The noise of cars near the school impairs the memory and attention of students.

Traffic noise outside the window reduces the cognitive skills of schoolchildren - they cope with tests for memory and attention worse than their peers from educational institutions in quiet areas. These conclusions were reached by Spanish scientists during a study involving 2.6 thousand boys and girls 7-10 years old from 38 schools. They were followed for two academic years.

In the US, they created a robot capable of healing their knife wounds.

Engineers at Northwestern University in Illinois have created a soft robot that can move around and recover from being stabbed. It will be able to work in hazardous areas, and parts of it can also be integrated into wearable devices. For example - for astronauts. In the event of an injury to the upper layer, the robot turns on sensors that release chemicals that repair the damage. After that, he continues on his way.

A watch with a Joker smile was featured in The New York Times review.

The time is shown with the help of two rotating "eyes" - one displays hours, the other - minutes. They look in different directions for most of the day and create a crazy "face". The red tongue in the smiling mouth shows the phases of the moon.

Scientists have figured out why green light relieves pain.

It turned out that green light activates intense signaling of gamma-aminobutyric acid - this is one of the most important inhibitory neurotransmitters of the central nervous system. Because of this, the expression of the Penk gene increases; it encodes a protein with a similar name - PENK. This substance is a precursor to the ENK molecule, which turns on opioid receptors in the brain for pain relief. The scientists tested their findings on modified mice.

10 Sagittarius Celebrities Who Didn't Give Up on Their Dreams Despite the Difficulties. Billy Eilish. Zoe Kravets.

Billy Eilish. The singer celebrates her birthday on December 18th. Her parents are musicians, so it's no surprise that she followed in their footsteps. The girl sang in the choir and took choreography lessons. In 2015, Billy's brother Finneas wrote the song "Ocean Eyes" and Billy performed the track for a dance number. Relatives decided to upload the single to Sound Cloud, but did not even expect that it would go viral and bring them fame. Zoe Kravets. The girl was born on December 1 in a star family. At the age of 15, Zoe realized that she wanted to become an actress - then her father hired an agent for her daughter, and she began to go to auditions. The first roles were insignificant, but over time, screen time increased. And in 2022, the premiere of the film "Batman" took place, where Kravitz played Catwoman.

How the signs of the zodiac part. Capricorn.

When Capricorn announces a breakup, most likely he has already packed your things and called you a taxi. He will show ostentatious coldness and say unpleasant things, but as soon as the door closes behind you, he will give vent to emotions and will suffer alone, mourning the death of this union.

Why women of these signs of the zodiac are more likely to remain single. Libra

At first glance, Libra women do not seem lonely at all. A lot of men always revolve around them, and beauties are not deprived of attention. It is surprising that with such a choice of seemingly worthy representatives of the stronger sex, the daughters of Venus remain lonely. Libra themselves (especially in their younger years) usually do not worry that they will be left without “that very” chosen one. But while they test the surrounding men, choosing the best, the ranks of applicants begin to thin out. A Libra woman can easily be left alone because of her own indecision. Astrologers advise her to remember that among modern men, alas, there are not so many knights who are ready to wait forever for the attention of a lady of the heart. If a woman does not respond to his courtship, sooner or later he will pay attention to a lady who is more inclined to communicate. Libras who do not want to be left alone are advised to have less doubt and not make too high demands on applicants for their heart.

Daily horoscope December 14th.

Capricorn♑️ Relationships don't always go smoothly. You can get angry over trifles, react sharply even to innocent remarks. Some Capricorns today can also be surprisingly suspicious and jealous. Aquarius♒️ Definitely not worth the hassle. The beginning of the day is hardly suitable for solving important tasks, and even small things are only worth taking on if you know how to deal with them well. It will be difficult to avoid disagreements and disputes. Try not to get excited. If you keep calm, successful solutions will soon be found. Pisces♓️ A favorable day for solving complex professional problems, as well as for study and advanced training. It will be easy to get new information. You will quickly memorize everything you need. Also, the day is suitable for starting cooperation with people whose experience can be useful to you. You will be able to quickly find a common language with them.

Daily horoscope December 14th.

Libra♎️ Do not take on important things in the morning. At this time, the emotional background will be especially tense, because of the worries and worries, it will be difficult to make informed decisions. Helpful advice from old friends. But not all tips will want to listen. Some Libras will rely more on their own conclusions (not always correct) than on someone else's experience. Scorpio♏️ The day is suitable for business meetings. You will make a good impression on many, tell about your plans in such a way that no one can remain indifferent to them. Successful coincidences are likely, thanks to which you will have the opportunity to prevail over long-standing competitors. Sagittarius♐️ A difficult day from a professional point of view. You will need some time to understand the current situation and understand how best to act. Don't let others rush you and confuse you. The decisions you make on your own will be the right ones.

Daily horoscope December 14th.

