Annual International Ice Boat Races in Harbin

Annually in Harbin, China, international ice boat races are held. Teams from several countries compete in 100 and 200 meter distances, pushing off with paddles equipped with non-slip attachments, with a drummer sitting at the front to maintain the rhythm.

Lamborghini Launches $5,000 Baby Stroller

Lamborghini has released a baby stroller priced at $5,000. For this amount, you get a luxury off-roader for infants: suspension, brake pedal, and a handle styled like a supercar. The finish includes Italian leather and Alcantara, plus Lamborghini's signature orange accents. The collection is limited - only 500 units worldwide.

Chewing Gum Boosts Brain Performance

Chewing gum boosts brain performance immediately by 20%. 30 minutes of chewing increases attention, reaction, and productivity. Scientists tested 40 people, half of whom chewed gum. Attention results: Without gum: 33%; With gum: +6-20%. Why is this so? Chewing sends more blood to the brain (especially to alertness areas), reduces fatigue, and speeds up reaction. Conclusion: If you need to concentrate and work well, chew. Studying, coding, calls, driving - it works everywhere. The main thing is to be sugar-free, to remember information better.

Chinese Woman Clones Her Deceased Dog

A Chinese woman cloned her deceased dog - the 'resurrection' cost 160,000 yuan. The new dog is identical to the old one - same character and appearance, even with the black spot near the nose. The owner says that the clone of Little Joker also loves to steal socks, and has inherited the obedient and affectionate nature of the deceased dog.

Salar de Uyuni: The World’s Largest Mirror

Salar de Uyuni is the most beautiful spot in Bolivia, known as the largest mirror on the planet. It is the largest salt flat in the world, formed from a lake that dried up tens of thousands of years ago. It covers an area of 10,582 km², and during the rainy season (from December to April), the surface is covered by a thin layer of water, reflecting the sky.

New Microorganisms Discovered in the Mariana Trench

In the Mariana Trench, the deepest place on the planet, more than 7,000 new species of microorganisms have been discovered. Chinese scientists collected samples back in 2020, but the analysis was only completed now. As a result, almost 90% of the microbes brought up by the bathyscaphe were unknown to science - they lived at a depth of 6-11 km and were perfectly adapted to extremely high pressures, cold, and nutrient scarcity. Incidentally, only 22 people have ever been to the Mariana Trench.

Xiaomi releases a smart bedside table

The ingenious Chinese have added a wireless charger, an alarm clock with a speaker, and a steel safe with a fingerprint sensor to the bedside table. As a pleasant bonus, there's a nightlight with dynamic lighting and sunrise simulation in the morning. The Fun Sleep Smart Multi Bedside Table G1 comes in two colors: black and white. Priced at 1199 yuan.

Turquoise Chosen as Color for Autonomous Vehicles in Germany

Germany has chosen turquoise as the color for autonomous vehicles. Mercedes-Benz has already received approval from the authorities for the unique lighting system and indicators and now aims to make this trend an international standard for robot cars.

Meetings Lead to Hangover Syndrome

Calls and meetings lead to hangover syndrome – endless meetings and discussions literally exhaust the brain. Scientists have called this 'meeting hangover,' a syndrome in which, after meetings, a person loses concentration, thinks worse, and cannot work normally. The problem affects 90% of office employees, and 28% experience such severe stress that they are ready to resign. The main reason is meaningless conversations and empty discussions.

SpaceX conducts new Starship test flight

SpaceX conducted a new test flight of the Starship - the rocket had to be blown up again. As planned, the Super Heavy booster returned to the launch pad, where it was caught by 'claws', but the connection with the ship was lost shortly after launch. There will be several more launches this year, and by 2026, an unmanned Starship prototype is planned to be sent to Mars.

The Thai Polar Light

Off the coast of Thailand, a special 'Thai polar light' can be observed - it comes from fishing boats, whose lights are visible even from orbit. At night, numerous boats turn on powerful green lamps, attracting plankton, followed by fish and squid. Sometimes there are so many that almost the entire sky over the water is flooded with green.

Meta's Mind-Reading Neural Network

Meta has developed a neural technology that reads thoughts with 80% accuracy. The model reconstructs sentences from brain activity by reading EEG and MEG data, converting them into text. Brain2Qwerty can say what a person is thinking with 80% accuracy. Potentially, this is a very dangerous technology that could jeopardize the privacy of people's thoughts.

Teleperformance neutralizes Indian accent

The world's largest call center network, Teleperformance, which is used by Apple, Samsung, and others, has implemented technology to 'neutralize' the Indian accent among its employees. A specially trained neural network transforms speech in real-time for the interlocutor so that it sounds 'clearer and more understandable', as if speaking with a native speaker. The development cost $13 million.

Quantum Chip Developed in China

In China, a quantum chip has been developed that is one quadrillion times faster than the world's best supercomputer. Zuchongzhi-3 by USTC scientists operates on 105 qubits and performs the most complex tasks in the blink of an eye. The previous record holder, Google Sycamore, had only 67 qubits.

China's Mixue surpasses McDonald's

The Chinese network Mixue has surpassed McDonald's in the number of locations and has become the most extensive globally. The Chinese catering network specializes in selling ice cream and tea beverages (including cold tea, bubble tea, and fruit tea) under the Mixue Ice Cream & Tea brand. The company has already opened 45,000 of its establishments compared to 43,000 at McDonald's (which is 2.5 times older) or 41,000 at Starbucks. 99% of all Mixue outlets are in China and other Asian countries.

Animal Phone Unveiled at MWC 2025

With PetPhone, your pet is always 'in touch'. The gadget can recognize the 'language' of animals and call the owner if needed. For example, to calm your dog when it is anxious. In addition, the 'phone' monitors the pet's health and relays its location.

The most powerful Harley-Davidson in history announced

The most powerful Harley-Davidson in history has been announced - the motorcycle features a 2147 cc engine producing 153 hp. The CVO Road Glide RR 2025 can lean up to 36 degrees to the right and 35 to the left. Equipment includes a titanium Akrapovic exhaust system, Brembo brakes, and fully adjustable Öhlins suspension used in superbikes. Harley-Davidson will release only 131 units priced from $110,000.

Isaac Newton's Beer Mug

For the first time in 160 years, residents and visitors of London will be able to see an iconic artifact - the wooden beer mug of the famous scientist Isaac Newton. Scientists Carmichael Wallace and Stephen Snobelen have been reconstructing the true history of the item for 20 years through genealogical records, journals, newspapers, and family legacies of the legendary English physicist and mathematician.

Scientists Create a New 'Mammoth'

Scientists have created a new 'mammoth' - they found similar genes in mice and modified them. As a result, ordinary laboratory rodents developed long, wavy, and light-colored fur, similar to that of real mammoths that went extinct 4000 years ago. Now researchers want to modify elephant DNA to turn them into real mammoths.

World's First Biocomputer with Human Brain Cells Created in Australia

In Australia, the world's first biocomputer with human brain cells has been created. The device by Cortical Labs works on neurons grown from stem cells and they constantly evolve. The gadgets are intended for training AI and will also be sold for $30,000.