Green tea has always been thought to be good for losing fat. Now we know why

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Green tea has been known for centuries for its antioxidant properties and medicinal, and modern science has therefore wanted to investigate whether it really has clear effects on metabolic diseases important such as diabetes or obesity. Now, a new study published in Cell wanted to delve deeper into its mechanisms and reveals that green tea significantly improves glucose sensitivity in obese mice. The diet. To reach these conclusions, the research team put mice on a high-fat diet for four weeks to induce obesity. After this time, they divided the animals: one group continued with the high-fat diet and received a standardized green tea extract (500 mg per kg of body weight), while another group received only water. A third control group consumed a normal diet for comparison. The temperature. The key to the study, and what differentiates it from many others, was temperature control. Mice were maintained in a “thermoneutrality” environment at 28°C. This is crucial because the usual laboratory temperature (about 22 °C) means cold stress for the mice, which forces them to spend more energy to stay warm and therefore lose ‘artificial’ weight. This extra energy expenditure can mask the true effects of the substance studied, such as green tea in this case. In this way, by eliminating this factor, scientists were able to “cleanly” observe the real impact of green tea. The result. They confirmed the powerful effect of green tea on weight control and metabolic health. According to a previous study by the same group, obese mice treated with green tea reduced their body weight by up to 30%, a very significant result. In the current research, it was noted that the treatment “effectively prevented body weight gain.” But in addition to the weight, which can be very good, the most interesting thing is undoubtedly the ability of green tea to make the body better manage blood sugar. Obese mice treated with the extract were seen to restore their glucose levels to levels similar to those of healthy mice, as demonstrated by glucose and insulin tolerance tests (GTT and ITT). Although if you look at the fasting values ​​there are also important changes, since the treated mice had lower sugar values ​​than the obese mice that were not treated. Protective effect. One of the most notable findings was the effect protector on muscle mass. Obesity usually causes a reduction in the diameter of muscle fibers (atrophy), but the study revealed that green tea not only prevented this deterioration, but caused a “significant increase in the cross-sectional area of ​​muscle fibers.” This suggests that green tea protects muscle from the harmful effects of obesity. The mechanism. There are several systems to understand why these effects occur in the body: Fat metabolism: treatment increases the expression of key genes involved in lipid uptake in the muscles, and the creation of new mitochondria is also enhanced, which in the end are the ones that will use up the energy. Glucose uptake: sugar uptake was improved by improving the number of insulin receptors in cells as well as the famous transporter GLUT4 which allows the muscles to capture and use this sugar much better by removing it from the bloodstream. Energy production: increasing the enzyme LDH in the body it is related to an increase in energy metabolism that increased in treated mice. It’s not a miracle. Although the results are promising, researcher Rosemari Otton warns that this is not a miracle solution. The dose used in mice would be equivalent to about three cups of green tea a day for a human, but quality is essential. Otton recommends the use of standardized extracts, since the tea bags we have in the supermarket do not always guarantee the quantity or quality of the flavonoids, which in the end are the beneficial compounds. Images | Towfiqu barbhuiya In Xataka | Solving one of the great myths of losing weight: if “walking quickly” works by itself to lose weight

