<p>The autonomous robotaxis, which belonged to Waymo, turned into a nightmare for the residents of San Francisco when they started honking for no apparent reason in the parking lot at the crack of dawn and disrupted the sleep of people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Software engineer Sophia Tung, who lives just above the parking space for the driverless cabs, criticised the Alphabet-owned subsidiary for the unwanted noise at 4 am in the morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The entire night I was hearing the boop boop boop of waymos backing up and pulling in/out,” Tung wrote on Threads.</p>

<p>“Could barely sleep, literally heard it in my dreams. Still at it this morning,” she added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the follow-up posts, she wrote, “Now there is a traffic jam. They’re all honking at each other and getting a bit aggressive. Attendant has no idea what to do.”</p>

<h2><strong>Waymo robotaxis daily honking gets on the nerves of residents&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>A live stream of the honking cabs, with the title “When it’s 4 am but the waymos are getting aggressive in the parking lot" was posted by Tung on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the video, the cars are seen honking while waiting to get parked behind other vehicles.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Speaking to tech news site The Verge, Tung said that Waymo vehicles which finish for the day “start migrating back” to the parking space between 7 pm and 9 pm local time from Sunday to Thursday and at around 11 pm till midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.</p>

<p>The parking begins to fill up “usually…at 4 a.m. or so,” as per Tung. Speaking to The Verge, a Waymo spokesperson said that the company is “aware that in some scenarios our vehicles may briefly honk while navigating our parking lots.”</p>

<p>The spokesperson said that the company has figured out why have the cars been honking unnecessarily and is working to fix it.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;China`s drivers anxious as Robotaxis gain ground</strong></p>

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<p>Waymo was officially conceived as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009 and was rebranded in 2016.</p>

<p>It started testing its autonomous vehicles and the robotaxis were rolled on the roads of San Francisco in August 2019.</p>

<p>Waymo was permitted by California regulators to test the cars without using human safety drivers in 2021.</p>

<p>However, San Francisco&nbsp;residents complained&nbsp;about the cars driving slowly and stopping mid-way which can cause congestion on the road.&nbsp;</p>

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The autonomous robotaxis, which belonged to Waymo, turned into a nightmare for the residents of San Francisco when they started honking for no apparent reason in the parking lot at the crack of dawn and disrupted the sleep of people.

The autonomous robotaxis, which belonged to Waymo, turned into a nightmare for the residents of San Francisco when they started honking for no apparent reason in the parking lot at the crack of dawn and disrupted the sleep of people. Software engineer Sophia Tung, who lives just above the parking space for the driverless cabs, criticised the Alphabet-owned subsidiary for the unwanted noise at 4 am in the morning. “The entire night I was hearing the boop boop boop of waymos backing up and pulling in/out,” Tung wrote on Threads. “Could barely sleep, literally heard it in my dreams. Still at it this morning,” she added. Also Read: Cruise Autonomous Vehicle Development refocuses on modified Chevrolet Bolt In the follow-up posts, she wrote, “Now there is a traffic jam. They’re all honking at each other and getting a bit aggressive. Attendant has no idea what to do.” Waymo robotaxis daily honking gets on the nerves of residents A live stream of the honking cabs, with the title “When it’s 4 am but the waymos are getting aggressive in the parking lot" was posted by Tung on social media. In the video, the cars are seen honking while waiting to get parked behind other vehicles. Neighbors in San Francisco’s SOMA neighborhood say Waymo driverless cars in a nearby lot are keeping them up at night with repeated honking at 4:00 am. The cars appear to trigger honking from each other as they move around the lothttps://t.co/iBGgdoZApz @nbcbayarea pic.twitter.com/Pnx9zNInYc — Alyssa Goard (@AlyssaMGoard) August 12, 2024 × Speaking to tech news site The Verge, Tung said that Waymo vehicles which finish for the day “start migrating back” to the parking space between 7 pm and 9 pm local time from Sunday to Thursday and at around 11 pm till midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. The parking begins to fill up “usually…at 4 a.m. or so,” as per Tung. Speaking to The Verge, a Waymo spokesperson said that the company is “aware that in some scenarios our vehicles may briefly honk while navigating our parking lots.” The spokesperson said that the company has figured out why have the cars been honking unnecessarily and is working to fix it. Watch: China`s drivers anxious as Robotaxis gain ground Waymo was officially conceived as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009 and was rebranded in 2016. It started testing its autonomous vehicles and the robotaxis were rolled on the roads of San Francisco in August 2019. Waymo was permitted by California regulators to test the cars without using human safety drivers in 2021. However, San Francisco residents complained about the cars driving slowly and stopping mid-way which can cause congestion on the road. (With inputs from agencies)

Tech turns nightmare! Robotaxis go nuts, start honking at ungodly hours disturbing sleep of people: Watch

<p>Mount Everest has always been the ultimate challenge for mountaineers since it was first successfully climbed by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, a new interactive map has brought to the fore the solar system's tallest mountains which have widened the scope of the mountaineers to conquer the unfathomable mountain which has the tallest peak in the universe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The challenge is daunting because this highest peak of the solar system is not on Earth but on asteroid Vesta which is a large space rock that has nine per cent of the mass of all discovered asteroids.</p>

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<p>Rheasilvia&nbsp;mountain of Vesta, which is at 22,500m (74,000ft), is three times in size compared to Mount Everest and was formed by an impact crater which covers 90 per cent of the entire area of the asteroid.</p>

<h2><strong>Red Planet's Olympus Mons emerges as second tallest mountain in solar system</strong></h2>

<p>The second place has been given to Olympus Mons on&nbsp;Mars which is the solar system's tallest volcano at 21,945m (72,000ft).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Olympus Mons is a 'shield volcano' that is very wide and spread in an area similar to France.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For the last 25 million years, the volcano has remained dormant. Olympus Mons was first discovered by the NASA Mariner 9 spacecraft in 1971 and has been named after the mythological home of the Greek gods.</p>

<p>The mountain belongs to the chain of peaks known as the Tharsis Rise, which is present near the equator of the planet.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;China witnesses rare Tyndall effect illumination Qilian Mountains</strong></p>

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<p>Olympus Mons was not formed because of the movement of tectonic plates like the volcanoes on Earth and is sitting above a magma hotspot.</p>

<p>This location resulted in the build-up of the volcano because of millions of years of activity which allowed it to enhance at colossal proportions. Recently, scientists made a stunning discovery when they found ice forms on top of the mountain.</p>

<p>A layer of frost, which is as thick as human hair, was noticed to be settling on the peak every day and depositing water which was for filling 60 Olympic-sized swimming pools.</p>

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Mount Everest has always been the ultimate challenge for mountaineers since it was first successfully climbed by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953. However, a new interactive map has brought to the fore the solar system's tallest mountains which have widened the scope of the mountaineers to conquer the unfathomable mountain which has the tallest peak in the universe.

