordinates charming workers who are not inferior to them in terms of the gift of persuasion. If you keep yourself confident, be able to adequately present yourself and maintain your reputation, Libra will notice and appreciate this. However, Libra can be expected not only to increase, but also to help - they will always help their employees cope with the problems that have arisen.

Rating of zodiac signs from sloppy to clean. 3rd place - Pisces.

They are engaged in restoring order in order to "meditate" and break away from their thoughts and feelings - if there is a special mood. It is traditionally believed that these are creative unearthly natures, and the material order for them in this case is a secondary matter. But at the same time, the beauty and harmony of the environment are important to Pisces, and cleaning is the right tool for creating such an atmosphere.

How to compliment a person depending on his zodiac sign. Gemini.

The Gemini sign is active and always ready for new non-standard solutions, they like it when their merits are appreciated, so the best compliment would be recognition of their need for a particular project.

Daily horoscope February 22.

Capricorn♑️ It is worth focusing on what seemed very difficult before: today you will succeed. The day will be very favorable for study, advanced training, attendance at professional conferences. You will receive information that will soon prove useful. Aquarius♒️ Take your time with decisions, especially if they can seriously change your life or the lives of your loved ones. Today it will not be easy for you to correctly assess the situation, take into account all the factors. If you do something under the influence of fleeting emotions, then later you will probably regret them. Pisces♓️ The day will be favorable for communication. You will be able to agree on joint actions with those with whom you did not get along before. Offers of cooperation are not excluded, to which you want to immediately respond with consent. Some Pisces will find a new source of income.

Daily horoscope February 22.

Libra♎️ There will be more worries than usual. It is possible that work plans will need to be changed due to some unforeseen events and unexpected news. But you will not become nervous and will not lose your calmness, you will quickly orient yourself in the situation, understand how best to act. Others will follow your example and will later be grateful that you showed them the right path. Scorpio♏️ It is unlikely that you will be able to focus on one thing, but you will not worry about it. Even doing several things at once, you won’t lose sight of, forget or confuse anything. Willingly help old friends, proven partners will be happy to participate in the implementation of your plans. Sagittarius♐️ The day is suitable for important things: you can handle them well, and it will not require serious efforts. You will find an unexpected, but very effective way to solve everyday problems, which will save a lot of time.

Daily horoscope February 22.

Cancer♋️ An auspicious day for business communication, searching for new allies and discussing the terms of joint projects with long-term partners. Not everything will go smoothly, but you will definitely find a common language with everyone, strengthen your authority, and make a good impression. It will also be easy to get along with loved ones, they will support you in everything, they will find a way to please you. Leo♌️ A suitable day for solving many problems, including very complex ones. You will look at many things differently than those around you. This will help you find your own path to the goal, a new method that will allow you to achieve the desired result. You will return to the ideas that appeared today more than once. Virgo♍️ The beginning of the day is hardly suitable for serious business and important conversations. Focusing will be more difficult than usual. For some Virgos, strong emotions will prevent them from making informed decisions. However, over time, the impact of positive trends will increase. After noon, it will become easier to focus on your own affairs and agree with others on joint actions.

Daily horoscope February 22.

Aries♈️ The day is hardly complete without worries and worries. You will take a lot to heart, react sharply even to minor events. Getting along with others will sometimes be difficult: they can make critical remarks, condemn your words and actions. The situation will change for the better when you deal with your emotions. Taurus♉️ The day will be favorable for work. It is suitable for taking on complex cases or figuring out what previously seemed difficult. You will be able to find a common language with people who previously did not understand and did not support you. It is possible that you will find allies who are ready to help in the implementation of your most daring ideas. Gemini♊️ It is worth focusing on useful things, for example, work or study. This will help to avoid vain experiences and worries, unpleasant thoughts. The day is more suitable for independent work than for participation in joint projects. It will not always be easy to get along even with longtime allies, and it will hardly be possible to avoid disputes.

Helplessness - where does it come from and why?

When a man hits a woman, a lot of people judge the woman. They say things like: why doesn’t she just leave him, this is totally stupid. But the reality is most of the times she CAN NOT, and the cause for her “immaturity” has a scientific explanation called “learned helplessness”. If a children’s parents beat them, morally abused them (humiliated them, raised them like tyrants), they got gradually used to enduring such relationship, because what other choice did they have? As a result, when the child turns into an adult and is placed in a similar environment, they “keep enduring the suffering”.Thank God, not everyone is beaten by their parents or their husbands. However, learned helplessness can manifest in many other forms! Millions of possibilities surround each and every one of us, but we don’t n otice them because we have a stagnant perception of reality. Stepping out of the comfort zone isn’t easy, but it’s very beneficial and even necessary.

How to accept the situation?

It's a nightmare when... you've been looking forward to something, and then the dream finally begins to come true, but a variety of FEARS suddenly come with it. Fears that something will go wrong, that nothing will work out. They don't let you sleep or even live... What's to be done? Take a piece of paper and a pen. For example, you're worried that your plans might go awry and you won't be able to go where you planned to go. Ask yourself the question, "What would I do if it happened?" And give a clear answer: "I would stay home." Then ask yourself, "What good changes could occur if it happened?" And answer, for example: "I would visit my sister, I promised her a long time ago." The truth is, when you give your brain alternatives and imagine possible consequences following the particular action, anxiety is reduced and it becomes easier to accept the situation.

Build houses in The Sims!

In the US, a woman quit her job as an architect to build houses at The Sims and is now earning over £4,000 a month. It all started with a simple social media video of a girl building Hogwarts Castle, and now big brands are asking her to build something for themselves for money.

Meta has developed artificial intelligence for "mind reading".

The company created a "brain decoder". With the help of artificial intelligence, it decodes brain activity and converts it into speech with an accuracy of 73%. Only external sensors are used to record brain activity. The development will help people who are unable to speak or write.

Netflix will release a film about Pornhub.

The documentary follows the scandals and successes of a popular pornographic site. About its creators and how it developed the sphere of pornography.

Glaxo hid the truth for 40 years.

The British manufacturer hid the risk of developing cancer when taking the popular drug Zantac for 40 years. For the first time, studies confirming that the medicine for stomach ulcers and heartburn "Zantac" can cause the development of cancer appeared in 1978, when its release began. The manufacturer, the British pharmaceutical company Glaxo, withheld this information. The drug was the world's best-selling prescription drug. The company received an award from Queen Elizabeth II for its success. In 2019, it became known that the active substance of the drug, ranitidine, contains a carcinogen. After that, it was banned from sale.

Scientists have drunk water that is 2.6 billion years old.

She was tasteless. Scientists have discovered water in a Canadian mine several kilometers below the surface of the Earth, which is preserved in thin cracks in granite. The lead researcher, Professor Barbara Sherwood Lollar, decided to taste the liquid. It was salty, "thick and has the consistency of light maple syrup."

Doctors have learned to diagnose covid by analyzing tears.

Brazilian scientists were able to diagnose coronavirus by analyzing tears collected with a cotton swab. The new method was tested on 61 patients. Some had covid, the other did not. In terms of accuracy, the test can replace a swab from the nasopharynx.