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Last month was the hottest June on record

news | Jul 19, 2019 | Science & Education | 3

NASA experts report that the global average temperature was 0.93 Celsius degrees higher than the norm in June. So last month officially went down as the hottest June in history.

Flyboard Air: military hoverboard demonstration sparks outrage in Paris

news | Jul 19, 2019 | Tech & Security | 5

The hoverboard was presented during a military parade in Paris, which is a traditional part of the Bastille Day celebrations. The show made waves among experts and civilians alike.

Swiss startup presents ‘flying saucer’ drone

news | Jul 18, 2019 | Gadgets | 3

Company representatives claim that the unusual construction of the drone is not purely an aesthetic choice - in fact, it will also protect the device from potential damages.

Lock, stock: former Microsoft employee arrested for cryptocurrency theft

news | Jul 18, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 4

The suspect is 25-year-old Ukrainian national Volodymyr Kvashuk. The damage inflicted is estimated at $10 million.

The Next All-electric Car from Lotus to Become the Most Powerful in the World

news | Jul 18, 2019 | Business & Startups | 4

The manufacturer confirmed the information on the forthcoming production of the world’s most powerful all-electric hypercar Evija. At the moment, it is planning to produce at least 130 such cars.

Drones Can Now Spew Flames Like Real Dragons

news | Jul 18, 2019 | Gadgets | 4

Throwflame company has created a flamethrower that can be attached to a drone. The device has multiple applications from burning weeds to destroying wasp nests.

Giant jellyfish discovered in the United Kingdom

news | Jul 17, 2019 | Science & Education | 5

The enormous animal was discovered by TV presenter Lizzie Daly. This happened when the reporter was diving in Falmouth, England.

Elon Musk Updates on the Progress in Neurocomputer Interface Development

news | Jul 17, 2019 | Med & Bio | 4

It was two years ago that the billionaire registered Neuralink, the company intended to engage in the development of brain-computer interfaces. Today, its long-awaited presentation was held, at which the company's management spoke about their achievements.

Scientists Learn How Moons Are Formed

news | Jul 17, 2019 | Science & Education | 4

Not only have researchers built a theoretical model, but they were also able to watch a moon forming around exoplanet PDS 70c.

Dolphin 1 — a New Generation Lifebuoy

news | Jul 17, 2019 | Tech & Security | 4

Dolphin 1 differs from a regular lifebuoy in that it is remote-controlled. A rescuer can stay on the shore, while Dolphin 1 propels itself out to the drowning person.

Pepper will grow on ISS

news | Jul 16, 2019 | Science & Education | 4

The next package sent to American astronauts will contain some chili pepper seeds. The first harvest will mature by November 2019.

NASA will build first space wharf in history

news | Jul 16, 2019 | Science & Education | 4

The space agency has entered into a contract with US based company Made In Space. Together they will launch the Archinaut One spaceship, which will put together satellites right on the orbit.

Gene therapy returns sight to blind mice

news | Jul 16, 2019 | Med & Bio | 3

A team of genetic engineers achieved such impressive results by applying a new reactivation technology for the Cngb1 gene, which destroys the retina when it is ‘switched off’. This is the first such case in history.

NASA shows more than 4 thousand exoplanets

news | Jul 16, 2019 | Science & Education | 3

The agency has released a video atlas including images of more than 4 thousand space objects. All of them were discovered by scientists from different countries, starting from fall 1991.