Mount Everest has always been the ultimate challenge for mountaineers since it was first successfully climbed by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953. However, a new interactive map has brought to the fore the solar system's tallest mountains which have widened the scope of the mountaineers to conquer the unfathomable mountain which has the tallest peak in the universe. The challenge is daunting because this highest peak of the solar system is not on Earth but on asteroid Vesta which is a large space rock that has nine per cent of the mass of all discovered asteroids. Also Read: Mount Etna erupts, puts on spectacular ‘lava fountain’ display over Sicily. Watch! Rheasilvia mountain of Vesta, which is at 22,500m (74,000ft), is three times in size compared to Mount Everest and was formed by an impact crater which covers 90 per cent of the entire area of the asteroid. Red Planet's Olympus Mons emerges as second tallest mountain in solar system The second place has been given to Olympus Mons on Mars which is the solar system's tallest volcano at 21,945m (72,000ft). Olympus Mons is a 'shield volcano' that is very wide and spread in an area similar to France. For the last 25 million years, the volcano has remained dormant. Olympus Mons was first discovered by the NASA Mariner 9 spacecraft in 1971 and has been named after the mythological home of the Greek gods. The mountain belongs to the chain of peaks known as the Tharsis Rise, which is present near the equator of the planet. Watch: China witnesses rare Tyndall effect illumination Qilian Mountains Olympus Mons was not formed because of the movement of tectonic plates like the volcanoes on Earth and is sitting above a magma hotspot. This location resulted in the build-up of the volcano because of millions of years of activity which allowed it to enhance at colossal proportions. Recently, scientists made a stunning discovery when they found ice forms on top of the mountain. A layer of frost, which is as thick as human hair, was noticed to be settling on the peak every day and depositing water which was for filling 60 Olympic-sized swimming pools. (With inputs from agencies)

Not Mount Everest but THIS is the tallest mountain in solar system. Can humans scale this?

<p>Earth was hit by a "severe" G4-scale geomagnetic storm after multiple powerful solar eruptions, confirmed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The storms later subsided but resulted in bright&nbsp;auroras&nbsp;which filled the night skies in the United States and Canada.&nbsp;</p>

<p>G4-scale storms carry the chances of badly impacting the satellites, power grids and radio communication systems, stated NOAA. Generally, such impacts are mitigable because of advanced warning.</p>

<h2><strong>Were scientists prepared for G4 geomagnetic storm?</strong></h2>

<p>"Potential impacts of this level of storming include degradation of high-frequency communications at high latitudes and increased drag on satellites in low earth orbit," read a&nbsp;NOAA advisory which was released on Monday (Aug&nbsp;12).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"A further increase in space weather activity is not anticipated at this time," it added. The G4-class storm conditions were first recorded on Monday (Aug&nbsp;12) around 11 am EDT.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>NOAA space weather forecasters continue monitoring around five CMEs that erupted from the Sun last week and checking if they are headed towards Earth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Some seem to have missed Earth, some clipped Earth, and then eventually one of those we were anticipating was much more of a good punch,” said Shawn Dahl, service coordinator for the Space Weather Prediction Centre, while speaking to Gizmodo.</p>

<p>Space weather forecasters accepted that such events are difficult to predict.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;China proposes information superhighway between Earth and Moon</strong></p>

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<p>“We never know what’s actually going to be, what the CME is composed of, and what to make of it until it gets just 1 million miles from Earth, where it’s only 15 to 45 minutes away. That’s when we can see what the CME is composed of. How strong is it magnetically? What’s the speed of its movement? Is it going to connect with Earth?” said Dahl.</p>

<p>He added that all the information regarding the latest CME to hit Earth came together on Sunday night (August 11) and that's when they predicted that Earth will be hit by a severe solar storm.</p>

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Earth was hit by a "severe" G4-scale geomagnetic storm after multiple powerful solar eruptions, confirmed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Earth was hit by a "severe" G4-scale geomagnetic storm after multiple powerful solar eruptions, confirmed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The storms later subsided but resulted in bright auroras which filled the night skies in the United States and Canada. G4-scale storms carry the chances of badly impacting the satellites, power grids and radio communication systems, stated NOAA. Generally, such impacts are mitigable because of advanced warning. Were scientists prepared for G4 geomagnetic storm? "Potential impacts of this level of storming include degradation of high-frequency communications at high latitudes and increased drag on satellites in low earth orbit," read a NOAA advisory which was released on Monday (Aug 12). Also Read: Our sun is sending mysterious radio signals for decades. NASA plans to find the exact source "A further increase in space weather activity is not anticipated at this time," it added. The G4-class storm conditions were first recorded on Monday (Aug 12) around 11 am EDT. We’re in the middle of an intense geomagnetic storm! 🌎🧲💥 A series of solar eruptions arriving at Earth are triggering widespread auroras. Here’s what NASA space weather analyst Carina Alden saw last night as she traveled through Michigan and Wisconsin! https://t.co/KG5pvCdyit pic.twitter.com/qrpdkva4Vj — NASA Sun & Space (@NASASun) August 12, 2024 × NOAA space weather forecasters continue monitoring around five CMEs that erupted from the Sun last week and checking if they are headed towards Earth. “Some seem to have missed Earth, some clipped Earth, and then eventually one of those we were anticipating was much more of a good punch,” said Shawn Dahl, service coordinator for the Space Weather Prediction Centre, while speaking to Gizmodo. Space weather forecasters accepted that such events are difficult to predict. Watch: China proposes information superhighway between Earth and Moon “We never know what’s actually going to be, what the CME is composed of, and what to make of it until it gets just 1 million miles from Earth, where it’s only 15 to 45 minutes away. That’s when we can see what the CME is composed of. How strong is it magnetically? What’s the speed of its movement? Is it going to connect with Earth?” said Dahl. He added that all the information regarding the latest CME to hit Earth came together on Sunday night (August 11) and that's when they predicted that Earth will be hit by a severe solar storm. (With inputs from agencies)

Earth gets hit by shocking 'severe' G4 geomagnetic storm. Was our planet prepared?

