Scientists from the USA have presented the results of preclinical studies of an experimental flu vaccine, which has shown excellent efficacy in protecting against lethal doses of the virus. In the future, the vaccine is expected to become a universal tool against various strains of the flu virus, eliminating the need for annual updates. The…
Tesla has filed a patent for an automated disinfection system designed for its future autonomous electric robotaxis. This system aims to utilize various sensors to monitor the conditions inside the vehicle and disinfect the cabin using ultraviolet radiation, heating systems, or robots stationed on special platforms. However, before implementing this idea, Tesla must first solve…
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…
Japanese automaker Honda Motor has been involved in the production of passenger vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells since 2002. The last attempt was the Honda Clarity Fuel Cell sedan, whose limited production ceased in 2021 as the automaker revised its strategy in this field. However, this year, Honda will introduce a new CR-V crossover…
The Chinese automotive giant Geely has introduced the new Aegis Short Blade LFP battery with an energy density of 192 Wh/kg, a service life of 50 years, rapid charging up to 80% in 17 minutes, and minimal capacity loss in cold weather conditions. The battery can endure 3500 charge cycles, equivalent to approximately one million…
The film industry lost another talented actor today, and fans of the cult fantasy “The Lord of the Rings” lost their “beloved king.” It was announced today that the talented actor Bernard Hill passed away at the age of 80. Throughout his thirty-year career, he is best remembered by audiences for his role as King…
Researchers analyzed data from 99 million individuals to assess neurological, hematological, and cardiovascular complications after administering different types of vaccines. The study confirmed the risks of certain severe diagnoses, though scientists still describe the negative consequences in absolute terms as low. Scientists from the Global Vaccine Data Network presented the results of the largest study…
Director George Lucas criticized Hollywood studios for promoting feminism. This happened during a recent receipt of the “Golden Palm Branch” award at the closing of the Cannes Film Festival. Lucas is not a fan of the overall modern trend of appointing women as bosses, which Hollywood uses to promote feminism: “You can’t just put pants…
Machine vision is a rapidly developing field in robotics, integrating cameras, sensors, and algorithms into systems for capturing and analyzing images. Modern conditions require that collected data be processed as quickly as possible, ideally within the device itself—whether in a smartphone, laptop, or car. For such edge computing needs, specialists from Tsinghua University in China…
While so-called “fans” of Silent Hill are engaging in toxic discussions about the altered design of one of the characters in the Silent Hill 2 remake and calling for pre-orders to be canceled, real enthusiasts are meticulously analyzing the recent gameplay footage. To the surprise of many users, the developers of the updated edition have…
