BYD and DJI Begin Selling Car Roof Drone Launch System

Chinese company BYD, in collaboration with DJI, has begun selling a car roof drone launch system available for all its vehicles. The drone is designed to capture landscapes and stunning shots near the car, as well as aid in off-road navigation. It takes off at the press of a button and automatically returns to its place.

Portable Sun Invented in the Netherlands

A portable sun has been invented in the Netherlands. The SunBooster gadget is installed in place of a webcam and 'bathes' users in near-infrared radiation, mimicking sunlight. It features a scale indicating whether you have received your daily 'dose of Sun.'

Private Spacecraft Lands on the Moon Successfully

A private spacecraft has successfully landed on the Moon for the first time. The American Firefly module will operate on the satellite for about 14 days and take pictures of the eclipse when the Earth blocks the Sun, after which it will shut down due to the lunar night. Onboard are 10 scientific instruments, including a 'space vacuum cleaner.' Last year, another private module landed on the Moon, but it tipped over.

Audi Closes Brussels Factory

Audi has closed its factory in Brussels, which has been operational since 1948, due to increasing competition from Chinese car brands and declining sales of electric cars. Once, the factory produced Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, and other iconic models, and in recent years, it has been assembling electric Audi Q8 e-trons. Laid-off employees (about three thousand) will receive bonuses and retraining offers.

“Anora” - Best Film of the Year at the Oscars 2025

“Anora” - Best Film of the Year at the Oscars 2025. The film took home five Oscars, including the most important one: Best Picture; Best Original Screenplay; Best Editing; Best Directing; Best Actress.

Elon Musk becomes a father for the fourteenth time

Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, the mother of Musk's children, announced this on social network X. She shared that the couple has chosen the name Seldon Lycurgus for the child. It was also recently revealed for the first time that the name of the couple's third child together is Arcadia, a daughter whose birth was announced in June 2024.

Anti-aging pills for dogs could be available this year

Anti-aging pills for dogs might become available as early as this year. Startup Loyal has received preliminary FDA approval for a drug that extends the life of dogs over 10 years old and weighing more than 6 kg, by improving metabolic fitness – the body's ability to convert nutrients into energy, which declines with age in both dogs and humans. The beef-flavored pills will cost less than $100 a month and could be on sale by the end of 2025.

Jeff Bezos to Send Singer and Fiancée to Space

Billionaire Jeff Bezos is set to send singer Katy Perry, his fiancée, and four other women into space. This will be the first all-female crew since Valentina Tereshkova's solo flight in 1963. The launch on his company Blue Origin’s spacecraft will take place in the spring - the capsule will ascend to an altitude just above 100 km and spend several minutes in weightlessness.

Rocket Engine Tested in Dubai

A rocket engine designed by AI and 3D-printed was tested in Dubai. The Aerospike model from the startup LEAP 71 looks very strange but develops a thrust of 5000 newtons. The engine from the neural network runs on kerosene and liquid oxygen.

Lobster Leon has died

Lobster Leon, who was saved from a supermarket in 2021 by YouTuber Brady Brandwood, has died. During this time, the blogger's video has been viewed over 25 million times. Unfortunately, the lobster did not survive the third molt. Nonetheless, Leon became a sensation. His story and Brandwood's blog inspired other creators to produce similar content about marine animals from supermarkets and their care at home.

End of Skype in 2025

Skype will cease to operate on May 5, 2025. This information was discovered in the program's code. Users will be encouraged to switch to Teams. Skype was the most popular application for messaging and internet calls from 2003 to 2011. After that, it was acquired by Microsoft but failed to develop successfully.

Puma to Release Harry Potter Sneakers

Puma is set to release sneakers featuring 'Harry Potter'. The collection includes three pairs: honoring Gryffindor, Slytherin, and a black pair with a Snitch. They will be available for purchase on March 27th. The price is just $85.

Citigroup Client Temporarily Becomes World's Richest Person

A Citigroup bank client temporarily became the world's richest person, surpassing Elon Musk. The bank mistakenly transferred $81 trillion to the client instead of $280. The transaction of this amount was approved by two employees. A third employee noticed the error only 1.5 hours after the transaction and canceled it. The bank does not have such a large amount of free money. It has only $1.3 trillion in deposits.

11-Year-Old Boy from China Sets New Rubik's Cube Speed Record

An 11-year-old boy from China has set a new world record for the speed of solving a Rubik's Cube, completing it in just 3.08 seconds. He literally surpassed the previous record holder, autistic American Max Park, by a split second: in 2023, he solved the cube in 3.13 seconds.

Trump Announces Launch of $5 Million 'Gold Card'

Trump has announced the launch of a 'Gold Card' costing $5 million - an equivalent of a green card for the wealthy. It will grant the right to become a resident, and subsequently a citizen of the United States, in exchange for investments in the country amounting to $5 million and will replace the EB-5 visa.

Tiger Shark Nearly Swallows Action Camera

A tiger shark nearly swallowed an action camera, capturing surprised divers straight from its mouth. It all happened off the coast of the Bahamas, when a group of tourists was observing the feeding: one of the predators seemed unsatisfied with the treats and attempted to snatch the box containing them, accidentally swallowing the camera in the struggle.

Mice Practice First Aid

It turns out that mice are capable of providing 'first aid' to their peers. Californian scientists administered anesthesia to a rodent, after which its cage mate immediately began to 'resuscitate' it: licking its nose and even pulling its tongue to clear the airway. Interestingly, during the studies, mice spent more time helping familiar peers, while rushed newcomers were not rescued as diligently.

Japanese Grandpa Paints Amazing Pictures in Excel

Japanese grandpa Tatsuo Horiuchi paints amazing pictures in Microsoft Excel. He took up this unusual hobby when he retired, choosing spreadsheets because he didn't want to spend money on paints or learn complex drawing programs. Over time, Tatsuo became a true master, frequently making headlines and becoming famous far beyond his home country.

Counter-Strike boosts brain power, study finds

Counter-Strike helps in developing the brain, a study from the University of Sheffield has shown. Scientists tested 230 gamers and proved that the shooter improves cognitive abilities. The results are impressive: CS players make decisions 89 milliseconds faster than ordinary people; They switch between tasks more quickly, and their tactical thinking is much better; Gamers handle stress more easily, which helps in professions like doctors and firefighters.

First Disabled Astronaut Admitted to the ISS

John McFall lost a leg in his youth but did not lose heart - he became a Paralympic sprinter, won bronze at the Beijing Games, and then trained as an orthopedic surgeon. Soon he will be able to travel to orbit as a full-fledged astronaut.