Hide and Seek in Japan's Snowy Mountains

The Japanese Hide and Seek Association is seeking 100 people for a hide and seek game in the snowy mountains. 'Hide and Seek in the Snow 2025' will take place in Hokkaido at a temperature of -10°C - it will not just be a game, but a survival challenge. Anyone aged 6 to 60 can participate. Participants will be 'tracked' by professional seekers, including Antarctic researchers and Self-Defense Force rangers. The game will take place on February 23.

Asteroid YR4 Impact Risk Increases

The chance of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth has risen to 2.3%. The asteroid, 90 meters in diameter, could arrive on December 22, 2032, causing an explosion with a yield of 7.7 megatons TNT. Megacities like Mumbai, Bogotá, or Lagos could be affected.

Scientists Discover Largest Structure in the Universe

Scientists have discovered the largest structure in the Universe - Quipu stretches across 1.3 billion light-years and contains approximately 200 quadrillion solar masses. The superstructure is located about 250 megaparsecs from Earth and is part of a network of four others. Together, they contain 45% of all known galaxy clusters today and 25% of all matter. To understand the scale: Quipu could potentially contain approximately 690,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 solar systems.

German Robot for Electronic Waste Disposal

In Germany, a trash-sorting robot has been created that can dismantle electronic waste. The mechanical arm from the Fraunhofer Institute analyzes metals, recognizes valuable components, and carefully extracts them. It can retrieve motherboards, processors, or precious metals.

Opera launches the first anti-stress browser

The entire design of the minimalist Opera Air is aimed at relaxing the user. The browser includes an ad blocker, a soothing chatbot, and supports 'smart' breaks and guided meditations.

First Night Bus with Bunk Beds Launched in Japan

The Japanese have launched the country's first night bus with bunk beds. The shuttle operates between Tokyo and Kochi, and its main feature is transformable seats that turn into sleeping quarters: to prevent falling out, passengers can even strap themselves in for the night.

Unbreakable Smartphone Released in China

An unbreakable smartphone with a clock on the back panel was released in China. The Doogee S119 is protected against water, dust, and impacts, and its 10,200 mAh battery allows it to operate for several days. The gadget boasts a night vision camera, 512 GB of storage, an 8-core MediaTek MT8788 CPU, and 8 GB of RAM.

Smart Bicycle Handlebar Invented in Germany

In Germany, a handlebar has been invented that makes any bicycle smart. The super-strong carbon Flitedeck is mounted on the bicycle, providing it with an electronic dashboard: a touchscreen with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity, a GPS system, a headlight, and a motion-responsive alarm.

World's Most Dangerous Airport

One of the most dangerous airports in the world with an inclined runway. The Tenzing-Hillary Airport (formerly known as Lukla Airport) is located in Nepal and is popular among mountaineers due to its proximity to Everest. Its only runway is just 527 meters long, with an incline of 12%. On one side there is a cliff edge and on the other, a mountain.

Mizukaze Twilight Express: World-Class Luxury Train Experience

The 'Twilight Express Mizukaze' is one of the most luxurious travel trains in Japan and the world. It runs on several routes with stops for excursions and dining provided by Michelin chefs. It has a total of 10 cars accommodating 34 passengers - five sleeping cars where each compartment has its own toilet with shower, a three-room luxury car, and includes a dining car, lounge, and two observation cars. Tickets start at $2800.

Blogger Turns 3D Printer into Tattoo Machine

A blogger transformed a regular 3D printer into a tattoo machine by replacing its head with a needle and modifying the software. As a result, the device, named Sharpie, was able to automatically apply perfect tattoos. To test the invention, Amy persuaded her friend to get a trial tattoo. His leg was secured for accuracy, and the printer inked the word LEG on it. The outcome was perfect.

Scientists Develop Self-Healing Asphalt Using AI

Scientists have developed a new type of asphalt capable of self-repairing cracks, eliminating the need for manual repairs. By using machine learning, researchers have accelerated the study of bitumen oxidation processes—the key cause of pavement degradation. Porous plant spores with oils were added to the bitumen for restoration: under traffic pressure, they release oil that softens the bitumen and fills the cracks. In the laboratory, micro-cracks healed in less than an hour. The material is expected to hit the UK market in a few years.

Book Hostel 'BOOK AND BED' Opens in Tokyo

The book hostel 'BOOK AND BED' has opened in Tokyo. Visitors can choose a sleeping spot and read any book. You can sleep all night, and there is also a café in the building.

Spider-Man's Web Created in the USA

Researcher Marco Lo Presti from Tufts University experimented with underwater glue and accidentally obtained a substance that can be used to shoot and even pick up objects.

Mice with Two Fathers Created by Chinese Scientists

Chinese scientists have created mice with two fathers. They used genetic engineering on embryonic stem cells with imprinted copies from two fathers and one mother. Scientists believe this is a major step for regenerative medicine and cloning.

Japanese Man Opens 'Zoo' for Those Wanting to Be Animals

A Japanese man named Toko, who dresses up as a dog, has opened his own 'zoo' for those who want to feel like animals. For $315, clients can try on a realistic Alaskan Malamute costume and spend three hours playing with a ball, lying on the floor, following human commands, and engaging in other dog-related activities.

MrBeast and Roblox CEO want to buy TikTok

MrBeast and the CEO of Roblox want to buy TikTok for more than $20 billion. Bloomberg reported that the blogger has joined forces with the founder of Employer.com, the CEO of Roblox, and the head of the crypto platform Anchorage Digital to make the purchase. The purchase amount is estimated at approximately $20-25 billion.

World Champion in Excel Determined in Las Vegas

The best office worker in the world was recognized as the 30-year-old British financial consultant Michael Jarman. The final round of the competition simulated a raid from the game World of Warcraft: within 40 minutes, participants created complex formulas to track the indicators of 20 avatars.

Relax like Barbie and Ken in China

Tourists in China are offered to relax like Barbie and Ken. Here, a hotel with a very unusual pink sand beach has been discovered. It is located at the Hyatt Regency Sanya Tianli Bay 5* on Hainan Island. This shade is everywhere, not just underfoot. Pink umbrellas, sun loungers, and chairs. All this creates a very unusual atmosphere, making many who come here for the first time eager to take a multitude of photos under the scorching sun. Be careful: otherwise, you risk becoming pink from sunburn yourself.

Meta Faces Unusual Protest

Meta faces an unusual protest: Tampons return to men's restrooms by force. After the company removed tampons from the men's toilets, employees started a quiet rebellion by bringing their own and placing them in visible areas. These hygiene products were previously provided to non-binary and transgender employees, but following Zuckerberg's decision, they were removed. In response, workers are sending petitions and sabotaging the changes.