Alzheimer's seems to be no longer a disease of the elderly.

In China, a 19-year-old boy who has been suffering from problems with concentration and memory has been officially diagnosed with the disease. He became the youngest carrier of Alzheimer's on the planet.

Spices from all over the world were found on a ship that sank centuries ago.

Maritime archaeologists have stumbled upon a 15th-century ship that belonged to the King of Denmark. There they found a huge collection of spices: dill, ginger, saffron, cloves and about 3,000 more samples. The spices have spent 527 years under water and have retained their full flavor.

The penis of men has become longer over the past 30 years - and this has alarmed scientists.

They noticed this strange trend when they compared the results of 75 studies conducted from 1942 to 2021. Sudden growth may be associated with puberty, which occurs earlier in today's adolescents.

Elon Musk has named his Shiba Inu dog, Floki, CEO of Twitter.

He noted that the dog is perfect for this position: “He is good at numbers, he has excellent style.”

In Hawaii, the Kilauea volcano has woken up again.

Lava floods the roads, the eruption has already triggered an earthquake of 4.8 points and the locals are not in the mood for jokes.

Scientists have tested the male contraceptive "on demand" - one hundred percent effective.

They found a compound that blocks sAC activity in sperm. Tests on male laboratory mice showed that after taking the drug with TDI-11861, no more than 6% of spermatozoa remained mobile in one individual. But the effect turned out to be short-lived and completely reversible - the contraceptive effect disappeared in a day. During the second experiment, males who took the drug mated with females. None of the 52 attempts to conceive offspring were unsuccessful. Side effects scientists have not yet found.

Leonardo da Vinci calculated the gravitational constant almost exactly long before Newton.

Modern physicists have discovered a series of sketches in da Vinci's diaries with triangles and sand-like particles pouring out of a jar. They translated notes written in the famous left-handed mirror script, which reads from right to left. It turned out that da Vinci described experiments with the fall of various objects. He already then suggested that water or sand would not fall at a constant speed, but would rather accelerate due to gravity - this idea was far ahead of its time.

Biologists have proposed kangaroos to "help" cows cope with their contribution to global warming.

They found that the feces of baby kangaroos could be useful in combating global warming: the bacteria contained in them reduced the production of methane in an artificial cow's stomach, which could potentially work on live cows. If successful, farmers will receive an inexpensive feed supplement that will reduce their farms' methane emissions. Sheep, cows and goats release huge amounts of dangerous greenhouse gas during digestion. It is about 30 times better than carbon dioxide at retaining heat in the atmosphere.

The meteorite Sar2667 entered the Earth's atmosphere in northern France.

This is the seventh case in history when the fall of a meteorite was predicted, and the calculated consequences were confirmed - Sar2667 did not cause any damage by disappearing into the dense layers of the atmosphere. It's nice that such incidents have learned to predict.

In honor of Keanu Reeves, a remedy for the fungus was named.

In Germany, scientists for the first time managed to isolate a natural substance that destroys pathogenic microorganisms and fungi. The group of molecules responsible for killing has been given the name "Kyanumycins". According to one of the authors, Sebastian Goetze, Keanu was chosen because in the movies he destroys his enemies just as quickly.

The Spanish police will inform the women about the past of their boyfriends.

The police decided to tell women if their partners were involved in cases of domestic violence in the past five years. Access to information will not be automatic - officers will have to assess the vulnerability of potential victims and the likelihood of being at risk of abuse after a complaint. An exception will be made only for women whose data is in the VioGen database of victims of gender-based violence - they will find out about their boyfriend's past right away.

Biologists have disproved the myth about the ability of trees to communicate through a mushroom network.

Canadian biologists conducted a meta-analysis of 26 studies and concluded that trees are not able to transmit signals to each other through an underground mushroom network. So they refuted the popular point of view of their colleagues. Also doubtful was the assumption that mature trees transfer nutrients to seedlings through an underground fungal network. Such streams do exist. But there is no evidence that they are impossible without mycorrhiza. That is, fungi do not affect plant growth. In addition, no work has supported the idea that trees send insect damage signals through the fungal network.

Women recognize unmarried men by smell.