not for money, but to feel useful again at work

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In recent years, something surprising is happening among those who occupy management positions in companies: many leaders no longer want to continue promoting or change companies and prefer to return to find motivation in his own position. The latest report ‘2025 Workplace Engagement Report’ made by Kahoot! points out that 46% of the managers consulted would be willing to leave their position in the company simply to feel comfortable again. committed to his daily work. This trend coincides with an environment in which motivation and a sense of purpose are becoming a priority for employees. Being in a thousand things, but not being in any. One of the effects of “hustle culture” is that excess workload or responsibilities overshadows the real motivation for the work being done, creating a kind of abstraction among those who lead teams. The data obtained by Kahoot! They point out that only 47% of the leaders surveyed consider themselves “completely involved” in their work, although 79% believe that their team sees them as having sufficient energy. As and how they stand out in Inc.comthis contrast shows that the disconnection begins with the managers themselves and can filter down to the rest of the employees. Furthermore, more than a quarter of leaders have thought about resigning during the last year. Burnout and demotivation in record numbers. The appearance of burnout (emotional exhaustion from work) is especially common among those who manage teams: 34% of those who occupy these positions acknowledge feeling exhausted daily or suffering from this exhaustion frequently. The report ‘State of the Global Workplace 2025’ prepared by the consulting firm Gallup confirms this trend, with a drop to 27% in manager commitment. In this context, it is striking that only 17% of companies offer their leaders the tools they consider useful to keep motivated of your team. 57% have never received adequate leadership training to re-involve their colleagues when the first symptoms of demotivation appear or tension increases. Only 38% admit that they have only received partial training. Given this, 40% of those responsible say that they would resign from their role as head of the team if it guaranteed that employees were committed again. Feel useful and valued. In recent months, a good part of the layoffs in large companies have been aimed at intermediate positionswhat have they seen underestimated his work within companies. Therefore, most managers are not asking for a raise or more power, but for something much more important to them: 69% indicate that what they need to feel more involved is to have their work recognized. In fact, the lack of recognition appears as the main element that 21% of these professionals miss. On a personal level, the managers surveyed for the Kahoot! say they would regain engagement if their days had more energy, creativity or fun (58%), more opportunities to learn and grow (52%) or better technology to connect with the team (48%). What all of this data reflects is that managers no longer aspire to just be promoted, but rather to more real and tangible jobs that allow them to be more creative and develop their skills. Bosses looking for a new role. Faced with these challenges, more and more organizations are criticizing rigid hierarchy models, valuing more those who facilitate work and encourage creativity from any position, regardless of the position. “If leaders are willing to trade their title for the opportunity to feel engaged, this is a sign of something deeper,” said Eilert Hanoa, CEO of Kahoot! in the report. According what was published According to Inc.com, today’s leaders prefer to act as companions to their teams, more attentive to the real work than to the office or the corporate hierarchy. The flexible structures they start to gain strengthpossibly driven by the arrival of generation Zencouraging the exchange of ideas and the active participation of the entire team in decision-making. In Xataka | At the end of this year, one in three young people will have changed jobs: it’s nothing personal, it’s just salary Image | Unsplash (Vitaly Gariev)

In a town of 2,000 inhabitants on the edge of Ourense something strange happens every summer: it is filled with millionaires

