A new gel has been developed to break down alcohol in the gastrointestinal tract, preventing the negative effects of alcohol on the body and reducing excessive intoxication. It is intended to be consumed before or during alcohol intake. The protein-based gel was created by scientists from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich. The…
In October of this year, the European Space Agency (ESA) plans to launch the Hera probe to thoroughly investigate the Didymos and Dimorphos double asteroid system. This mission will follow up on NASA’s experiment, during which the DART probe collided with Dimorphos in 2022. This collision was intended to test whether Earth could be protected…
Despite the total failure of Starfield, the game managed to make a lot of noise upon release. Bethesda Softworks is actively working to fix this “masterpiece,” and players are once again hoping for mods. Today, we won’t delve into that project; besides, we’ve already shared our impressions in the relevant material before. Instead, let’s remember…
The multiplayer space simulator Star Citizen has set a new record: over ten years of its crowdfunding campaign, Cloud Imperium Games has raised over $700 million for the game’s production. It’s worth noting that the project’s budget is funded by user donations. Interestingly, Star Citizen surpassed the $600 million mark back in August 2023, and…
Victorinox, the maker of famous Swiss Army knives, is working on a model without a blade. CEO Carl Elsener revealed this in an interview with Blick. “Elsener explained that the presence of a blade in the knife leads to the perception of our products primarily as weapons in some markets,” he said. In England and…
According to Deadline, Quentin Tarantino has teamed up with Jay Glennie to write two books detailing the creation of the films “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” and “Inglourious Basterds.” Jay Glennie, who has written about the making of films such as “The Deer Hunter,” “Trainspotting,” “Raging Bull,” and others, conducted hours of interviews with…
While Windows 11 continues to gain users (according to third-party statistical services), the OS is still quite far from its predecessor, which will soon cease official support. However, in the gaming realm, Windows 11 seems to be doing much better. In its latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey, Valve reports that Windows 11 is very…
Scientists in China have developed a new chemical mixture that allows brain tissues to function again after freezing. The solution, made from methylcellulose, ethylene glycol, and other components, protects brain cells from damage during freezing and thawing. As a result, organoids retain their functions and structure even after 18 months of freezing and, overall, develop…
The new analgesic medication possesses all the properties of existing pain relievers except for the negatives. Experiments on animal models and pilot clinical studies have demonstrated the drug’s safety for internal organs, as well as its lack of addiction potential. The medication is planned for use in treating various types of pain. Statistically, almost 30%…
OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman is confident that GPT-5 will far surpass its predecessor, GPT-4. According to him, GPT-4 will look “awkward, to say the least,” in comparison to the new model. GPT-5 is expected to be a significant leap forward in AI development, with unprecedented power, functionality, and intelligence. Altman states that the new model…