Australian scientists conducted an experiment in which they asked 82 heterosexual women aged 18 to 35 to rate male body odors. It turned out that the aroma of unmarried men attracts them more. The researchers found that the body odor of a single man seemed more pleasant to most women. In addition, the more attractive the men's fragrance was, the higher the participants in the experiment rated their appearance. Perhaps the difference in smell is due to the fact that married men have better health and hygiene than single men, as well as testosterone levels and dietary habits.

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

The main qualities of Taurus are iron calmness and a keen awareness of responsibility for the entrusted. However, it cannot be argued that Taurus is completely subordinate to the mind, they are more guided by feeling. How to get a raise with a Taurus? Firstly, you should not use the seemingly unlimited patience of Taurus - sooner or later, inaccuracies in the performance of work can turn into a scandal. What can a Taurus boss like? They do not like to take risks, so any offer must be thought out to the smallest detail and undoubtedly beneficial. If the Taurus boss likes such an idea, then this will definitely affect the employee's career positively.

Rating of zodiac signs from sloppy to clean. 8th place - Capricorn.

Capricorn Likes order, but more in a global sense. Neat, tidy looks, maintains a visual order in things, but does not attach importance to details. Capricorn women are more economic and clean, and men can sometimes completely neglect the cleanliness of the environment. However, Capricorn is able to discipline himself and accustom himself to cleanliness - it is easier for him to do this than for others.

4 funniest zodiac signs. Leo.

Lions are made for the stage and the fans. They strive to attract as much attention as possible to themselves. They love an idle lifestyle and a fun pastime. If Leo is in a good mood, he will pour jokes all evening, albeit a little flat, but you are guaranteed high spirits.

Daily horoscope February 17th.

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. It is possible that there will be opportunities for professional growth. Aquarius♒️ The day will go well. There will be an opportunity to quickly solve problems that have bothered you before, to solve several serious issues. You will not waste time in vain, start with the most serious things and quickly cope with them. It is possible that someone close to you will need your help; you will refuse requests. Pisces♓️ The day will be very fruitful. You will not get upset over trifles, waste time on nonsense. Intuition will tell you what really deserves attention. The ability to quickly learn new things, learn from someone else's experience, and benefit from it will come in handy.

Daily horoscope February 17th.

Libra♎️ Don't worry if things don't go according to plan. Most likely, this day will present you with exceptionally pleasant surprises. It will be good for work. You will quickly understand how to solve all problems, cope with complex tasks. Some Libras will have a chance to climb the corporate ladder. Scorpio♏️ Focus on things that you can handle on your own, without outside support and someone else's advice. Communication with colleagues, management and other people whose professional interests are similar to yours can be quite stressful today. Disagreements and disputes are likely, and they will sometimes arise because of trifles. Sagittarius♐️ It won't be easy to keep calm. Today you can take any events especially close to your heart, react sharply to what you simply would not have noticed at another time. It will not always be clear to others what is in your soul, therefore communication will not always be easy. However, the influence of positive trends will gradually increase, and by the evening everything will be fine.

Daily horoscope February 17th.

Cancer♋️ The day is suitable for business meetings, discussion of issues related to future cooperation. You will make a good impression on potential partners. Good deals are likely. Habitual activities may take longer than usual. Unexpected delays can be due to mistakes made by other people, as well as to your own mistakes. Leo♌️ Listen to your intuition at the start of the day. She will tell you what to focus on first. You will do well in cases that were beyond the power of others, and this will not go unnoticed. Those who previously underestimated you and doubted your talents will change their minds. Virgo♍️ Communicating with others today may require a lot of patience from you. Not everyone will understand you right away. It is possible that you will have to explain the simplest things several times. But if you keep calm and goodwill, you will be able to avoid tense moments and maintain good relations with everyone.

Daily horoscope February 17th.

Aries♈️ A good day to implement the ideas that you have had for a long time. Perhaps they will not immediately be liked by others and receive support, but pretty quickly everyone will understand that you are up to something very interesting and promising. In addition, the day will be favorable for working with documents, solving organizational issues. Taurus♉️ The day is good for talking about work. Colleagues will understand you perfectly, you will quickly find a common language with both management and people whom you would like to see as your partners. Successful transactions are likely, as well as unplanned cash receipts. Gemini♊️ The day will be favorable for study, suitable for complex cases and solving serious issues. You will not rush, pay attention to small details, do not make even minor mistakes. It will be beneficial to attend professional events, such as seminars or conferences. There you will find interesting acquaintances.