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Neither Puerto Banusnor the resorts Caribbean, nor the coast of Malta, nor the exclusive Palm Islands from Dubai. When the Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim Helú It’s your turn to plan your summer vacation, one of the destinations that is always on your calendar is Planea hidden town in rural Ourense. And he’s not the only one. In the summer, magnates such as Amancio Ortega or Olegario Vázquez Grañasenior managers of El Corte Inglés and Abanca or even the cardinal of Mexico City, Norberto Riverawho came to considered papal. On its streets it is also not unusual to find a Rolls-Royce or Bentley. And all in a municipality that does not reach 2,000 neighbors. Welcome to Avion Seen on the map, Avión does not attract particular attention. The town is located in the Ribeiro regionbetween the Faro and Suído mountains, in the province of Ourense. In summer it is common for maximum temperatures go over 35º and to enjoy the beaches of the Rías Baixas you need to get in the car, take the highway and travel a good handful of kilometers. Its statistical data does not stand out on the Galician map either. The demographic winter has not passed Avión by, which over the years has seen how his census was deflating until you stay in less than 1,800 inhabitants. The percentage of population under 20 years of age in the municipality is only 5.66% and its aging rate far exceeds that of the rest of the region. As far as economy is concerned, Macro data recorded In 2021, an average gross income of 16,410 euros, below the capital of the province, which was close to 26,800. And yet, for years it has not been strange to find great magnates spending the summer in Avión. And no, the term “great magnates” is not a figure of speech nor is it an exaggeration. newspapers like Vigo Lighthouse either The Voice of Galicia They usually cover in detail how the Augusts go by in the town of Ourense, so we manage a fairly long and detailed list of businessmen, senior managers and authorities who have been seen in its streets and bars. Of all, perhaps the most striking is Carlos Slima Mexican billionaire with Lebanese roots who sneaks in often in the TOP 10 of the wealthiest people in the world. Forbes estimates that together with his family he has a fortune of about 85.7 billion of dollars. He is not the only fan of Avión, a regular destination for Vazquez Grañaone of the richest men in Mexico. Through its streets has also been seen to the founder of Inditex, Amancio Ortegaclosely linked to Galicia and which also stands out as one of the fortunes more overwhelming of the planet. Are they the only ones? No. The Galician press leaves a good list of personalities who at some point have paraded through the streets of the town of Ourense. The list is long. And curious. Vigo Lighthouse explains how in August 2014, coinciding with the celebration of the local festival (San Roque) and the anniversary of Olegario Graña’s wife, one could see in Avión a Miguel Rinconknown as “the king of paper” in Mexico by the Bio Pappel firm; the captain Alberto Abedfrom FlyMex; Isidoro Alvarezformer president of El Corte Inglés; or the cardinal Norberto Riveraa powerful prelate who entered the pools to Pope in 2005. Carlos Slim, orange tie, in the center. (Commons) The most curious thing about Slim or Vázquez Graña’s summer vacations in Avión is that the tycoons do not seclude themselves in mansions to enjoy the isolation and move discreetly from their heliports. Not at all. They use their Rolls-Royce and BentleyTrue, but they are also seen in the town’s bars to sit at the table to eat seafood or play a game of dominoes. And no, again that’s not a figure of speech. In August 2013 could be seen Carlos Slim, Vázquez Raña, Rincón and the notary Daniel Goñi playing with the black and white chips on the rubber of the Moncho bar. The print was repeated a year later and in 2017 The Country I recaptured a similar quote at the O Luar bar. Of course, there is no lack either food and music. The town even celebrates a mexican partywith mariachis included. But… Why Plane? That’s the big question. Slim lands with his private jet at the Peinador airport, in Vigo, and travels to the small town of Ourense. Why there and not to some paradisiacal destination or some secluded beach in his native Mexico or Lebanon, from where were originally your parents? The key is in the history of Avión, to be more precise in its very strong ties with emigration: during the 20th century, not a few of its neighbors were forced to pack their bags, get on a transatlantic liner and cross the ocean to find a life in Latin America. Some did well, quite well. And they or now their descendants they keep the link with the town. The case more paradigmatic and that largely explains Carlos Slim’s time at Avión is that of Vázquez Raña. “Our parents left here when I was little. As in many towns in Galicia, there was no future. The mosquitoes ate us. And on the unpaved roads our feet sank in animal excrement,” relates to Vigo Lighthouse Ricardo Hermida, a hotelier who emigrated to Mexico. In Avión they not only reconnect with their roots. There, despite the increasingly frequent coming and going of television cameras, reporters and photographers in search of the best snapshot, they enjoy a tranquility and naturalness that is difficult to achieve in other destinations. “In Mexico I move around in an armored car with six bodyguards; in Avión I am free, otherwise I wouldn’t come here,” admits Vázquez Graña. The expression “the Airplane method” is not ours, but Alberto Dacasaa Mexican businessman with Galician roots and a regular summer resident in the town of Ourense. Last year he released a … Read more