<p>In the doomed ancient city of Pompeii, researchers discovered two skeletons that helped them reconstruct the final moments of people before they died in the eruption of Vesuvius&nbsp;in 79 CE.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The skeleton has been identified as belonging to a cursed pair of young man and a middle-aged woman who were likely trapped in the room where they had hidden and eventually were killed in the current of scorching volcanic gases.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The archaeologists&nbsp;found multiple valuable items along with the female corpse,&nbsp;including&nbsp;a collection of coins and precious earrings, which hinted that the woman was likely to have collected her prized possessions while hoping to survive the disaster.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The archaeologists discovered the two skeletons while carrying out excavations in a&nbsp;Pompeii&nbsp;city block called Regio IX. The duo are suspected to have died in a room designated "Area 33".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The woman was estimated to have been between 35 and 45 years of age and was discovered lying in the fetal position on a bed while the young man, who was likely to be no older than 20, died after crumbling beneath a wall which collapsed.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Researchers analyse how ill-fated duo got trapped in their rescue abode</strong></h2>

<p>The researchers said that since the room was not invaded with pumice, the pair is likely to have sought refuge there from lava which battered the open spaces of Pompeii after the eruption.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But when pumice filled the adjacent room, the two people finally got trapped.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The woman's skeleton was discovered clutching a small cache of gold, silver and bronze coins, along with gold and pearl earrings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The room was chosen as a refuge by the two people, while waiting for the end of the fall of pumice that had been gradually filling the open spaces for hours in the rest of the house,” said the archaeologists, in a statement.</p>

<p>Since the door of the room was closed, the room was free of pumice, however, the couple remained trapped.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India's First sunken museum opens at Humayun's Tomb site</strong></p>

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<p>“Trapped in the cramped little room, their deaths were caused by the pyroclastic flow that buried them,” they added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The opportunity to analyze the invaluable anthropological data relating to the two victims found within the archaeological context that marked their tragic end, allows us to recover a considerable amount of information about the daily life of the ancient Pompeiians and the micro-histories of some of them, with precise and timely documentation, confirming the uniqueness of the Vesuvian territory,” explained Pompeii Archaeological Park's director Gabriel Zuchtriegel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He stated that the excavations were “a work in which archaeologists, anthropologists and volcanologists work together to reconstruct the last moments of the lives of men, women and children who perished during one of the greatest natural catastrophes of antiquity.”</p>

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In the doomed ancient city of Pompeii, researchers discovered two skeletons that helped them reconstruct the final moments of people before they died in the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 CE.

In the doomed ancient city of Pompeii, researchers discovered two skeletons that helped them reconstruct the final moments of people before they died in the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 CE. The skeleton has been identified as belonging to a cursed pair of young man and a middle-aged woman who were likely trapped in the room where they had hidden and eventually were killed in the current of scorching volcanic gases. The archaeologists found multiple valuable items along with the female corpse, including a collection of coins and precious earrings, which hinted that the woman was likely to have collected her prized possessions while hoping to survive the disaster. The archaeologists discovered the two skeletons while carrying out excavations in a Pompeii city block called Regio IX. The duo are suspected to have died in a room designated "Area 33". Also Read: THIS lost temple was hidden beneath synagogue where Jesus performed miracles, archaeologists suspect... The woman was estimated to have been between 35 and 45 years of age and was discovered lying in the fetal position on a bed while the young man, who was likely to be no older than 20, died after crumbling beneath a wall which collapsed. Researchers analyse how ill-fated duo got trapped in their rescue abode The researchers said that since the room was not invaded with pumice, the pair is likely to have sought refuge there from lava which battered the open spaces of Pompeii after the eruption. But when pumice filled the adjacent room, the two people finally got trapped. The woman's skeleton was discovered clutching a small cache of gold, silver and bronze coins, along with gold and pearl earrings. “The room was chosen as a refuge by the two people, while waiting for the end of the fall of pumice that had been gradually filling the open spaces for hours in the rest of the house,” said the archaeologists, in a statement. Since the door of the room was closed, the room was free of pumice, however, the couple remained trapped. Watch: India's First sunken museum opens at Humayun's Tomb site “Trapped in the cramped little room, their deaths were caused by the pyroclastic flow that buried them,” they added. “The opportunity to analyze the invaluable anthropological data relating to the two victims found within the archaeological context that marked their tragic end, allows us to recover a considerable amount of information about the daily life of the ancient Pompeiians and the micro-histories of some of them, with precise and timely documentation, confirming the uniqueness of the Vesuvian territory,” explained Pompeii Archaeological Park's director Gabriel Zuchtriegel. He stated that the excavations were “a work in which archaeologists, anthropologists and volcanologists work together to reconstruct the last moments of the lives of men, women and children who perished during one of the greatest natural catastrophes of antiquity.” (With inputs from agencies)

Cursed pair of man and woman clutched coins, jewellery when death came to them in Pompeii

<p>Archaeologists, while excavating the fourth-largest Roman settlement in Britain, made a stunning discovery of a floor mosaic that had a depiction of an underwater scene filled with fishes and dolphins.</p>

<p>Wroxeter Roman City in Shropshire was a Roman settlement and had a population of more than 15,000 nearly 2,000 years ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Archaeologists are still excavating Wroxeter as the ancient location continues to spill its secrets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The floor mosaic was found by the archaeologists at a former townhouse in the city, which was known as Viroconium Cornoviorum.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The mosaic has been described as "an aquarium frozen in stone" and depicts dolphins and fish&nbsp;with the help of intricately arranged white, red, blue and yellow tiles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The newly-found artwork was reportedly commissioned by "a wealthy and important person" who was staying at the building.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ancient Roman city of&nbsp;Viroconium Cornoviorum was once spread over nearly 180 acres but in present times it is only a series of ruins, which is in the north of the modern-day village of&nbsp;Wroxeter.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Experts call the discovery of mosaic 'astonishing moment'</strong></h2>

<p>The latest excavations were carried out in July by the University of Birmingham, Vianova Archaeology &amp; Heritage Services, English Heritage and Albion Archaeology.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Senior properties curator at English Heritage, Win Scutt, said that the mosaic's discovery was an 'astonishing moment'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We never suspected we would find a beautiful and intact mosaic, which had lain hidden for thousands of years," Scutt said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India's First sunken museum opens at Humayun's Tomb site</strong></p>

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<p>"It's always an astonishing moment when you uncover a fragment of beauty hiding just below the ground. This discovery, alongside a large number of small finds such as coins and pottery, will go a long way in helping us to date the various phases of the city and indicate the kinds of activities that were taking place," he added.</p>

<p>Archaeologist at the University of Birmingham, Dr Roger White, said that the existence of the mosaic after 2,000 years is "extraordinary".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The new knowledge is startling evidence for the wealth and confidence of the founders of the city," said Dr White.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is breathtakingly emphasised by the extraordinary survival of a multi-coloured mosaic and substantial surviving frescoed walls built in the first few decades of the city's existence," he said.</p>

<p>"It is extremely rare to find both a mosaic and its associated wall plaster, and nothing like it has ever been found at Wroxeter before," the archaeologist added.&nbsp;</p>

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Archaeologists, while excavating the fourth-largest Roman settlement in Britain, made a stunning discovery of a floor mosaic that had a depiction of an underwater scene filled with fishes and dolphins.

