Headache Alert as Weather Swings Hit — What’s Really Behind It

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Forecasts indicate a noticeable weather shift — and for those sensitive to rapid changes, that often spells trouble. A weather change typically means temperatures rise or fall significantly within just a few hours. Such fluctuations can strain the body and have long been suspected of triggering various symptoms, especially headaches. A long-term U.S. study now sheds new light on the connection. Seven-Year Study Links Temperature Spikes to Headaches Researchers in the United States analyzed data from more than 7,000 patients over a period of seven years. All participants had sought…

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94% of Austrian Teenagers Use AI Chatbots — But Turn to Humans for Sensitive Issues

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Vienna – Artificial intelligence has become firmly embedded in the everyday lives of young people in Austria. According to new data from saferinternet.at, 94 percent of surveyed teenagers report using AI chatbots. Yet despite this widespread adoption, young Austrians remain cautious and discerning in how they rely on the technology. For many adults—especially parents—AI still feels like an unpredictable factor in their children’s lives. But insights from Rat auf Draht, Austria’s national youth counseling service, paint a more nuanced picture: teenagers are not blindly trusting AI. Instead, they approach it…

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5,000-Year-Old “Superbug” Discovered in Romanian Ice Cave

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A team led by microbiologist Cristina Purcarea from the Institute of Biology at the Romanian Academy has uncovered a remarkable ancient microorganism deep within the Scarisoara Ice Cave in the Carpathian Mountains. The discovery, published in Frontiers in Microbiology, sheds new light on the origins of antibiotic resistance — and may even point toward future medical breakthroughs. A Window Into the Distant Past To reach the bacterium, researchers drilled a 25‑meter ice core from an underground glacier inside the cave. The sample containing the strain Psychrobacter sp. SC65A.3 was extracted…

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Scientists Discover Mysterious Structures Deep Inside the Earth

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Researchers from the Universities of Leeds and Liverpool have uncovered surprising evidence of colossal, ultra‑hot rock formations hidden nearly 2,900 kilometers beneath our feet — structures that may have shaped Earth’s magnetic field for hundreds of millions of years. A Dynamic World Beneath the Crust Although humanity has ventured more than 25 billion kilometers into space, our understanding of Earth’s interior remains remarkably limited. The deepest man‑made borehole, drilled on Russia’s Kola Peninsula, reaches just 12 kilometers — barely scratching the planet’s thin crust, which ranges from 5 to 70…

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Up to 20°C: Spring Arrives After Days of Snow Chaos

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Austria is heading into a remarkable weather turnaround this weekend, as a series of warm fronts push aside the recent snow chaos and usher in springlike temperatures. After days of deep winter conditions, large parts of the country can expect milder air, rising snow lines, and even sunshine — though not without some final bursts of unsettled weather. Sunday: Another Warm Front and Very Mild Air A second warm front will sweep across northern Austria on Sunday. From Salzburg eastward, frequent rainfall is expected until the afternoon, with the snow…

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What Alcohol Fasting Really Does for the Body and Mind

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Every year during Lent, many people choose to give something up—meat, sweets, or increasingly, alcohol. While the tradition has religious roots, the practice of abstaining from alcohol for several weeks has gained broad cultural traction. And for good reason: medical experts agree that taking a break from drinking can have profound benefits for both physical and mental health. When it comes to alcohol, the rule of thumb is simple: the less, the better. A Culture of Casual Drinking In Austria, alcohol is woven into daily life. A glass of sparkling…

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Cutting Utility Costs: 5 Power Hogs You Should Unplug at Night

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Many household devices continue drawing electricity even when they appear to be switched off. The culprit: standby mode. While convenient, it quietly drives up monthly energy bills. The good news? By unplugging a few key devices overnight, households can reduce power consumption without sacrificing comfort. 1. Microwaves: Silent Energy Drainers In the kitchen, the refrigerator earns its place as a 24/7 essential. The microwave, however, doesn’t. When not in use, it still draws electricity—often just to power a digital clock or keep internal electronics active. Energy experts at myHOMEBOOK note…

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Climate Change Drives Wider Spread of Chikungunya Virus in Europe

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A new scientific analysis suggests that Europe could face a significantly higher risk from the Chikungunya virus in the coming years, as global case numbers continue to rise. According to research published in the Royal Society’s journal Interface, the virus is capable of spreading at lower temperatures than previously assumed—making transmission in much of Europe more likely. Lower Temperatures Enable Wider Transmission The study, led by Sandeep Tegar of the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, examined existing data to determine the minimum temperatures at which the virus can be…

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Smartphone Addiction: When the Handy Becomes a Drug

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Austrian psychiatrist Michael Musalek warns against trivializing excessive smartphone use—and argues that what many dismiss as a habit is, in fact, a genuine addiction. For many people, the smartphone has become an almost permanent extension of the hand. The constant scrolling, checking, refreshing—often performed automatically and with a hint of compulsion—has long been dismissed as a harmless quirk of modern life. But according to Vienna-based psychiatrist Michael Musalek, this behavior is anything but trivial. “Smartphone addiction is a real addiction,” he says. And the consequences, he warns, can be far…

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