opinions, first contact and photos

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Come, come…and I brought electric, gasoline and hybrid versions. This is what Jaecoo could say about his arrival in Spain and, more specifically, about the Jaecoo 5the new SUV from the Chinese company. A compact option that allows the firm to open the market right where they can do the most damage. And the compact SUV market is one of the most competitive in Europe. If not the most. Jaecoo’s proposal, of course, goes directly to the heart of the European consumer’s doubts. Two cars that, each in its own way (and little trick) will sell right on the border of 20,000 euros. Jaecoo 5 technical sheet Jaecoo 5 Body type. Compact five-seat SUV. Measurements and weight. 4.38 meters long, 1.86 meters wide and 1.65 meters high. Wheelbase of 2.62 meters. 1,521 kg weight for the gasoline version. 1,785 kg weight for the electric version. Trunk. 480 liters in both versions. Maximum power. 147 HP in the gasoline version. 211 HP for the electric version. WLTP consumption. 7.0 l/100 km for the gasoline version, according to WLTP. 16.5 kWh/100 km for the electric version and 402 kilometers of autonomy, according to WLTP. Environmental distinctive. C and Zero emissions. Driving aids (ADAS). Mandatory by the European Union. The brand refers to 19 ADAS aids such as adaptive cruise control with lane change and lane maintenance assistant. Automatic lights, emergency braking with rear cross traffic alert or safe door opening warning. Others Screen for the 8.88-inch instrument panel and 13.4-inch central screen. Infotainment system compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (wireless). Head-Up Display. 50 W wireless charger. 540º camera for use off road. Heated and ventilated seats in front. Heated steering wheel. Panoramic roof. Electric hybrid. First deliveries in 2026. Plug-in Hybrid. No. electric. Yeah. Version with 211 HP, 60 kWh battery and approved range of 402 kilometers. Price and launch. Gasoline and electric versions now available. Gasoline: from 27,500 euros without discounts (the brand advances a promotional price of 19,990 euros) Electric: from 35,500 euros without discounts or aid (the brand advances a promotional price of 19,990 euros in which discounts and aid are added) In the clear Last April, my colleague Javier Lacort went to China to go to the Shanghai Motor Show. There he was already able to test the Jaecoo 5 EV, that is, the completely electric version of the Chinese compact SUV. Then he said about the car that it was “the SUV that no longer asked for permission”. Now, having upgraded to its electric and gasoline versions (the hybrids will arrive in a few months), I understand perfectly what he was referring to. “The finishes, another symptom of maturity, point in the same direction. There are no luxuries, but there is discretion“My partner said then and I think that phrase largely sums up what this car is. The company puts these versions on sale with a starting price of 27,500 euros for the gasoline version and 35,500 euros for the electric version. But its motto is different: you can have either of the two from 19,990 euros. The first with a launch campaign that has very clear ideas: sell as much as possible from the start and make the car visible, there will be time to remove the promotional discounts at the start. The second takes advantage of MOVES III Planbut that would leave the car at a maximum of 28,500 euros. That is why the company applies another discount to which Repsol also adds to put it below 20,000 euros. With that price, of course, it is almost impossible to compete. And the Chery Group is attacking with Omoda and Jaecoo to an audience that wants a car with a modern look on the inside, decent finishes and a price with which European rivals cannot (or are not directly interested) compete. Between 20,000 and 25,000 euros in a size similar to the Jaecoo 5, almost everything is Chinese proposals: DFSK, EVO, MG, DR Automobiles… And the European ones (Citroën C3, Peugeot 2008 or Dacia Duster) are not up to par in the quality of the materials used. Because, as we have said on other occasions, Chinese brands are winning over the customer at the dealership. As I will tell you later, I reaffirm myself, a Dacia Duster moves better and is very likely to consume less gasoline. But its hard plastics wherever you look and touch cannot be compared with the subtle padding spread across the doors and dashboard of this Jaecoo 5. Nor with a finish that, from the start, comes with a 13.2-inch central screen and 2K resolution, a multifunction steering wheel with a pleasant touch (and a rarely seen horizontal double radio formula), wireless CarPlay and Android Auto and heated front seats, in addition to up to 19 security systems. ADAS driving aids. For little more we add synthetic leather, ventilation for the seats, heated steering wheel, panoramic roof, electric trunk, Sony sound system with eight speakers, 50W wireless charger (with ventilation) and 540º rear view camera (you can see what is under the car), which will also reach the basic package in the hybrid versions. Tell a customer who comes from a car that is more than 10 years old and in the midst of rising market prices not to get caught up in an interior like that. More so if that car has an advertised entry price of less than 20,000 euros. And how is it going? In our case we had the opportunity to get into the electric and gasoline versions on a round trip of about 140 kilometers for each of the cars. The vast majority of this route was done on the highway and we barely touched secondary roads. It is worth pointing out this because we would have to put the vehicle’s dynamism to the test more although I did return with the feeling that, in that brief contact, I found the electric version more pleasant. and interesting… although I understand that gasoline will … Read more

