Month: November 2022

At this age you should stop smoking at the latest

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We all know that smoking harms our health and can even shorten our life expectancy. Therefore, many smokers try to get rid of their cigarettes. A new study now shows at what age this should happen. According to the study, smokers who stopped smoking 35 years ago had a similar mortality rate as those who never smoked. This is the latest age to quit smoking.“Tomorrow I’ll quit” is something many smokers resolve to do now and then. And some manage to quit smoking; others fail again and again. But those…

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Now fixed: Mask remains mandatory in Vienna until next year

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In the federal capital Vienna, the mask remains mandatory in public transport. Corona numbers have been declining slightly in Austria for several weeks. Nevertheless, masks are still mandatory on public transport in Vienna. Despite all relaxations, the city government has already opted for the stricter way in the past. As a spokesman for the city’s health councilor Peter Hacker now confirmed to “Heute” newspaper, the mask requirement will continue to apply in Vienna’s public transport systems and pharmacies. The current federal ordinance runs until January 15, 2023, and the Vienna…

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This is how accurately the new super radar catches you on the A1

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The new super radar on the A1 is making speeders sweat. The devices are much more accurate and provide more evidence that leads to penalties—the details. The new radar on the A1 takes much more accurate photos than the previous equipment. So license plates are easier to see. Reconstruction work is currently underway on the A1 in Upper Austria. Two old radar units have been removed between the exits, Enns and Asten; two new ones will be installed next week. And this is how the “super radar” works: Inside the…

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Great savings trick: what effect curtains have on your heating costs

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Heating costs continue to rise, and people are saving money wherever possible. But hardly anyone knows the cheerful effect curtains have on the room temperature. So they are not just there for darkening or decoration but are helpful when saving heating costs. We are afraid that soon we will only be able to stay at home wrapped in a thick blanket and hot tea in our hands. Energy prices seem to be going up to infinity. However, there are some tricks to save on heating costs that we wouldn’t think…

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Dishwasher or hand wash? Which is better?

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The question remains: Is it more environmentally friendly to turn on the dishwasher? Supposedly, it uses much less water, right? We clarify. Some claim that the dishwasher is more environmentally friendly than hand washing because it cleans all the dishes in one wash, in the truest sense. Of course, such a device also needs energy, and not a little at that. The question that arises now is, what is better for our environment? Rinsing or dishwasher? A dishwasher saves water and energy.According to the National Top Runner Initiative of the…

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Digital Services Act: New EU law against online hate comes into force

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Almost two years after the presentation of the draft law, the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) comes into force on Wednesday. Together with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), this is intended to create clear rules for the Internet – and put dominant tech corporations like Facebook, Google, Amazon, and Apple in their place for the first time. Among other things, the aim is to tackle social problems such as hate speech and disinformation, prevent the formation of monopolies, and enable smaller companies to compete genuinely in the digital space.For affected…

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Apple to bring satellite emergency call to Europe in December

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With its new iPhone 14, Apple has also introduced an emergency call function that works independently of the mobile network. The SOS signal is sent via satellite instead. So if you get into an emergency in remote areas, you can still call for help. Apple is partnering with Globestar to do just that. The company operates 48 satellites in Earth orbit. All iPhone 14 models have the necessary hardware to enable a satellite connection. In an emergency, for example, location data, the emergency passport of the company’s Health app, and…

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Corona disease may affect brain functions

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Corona virus does not affect nerve cells, yet the disease can affect brain functions. Researchers at the University and University Hospital Basel have now identified an “exaggerated immune response” as the cause. General long-term neuronal damages of a Covid-19 infection are the loss of the sense of smell and taste or even more severe consequences such as persistent concentration deficits up to strokes, the University of Basel announced on Monday. Corona can impair the blood-brain barrierResearchers led by Gregor Hutter of the Department of Biomedicine have published new findings on…

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Remains of mysterious planetary system discovered near Earth

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Astronomers have discovered the remains of one of the oldest planetary systems in our galaxy. Clues were provided by two white dwarfs, each 90 and 120 light years away from Earth. They are supposed to be over 10 billion years old. White dwarfs are the cores of extinct stars. These were not massive enough to explode in a supernova and become a black hole or neutron star. Instead, they have lost their outer shells and are now cooling. They have high density but low luminosity. 10.7 billion years oldResearchers* at…

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