Archaeologists, while excavating the fourth-largest Roman settlement in Britain, made a stunning discovery of a floor mosaic that had a depiction of an underwater scene filled with fishes and dolphins. Wroxeter Roman City in Shropshire was a Roman settlement and had a population of more than 15,000 nearly 2,000 years ago. Archaeologists are still excavating Wroxeter as the ancient location continues to spill its secrets. The floor mosaic was found by the archaeologists at a former townhouse in the city, which was known as Viroconium Cornoviorum. Also Read: THIS lost temple was hidden beneath synagogue where Jesus performed miracles, archaeologists suspect... The mosaic has been described as "an aquarium frozen in stone" and depicts dolphins and fish with the help of intricately arranged white, red, blue and yellow tiles. The newly-found artwork was reportedly commissioned by "a wealthy and important person" who was staying at the building. The ancient Roman city of Viroconium Cornoviorum was once spread over nearly 180 acres but in present times it is only a series of ruins, which is in the north of the modern-day village of Wroxeter. Experts call the discovery of mosaic 'astonishing moment' The latest excavations were carried out in July by the University of Birmingham, Vianova Archaeology & Heritage Services, English Heritage and Albion Archaeology. Senior properties curator at English Heritage, Win Scutt, said that the mosaic's discovery was an 'astonishing moment'. "We never suspected we would find a beautiful and intact mosaic, which had lain hidden for thousands of years," Scutt said. Watch: India's First sunken museum opens at Humayun's Tomb site "It's always an astonishing moment when you uncover a fragment of beauty hiding just below the ground. This discovery, alongside a large number of small finds such as coins and pottery, will go a long way in helping us to date the various phases of the city and indicate the kinds of activities that were taking place," he added. Archaeologist at the University of Birmingham, Dr Roger White, said that the existence of the mosaic after 2,000 years is "extraordinary". "The new knowledge is startling evidence for the wealth and confidence of the founders of the city," said Dr White. "This is breathtakingly emphasised by the extraordinary survival of a multi-coloured mosaic and substantial surviving frescoed walls built in the first few decades of the city's existence," he said. "It is extremely rare to find both a mosaic and its associated wall plaster, and nothing like it has ever been found at Wroxeter before," the archaeologist added. (With inputs from agencies)

A Roman aquarium? Archaeologists find a 2,000-year-old mosaic with depiction of fish, dolphins

<p>A new catalogue of 126 strange worlds was published by NASA which in detail talked about these alien planets and how they are different from Earth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Multiple papers were published related to this survey which specified some of the features of these alien planets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The most extreme planet amongst them was TOI-1798 which was looked into by Alex Polanski, a physics and astronomy graduate student from the University of Kansas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the paper, lead author Polanski explained that this planet's orbit makes it travel very close to an orange dwarf star in a span of less than 12 hours.</p>

<p>What was more interesting was to find that one year on this planet is equal to less than half a day on planet Earth. The planet is also boiling hot as it gets more than 3,000 times the radiation Earth gets from the Sun.</p>

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<p>TOI-1798 is not just a planet but a system which has two planets. In this system, the inner planet is like a Super-Earth which is near its star and one year lasts about half an Earth day.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>All about other alien exoplanets catalogued by NASA&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In another paper, which was authored by UCR graduate student Michelle Hill, the discovery of two planets was mentioned which were spotted orbiting a star which is like our Sun that is almost 479 light years away.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amongst the two, one was planet TOI-1386 b which is a “sub-Saturn” planet whose radius and mass are between that of Neptune and Saturn.</p>

<p>This planet needs just 26 days to orbit its star. Meanwhile, its neighbour TOI-1386 c is a gas giant which is as big as Jupiter, however, has a mass closer to Saturn’s and takes 227 days to complete a roundabout of the same star.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Mercury's Diamonds: What lies beneath the planet's crust?&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>UCR graduate student Daria Pidhorodetska mentioned another planet in the paper which is half the size of Neptune and has a 19-day orbit around a star which is similar to our Sun.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Planets smaller than Neptune but larger than Earth are the most prevalent worlds in our galaxy, yet they are absent from our own Solar System," said Pidhorodetska, in a&nbsp;news release.&nbsp;</p>

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A new catalogue of 126 strange worlds was published by NASA which in detail talked about these alien planets and how they are different from Earth. Multiple papers were published related to this survey which specified some of the features of these alien planets.

A new catalogue of 126 strange worlds was published by NASA which in detail talked about these alien planets and how they are different from Earth. Multiple papers were published related to this survey which specified some of the features of these alien planets. The most extreme planet amongst them was TOI-1798 which was looked into by Alex Polanski, a physics and astronomy graduate student from the University of Kansas. In the paper, lead author Polanski explained that this planet's orbit makes it travel very close to an orange dwarf star in a span of less than 12 hours. What was more interesting was to find that one year on this planet is equal to less than half a day on planet Earth. The planet is also boiling hot as it gets more than 3,000 times the radiation Earth gets from the Sun. Also Read: THIS diamond planet is lurking near Earth. Can it make Earthlings richer anytime soon? TOI-1798 is not just a planet but a system which has two planets. In this system, the inner planet is like a Super-Earth which is near its star and one year lasts about half an Earth day. All about other alien exoplanets catalogued by NASA In another paper, which was authored by UCR graduate student Michelle Hill, the discovery of two planets was mentioned which were spotted orbiting a star which is like our Sun that is almost 479 light years away. Amongst the two, one was planet TOI-1386 b which is a “sub-Saturn” planet whose radius and mass are between that of Neptune and Saturn. This planet needs just 26 days to orbit its star. Meanwhile, its neighbour TOI-1386 c is a gas giant which is as big as Jupiter, however, has a mass closer to Saturn’s and takes 227 days to complete a roundabout of the same star. Watch: Mercury's Diamonds: What lies beneath the planet's crust? UCR graduate student Daria Pidhorodetska mentioned another planet in the paper which is half the size of Neptune and has a 19-day orbit around a star which is similar to our Sun. “Planets smaller than Neptune but larger than Earth are the most prevalent worlds in our galaxy, yet they are absent from our own Solar System," said Pidhorodetska, in a news release. (With inputs from agencies)

