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A picture of life by the sea or in the sunny south of Europe does not have to be just a dream for the rich. In recent years, it has become apparent that the prices of some properties in southern countries are surprisingly affordable – sometimes even lower than a garage or a small cottage in the Czech Republic. Those interested in a second home, ...
Last weekend, McDonald's Japan launched a special campaign designed to delight children and fans of the popular Pokémon brand. As part of the Happy Meal children's menu (called Happy Set in Japan), customers could receive limited edition Pokémon trading cards. However, the promotion turned into an unexpected problem—instead of joy and interest i...
The tech scene has been rocked by a huge surprise – Perplexity has made an official offer to buy Google Chrome for $34.5 billion. This move is considered one of the boldest strategic decisions in the history of the tech industry. Perplexity took the matter very seriously: the offer was addressed directly to Google CEO Sundar Pichai and contai...
On Saturday, approximately 10,000 people gathered in the city of Messina, Sicily, to express their opposition to the planned construction of a bridge across the Strait of Messina, which is intended to connect Sicily with mainland Italy. The demonstrators carried banners reading "No Ponte" (No Bridge) and chanted slogans against the project. T...
Kiwi.com, a well-known seller of airline tickets and travel packages, once again posted a loss last year. According to published financial results, the company recorded a loss of nearly CZK 247 million, which is a significant decline compared to previous years, when the company managed to turn a profit. Although Kiwi.com's revenues grew to mo...
In a laboratory in Tokyo, Japanese scientists have made a breakthrough in materials engineering: they have created a synthetic fibre that is five times stronger than Kevlar and significantly lighter. The new material is called Tsuno-Fiber and was inspired by one of the strongest natural materials – spider silk. Spider silk has long fascinated...
New research by the Transport Research Center, commissioned by the Brno Transport Authority, has revealed interesting findings about the impact of listening to the radio on driver attention and safety. The study showed that listening to music while driving can have a positive effect on concentration and helps drivers reduce fatigue during long s...
Nik Storonsky, co-founder and CEO of fintech giant Revolut, is bucking current trends in how he runs his company. At a time when tech companies are competing to offer employee benefits and emphasize work-life balance, Revolut is taking a different approach—an uncompromising focus on performance, numbers, and growth. Storonsky's management sty...
Researchers from several universities (the University of Texas, Shanghai Jiao Tong, the National University of Singapore, and Umeå University in Sweden) have used artificial intelligence to develop new coatings that significantly reduce the temperature of surfaces exposed to sunlight. These paints can keep the temperature of buildings in the mid...