bomb southern Gaza

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After two long years of war, with 67,000 dead, massive displacements and more than 160,000 injured, according to the calculations managed by the UN itself, Gaza sees the light at the end of the tunnel. It’s not the first timebut this time the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has generated enthusiasm among the local population and congratulations, among others, from Donald Trump. Israel has already begun to withdraw its troops towards the agreed line, but not before having made a move. Which? Launch a bombardment on Khan Younis, south of the Strip, and Gaza City, only a few hours later that the Government gave its OK to the pact. What has happened? That Gaza sees the light closer at the end of the long tunnel it entered two years agowhen Israel launched a broad military offensive on the Strip in response to Hamas attacks. Both parties have ratified an agreement promoted by Donald Trump that materialized on Thursday in Sharm el Sheikh with the participation of Qatari, Egyptian and Turkish mediators. Only a few hours later, early on Friday, the agreement received the support of the Israeli Government, which has supported him despite the votes against the far-right formations. What exactly did they agree on? What they have agreed is the first phase of the plan promoted by Trump in Gaza, which in practice implies “the immediate end of the war”, but maintains some important challenges on the horizon, such as the disarmament of Hamas or the creation of a technocratic government. For now, in words of the American president, the agreement contemplates that “ALL (sic) hostages will be released very soon and Israel will withdraw troops to an agreed line” with a view to achieving “a solid, lasting and eternal peace.” Now the road map contemplates that in 24 hours a ceasefire will come into force and the Israeli troops will withdraw to a line from which they will continue to maintain control of the 53% of the Strip. During the offensive it is estimated that he dominated more than 80%. After 72 hours after the end of the attacks, it will be Hamas’s turn, which will have to release the 20 hostages it still keeps alive. Later he will hand over the deceased. Israel will also release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees in Gaza. Another important point is the arrival of humanitarian aid. How did the pact start? With bittersweet flavor. The Gazans have received the agreement with joy (and relief) after two years of war during which the Israeli offensive has resulted in 67,000 deadsome 170,000 injured, forced displacement and famine in Gaza recognized by the United Nations. However, the last few hours have left both positive and negative news. Among the first (the hopeful ones) is the start of withdrawal of Israel, which today has begun to move its troops to the agreed line. Among the second (the bad ones or at the very least shocking) is the decision that the Hebrew Government adopted almost at the same time that it approved Trump’s partial plan: last morning its army bombed Khan Yunis, in the south of the Strip, and Gaza City (north), according to inform the Palestinian agency Wafa. What were the attacks like? Air and artillery. Furthermore, they were carried out after the Israeli Government had given the green light to the ceasefire plan, again according to the information revealed by the Wafa agency and Filastin. Despite the withdrawal, troops remain stationed in certain military areas, such as the Netzarim Corridor, and the Gaza Civil Defense has asked Gazans to be cautious. His advice is “not to approach or return to the areas where the occupation forces were present” until the departure of the Israeli army is made official. The message is directed above all to the border areas of Gaza City. And now what? It is not the first ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. At the beginning of this year both parties already reached a pact which ended up being frustrated months later, in marchwhen Israel launched deadly attacks in Gaza and Hamas accused Benjamin Netanyahu of having acted “unilaterally.” Despite the challenges that still lie ahead, the new pact has generated expectation both between Palestinians and Israelis and between the authorities global. Does context matter? Yes. The pact also comes in the midst of growing pressure regarding Israeli action in Gaza and the involvement of Donald Trump, who just yesterday, hours before the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize was announced, boasted having brokered the end of eight wars. The award has finally gone to Maria Corina Machadoleader of the Venezuelan opposition. “Hope returns to us to stop the death, murders, destruction and displacement,” recognized yesterday eah The Country Abu Gamea, a 67-year-old Gazan. Images | Wikipedia (Jaber Jehad Badwan) In Xataka | Israel has decided that an area of ​​international waters is its own. And the international community is not preventing it

Voltage problems have returned to the Spanish electrical system and the big question is what have we been doing these last six months

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The ghost of big blackout has returned to the fray: the Spanish electrical system has voltage problems. Serious problems, indeed. So serious that Red Eléctrica has had to ask for permission to take action on the matter. It goes without saying, but uncertainty spread like wildfire. Six months after the great blackout, Spain is living a little déjà vu. Are there reasons to be alert? What has happened? Electrical Network just notified to the CNMC which, for a couple of weeks, has observed sudden variations in voltage in the peninsular system. As he explained, this could compromise the security of supply and urgent measures would need to be taken to solve it. That includes temporarily modifying various operating procedures to stabilize the system while underlying problems are found. What do these modifications consist of? The proposals go from allowing technical adjustments to be applied directly during daily programming to giving the operator more room to act quickly if it detects a risk of instability, even before the operating day begins. In addition, it adopts stricter control of the automatic instantaneous balance mechanism and tightens the reactive voltage control. In summary, what has been notified is an express adjustment of the country’s electrical operations to contain the ups and downs in voltage that have been recorded. And all of this, to be implemented in five days. The big question is “now?” Because as Javier Blas pointed out“for months, the Spanish electricity grid operator (and the government) have been putting off the country’s electrical problems” and now, suddenly, a whole series of urgent measures are required. Red Eléctrica’s response. Given the concern generated by the request, the operator had to leave in passing, clarifying that there has been “no talk of a risk of imminent or widespread blackout”, that the voltage variations “have not posed a supply risk because they have been within the admissible limits”. However, the truth is that no one is too calm. As Blas said“The urgent request adds up to an additional $1 billion cost for Spanish customers as the grid operator is operating the system in what it calls a “boosted mode” since April 29 (in effect, operating gas-fired power plants more intensely and reducing solar and wind power).” If under these conditions the entire series of measures that have been requested are needed, there is some underlying problem. Or, at least, that’s what it seems: that the symptoms of stress in the system are clear and it is not at all clear that a handful of temporary measures are the solution we need. Image | Anton Dmitriev In Xataka | Harvest wheat or kilowatts? The new account that many farmers in Spain make

How to force Gemini to create images of proportions and sizes you want instead of always making them square

