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  • How do neural networks pretend to be know-it-alls and what to do about it?

    We have already reported that the ability of neural networks to lie to users has exceeded the wildest expectations. It may seem that there is nothing serious in this, but scientists disagree. The fact is that language models such as GPT-4 have become an integral part of everyday life. They are also actively used in…

  • Which river is the oldest in the world?

    The longest river in the world is the Nile, and the most full-flowing (with the largest amount of water) is the Amazon. However, both of them are far from the most ancient. For example, the Nile appeared 30 million years ago, and the Amazon even later – 9 million years ago. But which of the…

  • The largest organisms in the world that are visible even from space

    Just imagine: on our planet there are creatures so big that they can be seen from space! This is not science fiction, but a real reality. They amaze the imagination with their size, shape and amazing ability to survive. Some of these organisms have existed for tens of thousands of years and are still alive,…

  • What Useful Resources Are There on the Moon: Every Country Wants to Get Their Hands on Them

    Space missions initiated by almost all leading countries of the world are aimed not only at making scientific discoveries. One of the key tasks of space programs is the search for and potential extraction of useful resources. For several decades, humanity has been actively exploring the Moon. This natural satellite of the Earth, which appeared…

  • Does Drinking Lots of Water Help a Hangover? Here's What Science Says

    A hangover is a virtually inevitable consequence of drinking too much alcohol. There are many tips on the Internet on how to alleviate this condition, and almost always the main recommendation is to drink plenty of water. The logic in this is not difficult to understand – water helps eliminate dehydration that a person experiences…

  • How Stores Make Us Buy More: 5 Clever Tricks

    Scientists have been studying the structure and principles of operation of the human brain for a long time.. Modern research in neuroscience and psychology has allowed us to understand how vulnerable it is to external influence. Having mastered the knowledge of the intricacies of our brain, people can easily manipulate our subconscious, causing the desired…

  • When will heat be provided in apartments in Russia

    You can already come across news on the Internet that heating has already been turned on in some cities in Russia. At least, heat has appeared in some kindergartens and other similar institutions. However, many residents of the country are still waiting for the long-awaited warmth to come to their homes. The summer heat has…

  • What happens to your body when you hold in gas?

    Gas accumulation in the intestines is a natural process associated with digestion. On average, a person releases 0.5 to 1.5 liters of gas per day. Unfortunately, it is still very unpredictable – the need to “honk” can arise at the most inopportune moment, for example, at work in the office, in the company of friends…

  • On the night of October 12, Russians will see the “comet of the year” C/2023 A3

    The night sky always fascinates with its mystery and infinity. Among its inhabitants, comets occupy a special place – mysterious guests from the distant corners of the solar system. Each of their appearances in the sky seems to us a small miracle, so astronomy lovers always want to see their flight with their own eyes.…

  • The fastest submarine in the world was created in the USSR more than 50 years ago

    The world's fastest submarine has a top speed of 82.8 kilometers per hour, or 44.7 knots. This is a world record that has stood for many decades. It was set by the Soviet military submarine K-222, originally known as the K-162. Its development began back in 1959, and in 1969 it was commissioned and equipped…