THIS strange, alien world is boiling hot and completes one year in just half Earth day

<p>An 'other-worldly' moment was experienced by two&nbsp;pilots who claimed to have spotted many white&nbsp;UFO&nbsp;orbs while flying their jet which did not appear on the radar</p>

<p>The video, which was shared by Captain Ruud Van Pangemanan on YouTube, showed two pilots flying a Boeing 747 which took off from Saudi Arabia&nbsp;for Nigeria.</p>

<p>The pilots said that the objects noticed by them in the air were "extremely bright" and "moving freely".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Captain Ruud claimed that the UFO orbs were seen during their flight nearly 30 minutes after they had a "normal take-off and cruising".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The video of the encounter was posted by the&nbsp;pilot who titled it&nbsp;"UFO Intercept Captain Ruud Flight with Boeing 747" which came to an end with the pilots agreeing that what they saw was a UFO.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is my experience of seeing something strange or UFO. What we see is still a mystery. Before that, we thought it was a light plane but it wasn't on our radar. We thought maybe it was a star but the stars didn't move. The UFO light shone for a long time and moved," Captain Ruud said.</p>

<h2><strong>Aircraft, satellites or UFOs? Pilots try to decode mysterious flying objects</strong></h2>

<p>In the video, the pilots are heard speaking about different theories regarding what they spotted in the sky.</p>

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<p>The astronauts said they initially believed that it was 'aircraft', however, that should have appeared on the radar.</p>

<p>The pilot considered the idea of the objects being&nbsp;drones but even those would&nbsp;appear on the radar and also don't carry bright lights.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The pilots then considered the satellites, however, Captain Rudd did not agree to it because of the way they flew 'in various ways'.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How social media reacted to the video</strong></h2>

<p>The social media users appeared more sceptical of what pilots saw while reacting to the video.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Responding to the video, one person wrote on Reddit, "As an airline pilot we see these lights just about every late night/early morning flight we do."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Stuck in space for 52 days, no way home for astronauts; Helium leaks delaying return</strong></p>

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<p>"They always appear over the same part of the sky depending on the time and direction we are flying," the user added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The mysterious objects were spotted a year after the Pentagon chief admitted that they have spotted&nbsp;UFOs "all over the world".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) director and physicist Dr Sean Kirkpatrick said: "We see these ['metallic orbs'] all over the world, and we see these making very interesting apparent manoeuvres."</p>

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An 'other-worldly' moment was experienced by two pilots who claimed to have spotted many white UFO orbs while flying their jet which did not appear on the radar The video, which was shared by Captain Ruud Van Pangemanan on YouTube, showed two pilots flying a Boeing 747 which took off from Saudi Arabia for Nigeria.

An 'other-worldly' moment was experienced by two pilots who claimed to have spotted many white UFO orbs while flying their jet which did not appear on the radar The video, which was shared by Captain Ruud Van Pangemanan on YouTube, showed two pilots flying a Boeing 747 which took off from Saudi Arabia for Nigeria. The pilots said that the objects noticed by them in the air were "extremely bright" and "moving freely". Captain Ruud claimed that the UFO orbs were seen during their flight nearly 30 minutes after they had a "normal take-off and cruising". Also Read: Mysterious UFO crash of 1947 resurfaces as US intel's leaked texts reveal there's more truth to it The video of the encounter was posted by the pilot who titled it "UFO Intercept Captain Ruud Flight with Boeing 747" which came to an end with the pilots agreeing that what they saw was a UFO. "This is my experience of seeing something strange or UFO. What we see is still a mystery. Before that, we thought it was a light plane but it wasn't on our radar. We thought maybe it was a star but the stars didn't move. The UFO light shone for a long time and moved," Captain Ruud said. Aircraft, satellites or UFOs? Pilots try to decode mysterious flying objects In the video, the pilots are heard speaking about different theories regarding what they spotted in the sky. × The astronauts said they initially believed that it was 'aircraft', however, that should have appeared on the radar. The pilot considered the idea of the objects being drones but even those would appear on the radar and also don't carry bright lights. The pilots then considered the satellites, however, Captain Rudd did not agree to it because of the way they flew 'in various ways'. How social media reacted to the video The social media users appeared more sceptical of what pilots saw while reacting to the video. Responding to the video, one person wrote on Reddit, "As an airline pilot we see these lights just about every late night/early morning flight we do." Watch: Stuck in space for 52 days, no way home for astronauts; Helium leaks delaying return "They always appear over the same part of the sky depending on the time and direction we are flying," the user added. The mysterious objects were spotted a year after the Pentagon chief admitted that they have spotted UFOs "all over the world". Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) director and physicist Dr Sean Kirkpatrick said: "We see these ['metallic orbs'] all over the world, and we see these making very interesting apparent manoeuvres." (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Boeing 747 pilots spot several UFOs mid-air, weirdly none show up on radar

<p>The Earth has been hit by strong geomagnetic storms which have led to the formation of mesmerising auroras that are&nbsp;making our planet appear like never before in space.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Capturing a stunning moment from this spectacular phase, NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick posted a timelapse video in which the Moon is seen setting behind the Earth which is dazzling with vibrant red and green auroras.</p>

<p>The moment was captured by the astronaut from the International Space Station (ISS).</p>

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<p>The timelapse video, which left audiences mesmerised worldwide, also showed a beautiful sunrise because of which the Soyuz spacecraft illuminated with a light blue hue.</p>

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<p>Dominick wrote regarding the experience on social media platform X and said that the display of "amazing" auroras was the perfect opportunity to test the new lens sent by the Cygnus cargo spacecraft.</p>

<h2><strong>Solar eruptions trigger auroras across the globe</strong></h2>

<p>The astronaut captured breathtaking visuals because auroras filled the sky across the globe after getting triggered by multiple solar eruptions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The geomagnetic storms are the result of the charged particles which get ejected from the sun and interact with the atmosphere of the Earth. These particles were intense and created the northern and southern lights.</p>

<p>The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has said that the geomagnetic storms are likely to continue which will ensure more celestial spectacle for skygazers.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Sunita Williams could have to stay in space till 2025</strong></p>

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<p>This solar activity took place because of increased solar flares and coronal mass ejections. They are known to cause disruptions in satellite communications and power grids.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Such solar activities also pave the way for the creation of auroras in regions far from the poles.</p>

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The Earth has been hit by strong geomagnetic storms which have led to the formation of mesmerising auroras that are making our planet appear like never before in space.

