Various kinds of high-tech have been invented to help visitors and athletes at the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics. They include the Human Support Robot (HSR) and Delivery Support Robot (DSR) developed by Toyota as well as a power assist suit to prevent injuries when wearers lift heavy things by Panasonic. Recycled medals are also prepared for the winning athletes. https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/robot-assistants-from-toyota-and-panasonic-prep-for-the-tokyo-olympics/
The European parliament has voted to support plans for the elimination of most uses of single-use plastic, ranging from cutlery and straws to coffee stirrers and plastic plates. It?s a significant step that could encourage other governments around the globe to also commit to reducing the amount of plastics that end up in landfills, waterways, and oceans.
https://futurism.com/the-byte/eu-vote-ban-single-use-plastics
A team of researchers from the Netherlands have found a way to increase a person?s creativity, empathy, and feeling of well-being. They have found that psilocybin, an ingredient from psychedelic mushrooms has the ability to allow users to experience all these benefits for up to seven days. https://futurism.com/the-byte/psychedelic-mushrooms-boost-creativity-empathy?