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We are going to explain how to get it Gemini make images with the sizes and proportions that you want. With other alternatives such as ChatGPT This is as easy as telling the horizontalxvertical pixels or telling you an image aspect ratio, but with Geminithe artificial intelligence from Google this seems to fail, and often just makes them all square no matter how much you ask otherwise This is a bug that will surely be corrected over time, but if you need to have control over the proportion of the image you are going to create, we will tell you a little trick with which to force it in an original way. Create images in the proportion you want The first thing you have to do is edit a blank image with the proportion you want using any image editor. You can simply make a blank image and crop it to use a specific size. It could also be a random photo, because in the end it’s just one size template which you will then use in Gemini. Now you have to go to Gemini. When writing the prompt you have to add blank image with size that you have chosen. It will be like putting the canvas on which to later create the image. Then, next to the image add a prompt with this formula: “Replace this image with one that shows (…)”. Here, in the prompt it is important to specify that you want replace that image with a new oneand then describe what you want to appear in the new drawing. By doing this, Gemini will not create the image entirely from scratchbut instead will take as reference the size from which you have uploaded. And then, since you have asked to replace the image, nothing from the previous one will appear, but to avoid problems it is best to have the image blank. This way, you can master one of Gemini’s biggest flaws when creating images, which is that it ignores your size instructions. And remember that you can have several templates of specific sizes. In Xataka Basics | Gemini Image Editor: 16 Ways and Tricks to Squeeze Nano-banana with Google’s AI

Japan is so desperate for its bears that it will allow hunters to shoot them in cities. Problem: you run out of hunters

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Tuesday was not an easy day Numatain Gunma prefecture, north of Tokyo. Around seven thirty in the afternoon the police received the notice that a 1.4 meter bear He had sneaked into a supermarket with several dozen customers and destroyed the fish and sushi sections. He also injured two people, one in the parking lot and another inside the store. It is not an isolated case. Not anything exclusive to Numata. Japan has a serious problem of encounters with bears. To solve it, the authorities have decided to use their most experienced hunters, but they won’t make it easy either. There are less and less. What has happened? That Japan has a problem with encounters between bears and humans, episodes that in most cases result in scares or injuries, but that sometimes end with the worst outcomes. It’s not something newbut statistics show that the problem is far from being solved. CNS News assures that between April and September 108 people suffered injuries caused by bears, reflecting a similar rate to the year between March 2023 and 2024, when the Government recorded a record of 219 attacks. Is it that serious? Many of the encounters end in scares or injuries, but the Japanese media also talk about an all-time high number of deaths: seven, the highest number since records began in 2006. The people who have suffered attacks also include both locals and tourists from other countries. In fact, just a few days ago a Spaniard received the blow in the village of Shirakawa-goWorld Heritage Site. In Shiretokoanother place popular with tourists, the trails were closed after an attack in August. What is the reason? Better to talk about ‘reasons’, in plural. When analyzing the problem, a cocktail of causes is usually cited in which environmental issues are mixed with other social and demographic issues. At the end of the day the record of attacks arrives in full abandonment from rural areas and farmland and with a serious population decline that the country has been dragging on for several decades. There are those who include other causes in the equation, such as the effect of climate change on food availability or fluctuations in acorn and beechnut harvests, which cause food scarcity among the adult population. The truth is that Japan is losing inhabitantsis suffering a rural exodus, has seen the borders between populated centers and forests blur and the country has also seen a clear increase in the bear population. Yomiuri Shimbun ensures that the number of black bears has tripled since 2012, with tens of thousands of copies, to which are added the brown from Hokkaido. And how to solve it? The big question. A month ago the country took an important decision and not exempt from controversy: Amended its wildlife protection and management law to relax rules governing what hunters can and cannot do in densely populated neighborhoods. To be more precise, the new regulations allow municipalities to commission hunters to carry out “emergency hunts” for dangerous animals in inhabited areas. Until now, the general rule prohibited killing wild animals with weapons in public spaces. It could only be authorized (and exceptionally) by the police in cases of imminent danger. After the legislative changemunicipal governments may authorize hunts against brown or black bears in densely populated areas provided that certain requirements are met: first, it must be an emergency measure; second, there can be no room for other solutions; and third (and most importantly) it must be ensured that no stray bullet will end up harming a resident. The idea is that only authorized hunters intervene. End of the problem? Not quite. Japan has decided to rely on hunters to solve bear attacks, but the problem is that in the country (like in Spain) there are fewer and fewer hunters. The diary The Mainichi published on Thursday a extensive report in which he recalls that the number of licenses in force in Japan has been decreasing as the population has decreased, the fields have been abandoned and society has changed. If in 1976 there were 500,000 first-level permits approved, since 2012 the figure has always been below 100,000. Who will shoot the bears? In Japan, there is also debate about who will be able to kill bears in neighborhoods full of houses and people. The Government already has announced that the measure will be accompanied by training workshops to guarantee that the system works correctly, which also includes planning security measures, restricting access and evacuating residents. “Emergency shots” are not in any case the only solution that the country has on the table. On the trails of Fukushima, for example, they have installed devices with sensors that seek to scare away animals. The idea: that they emit an annoying buzzing sound that becomes more intense when the bears approach. Images | Suzi Kim (Unsplash) In Xataka | Wolf hunting throughout Spain depended on a red button that changes its status. And Europe has decided to press it

It is called Soratnik and its soldiers carry it on their heads to get ahead of the enemy.

