What’s new in October 2023?

Autumn has arrived, and the leaves on the trees have begun to change color. In the coming weeks, there will again be some changes. Users of older cell phone models will soon no longer be able to use WhatsApp messenger service; in Upper Austria, the first new public university in 30 years will start operating, and we will be “given” an hour’s sleep. In addition, bargain hunters will get their money’s worth in October, as will comic fans. A pilot project is being launched in Upper Austria and parts of…

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September is warmer than ever before

September will go down in Austria’s history as the warmest on record. For long stretches, it was as warm as in the middle of summer, with little sign of autumn. With a temperature deviation of more than three degrees, an ancient record from 1810 was broken. By the end of the century, such a September could be the norm. Meanwhile, 2023 is on track to be one of the warmest years on record. The fact that the days are now shorter than the nights is not currently noticeable in the…

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Outbreak of insidious viral infection claims lives in India: fear of epidemic grows

If the situation had calmed down for the time being, the coronavirus would have kept the world on tenterhooks again. However, another virus worries the population much more in one part of the world. The Arcturus variant put experts on alert in April this year. It first appeared in India at the time, causing the number of people affected to explode within days, according to the Mercury. The country now faces the simultaneous challenge of another, apparently far more insidious virus. Encephalitis: Possible consequence of infection with the Nipah virusAccording…

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These parts of the body are usually forgotten while showering

We tend to neglect some parts of the body when we clean them. This can take revenge in the form of skin diseases. Some parts of the body sometimes get too little attention from us in the shower. These include the belly button, the skin behind the ears or between the toes. These areas may seem insignificant in the grand scheme of keeping clean. Still, researchers at George Washington University point out that incredibly unhealthy strains of bacteria and microbes accumulate in these areas if you consistently neglect them while…

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