Inmate Becomes Top Programmer

In the USA, the most successful inmate has been discovered - a certain Preston Thorpe started coding while behind bars. While his cellmates were building muscles, he was building skills and eventually became the tech lead of a startup from San Francisco.

New Divorce Law in China

In China, a law has been passed that prevents a man from having to give up half of all assets upon divorce. The division of assets after divorce will now be based on the financial contribution of each spouse. If the wife has not contributed financially to the purchase of property or other assets, she will not be entitled to any share, even if she managed the household and raised the children.

Best Time to Take Exams Discovered

Scientists have discovered the best time of day to take exams. A team worked with data from oral exams in Italy: candidates are required to take them to be admitted to Italian universities. The scientists analyzed more than 104,552 grades awarded by 680 examiners across 1,243 subjects. As a result, they established a clear success curve, peaking between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. The researchers concluded that students have a better chance of performing well in exams late in the morning rather than early in the morning or after noon. In their opinion, this pattern also applies to job interviews.

Spy Cockroaches Developed in Germany

Spy cockroaches are being developed in Germany. The startup SWARM Biotactics is developing unique biorobotic systems based on live insects and has already attracted €13 million. Its fully controllable swarms of beetles with special sensor backpacks will crawl into areas where regular robots or drones cannot be deployed.

China Launches Unified Digital ID System

China has launched a 'unified system of digital identity cards' that allows authorities to track every user. To obtain a unique code for account access, citizens must submit their biometrics, passport data, and other personal information to the state - authentication via Digital ID is currently voluntary, but it will soon become the only way to access any website or application. Every click is tracked and entered into a special government registry: authorities will be able to view all activities of a specific user on the internet at any time.

Japanese Scientists Develop Three-Meter Rescue Robots

Japanese scientists are developing three-meter rescue robots. It is no secret that natural disasters occur regularly in Japan. Despite the advanced evacuation system, it is practically impossible to completely avoid human casualties. To reduce these numbers year by year, Japanese scientists have decided to develop humanoid rescue robots. According to the project designers, the height of each electronic rescuer will reach three meters, and the weight will be 300 kilograms. The robots will be able to move at a speed of about five kilometers per hour and lift objects weighing up to 100 kilograms.

China Tests 6G - Transfers 50GB File in 1.4 Seconds

In China, 6G was tested - the technology transfers a 50-gigabyte file in 1.4 seconds, which is 14 times faster than the maximum theoretical speed of current 5G. As part of the pilot launch conducted at 10 real sites in the city, China Mobile specialists achieved a data transfer rate of 280 Gbps. The next stage of testing is overall network stability. China Mobile's investments in 6G development already exceed $5.4 billion. In 5G networks, the company today has the largest coverage in the world: over 2.4 million stations covering 93% of China's administrative districts.

People with ADHD are three times more successful in business

Researchers found that people with ADHD are three times more successful in business than everyone else. Attention deficit turned out not to be a problem but a superpower - it literally provides all the necessary traits of a successful entrepreneur: the ability to make quick decisions, think unconventionally, and a willingness to take risks. Large companies have already caught on and are hunting for ADHD talents: they create special working conditions for them and entice them with high salaries.

Samsung is preparing its first triple-folding smartphone

Samsung is preparing its first triple-folding smartphone. The novelty may be released by the end of the year. According to rumors, the device will feature a 10-inch internal screen, a 6.5-inch external screen, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (Elite Edition) chip, and a triple camera. The name is not yet confirmed, with Galaxy Z Trifold being one of the options.

$1.25 Billion Offer from Zuckerberg Declined

$1.25 billion was offered by Zuckerberg to a neural network engineer from the company Abel, but he declined. The founder of Abel mentioned that his employee was offered $1.25 billion over 4 years, which equals a salary of $312 million per year. This is the largest offer known so far in the AI race. Despite the ten-figure sum, the employee did not take this bait and stayed with Abel.