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It was in the month of August when Russia demonstrated that its advances were not only about drones, also on helmets. Aware of the technological developments in Ukraine, Moscow presented an unprecedented system of portable electronic warfare designed specifically for each combatant, one more step in the miniaturization of anti-drone defense. Now, that effort has been multiplied with a version 2.0 of the helmet. His name: Soratnik. Tactical thinking. More than a century after the horrors of World War I forced a rediscovery of the importance of the combat helmet, Russia has decided to reinvent it completely. He new “Soratnik”developed by the state consortium Frente del Pueblo, represents the definitive transition from the helmet as a simple physical shield to an intelligent platform integrated into the modern warfare network. This model incorporates a artificial intelligence module capable of collecting data from the soldier himself, from his colleagues equipped with the same technology and from drones deployed on the ground. All this information, processed in real time, offers commanders a dynamic map of the situation on the front and shows the position of allies and enemies in an internal display, transforming the perception of the battlefield into an immersive and synchronized experience. The “smart” helmet. The “Soratnik” is not an isolated project: its development is part of a global competition for the integration of artificial intelligence and augmented reality in the soldier’s equipment. In the West, Meta and Anduril Industries They work on the “Eagle Eye”a helmet equipped with AR screens and connection to the Lattice command and control system, with which they intend to achieve the same information superiority that Moscow seeks. Both projects symbolize a doctrinal change: he soldier connected as node of a network of sensors, cameras and drones that turns war into a continuous flow of data. If the “Soratnik” manages to balance weight, comfort and technological capacity, could mark the beginning of a new generation of personal equipment in which information is as valuable as ballistic protection. From steel to silicon. Paradoxically, combat helmets They have not evolved as much as other pieces of modern weaponry. From the steel models of 1915, such as the Frenchman Adrian either the German Stahlhelmits design has changed little beyond the materials used. a study from Duke University even concluded that those helmets from the Great War offered better protection against shock waves than the currentmore designed to resist projectiles and shrapnel than to mitigate the effect of explosions. For decades, progress was limited to lightening weight and improving ergonomics, but never to redefining its function. An auxiliary brain. From that perspective, “Soratnik” intends to take that leap. By integrating a digital layer over the combatant’s field of vision, the helmet ceases to be a passive barrier and becomes a cognitive extension of the soldier, a system capable of interpreting the environment and anticipating threats. The difficulty will be maintaining the balance between technology and physical reality: a helmet that is too heavy or uncomfortable ends up being useless, no matter how smart it is. Russia and its competitors know this, and their challenge is to ensure that technical progress does not sacrifice basic functionality. From clay to the digital age. If we look back, the history combat helmet modern begins in the trenches of World War I, when injuries from shrapnel and artillery forced armies to recover forgotten protection since the Middle Ages. In 1915, France introduced the Adrian modelfollowed by the German Stahlhelm and the british brodieall made of steel and designed to resist projectile splinters. Those helmets marked the beginning of a new relationship between the soldier and his equipment: they were no longer an ornament, but a survival tool. During the 20th century, its design adapted to the change of wars (from European mud to the jungles of the Pacific, from desert to cities), replacing metal with composite materials and reducing weight. However, despite the advancement of military technology, the helmet remained almost unchanged in its basic purpose: to protect the head, not to think for it. Today, more than a century later, that paradigm appears to be changing. War as a data network. If it achieves that balance, the “Soratnik” could inaugurate a new era in which the helmet stops symbolizing only individual defense to represent the total connection between the combatant and his army. It is no longer about protecting the head, but about turning it into a processing center mobile, a link point between humans and machines. In the evolution of the “brain bucket” The “smart helmet” summarizes a century of war history: from tempered steel to silicon, from the physical blow to the flow of informationfrom survival to control of the environment. A change that redefines not only the soldier’s equipment, but also the very nature of war. Image | VPK In Xataka | Ukraine brought its drones closer to the Russian army. Their surprise is capital: the North Koreans are now Cubans with an irresistible promise In Xataka | Ukraine has divided a treasure into six secret locations. If Russian drones find it, the winter will be especially cold

