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“Absurdly high temperatures” – weather chaos in Austria

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 admin

Today, Wednesday, will be dry throughout and mostly sunny. At first, widespread but harmless veil clouds will pass through, making the sunshine appear somewhat subdued, but as the day progresses, the clouds will gradually become denser from the west. The wind shifts from easterly to southerly directions and freshens moderately only in the Danube region occasionally. Otherwise, it no longer plays a role. With 8 to 16 degrees, it will still be very mild for the time of year. On Thursday, clouds will predominate, the sun will shine through from…

“Doomsday glaciers”: researchers announce scary news

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 admin

Researchers have made some underwater observations as the doomsday glacier threatens to collapse. And they’re not exactly encouraging. The Thwaites Glacier, also known as the “Doomsday Glacier,” has been worrying researchers for some time now. The 120-km-wide ice formation is in danger of crumbling into thousands of icebergs that, if melted, would cause the water table to rise sharply. To better understand the melting mechanism, researchers have sent robots underwater to observe hard-to-reach spots. Unsurprisingly, they weren’t exactly reassured by what they saw. Stepped formationsObserving a glacier from below isn’t…

Corona: increase in infections and patients expected

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 admin

In its Wednesday update, the Covid forecasting consortium expects more Corona infections and patients in normal wards. Corona wastewater tests give hospitals warningReported Corona infection numbers in EMS and wastewater monitoring data confirm an upward trend in infection incidence. An increase in Corona patients is expected in normal wards.Vienna. In the normal-care sector, the number of occupied beds is expected to range from 854 to 1,379 across Austria in two weeks on March 1, with a mean of 1,085 beds. On Tuesday, 914 infected people had to be treated in…

Ash Wednesday: What is the meaning of ash?

February 21, 2023February 22, 2023 admin

Ash Wednesday, which falls on February 22, marks the beginning of the Church’s Lenten season. The meaning of ashesBut the quotation from the missal also points to another custom of this day, the ash rite. In ancient times, ashes were a sign of transience, a detergent, and the basis for making soap. Thus, the ashes are, at the same time, a symbol of mourning and purification. Public penitents wore a penitential robe sprinkled with ashes in the Middle Ages on Ash Wednesday. Afterwards, in memory of the biblical expulsion from…

Faschingsdienstag: Austrians eat two doughnuts

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 admin

Before the lenten season, which will start tomorrow with the celebration of Ash Wednesday – Austrians still eat an average of two doughnuts. Fool’s time without the fluffy sweet pastry would be unthinkable for many people. As for the filling, for most Austrians, it has to be the classic apricot jam. How important “their” Krapfen is to the Austrians was shown by the Krapfen-Gate in 2020. This was to achieve the inclusion of its emoji in the form of the sweet pastry – which is currently depicted as a snooty…

Foods containing vitamin B12

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 admin

Vitamin B12 is essential for cell division and the nervous system. What are the best foods for this purpose, and why do we not need tablets? Vitamin B12 is important for producing genetic material, such as cells, i.e., blood cell formation, nervous system function, and absorption of folic acid and carbohydrates in the diet. Vitamin B12 also plays a role in the metabolism of homocysteine, which is considered a risk factor for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Foods containing vitamin B12Vitamin B12 is important for producing genetic material, such as cells,…

Silicon snow suspected 3,000 kilometres below Earth’s surface

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 admin

Earthquakes are used to explore our planet’s interior. Researchers study their echoes for this purpose. These seismic waves have anomalies that are not yet fully understood. But one of those mysteries may now be out. Through an experiment, researchers at the University of Tokyo, the University of Arizona, and the University of Chicago have determined that silicon-rich snow could exist between the Earth’s liquid core and mantle. This is likely to be responsible for at least some of the strange seismic waves. To do this, the conditions of the Earth’s…

A happy world: what makes different peoples of the globe live well

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 admin

Are we living in a healthy and peaceful environment? Feeling safe on the streets? Having the opportunity to build a family? Given a choice, we would all like everything, but unfortunately, this is still not the case in real society. However, each of us has a definite scale of values, which helps us in our life choices. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) publishes the Better Life Index every year, which defines what is, for each country, the first source of happiness. We are all different, with different…

Foods that contain the most potassium

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 admin

Potassium is found in many foods, and deficiency in good health is very difficult, but you can replenish this valuable mineral with the following foods. Dried legumesTo ensure a good supply of potassium, consuming dried legumes with their cooking liquid is useful. Walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds and pine nuts.They can be added daily to your meals, for example, to enrich a vegetable side dish, pasta sauce, or fruit salad. Nibble as a snack or enjoy a healthy breakfast. Tinned tomatoesTo ensure a good supply of potassium, buy canned tomatoes from the…