Category: English
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ChatGPT creator predicted the near future: will we live like in paradise?
The creator of the ChatGPT neural network, Sam Altman, recently published an article that excited everyone who follows the development of technology. In it, he described how artificial intelligence will change our lives in the coming years. According to the entrepreneur's predictions, very soon AI will begin to perform even more tasks and turn into…
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Why a giant hole the size of Switzerland has formed in Antarctica's ice
Antarctica contains quite a few mysteries that scientists have been unable to explain for a long time. One such mystery arose in 2016, which has kept scientists scratching their heads for the past 8 years – a huge hole, the size of an average European country, formed in the ice of the Weddell Sea. It…
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What is deja vu: 5 educational facts about the mysterious phenomenon
When a person finds himself in an unfamiliar place and knows with frightening certainty that a newspaper stand is waiting for him around the corner, this is not magic, but a manifestation of a phenomenon known as déjà vu. Another example is when a person is talking to a friend and suddenly realizes that this…
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How X-Rays Could Protect Earth From Asteroids
Asteroids pose a serious potential threat to our planet. There have been cases in history when the fall of a large space object completely changed the course of events on Earth. If you don’t believe me, ask the dinosaurs. It is therefore not surprising that scientists have long been racking their brains over how to…
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Underwater Museums of the World That Will Give You Goosebumps
Today, almost everyone has the opportunity to visit a museum and see with their own eyes the tools of ancient people, personal belongings of historical figures and much more. Even the most modest cities have small museums, so it is unlikely that this will surprise anyone. But did you know that there are places in…
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Inventions and discoveries that killed their creators
Some discoveries and inventions cost their creators not only time, but also their lives. Alas, the pursuit of progress is often a dangerous and tragic journey – the price of genius and innovation is high, and the consequences are unforeseen. The history of science is full of examples of heroic individuals who risked their lives…
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The World's First Millionaire: What's the Secret of His Wealth
These days, the names of such outstanding personalities as Bernard Arnault, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos are firmly associated with incredible wealth and enormous influence on the world. Bernard Arnault, the owner of luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, became the first person in history whose fortune exceeded $200 billion. Elon Musk, whose technological achievements at…
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Where does static electricity come from? Scientists were able to figure it out only after several thousand years
We encounter static electricity everywhere in our daily lives. For example, when you take off a wool sweater, you can feel your hair being pulled along with it and making a characteristic crackling sound. Also, many probably remember the school experiment with an ebonite stick, which clearly demonstrates how static electricity occurs. But despite the…
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Lost Technologies: How to Build a House That Will Be Cool Even in the Hottest Summer
In modern homes, we use air conditioners to maintain a comfortable temperature in the summer. But when the power goes out, our homes become unbearably hot and stuffy. But thousands of years ago, when people didn't have electricity, they used technologies that allowed their homes to stay cool even during very hot weather. Now that…
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Why you shouldn't sleep with the lights on and what are the risks
When a person is tired or just really sleepy, even bright lighting will not prevent him from falling asleep. Often people fall asleep and sleep all night watching TV or with a night light. Sometimes even psychologists recommend their clients who are afraid of the dark to leave the light on all night. However, doctors…