Hunting Bargains on 10-inch eReaders, Samsung Galaxy phones at knockdown prices, Amazon speakers and more

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The Prime Offer Party has ended, but that does not mean that we cannot find very good discounts both on Amazon and in other stores. In this week’s Hunting Bargains we have put together five very particular offers – both in terms of price and because they are devices that do not usually go down that much in price – in mobiles, eReader, smart speakers and more. PocketBook InkPad X Pro by 285.90 eurosan eReader with a 10.3-inch screen for reading digital books at home. Honor 400 by 381.65 eurosa mid-range mobile phone that stands out in its photography section and that comes with a pair of free headphones. Echo Dot + smart plug by 27.24 eurosone of the best offers on Amazon Echo to start setting up a network of smart devices at home. Samsung Galaxy S24 by 589 eurosa good price if we want to make the jump to Samsung’s high-end without spending what its current generation costs. Anker Prime Charger by 119.99 eurosa charging station with six USB ports. PocketBook InkPad X Pro When we think about an eReader, we often do so keeping in mind the portability of having a compact device with which to read digital books, but there are other models that opt ​​for a larger format that can be useful if we only read at home. Normally these eReaders are expensive, but there are others with very competitive prices such as the InkPad X Prowhich is also on sale at El Corte Inglés for 285.90 euros. He InkPad X Pro is an eReader that incorporates a 10.3-inch screen that works through the Android operating system. It is practical for reading, but also for writing notes with the included Wacom stylus. It supports multiple formats such as EPUB or PDF, among many others, allows you to adjust the screen lighting and has 32 GB of internal storage. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Honor 400 If we are looking for a mobile phone that is capable of taking very good photos, in the high range we can find many models. But the mid-range is not far behind with phones like the Honor 400 which is excellent in terms of colorimetry and sharpness. Its price on MediaMarkt has dropped to 381.65 euros and includes headphones Honor Earbuds Clip as a gift. He Honor 400 It is a quite remarkable mobile within the mid-range that incorporates a 6.55-inch OLED screen. Its panel offers Full HD+ resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate and 5,000 nits peak brightness. It has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor along with 256 GB of internal storage and its battery supports fast charging up to 66W. Honor 400 (256 GB) + Honor Earbuds clip The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Echo Dot + smart plug The Prime Deal Party has ended but some Amazon devices are still on sale. The most interesting of all of them is the pack of Echo Dot (5th generation) that comes with a WiZ smart plug by 27.24 euros. It is ideal if it is our first smart device, since through Alexa we can turn on, turn off or create routines and timers in the socket, which allows us to use any other device that we have connected in this way. And all this without leaving aside that the Echo Dot It is a speaker with which we can play music or content; I usually I use it with the Nintendo Switch. Echo Dot (5th generation) + WiZ Smart Plug The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Samsung Galaxy S24 Should I make the leap to the current generation or go for the previous one? Although there are many of us who want the latest from each brand, many times we may be interested in staying with previous generations, especially if we find good prices. He Samsung Galaxy S25 It is a good mobile, but if we don’t want to spend so much money the Samsung Galaxy S24 may be the best choice. MediaMarkt, for example, has it 589 euros in its 256 GB internal storage configuration. He Samsung Galaxy S24 It is still a very good purchasing option. In part it is because will continue to receive software updates for many yearsbut it is also because we are talking about a compact high-end mobile phone (6.2 inches), with a good processor, excellent autonomy, a good photography section and a very good screen. Samsung Galaxy S24 (256GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Anker Prime Charger Normally, in offices or setup We usually have many devices connected to sockets or power strips, such as speakers, monitors or computers. Therefore, if we want to recharge our mobile phone, laptop or tablet or any other device, a charging station can come in very handy. The Anker Prime Charger It is ideal for this and on Amazon right now it is on sale for 119.99 euros. The Anker Prime Charger is a charging station that incorporates a total of six USB ports (four USB-C on the front and two USB-A on the side). It offers a total power of 250W and through its side control dial we can prioritize the device that we want to recharge first. It even works with MacBook computers and integrates an LCD screen where we can see information related to the charging and power status of the connected devices. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Some of the links in this article are affiliated and may provide a benefit to Xataka. In case of non-availability, offers may vary. Images | PocketBook, Honor, Amazon, Samsung, Anker In Xataka | The best mobile phones (2025), we have tested them and here are their analyzes In Xataka | Fast chargers for your mobile phone or tablet. Best models to buy for their power and safety

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