The Earth has been hit by strong geomagnetic storms which have led to the formation of mesmerising auroras that are making our planet appear like never before in space. Capturing a stunning moment from this spectacular phase, NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick posted a timelapse video in which the Moon is seen setting behind the Earth which is dazzling with vibrant red and green auroras. The moment was captured by the astronaut from the International Space Station (ISS). Timelapse of the moon setting into streams of red and green aurora followed by a sunrise lighting up Soyuz with a light blue. The aurora have been amazing the past few days. Great timing for trying out a new lens that recently arrived on Cygnus. 15mm, T1.8, 1/3s exposure,… pic.twitter.com/otFv5pZ6vd — Matthew Dominick (@dominickmatthew) August 12, 2024 × The timelapse video, which left audiences mesmerised worldwide, also showed a beautiful sunrise because of which the Soyuz spacecraft illuminated with a light blue hue. Also Read: Watch: Mesmerising Perseid meteor shower and magical auroras fill night sky Dominick wrote regarding the experience on social media platform X and said that the display of "amazing" auroras was the perfect opportunity to test the new lens sent by the Cygnus cargo spacecraft. Solar eruptions trigger auroras across the globe The astronaut captured breathtaking visuals because auroras filled the sky across the globe after getting triggered by multiple solar eruptions. The geomagnetic storms are the result of the charged particles which get ejected from the sun and interact with the atmosphere of the Earth. These particles were intense and created the northern and southern lights. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has said that the geomagnetic storms are likely to continue which will ensure more celestial spectacle for skygazers. Watch: Sunita Williams could have to stay in space till 2025 This solar activity took place because of increased solar flares and coronal mass ejections. They are known to cause disruptions in satellite communications and power grids. Such solar activities also pave the way for the creation of auroras in regions far from the poles. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: NASA astronaut captures mesmerising setting of Moon behind Earth amid auroras

<p>The weight around our waistlines has remained an issue of contention for a long time.</p>

<p>A high body mass index (BMI) and increased tummy fat have always been seen as the roots of health problems like type 2&nbsp;diabetes and heart disease.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, a recent study has raised alarm against fat arms and called it a warning sign of health issues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recent studies have suggested that more fat around the arms hints at an increased risk of&nbsp;Alzheimer's, fatty liver disease, heart disease and osteoporosis.</p>

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<p>Similar to the fat stored in the legs, arm fat was earlier believed to be largely benign or less harmful in comparison to the fat stored in the abdomen.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Here's what scientists say about fat arms</strong></h2>

<p>Research published by scientists at Sichuan University in Chengdu,&nbsp;China, suggests&nbsp;that this may not be the case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The data of&nbsp;412,000 people in the United Kingdom was studied by the researchers for a period of nine years to identify any links between Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.</p>

<p>The waist and hip size, fat mass, muscle mass and arm circumference of the volunteers were checked. It was found that people with excess tummy fat were 13 per cent more likely to get the disease in comparison to those with low levels.</p>

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<p>In earlier research, it was discovered that tummy fat is related to Parkinson's by triggering a complex reaction and disrupting insulin levels, which leads to a decrease in dopamine, the chemical of the brain which helps regulate movement.</p>

<p>However, the new study also discovered that people who had more arm fat were 18 per cent more at risk of Parkinson's or Alzheimer's and had more chances of developing heart disease.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, those who had flabby or muscly arms were 26 per cent less likely to develop both conditions.</p>

<p>Because of these findings, the researchers said that a programme to reduce fat in the arms will prove more effective at preventing health issues.</p>

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The weight around our waistlines has remained an issue of contention for a long time. A high body mass index (BMI) and increased tummy fat have always been seen as the roots of health problems like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

The weight around our waistlines has remained an issue of contention for a long time. A high body mass index (BMI) and increased tummy fat have always been seen as the roots of health problems like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. However, a recent study has raised alarm against fat arms and called it a warning sign of health issues. Recent studies have suggested that more fat around the arms hints at an increased risk of Alzheimer's, fatty liver disease, heart disease and osteoporosis. Also Read: Are potatoes not unhealthy? New research reveals they may work magic for heart health Similar to the fat stored in the legs, arm fat was earlier believed to be largely benign or less harmful in comparison to the fat stored in the abdomen. Here's what scientists say about fat arms Research published by scientists at Sichuan University in Chengdu, China, suggests that this may not be the case. The data of 412,000 people in the United Kingdom was studied by the researchers for a period of nine years to identify any links between Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The waist and hip size, fat mass, muscle mass and arm circumference of the volunteers were checked. It was found that people with excess tummy fat were 13 per cent more likely to get the disease in comparison to those with low levels. Watch: Africa Mpox: Public health Emergency in Africa after Mpox outbreak In earlier research, it was discovered that tummy fat is related to Parkinson's by triggering a complex reaction and disrupting insulin levels, which leads to a decrease in dopamine, the chemical of the brain which helps regulate movement. However, the new study also discovered that people who had more arm fat were 18 per cent more at risk of Parkinson's or Alzheimer's and had more chances of developing heart disease. Meanwhile, those who had flabby or muscly arms were 26 per cent less likely to develop both conditions. Because of these findings, the researchers said that a programme to reduce fat in the arms will prove more effective at preventing health issues. (With inputs from agencies)

Scientists say fat arms are alarming, can be root of many health issues, including dementia

<p>The mysterious lost islands,&nbsp;which sank in the ocean millions of years ago,&nbsp;have been rediscovered by researchers in Spain. Interestingly, some of them have their beaches still intact.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The scientists suspect that these islands were the place where the Atlantis legend originated.</p>

<p>"This could be the origin of&nbsp;the Atlantis legend,"&nbsp;said Luis Somoza, who is the head of a project to study volcanic activity off the Canary Islands, while speaking to Live Science.</p>

<p>The team discovered that the islands, which were on an underwater mountain or seamount, had nearly three inactive volcanoes and were around 31 miles (50 kilometres) in diameter.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The newfound seamount was given the name Mount Los Atlantes by the scientists after the fabled civilisation of Plato, which was submerged into an ocean by the gods as a punishment for the immortality of the citizens.</p>

