Month: September 2024

Up to 31 degrees at the weekend, then temperatures will drop noticeably

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Autumn is showing its first signs of life, reports the Austrian Severe Weather Center (UWZ).Austria lies on the edge of a low over Western Europe called “Yonca” at the weekend. A southerly current will bring warm, humid air masses into the country, and temperatures will rise again to midsummer levels. “From Sunday evening, the influence of low pressure will increase in Austria, and the new week will bring unsettled and early fall weather,” says Nikolas Zimmermann, UWZ meteorologist.Up to 31 degrees again at the weekendOn Saturday, sunshine will mostly dominate.…

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Unsettled weather: Rain and thunderstorms in the coming days

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The temperatures in eastern Austria have been above average, but this will change from next week. At the weekend, the sun will really heat up the whole country again. Then rain showers and thunderstorms will bring the long-awaited cooling. Friday will start quite cool and unsettled in the east in the morning. However, the sun will increasingly prevail by the afternoon, bringing temperatures up to 29 degrees. Rain showers and thunderstorms are only possible in the western mountains.Harmless spring clouds are widespread throughout Austria on Saturday. The day will start…

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Austria: A vending machine for bottles and cans to be introduced in January 2025

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From January 1, 2025, new plastic beverage bottles and cans in Austria will be subject to a 0.25 euro deposit. Austrian supermarket Spar provides information on the necessary changes: The deposit affects all drinks except milk and mixed milk drinks in plastic bottles and cans between 0.1 and 3 liters.During a transitional period until March 31, bottlers still have the opportunity to fill empty cans and bottles without a deposit—so that packaging does not have to be thrown away.Start date: mid-JanuarySpar expects the first beverages, with a deposit, to be…

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Covid wave is rolling in! 41 Viennese already in hospital

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The number of coronavirus infections is rising steadily. As reported in “Heute,” this is also reflected in the ÖGK incapacity to work figures. The number of sick days due to COVID-19 infections skyrocketed from 4,455 (week 34) to 5,382 (week 35) within a week. The number of absences was particularly high in the German capital, with around 1,900 people falling ill. “The autumn wave is rolling in. There has already been an increase in cases in recent weeks. Depending on the weather, we expect a peak in four to six…

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Why is the sky blue and sunsets colorful?

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The color of the sky and the vibrant hues of sunsets are both due to the scattering of sunlight by the atmosphere, specifically a process called Rayleigh scattering. Why the Sky is Blue: While appearing white, sunlight is actually made up of many different colors, each with a different wavelength. As sunlight passes through Earth’s atmosphere, it interacts with molecules and small particles in the air. Rayleigh scattering affects shorter wavelengths (blue and violet light) than longer wavelengths (red and orange). Although violet light is scattered even more than blue,…

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Why you always have to go to the toilet before going to bed?

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The urge to urinate before sleep is annoying but usually quite normal. We have tips on urinating less often and when it becomes problematic. It’s a phenomenon: as soon as you’ve made yourself comfortable in bed, found the perfect sleeping position, and are about to sail into the realm of dreams, your bladder becomes known. You must go to the loo and are naturally wide awake again afterward. The main reason is that our body slows down urine production at night so that we can sleep undisturbed for a few…

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Cell phones and brain cancer – new WHO findings

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Around 63 studies from 1994 to 2022 were evaluated by the World Health Organization (WHO), with a relieving result.The possibility that cell phones could cause cancer has long been a controversial issue. Cell phones—and wireless technologies in general – are an important part of our daily lives. Therefore, it has been crucial for the scientific community to address the safety of radiation exposure from these devices. Over the years, the scientific consensus has been confirmed that there is no link between the radio waves from cell phones and brain tumors…

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The Modern Dilemma: Should You Bring Your Cellphone to the Toilet?

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In today’s digital age, it’s almost second nature to carry cellphones everywhere, including the bathroom. For many, the bathroom has become a mini-escape, a place to scroll through social media, check emails, or catch up on the news. But is this habit as harmless as it seems? Let’s dive into the pros and cons of bringing your cellphone into the toilet and what it means for hygiene, productivity, and overall well-being. The Convenience Factor One of the main reasons people bring their cellphones into the bathroom is convenience. The bathroom,…

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Hot summer nights: How you can still sleep well

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How well we sleep now stands and falls with our body temperature—or, more precisely, our core temperature. The body usually lowers this by one to two degrees in the evening, making you want to crawl into bed. It rises again towards the morning and prepares us to be awake and alert. The lowest temperature is reached around two o’clock in the morning. So it has to be cool for us to get into sleep mode. The optimum sleeping temperature for adults ranges from 16°C to 18°C to maintain our optimum…

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