Sport improves memory performance

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Physical activity is considered the best medicine in many areas, including staying mentally fit for as long as possible. A new study now shows which aspects of intellectual abilities can be influenced by exercise. First, on the treadmill, and then on the questionnaire, 650 people between the ages of 65 and 80 had to prove their physical fitness, after which they were given various tests. The speed with which the participants processed information, short-term memory, visual-spatial perception, and the ability to plan and organize were examined. The study, which has…

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Short-term parking zones in Vienna apply on December 24: parking tickets required

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Since 24 December 2024 is a Tuesday and working day, parking tickets are generally required in Vienna at Christmas, remind the ÖAMTC traffic experts. As 24 December is not a public holiday, parking tickets are required in Vienna’s nationwide short-term parking zones between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. or a parking sticker in the zones with parking space management. All regulations concerning shopping streets, train stations, hospitals, and parking lots for residents are also in force in Vienna at Christmas. Beware of short-stay parking and residents’ parking lots in Vienna…

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Today is the 4th Sunday of Advent: A Reflection for Filipino Migrants in Austria

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As the Advent season draws to a close, the 4th Sunday of Advent holds a unique and profound significance, particularly for Filipino migrants living in Austria. This final Sunday before Christmas emphasizes the themes of love, hope, and preparation, resonating deeply with the experiences of those far from home but bound by faith and tradition. The Meaning of the 4th Sunday of Advent Advent, a Latin term meaning “coming,” is a four-week period of spiritual preparation to celebrate Christ’s birth. Each Sunday carries a distinct theme represented by the Advent…

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iPhone 17 Air: Apple’s new model clears an important hurdle

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Apple is taking the next step by sending the thinnest iPhone of all time to the product launch phase at Foxconn, a contract manufacturer. Thus, the iPhone 17 Air is taking the next hurdle to actual mass production. Update from 16.12.2024: According to supply chain sources, the rumored iPhone 17 Air has reached Foxconn’s so-called NPI (New Product Introduction) phase, which involves transitioning from concept to mass production. In this phase, prototypes are tested, manufacturing processes are developed, and logistics are coordinated with suppliers to prepare for mass production (source:…

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Moon a little older than previously thought

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According to new analyses, the moon is between 80 and 180 million years older than previously assumed. Researchers report that the tidal effect of the Earth heated the Earth’s satellite once again 4.35 billion years ago, and magma from the interior reached the surface. The age of most of the rock samples reflects the magma’s cooling and not the moon’s formation. Shortly after the primordial Earth formed around 4.5 billion years ago, there was another huge collision in the solar system: the Mars-sized celestial body Theia collided with the primordial…

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Auroras will be visible in Austria again in 2025

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Thanks to the continuing high level of solar activity, there is a good chance of observing spectacular auroras in Austria again in 2025.Super solar storms not ruled outAfter some spectacular auroras in Austria at the end of last year, the chances of observing northern lights here in 2025 are also good. The reason for this is the continuing high level of solar activity, as Christian Möstl, Head of the Austrian Space Weather Office at GeoSphere Austria in Graz, explained to APA. He expects three to five intense solar storms next…

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Austria: Grid costs for electricity and gas to rise significantly in 2025

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Grid costs for electricity and gas will rise from 1 January 2025. The regulatory authority E-Control announced the regulations on Monday. The grid fees for households will increase by an average of 23.1 percent for electricity and 16.6 percent for gas. There were minimal changes in the individual grid areas compared to the draft regulations. As levies will again be charged in full, energy bills will rise by several hundred euros in 2025. The biggest changes to the draft regulation are in Tyrol, where electricity grid costs will now rise…

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Austria: Dental fillings are free after all, but not for everyone!

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Now that amalgam fillings will be banned at the end of the year, the struggle to find a free alternative is proving tedious. An agreement was reached just before Christmas, but not for all patients in the country. While no solution has yet been found with the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK), the Insurance Institution for Public Employees, Railways, and Mining (BVAEB) and the Dental Association have now agreed on amalgam fillings. From 1 January 2025, filling materials, glass ionomer cement, and alkalies will be covered by health insurance instead…

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Interesting fact: each year, three billion trees are used to make shipping boxes

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Two-thirds of Austrians store online, and hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Cardboard boxes and shipping produce gigatons of CO2. Online retail continues to grow worldwide. The Covid-19 pandemic has given the sector even more impetus, leading to breathtaking sales records. Large companies such as Amazon and Alibaba have “monopolized” online shopping and raised consumer expectations by offering instant delivery and free returns, says climate expert Martina Igini from the environmental portal earth.org. Online retail is also in the fast lane in Austria. However, many sales flow abroad, explains Rainer…

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