October 2023 Archives

The oldest trace of humans found in the Americas: Settlement believed to have occurred much earlier than thought

October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 admin

Who were the first people to set foot on American soil? We already knew that the settlers from Europe were not the first since Native Americans (who, by the way, have been wrongly called “Indians” for generations) preceded them. Several works have been carried out to unravel this mystery. While the date of the arrival of humans on this continent has been estimated at -14000, a new study published in Science pushes back this date by several tens of thousands of years. Footprints discovered in New MexicoScientists have consulted footprints…

End for the cell phone signature

October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 admin

As of December 5, Austrians will have to change their digital identity for good. On this date, the ID-Austria will finally replace the cell phone signature that has also been used. Also accepted in other EU countriesFlorian Tursky (ÖVP, Austrian People’s Party), Secretary of State for Digitalization, justified the change with the technical security standards. In addition, he said, ID-Austria also meets European standards so that it can be accepted in other EU countries. According to Tursky, the cell phone signature currently has 2.8 million users. However, 1.5 million also…

Annual average wage in Austria

October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 admin

Have you ever wondered why you can afford less despite wage increases? The reason is real wages. According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), these have slipped worldwide due to inflation and last year’s weak GDP growth – and for the first time this century. Wages cannot keep pace with steadily rising consumer prices. That means less purchasing power despite higher salaries. The figures are based on data from Numbeo, the world’s largest cost-of-living database. All amounts have been converted from US dollars to euros. Austria: Average €28,290There is no…

“Eclipse Season”: Is an astrological roller coaster ride coming?

October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 admin

The night sky could be exciting, starting with the new moon on October 14! Although it’s rare to spot the developments with the naked eye, it may be possible for the intense energies to affect our lives: Namely, a solar and lunar eclipse await us. As “Earthsky.org” describes, the so-called “Eclipse Season” is about 35 days, in which inevitably at least two (sometimes three) eclipses follow each other. Mainly, two “Eclipse Seasons” occur in one calendar year. For the autumn of 2023, the following dates should be remembered: A solar…

Climate bonus voucher not collected: What happens now?

October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 admin

A surprising number of people have not received their Klimabonus voucher in person at the post office. What will happen to the returned vouchers now?When the increased climate bonus was announced last year, many people were rightly delighted. In an extensive payout campaign, on the one hand, direct transfers of the amount were made to the account officially deposited with Finanz-Online. On the other hand, a Sodexo voucher was sent by RSa letter, which could be redeemed at all partner companies or exchanged for cash at the bank partner. Also,…

Pomegranates: Health tips from experts

October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 admin

Pomegranate has anticoagulant properties, so people taking blood thinners should consult the doctor before taking any form of pomegranate regularly.Individuals taking medications to treat high blood pressure and cholesterol should consult their physician before increasing their pomegranate intake, which will lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Pomegranate contains several antioxidant compounds that may help prevent the development of chronic diseases such as cancer, arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.Pomegranate may also help protect memory and delay the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. – source: msn.com/picture: Bild von Peggy und Marco Lachmann-Anke auf…

What is the best way to eat cauliflower?

October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 admin

The healthiest way to eat cauliflower is steamed or roasted, without the addition of greasy sauces, and seasoned with just a little salt. When buying cauliflower, it is vital to choose a vegetable with a good appearance, white or cream, without spots. The leaves attached to the vegetable must turn green. Cauliflower has become one of the most versatile and popular vegetables recently. Known for its low carbohydrate content, it is commonly used to make everything from cauliflower rice to pizza bases. As with all vegetables, the best way to…

The danger of low sun: risk of accidents due to glare when the sun is low in the sky

October 9, 2023October 9, 2023 admin

Even though autumn is lovely, it is best to drive slowly when approaching it in traffic. According to Roland Frisch, chief driving instructor at ÖAMTC Fahrtechnik, “after the summer, we have to adjust to changed conditions in the fall and adapt our driving style. Morning dew, the first leaves on the roads, fog in the lowlands, or a low, blinding sun.” A particular problem is the low sun. This is because it is often highly dazzling: “If you are dazzled for just one second at 100 km/h, you are flying…

Austria can look forward to late summer weather in the coming days

October 9, 2023October 9, 2023 admin

Temperatures will climb again to almost 30 degrees! With the support of a high-pressure area over the Balkans, very mild air will reach the country’s east again on Monday. With the passage of a short wave trough, however, it remains unstable in the northeast. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the high-pressure influence from the southwest continues to increase, and the stable and hot weather for the time of year thus prevails nationwide. On Monday, clouds will quickly dominate in the north and east after a partly friendly start, and rain will…