<p>"They were islands in the past and they have sunk, they are still sinking, as the legend of Atlantis tells," said Somoza, who is a geologist with the Geological and Mining Institute of Spain (IGME-CSIC),&nbsp;in a translated statement.</p>

<h2><strong>How did scientists discover the mysterious Mount Los Atlantes?</strong></h2>

<p>Mount Los Atlantes was discovered by scientists when they were exploring the seabed near the east coast of Lanzarote on the Canary&nbsp;Islands' eastern side, using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) at depths of between 330 and 8,200 feet (100 to 2,500 metre).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The dive was part of the Atlantis project of IGME-CSIC, which was aimed at getting clarity of the underwater hydrothermal and volcanic hydrothermal activity in the region.</p>

<p>Los Atlantes was most likely part of the series of islands which existed during the Eocene, which was 56 million to 34 million years ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have identified beaches, cliffs and sand dunes at the flat summit of the seamount," said Somoza, while speaking to Live Science.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Spain: Far-right Vox Party threatens to pull out</strong></p>

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<p>He added that the sand which covers the volcanic rock would have been deposited at a time when the islands were sinking actively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Few of these beaches were present just 200 feet (60 metre) below the surface of the ocean. In the&nbsp;last ice age, when sea levels were very low, the inactive volcanoes are likely to have become islands again.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"These islands could, then, be used for inhabiting wildlife," Somoza said. These inactive volcanoes sank when sea levels rose at the end of the ice age.&nbsp;</p>

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The mysterious lost islands, which sank in the ocean millions of years ago, have been rediscovered by researchers in Spain. Interestingly, some of them have their beaches still intact.

The mysterious lost islands, which sank in the ocean millions of years ago, have been rediscovered by researchers in Spain. Interestingly, some of them have their beaches still intact. The scientists suspect that these islands were the place where the Atlantis legend originated. "This could be the origin of the Atlantis legend," said Luis Somoza, who is the head of a project to study volcanic activity off the Canary Islands, while speaking to Live Science. The team discovered that the islands, which were on an underwater mountain or seamount, had nearly three inactive volcanoes and were around 31 miles (50 kilometres) in diameter. Also Read: Spanish techno festival introduces tests to detect spiked drinks The newfound seamount was given the name Mount Los Atlantes by the scientists after the fabled civilisation of Plato, which was submerged into an ocean by the gods as a punishment for the immortality of the citizens. "They were islands in the past and they have sunk, they are still sinking, as the legend of Atlantis tells," said Somoza, who is a geologist with the Geological and Mining Institute of Spain (IGME-CSIC), in a translated statement. How did scientists discover the mysterious Mount Los Atlantes? Mount Los Atlantes was discovered by scientists when they were exploring the seabed near the east coast of Lanzarote on the Canary Islands' eastern side, using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) at depths of between 330 and 8,200 feet (100 to 2,500 metre). The dive was part of the Atlantis project of IGME-CSIC, which was aimed at getting clarity of the underwater hydrothermal and volcanic hydrothermal activity in the region. Los Atlantes was most likely part of the series of islands which existed during the Eocene, which was 56 million to 34 million years ago. "We have identified beaches, cliffs and sand dunes at the flat summit of the seamount," said Somoza, while speaking to Live Science. Watch: Spain: Far-right Vox Party threatens to pull out He added that the sand which covers the volcanic rock would have been deposited at a time when the islands were sinking actively. Few of these beaches were present just 200 feet (60 metre) below the surface of the ocean. In the last ice age, when sea levels were very low, the inactive volcanoes are likely to have become islands again. "These islands could, then, be used for inhabiting wildlife," Somoza said. These inactive volcanoes sank when sea levels rose at the end of the ice age. (With inputs from agencies)

Mysterious lost islands with volcanoes found, may hold origin of Atlantis legend

<p>China is battling an extreme heatwave which has not only affected people but also damaged their cars.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A video of ballooning cars in China was shared on the social media platform X, and it went viral as netizens wondered why cars are appearing "pregnant".</p>

<p>Because of the increasing temperatures, the protective films on the car blew up and swelled, which made them appear pregnant.</p>

<h2><strong>'Made-in-China&nbsp;cars&nbsp;get pregnant' post goes viral, garners attention</strong></h2>

<p>“No joke! Made-in-China&nbsp;cars&nbsp;get pregnant when it’s too hot,” wrote Jennifer Zeng, a US-based reporter in China. She often posts anti-CCP material on X and YouTube. The post went viral on X and garnered more than 357.2K views.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the video, various cars are parked in the open and have blown-up protective films. In the video, multiple car&nbsp;models are present which include an Audi model as well.</p>

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<p>Reacting to the video, some users said that the blow-up parts are mostly&nbsp;aftermarket&nbsp; protective wraps and have nothing to do with China-made cars.</p>

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<p>“The joke is on you that you don’t even realise these are aftermarket wraps,” wrote Wan Chun Hung, reacting to the post.</p>

<p>"Cheap adhesive on the back off-gassing? Imagine what toxic crap comes off the Chinese stuff you buy when it sees sunlight," wrote another user.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Yeah, I wouldn't want to pop it at; you just don't know if it has chemical gases inside it or not," a user Nick said.</p>

<p>"Bad paint protection film wrapping. Bubbles in the wrap expand when it gets too hot," commented another user.</p>

<p>"But any idea how to deflate these swollen car wraps in case of emergency?" quizzed a third user.</p>

<h1><strong>Here's what happens to car wraps due to heatwave</strong></h1>

<p>As per Wrap Guys, extended exposure to direct sunlight and increased temperatures can impact the aesthetics and durability of a car wrap.</p>

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<p>High temperatures can lead to vinyl wraps bubbling or stretching out and also fade over time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although the wraps have a UV-protecting layer, which helps in warding these issues, it is important that the wrap is regularly maintained for their long life.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


China is battling an extreme heatwave which has not only affected people but also damaged their cars. A video of ballooning cars in China was shared on the social media platform X, and it went viral as netizens wondered why cars are appearing "pregnant".

