Month: March 2022

Since Monday, there have been several explosions in sunspot AR2975. These have caused solar storms that will hit Earth today, Wednesday. Things are boiling on the sun’s surface: In sunspot AR2975, there have been more than 17 significant explosions since the beginning of the week. The US weather agency NOAA is now warning of several solar storms that could hit our planet on Thursday night (31 March). Global blackout and aurora possible Geomagnetic storms can have catastrophic effects on the earth. They threaten the power supply, but they could also…

The EU states want to proceed uniformly with a possible fourth coronavirus vaccination. The EU Commission will “draw up a recommendation on the fourth vaccination within the shortest possible time based on scientific expertise,“ said German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) today after a meeting with his EU colleagues in Brussels. The majority of the health ministers of the EU countries had supported his proposal to harmonize national vaccination strategies. The recommendation of the EU Commission could “also be an essential compass for Germany in dealing with the second boost.“…

Sars-Cov-2 is a virus that is particularly susceptible to mutation, as shown by the constant emergence of new variants. It also defends itself against possible drugs with modifications, as a case from the USA shows. The German therapy guideline for Covid-19 also mentions Remdesivir. But doctors may not be able to rely on this drug for much longer. In a study, it was observed that Sars-CoV-2 could develop resistance to antiviral. Paxlovid has shown high efficacy against severe covid-19 in trials. Nevertheless, it is not seen as a gamechanger in…

By withdrawing protective measures, more other viruses will circulate alongside the coronavirus. This increases the risk of simultaneous infections with two different viruses. For Sars-CoV-2 and influenza, researchers find worrying amplification effects. Adults hospitalized with Covid-19 and influenza simultaneously have a much higher risk of severe illness and death than patients who only have Covid-19 or are infected with other viruses. This is shown by research results from scientists at the University of Edinburgh, the University of Liverpool, the University of Leiden, and Imperial College London, published in the scientific…

Three new studies have come to the unanimous conclusion: if you drink several caffeinated coffees a day, you are doing your heart well. In the process, the researchers identified the so-called “sweet spot” – the ideal amount of coffee for heart health. Coronary heart disease, heart failure, and stroke are among the most common and deadly diseases globally. There is no getting around a healthy lifestyle if you want to prevent them. And one of the most popular drinks in the world is also said to be able to make…