Month: December 2023

Austria: Refuelling and heating will become more expensive, but climate bonus will also increase

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Next year, the national CO2 price will rise, making refuelling and heating with fossil fuels more expensive. However, the price increases will likely be moderate and largely offset by the climate bonus. In the public debate, the CO2 price is often viewed without the rebate, said Wifo environmental economist Claudia Kettner in an interview with APA. “This makes the burden appear greater than it is.” According to the ÖAMTC, consumers can expect to pay 3.7 cents more per liter of diesel and 3.4 cents more per liter of petrol, including…

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Strongest solar flare in years: Effects on Earth expected

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On December 14, a massive eruption occurred in the Sun. A class X solar flare—the highest class such events can fall into—occurred in an active region called AR 3514. The eruption could also have an impact on Earth. The eruption is the strongest in the current solar cycle since September 2017, when the event caused a moderate radio blackout in South America. Radio signals in the high-frequency range were completely lost for 2 hours. Other frequencies had temporary degradation. Simultaneous coronal mass ejectionDuring the current solar flare, a coronal mass…

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What you need to know about the trend app Temu before Christmas

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“Shop like a billionaire” is the slogan. But when you open the app, you feel like you’re at a trade fair sale. Call signs, discounts, and “lightning offers” unload before the consumer’s eyes. The homepage has no structure. The product categories are wildly mixed up. Five pairs of socks light up for 0.39 euros, a garlic press for 1.45 euros, a silicone smartwatch for 1.88 euros, and a waist skirt for 2.67 euros. The market shouting for the online store Temu cannot be ignored, especially on social media. At Christmas,…

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A new study shows what the 4th coronavirus vaccination really does

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A visitor to a vaccination location receives a coronavirus vaccination. People who are at a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from coronavirus, including people over 60 and pregnant women, were able to get a coronavirus shot again. This also applies to healthcare workers with direct patient and/or client contact. In addition to the record number of sick days, the viral load in wastewater continues to rise. A study now reveals how the vaccination jab counteracts this. Sneezing on the bus, coughing on the streetcar, catching a cold at work—a…

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This home remedy really helps when you’re sick

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Mom was right! The latest scientific evidence suggests that chicken soup really does help to heal. Making a bowl of chicken soup for someone who is sick has been a common practice around the world for centuries. Today, generations from virtually every culture swear by the broth. The soup owes its reputation as a household remedy for colds to Pedanius Dioscorides, an army surgeon who was consulted by early healers for more than a millennium under the Roman Emperor Nero and his five-volume medical encyclopaedia. However, the origins of chicken…

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Weather in Austria remains very mild

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According to the forecast by Geosphere Austria, the weather in Austria will remain mild for this time of year. Especially in the east of the country, it will be very warm at the beginning of the coming week due to high air pressure and temperatures of up to twelve degrees. Today, Friday, there will continue to be frequent cloud accumulation on the northern side of the Alps, accompanied by repeated rain or snow. The snow line will be between 400 and 1,000 meters. Away from the congested areas, there will…

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Christmas superfoods: a feast for a healthier liver

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The festive season is just around the corner, and with it comes an abundance of culinary delights. But did you know that some Christmas treats are not only a treat for the taste buds but can also be valuable allies for your liver health? In this article, we discover together how you can support your liver function with Christmas superfoods and enjoy the festive season simultaneously. The liver, our central organ for metabolic processes, plays a key role in our well-being. This vital organ deserves special attention during the holiday…

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Do not open! Fraudsters pretend to be FinanzOnline

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Fraudsters will go to great lengths to deceive people – and, in the worst-case scenario, steal their data and money. Time and again, fake messages that purport to come from well-known institutions or companies are intended to trick people into entering their data. After numerous Austrians recently received fake messages purporting to be the receipt of postal parcels, the Ministry of Finance (BMF) is now warning of the following scam: An increasing number of fake SMS and email messages are being sent to citizens in the name of the Austrian…

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Should you wash new towels before use? Here is the answer

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There’s nothing quite like a new towel. It’s soft and fluffy, and when you get it home, you can’t wait to use it after a relaxing shower. But perhaps you should pause before you wrap yourself in that newly purchased towel. New bath towels can harbor more bacteria than you might think, and after you’re fresh and clean, the last thing you want is for your new towel to get you dirty again! Tried and tested by soldiers: How a WW2 military trick can help you fall asleep in 2…

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