China is battling an extreme heatwave which has not only affected people but also damaged their cars. A video of ballooning cars in China was shared on the social media platform X, and it went viral as netizens wondered why cars are appearing "pregnant". Because of the increasing temperatures, the protective films on the car blew up and swelled, which made them appear pregnant. 'Made-in-China cars get pregnant' post goes viral, garners attention “No joke! Made-in-China cars get pregnant when it’s too hot,” wrote Jennifer Zeng, a US-based reporter in China. She often posts anti-CCP material on X and YouTube. The post went viral on X and garnered more than 357.2K views. In the video, various cars are parked in the open and have blown-up protective films. In the video, multiple car models are present which include an Audi model as well. No joke! Made-in-China Cars get "pregnant" when it's too hot. pic.twitter.com/AvrYqF04Dg — Inconvenient Truths by Jennifer Zeng (@jenniferzeng97) August 6, 2024 × Reacting to the video, some users said that the blow-up parts are mostly aftermarket protective wraps and have nothing to do with China-made cars. Also Read: China auto sales lower in July, exports surge by 20 per cent “The joke is on you that you don’t even realise these are aftermarket wraps,” wrote Wan Chun Hung, reacting to the post. "Cheap adhesive on the back off-gassing? Imagine what toxic crap comes off the Chinese stuff you buy when it sees sunlight," wrote another user. "Yeah, I wouldn't want to pop it at; you just don't know if it has chemical gases inside it or not," a user Nick said. "Bad paint protection film wrapping. Bubbles in the wrap expand when it gets too hot," commented another user. "But any idea how to deflate these swollen car wraps in case of emergency?" quizzed a third user. Here's what happens to car wraps due to heatwave As per Wrap Guys, extended exposure to direct sunlight and increased temperatures can impact the aesthetics and durability of a car wrap. Watch: US Overtakes China as Germany's top trade partner High temperatures can lead to vinyl wraps bubbling or stretching out and also fade over time. Although the wraps have a UV-protecting layer, which helps in warding these issues, it is important that the wrap is regularly maintained for their long life. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>A family's internal fights became an issue of debate on social media after a man confessed how he dumped his family on a dream vacation in Europe because he found his mother-in-law was using his toothpaste. The man's actions were not really appreciated and he faced a backlash on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In his post on Reddit, the 38-year-old man wrote that he and his 35-year-old wife were planning a vacation to Venice, Italy,&nbsp;along with their five-year-old daughter.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how the fight over toothpaste ensued</strong></h2>

<p>"Venice has always been my wife's idea of a romantic city, so it's been her dream to go there," said the man. He said that his mother-in-law also joined them on the trip after she said that "it was her dream to visit too".</p>

<p>The man was dismayed after he found that his wife had booked only one room for the four people which had two queen beds and made the perfect situation for multiple conflicts.</p>

<p>The redditer said that he was unhappy to see his mother-in-law share his wife's "expensive" products like face wash, shampoo and lotion and also sit on their bed.</p>

<p>"It is very unhygienic to me and I don't like that she was sitting on the bed that me and my wife share, as I am a very private person," said the user.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"She also rummaged through our suitcase looking for a hair tie, and it really irked me that she did so without asking me. I don't like the thought of her looking through our stuff when we're gone, so I locked it," the man wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The man claimed that the "final straw" was when he found that the mother-in-law was using his and his wife's toothpaste which made him feel "ill".</p>

<p>"I don't like the thought of her putting her toothbrush close to (or even on) the toothpaste nozzle.... I asked [my] MIL if the only reason she came was to freeload off of me and my wife, as she didn't pay for any of the expenses (hotel, amenities, food), only her own plane tickets. I said that I've asked her politely several times to stop using my wife's stuff, especially because I share it with her and it's very inappropriate," the user wrote.</p>

<p>The user said that when his wife got to know about it, she screamed at him and he felt "very angry" and decided to abandon them in the middle of the trip.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I changed the date of my plane ticket and went straight home. My wife has called me several times afterwards, screaming at me and saying that our daughter is upset," he said.</p>

<h2><strong>Netizens slam the Reddit user</strong></h2>

<p>The "AITA" community slammed the user and said that he did not know what he wanted from both his wife and his mother-in-law.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
People said that users had unrealistic expectations for cleanliness.</p>

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<p>"Wow. Your wife books the wrong hotel room so your solution is to abandon her on her dream vacation, forcing her to care for your high-maintenance kindergartener on her own? Couldn’t you have booked a separate room for your MIL instead of abandoning your wife and child?," said a user.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A family's internal fights became an issue of debate on social media after a man confessed how he dumped his family on a dream vacation in Europe because he found his mother-in-law was using his toothpaste.

A family's internal fights became an issue of debate on social media after a man confessed how he dumped his family on a dream vacation in Europe because he found his mother-in-law was using his toothpaste. The man's actions were not really appreciated and he faced a backlash on social media. In his post on Reddit, the 38-year-old man wrote that he and his 35-year-old wife were planning a vacation to Venice, Italy, along with their five-year-old daughter. Here's how the fight over toothpaste ensued "Venice has always been my wife's idea of a romantic city, so it's been her dream to go there," said the man. He said that his mother-in-law also joined them on the trip after she said that "it was her dream to visit too". The man was dismayed after he found that his wife had booked only one room for the four people which had two queen beds and made the perfect situation for multiple conflicts. The redditer said that he was unhappy to see his mother-in-law share his wife's "expensive" products like face wash, shampoo and lotion and also sit on their bed. "It is very unhygienic to me and I don't like that she was sitting on the bed that me and my wife share, as I am a very private person," said the user. Also Read: Oxford scientists develop ultra-thin solar coating for efficient energy harvesting "She also rummaged through our suitcase looking for a hair tie, and it really irked me that she did so without asking me. I don't like the thought of her looking through our stuff when we're gone, so I locked it," the man wrote. The man claimed that the "final straw" was when he found that the mother-in-law was using his and his wife's toothpaste which made him feel "ill". "I don't like the thought of her putting her toothbrush close to (or even on) the toothpaste nozzle.... I asked [my] MIL if the only reason she came was to freeload off of me and my wife, as she didn't pay for any of the expenses (hotel, amenities, food), only her own plane tickets. I said that I've asked her politely several times to stop using my wife's stuff, especially because I share it with her and it's very inappropriate," the user wrote. The user said that when his wife got to know about it, she screamed at him and he felt "very angry" and decided to abandon them in the middle of the trip. "I changed the date of my plane ticket and went straight home. My wife has called me several times afterwards, screaming at me and saying that our daughter is upset," he said. Netizens slam the Reddit user The "AITA" community slammed the user and said that he did not know what he wanted from both his wife and his mother-in-law. People said that users had unrealistic expectations for cleanliness. Watch: Woman receives Lizard instead of Airfryer "Wow. Your wife books the wrong hotel room so your solution is to abandon her on her dream vacation, forcing her to care for your high-maintenance kindergartener on her own? Couldn’t you have booked a separate room for your MIL instead of abandoning your wife and child?," said a user. (With inputs from agencies)

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