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Meteor showers, a supermoon, and a planetary parade will make for some fascinating celestial events over Austria in August. Summertime is Perseid time. That much is clear. Shooting stars have been raining down on us since mid-July. This year, the summer meteor shower will reach its peak on the night of August 12- 13. But even before that, it’s worth taking a look at the night sky. On Saturday (August 9), the August full moon will appear, shining like a supermoon, but it is not one. The August full moon…

According to a study, eating three servings of French fries per week increases the risk of diabetes by around 20 percent. Eating a similar amount of potatoes in boiled, baked, or mashed form is not as harmful, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal. Specifically, it concerns the risk of type 2 diabetes, also known as adult-onset diabetes, which can be caused by predisposition, but above all by obesity and lack of exercise. Potatoes contain a lot of vitamin C, magnesium, and fiber. Still, they also contain…

Standby mode is not the best way to save electricity. It is worth unplugging devices completely. However, what many people don’t know is that the type of electrical appliance is crucial. Some have problems when their power supply is cut off. Unplug or switch off? There is a difference Whether you unplug the device or press the switch to deactivate it makes a difference, at least for your wallet. This is because many electrical appliances continue to consume power even when they are switched off. These include televisions, radios, LCD…

Tea and berries contribute to healthier aging, as a recent study shows. People who regularly drink black tea, snack on berries, or eat apples may not only be doing their taste buds a favor, but also their health in old age. This is suggested by a new international study recently published in a scientific journal. Researchers at Edith Cowan University in Australia, Queen’s University Belfast, and the renowned Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health studied the diet and health of more than 86,000 people over 24 years. Their key…

There is likely to be a lot of excitement. This is because the upcoming iPhone 17 models will probably no longer work with a conventional SIM card in Austria either. Instead, iPhone users will probably have to rely exclusively on an eSIM. In recent weeks, there have been increasing signs that the new iPhones will also be eSIM-only in Europe. Futurezone has also heard that domestic industry circles are expecting such a move from Apple. In the US, iPhones have only been sold without a SIM card slot since 2022.…