PepsiCo launches 'healthy' cola for the first time

PepsiCo has launched a 'healthy' cola for the first time. It contains five times less sugar and only 30 kcal per can instead of the usual 150. Additionally, it contains prebiotics for gut health. The company has taken this step in an effort to revive interest in soft drinks amidst declining sales of classic beverages: today, people are increasingly looking for 'cleaner' products - with minimal sugar and calories. The new cola has been named Prebiotic Cola and will be released at the end of this year in two flavors - Classic and Cherry Vanilla.

Asteroid narrowly misses Earth

An asteroid just flew past Earth at a tiny distance. The 4-meter asteroid A11q7qv passed only 4000 kilometers away from Earth - most satellites fly higher. This is one of the top 10 dangerous approaches of asteroids to our planet in all observation history. And what's most unfortunate - it was only noticed near Earth. If the trajectory of the asteroid had been a fraction of a percent different, it would have hit Earth - the approximate effect would have been felt as an airburst with a power of 0.75 kilotons.

Powerful Typhoon Hits Hong Kong

A powerful typhoon has hit Hong Kong. The maximum wind speed reached 140 km/h. Public transport and ferry services in the city were halted. Additionally, about 500 flights were canceled due to weather conditions, and another 400 were postponed to a later date. Local authorities also suspended classes in schools and kindergartens. The typhoon warning level has now been lowered from 10th (hurricane) to 8th degree (severe storm), however, heavy rains continue.

White crows do exist

White crows do exist, and they are not albinos. Albinism is the absence of the pigment melanin, which makes the animal white, the eyes red, and the legs pink. But white crows exhibit leucism, wherein the pigment is only partially lost. Therefore, their plumage is white, but the eyes are usually blue. And they look very beautiful.

Young Hong Kong Resident Becomes World Champion in Doing Nothing

A young Hong Kong resident, Denis Kwan Hong-Wang, has become a world champion in doing nothing. Denis Kwan Hong-Wang from Hong Kong gained worldwide fame for his ability to do nothing for one and a half hours. The young man won the main prize in the Space-Out competition - a contest for professional idlers. To win, Denis Kwan Hong-Wang had to stay awake, remain silent, not use a smartphone, not talk, not eat, not drink, not sing, and not dance for 90 minutes. In the competition final, judges assessed the heartbeat of each of the 10 finalists and selected the one whose heart rate was the most stable.

Human Defeats AI in Coding Competition in Tokyo

A programmer from Poland competed against a specially developed OpenAI model in a 10-hour contest in Tokyo. Both competitors had the same equipment and adhered to the same rules for programming languages and submission times. The young man achieved a result nearly 10% better than the AI - he was personally congratulated by Sam Altman.

Danger of Pierced Smartphone Battery

Do you know what happens if a smartphone battery is suddenly pierced? At the site of the puncture, flammable gas is almost instantly released and the temperature rises sharply, causing the case to catch fire and even potentially explode. It is not recommended to extinguish such a fire with water, as it often only enhances the reaction. It is better to use a fire extinguisher, cover the gadget tightly with earth, or isolate it by covering it with something metallic.

Spy Flashlight Released in England

A spy flashlight has been released in England. The NanoB9 can shine with normal light at 200 lumens, red light that is beneficial for the eyes, as well as ultraviolet light for finding markings or checking banknotes. The gadget is comparable in size to a coin and its battery lasts for 15 hours of operation.

Cat Pepper from Tallahassee Helps Discover a New Virus Strain

Cat Pepper from the city of Tallahassee helped its scientist owner discover a new virus strain. American virologist John Lednitski described a new strain of orthoreovirus thanks to his cat's skillfulness. The point is that the pet, named Pepper, brought a dead shrew infected with the virus to its owner just in time. Testing showed that the shrew was a carrier of a previously unknown strain of orthoreovirus. It is known that viruses of this genus can infect white-tailed deer, bats, and other mammals. Its effect on the human body is poorly studied: there are only extremely rare reports of the ability of orthoreovirus to cause meningitis, encephalitis, and gastroenteritis.

73-Year-Old Grandmother Wins Tekken 8 Tournament

In Japan, the Care Esports League took place - an annual competition for older gamers. All participants are aged from 60 to 93. The atmosphere is like a real esports event: tournament tables, commentators, prizes. They play at a serious level. The champion was Yoshie Murabe, 73 years old.