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Plastic or paper: Even paper cups are toxic

September 2, 2023September 3, 2023 admin

Plastic is evil, paper is good, was the motto of environmentally conscious people when using disposable cups. But that was too good to be true. A recent study by the University of Gothenburg shows that paper cups harm nature. The researchers tested the effect of disposable cups made of different materials on the larvae of the butterfly midge. “We left paper cups and plastic cups in wet sediment and water for a few weeks and observed how the leached chemicals affected the larvae. All the cups had a negative effect…

Seven facts: What happens to your body when you eat grape seeds, too

September 2, 2023September 2, 2023 admin

Grapes are a healthy and refreshing snack between meals. But for many people, the joy of snacking is marred by the many tiny seeds they contain. However, this is unjustified because they have an active ingredient that makes the skin radiant and the hair shiny and strengthens the immune system. Which plant substance is hidden behind it? You can find out here. To protect our health, it is essential to consume foods with antioxidants. This is because they protect us from disease by scavenging dangerous free radicals, thus protecting cells.…

Scientists explain: This is the reason why we forget things

September 2, 2023September 2, 2023 admin

According to a new study by neuroscientists specializing in memory, forgetfulness may not be wrong. Find out why it is for you and what it means. Have you ever been told you have a memory like a goldfish or, instead, a sieve in your head? Or maybe you’ve already forgotten? Don’t worry. Because science says you might be better off for it! Amnesia and hypermnesiaWhile amnesia is rightly considered a disorder that should be avoided at all costs, its counterpart, hypermnesia, or the ability to remember absolutely anything – is…

Covid-19: Where can you still get tested?

September 2, 2023September 2, 2023 admin

In many pharmacies, it will still be possible to be tested for COVID-19 – but no longer free of charge.SARS-CoV-2 is primarily contracted by inhaling virus-containing particles. This has not changed since the start of the Corona pandemic in 2020. However, the possibility of being tested for infection has changed, for example, by means of antigen tests or the PCR method. Since July 1, 2023, free testing has only been available as part of medical treatment. If one exhibits characteristic symptoms, the attending general practitioner can perform an antigen test…

New Covid 19 variant Fornax on the rise: Here’s what we know about it

September 2, 2023September 2, 2023 admin

In recent weeks, we’ve heard about not one but two COVID-19 variants that have caused new waves of infections: the Eris and Pirola variants. But did you know a third variant has spread in the U.S.? FL.1.5.1, better known as Fornax, has rarely been mentioned in the media compared to its counterparts. However, according to the CDC, it is now the second most common variant in the United States, accounting for 13.3% of Covid 19 cases. Like the Eris and Pirola variants, Fornax is a strain of the original Omicron…

New iPhone 15 to have titanium frame & USB cable

September 2, 2023 admin

The countdown to the annual autumn highlight for technology fans is on. On September 12, Apple invited people to its traditional event, where the new iPhone is usually presented. As always, there is no official information in advance, but insiders in the rumour mill have already gathered quite a few details about the iPhone 15: Four models are expected again: the iPhone 15, a Plus, a Pro, and the luxury version of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The sizes are not likely to change compared to the predecessor iPhone 14;…

Preparations for the new climate bonus 2023 are currently underway

September 2, 2023September 2, 2023 admin

1.5 billion euros is the payout amount for the 2023 climate bonus, and the Ministry of Climate Protection spent around 750,000 euros on the application. Preparations for the disbursement of the 2023 climate bonus are currently underway. The first amounts are expected to flow to those eligible in the fall. All people who had their primary residence in Austria for at least six months this year will receive the bonus – regardless of age and citizenship. The payment will be made in two tranches: The first tranche will be paid…

Vienna community building bonus to be paid out

September 1, 2023 admin

The payment of the Gemeindebau-Bonus in Vienna will start on September 1. With the Gemeindebau-Bonus, the City of Vienna and Wiener Wohnen want to counter the consequences of the inflation of recent months jointly: “The multi-stage Gemeindebau-Bonus will provide immediate and direct relief for hundreds of thousands of Viennese. Start of the payment of the Vienna Municipal Housing BonusIn total, the multi-stage community building bonus comprises three measures, which are specifically intended to benefit the residents of Wiener Wohnen’s municipal housing complexes. All tenants of Wiener Wohnen supply the framework…

Adapted Corona vaccine given green light by EMA

September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 admin

The EU Medicines Agency (EMA) has given the green light for an adapted Corona vaccine from manufacturers Pfizer and Biontech. The Amsterdam-based agency said Wednesday that it had recommended approval of a vaccine adapted to the Omikron XBB.1.5 subvariant. Adults and children over five years of age would need a single vaccination, “regardless of their Covid 19 vaccination history,” the EMA said. Younger children could receive “one or three doses, depending on whether they have completed basic immunization or have had COVID-19,” the EMA continued. Side effects were “typically mild…