A severe earthquake has shaken the south of the Philippines. The quake occurred on Friday in the province of Sarangani on the main island of Mindanao at a depth of 78 kilometers, according to the US earthquake monitoring station, USGS. It reached a magnitude of 6.7. The authorities initially reported no injuries or severe damage, but the tremors panicked many people in Davao.“I think it was the strongest earthquake I’ve ever experienced,” said 27-year-old Keeshia Leyran. “People around me panicked and ran out.” A photo published on Facebook and verified…
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Fresh air: what matters when it comes to indoor climate
CAUSE RESEARCH. Even though you do not have a cold, you find yourself having a fit of sneezing while relaxing at home. Alternatively, you might not have an infection causing your burning eyes, dry mucous membranes, and general fatigue and fogginess within your four walls. But what else could be causing these symptoms? It could be related to a poor indoor climate. Indoor air quality significantly impacts our well-being, health and performance. FACT CHECK. The indoor climate describes various factors that influence living quality and comfort. Air quality is primarily…
Read More“Love makes you blind”: scientists reveal whether this is really true
Everyone knows the saying, ‘Love is blind’. But can the rose-tinted glasses with which we see our partner at the beginning of a relationship be scientifically proven? Here’s the answer. Some say that love makes you blind and that marriage opens your eyes. Scientists tell us what this is all about and how falling in love affects human relationships and the survival of our species. When we fall in love, it doesn’t just have psychological effects. Our entire organism is affected. And there are good reasons for this. The rose-coloured…
Read MoreThe magic of spices: Optimize your digestion for the winter season
With the arrival of fall and winter, it’s not just the weather that changes but also our eating habits. We crave hearty, warming meals when it’s cold and uncomfortable outside. But what does this have to do with our digestion? Well, a lot. With the proper selection of spices and herbs, we can conjure delicious meals, boost our digestion, and fight that unloved winter bloating. Digestion in fall and winter Digestion is a complex process that is strongly influenced by our eating habits. In the colder months, we tend to…
Read MoreCorona numbers are on the rise; this is how many have now been hit
More and more offices, workshops and production halls are deserted. The reason is that many people currently have to stay in bed. More than 260,000 sick days were counted across Austria last week. But it is not only the classic flu that is to blame, as is traditionally the case at this time of year, because the number of coronavirus infections is now rising again. In Upper Austria alone, around 3,000 positive cases were recently registered. A month ago, the figure was just over half that, at around 1,700 people.…
Read MoreSuppressing a sneeze can have dangerous consequences for your health
Doctors urgently warn against suppressing a sneeze. What seems harmless to us can have serious consequences. Do you sometimes stifle a sneeze when you’re out and about in public? We often find it unpleasant when someone sneezes loudly on the bus or train. But it is better not to suppress a sneeze, as it can harm your health. Severe damage caused by suppressed sneezingBacteria and viruses are expelled through the nose when you sneeze. This process is vital to prevent the pathogens from remaining in our bodies and exacerbating or…
Read MoreAre the remains of Noah’s Ark in Turkey?
Did the Flood and Noah’s Ark happen as described in the Bible? This question has been driving archaeologists for a long time, and now, new evidence may have been found. Turkey is considered a stronghold for archaeological excavations. A few weeks ago, a 1700-year-old trident was unearthed in Assos. Last year, archaeologists discovered an entire underground city from the 2nd or 3rd century AD by pure chance. The hieroglyphs found in a tunnel are genuinely ancient and have finally been deciphered after over 3,500 years. It would, therefore, come as…
Read More“Delete immediately”: Ministry warns of fraud scam
Internet fraudsters are trying to obtain citizens’ data with the help of fake e-mail messages in the name of Finanz Online. The Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) is warning against fake e-mail messages sent to citizens in the name of Finanz Online. The fraudulent messages contain information that the recipients should call up a link and enter their data to receive a refund. The sender of the messages appears to be “FinanzOnline.” The Federal Ministry of Finance continuously warns against such and similar fraud attempts, which are made via various…
Read MoreThe onset of winter: snowfall is also possible in Vienna
The weather will be windy and increasingly unstable starting Friday, with snowfall in the east up to 500 meters in some places. The coldest weather is expected from night to Sunday, after which it will become significantly warmer, starting from the west, according to Geosphere Austria’s forecast on Wednesday. Thursday will still be sunny in many placesOn Thursday, an intermediate high-pressure system will initially ensure sunny weather. Only between the Tyrolean lowlands and Mostviertel will there be light rain from some denser clouds. The snow line will be around 1,200…
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