Is the end of the world approaching in 2050? What the World One supercomputer predicted and what experts say today

In 1973, a supercomputer developed by MIT called World One shocked the world with a prediction: if mankind does not change its ways, civilization as we know it will collapse by 2040-2050. The model used data on population, natural resources, industrial production, pollution and quality of life. Writes The Guardian. What does World One anticipate?…

ByDmitriy GoldscheidApril 13, 20250Comments

Culture

Stuntmen to get their own Oscar: Academy adds a new category

The Hollywood Academy announced that a new statuette dedicated to the work of stuntmen and stuntwomen will be awarded at the 100th edition of the Oscars. It is the first time in history that these professionals, who put their bodies (and sometimes their lives) into spectacular scenes, will receive the highest recognition in cinema. …

ByDmitriy GoldscheidApril 11, 20250Comments

Style

Prada joins Versace: what does this mean for Italian fashion?

Italy joins. Prada buys Versace - and this is more than just a merger of two major names. It is an attempt to restore global clout to Italian fashion, in a world increasingly dominated by French conglomerates such as LVMH. Versace was not having the best of times. The brand was operating at a loss…

ByDmitriy GoldscheidApril 11, 20250Comments

News

A surreal hotel in France: on its roof there is a 19th century mansion

In the French city of Metz, a hotel that looks like something out of a dream, or rather out of a Wes Anderson movie, has opened. It is the Maison Heler, a nine-story building designed by renowned designer Philippe Starck, whose rooftop is crowned by a 19th century mansion, writes Dezeen. This hotel tells…

ByDmitriy GoldscheidApril 11, 20250Comments

Más que un museo: Cómo MUNTREF está redefiniendo la cultura contemporánea en Buenos Aires

Culture

Exploring the Frontiers of Art at MUNTREF: History, Migration and Technology at the Same Time

MUNTREF (Museo de la Universidad Nacional de Tres de Febrero) is one of the most prominent centers of contemporary art in Buenos Aires. Located in the Villa Lugano neighborhood, the museum not only presents current trends in art, but also has an active impact on the development of the city's cultural life, attracting both local…

ByDmitriy GoldscheidApril 10, 20250Comments

Technologies

Hacked brains: United Kingdom to test implants to treat addictions

Brain implants to treat addictions: UK to test a technique that sounds like science fiction British scientists from the universities of Cambridge, Oxford and King's College London are to test a technique that sounds like something out of a futuristic series: they will implant electrodes in the brain to treat addictions to alcohol and drugs.…

ByDmitriy GoldscheidApril 8, 20250Comments

Life

In 2023, one woman will die every two minutes from complications during childbirth – WHO reports

In 2023, one woman died every two minutes worldwide due to complications during pregnancy or childbirth, WHO reports. Approximately 260,000 deaths were recorded during the year, equivalent to 712 women per day. Since 2000, maternal mortality decreased by 40 % thanks to better accessibility to basic medical services. However, since 2016, the figures started to…

ByDmitriy GoldscheidApril 7, 20250Comments

News

Denmark to start conscripting women for compulsory military service in 2026

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ByDmitriy GoldscheidApril 7, 20250Comments

News

Why Spaniards build bunkers: Europe’s new anxieties

Growing concerns about a possible war in Europe triggered a 200% increase in demand for private bunker construction in Spain, Euronews reported. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt. Currently, the country has more than 400 private shelters and…

ByDmitriy GoldscheidApril 7, 20250Comments

Technologies

Tinder launches a chatbot to practice the art of flirting

Tinder, the world's most popular dating platform, has introduced a new feature that combines artificial intelligence with a dash of virtual romance. Now, users can flirt with a chatbot based on OpenAI technology, writes Bloomberg. The goal is not only to entertain, but also to help the more timid improve their dating skills. The…

ByDmitriy GoldscheidApril 2, 20250Comments