Cancer♋️ It is hardly worth counting on easy successes. You will achieve a lot, but for this you will have to work hard. You can deal with well-known cases relatively quickly, but solving new tasks can take a long time. It is important to choose your allies carefully. Do not rush to rely on people who make promises. Leo♌️ Today you can worry about any minor incidents, worry if something does not go the way you planned. But the stars will be on your side, so there will be no serious problems. Interesting business opportunities will open up. Don't miss your chance to show what you can do. Virgo♍️ At the beginning of the day, it will not be easy to correctly assess the current situation, to understand what to expect from others. Even the most prudent Virgos at this time can wishful thinking, build illusions, and not try to understand what is really happening.

Daily horoscope December 14th.

Aries♈️ Today it will be especially difficult not to succumb to provocations. But if you still manage to do this, you can avoid many unpleasant moments and maintain good relationships with others. Try not to pay attention to minor misunderstandings, do not worry about other people's mistakes and correct your own as soon as possible. Taurus♉️ The day is hardly complete without working disputes, and often it will be you who initiate them. In the first half of the day, you will not want to make even minor concessions, but in the second half you will become noticeably more accommodating. It is better to postpone the discussion of serious financial issues: it is unlikely that you will be able to find a solution that will please everyone. Gemini♊️ You will succeed in business if you persevere and do not expect help from anyone. It is worth listening to the prompts of intuition especially carefully, they will help you quickly achieve your goal. But advice is unlikely to be useful, even if others give them with the best of intentions.

Postponing for later

Putting things off for later is a common thing for a lot of people. But when the next day passes the same way, it turns into a habit. Sit down and think about what you really want to achieve, and think about how long it will take you to reach it. Picture the ultimate goal. Promise to reward yourself for your efforts, organize yourself and develop the most important part of a successful person, self-discipline. This will bring you more joy and pleasure than a routine of sitting on the couch and watching a bunch of movies. If you want to change something in your life - start with this rule

Manipulation is distinguished by a hidden motive

The manipulator wants to achieve something, but does not state it directly. It will also be useful for us to understand that very often the purpose of manipulation is hidden from the manipulator himself — a person acts in this way not intentionally, but subconsciously.

Hone your powers of introspection

Take a piece of paper and divide it into three parts. In the first part write down your ten strengths, in another part write down your ten achievements, and in the third part write down ten things you like about yourself. It is not necessary to write down the most significant achievements or major character traits. Being able to bake the perfect pizza may actually be considered a power. This list is just for reminding yourself how talented you are.

Coffee and Semiconductors

Japanese scientists have found that coffee improves the quality of semiconductor performance. Rather, caffeic acid significantly increases the efficiency of organic semiconductors. It looks like even computers will drink coffee in the morning in the future.

SUV on removable hydrogen cartridges.

Startup NamX has unveiled an SUV powered by removable hydrogen cartridges with a range of 800 km. The feature of this car is in six removable hydrogen cartridges: they can be easily refueled or replaced at a special gas station, and if there is none nearby, a courier with a full bag of cartridges will be sent to your rescue. The cost of the novelty is 68 thousand dollars, pre-orders have already started, and they promise to start deliveries from 2026.

Meet Neo P1 - the world's first smart plant.

French startup Neoplants has genetically engineered the Devil's Ivy plant to be 30 times more effective than any plant found in nature. What does it mean? The fact that such a ficus will purify the air of an apartment is better than any possible mechanical filter. The Price of Pleasure - $179

How the signs of the zodiac part. Sagittarius.

The freedom-loving Sagittarius has no particular problems with summing up the results of the relationship. At the same time, he never crosses out the former love from life. He usually masks his decision to break up with "I need some space" or "We should be apart from each other" just so he can come back later.

10 Sagittarius Celebrities Who Didn't Give Up on Their Dreams Despite the Difficulties. Britney Spears. Miley Cyrus.

Britney was born on December 2nd. As a child, the girl was engaged in rhythmic gymnastics and sang in the choir. 8-year-old Spears successfully passed the casting for the Mickey Mouse Club program, the project organizers helped her develop acting skills and taught her how to behave on stage. Later, the young artist signed a contract with Jive Records. The singer's first album ...Baby One More Time was a huge success. Miley Cyrus. The star was born on November 23rd. The girl grew up in a creative family, as a child she was sent to an acting studio. Miley successfully passed the casting for the main role in the TV series Hannah Montana, thanks to which she became famous. She not only starred in the tape, but also wrote songs that listeners liked.

4 zodiac signs that are suitable for long-term relationships. Capricorn.

Strong as a rock - Capricorns are difficult to shake up and budge, but they are ideal for long-term relationships. Perhaps they are just too lazy to sort out partners and look for an ideal, or the whole point is that Capricorns simply do not know how to cheat and will never betray you. Hold on to Capricorns with your hands and feet - they don't make them like that anymore. People who once missed the signs of the zodiac from this four and did not see their soul mate in them can only be sorry. Well, for those who are not confused, the stars wish happiness - it will be so, because you caught your luck.