According to the EU Copernicus program’s climate change service, the global average temperature for January was 13.23 degrees, 1.75 degrees above the pre-industrial level. The data is based on billions of readings from satellites, ships, airplanes, and weather stations around the world. Despite La Niña: January 2025 was the warmest ever recorded “January 2025 is another surprising month and continues the record temperatures observed over the past two years—despite the development of La Niña conditions in the tropical Pacific and their temporary cooling effect on global temperatures,” said Samantha Burgess…
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Wholesale prices: Jewelry, coffee and non-alcoholic beverages are significantly more expensive
Wholesale prices rose at the start of the year. According to preliminary calculations by Statistics Austria, there was an increase of 1.3% compared to January 2024. Compared to the previous month of December 2024, wholesale prices rose by 1.5%. “After Austrian wholesalers mostly lowered their prices in 2024, we are seeing an increase again at the beginning of 2025,” said Statistics Austria Director General Tobias Thomas in a press release on Friday. The slightly stronger price increase compared to the previous month can be explained, among other things, by the…
Read MoreNovel Voice Children’s Choir Visits the United Nations in Vienna
Vienna, 5 February 2025 – The United Nations in Vienna welcomed the talented young voices of the Novel Voice Children’s Choir as they embarked on a memorable visit to the Vienna International Centre. Accompanied by their dedicated teacher and supportive parents, the children had the unique opportunity to meet with members of the United Nations Women’s Guild (UNWG), engage in an inspiring exchange, and experience a day filled with learning, sightseeing, and joyful camaraderie. Founded in 2021, the Novel Voice Children’s Choir is composed of more than 100 children aged…
Read MoreDental floss can reduce the risk of stroke
Good oral hygiene protects teeth from tooth decay and periodontitis. According to current, as yet unpublished research from the USA, regular cleaning of the spaces between the teeth with dental floss could also help reduce the risk of stroke. Brushing your teeth at least twice daily is the usual recommendation to remove pathogens and keep the chewing apparatus healthy for as long as possible. This is because recurring or even chronic inflammation in the oral cavity not only damages the teeth. Research in recent years has shown that there may…
Read More14 things from the pre-internet era that we will never forget
Today, the internet and social media are indispensable parts of our lives. They have sped up communication, made information more accessible and made entertainment ubiquitous. But with these advances, we have also lost some of the little things that made everyday life more personal and tangible. Many of the old habits and traditions that brought us closer together have disappeared in the wake of the digitalization of our lives. Before the internet became commonplace, everything was a little simpler—and perhaps a little better. Letters were written by hand, social gatherings…
Read MoreOur brain consists of 99.5% brain tissue—but the rest? Plastic: a disturbing finding
US researchers have found up to 30 times more microplastics in brain samples than in the liver or kidneys. The concentration was even higher in dementia brains. Tiny plastic particles are increasingly accumulating in tissues of the human body. A US research team has found significantly more nano- and microplastics in the livers and brains of people who died in 2024 than in samples from 2016. The contamination was particularly high in the brain—up to 30 times higher than in the liver or kidneys, reports the group led by Matthew…
Read More“Super-Earth” with a special characteristic
An international research team has discovered a “super-Earth” with a special property: the exoplanet HD 20794 d, which is almost twenty light years away from Earth, could provide new insights into the habitability of other celestial bodies. According to the University of Geneva, the celestial body tests new hypotheses about extraterrestrial life. As the experts announced on Tuesday, the planet with the name HD 20794 d oscillates between the habitable and non-habitable zones on its elliptical orbit around its sun. The habitable zone is the area around a star where…
Read MoreAsteroid hurtling towards Earth – threat of disaster?
Researchers are in turmoil: the asteroid “2024 YR4” could hit the Earth on December 22, 2032. The consequences would be catastrophic. The 60-metre asteroid is still 43 million kilometers away from Earth – according to current calculations, it would be possible for this celestial body to come within 2,000 kilometers of Earth in seven years’ time, on 22 December 2032.With a probability of 1:83, the object could even collide with the Earth – a rather unpleasant Christmas present. “1:83 is one of the highest probabilities for an impact of a…
Read MoreDiscovering the Asian side of Istanbul
Today’s trip to the Asian side of Istanbul was an adventure filled with both historical landmarks and breathtaking views, despite the cold and snowy weather. As we left our hotel to begin our day tour, a light snowfall gently drifted from the sky, adding a magical touch to our journey. Though the temperatures were chilly, our spirits were high as our guide led us on an exciting exploration of the city. We passed by Beylerbeyi Palace, a stunning example of Ottoman architecture. From there, we continued toward the majestic Camlica…
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