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Why is the sky blue and sunsets colorful?

February 23, 2025February 23, 2025 admin

The sky appears blue, and sunsets are colorful due to a phenomenon known as Rayleigh scattering. Here is the explanation: 1. Why is the sky blue? Sunlight is made up of different colors that together produce white light. When the sunlight hits the earth’s atmosphere, it is scattered by the molecules in the air (mainly nitrogen and oxygen). The scattering depends on the wavelength: Short-wave light (blue and violet) is scattered more strongly than long-wave light (red, orange, yellow). Although violet light is scattered even more than blue light, we…

Pope needs oxygen – condition remains “critical”

February 23, 2025February 23, 2025 admin

Even after a week in the hospital, Pope Francis’ health remains serious. The Vatican has now declared the Pope’s state of health “critical. “The Pope is not out of danger,” it said on Saturday evening. In the morning, he had suffered an “extensive asthma crisis”. As a result, the head of the Catholic Church had to be administered highly concentrated oxygen. Francis also received blood transfusions due to anaemia. “The Holy Father continues to be lively and has spent the day in an armchair, although he was worse than yesterday,”…

“Fraudulent direct debits” – Bank warns all customers

February 22, 2025February 22, 2025 admin

A perfidious scam: criminals pretend to be PayPal employees and try to gain access to victims’ data and devices. Now, a bank is also issuing a warning. Fraudulent calls from alleged “PayPal” employees are currently on the increase. The savings bank is sounding the alarm and warning customers about this perfidious scam. The fraudsters claim that there are suspicious debits on the victim’s PayPal account. The bank explains that customers are being asked to help block these transactions. But beware: the fraudsters only want to gain access to bank details…

Cosmic spectacle: all the planets can be seen in the sky

February 22, 2025February 22, 2025 admin

A rare celestial spectacle is on the horizon: Over the next few nights, all seven more planets will be visible from Earth. Seven-planet parade on 28 February 2025Since January 21, 2025, six planets – Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus, and Saturn – have been visible in the evening sky. On 28 February, Mercury will join them, making a total of seven planets appear in a line. While Mars, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn are visible to the naked eye, you will need a telescope or good binoculars for Uranus and Neptune.…

Filipino-Croatian “Supertalent” Winner at Croatian President’s Inauguration

February 21, 2025February 22, 2025 admin

In an event that beautifully exemplifies the unifying power of music, Ms. Chriztel Renae Gamboa Aceveda, a 14-year-old singer with Filipino and Croatian roots, captivated audiences at the inauguration ceremony of President Zoran Milanović of Croatia. This significant occasion, held on 19 February 2025 at the Presidential Office in Zagreb, marked a poignant moment not just in the political landscape of Croatia but also in the realm of cross-cultural representation. A Cultural Journey – From Angeles City to Zagreb Born in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines, Ms. Aceveda’s journey took a…

Security risk: You should delete these apps from your cell phone immediately

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 admin

According to a recent study, certain apps for Android and iOS have security vulnerabilities. Experts warn of potential dangers for users.Symantec, a company specializing in cyber security, has found apps in the Google Play Store and Apple Store that deliver unencrypted login data for cloud services. According to experts, these apps allow unauthorized access to storage areas with highly sensitive user information. Delete apps with huge security vulnerabilities immediatelyThe following Android apps with security risks have been identified: Pic Stitch, Meru Cabs, Sulekha Business, Saludsa, Chola Ms Break In, EasSleepRIDE,…

Extreme change in the weather at the weekend: Up to 16 degrees after frost

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 admin

In Austria, the cold is increasingly giving way to spring-like weather, especially in the west, with temperatures of up to 16 degrees. Initially, the sun will shine more brightly before dense clouds move in on Sunday. According to the forecast from Geosphere Austria, widespread rain is expected on Tuesday. The working week will end on Friday with sunny weather in the west and southwest. In the rest of the country, dense clouds will be present in the morning, but it will remain dry for the most part. The sun will…

High FINJA brings us spring-like weather

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025 admin

While the sun will often prevail, especially in the east, there will be occasional clouds in the west. Read here in detail how the weather will develop in the coming days. In the middle of the week, the weather will remain largely calm under the influence of high-pressure FINJA. In the morning, the day will begin in East Tyrol and from the Mürztal valley to Burgenland with compact fields of cloud, which will mostly clear by midday. Away from these regions, the day will often start sunny. Towards midday, thicker…

Should you put the toilet lid down when flushing? Study reignites debate

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025 admin

Does putting the toilet lid down when flushing really help to prevent infection? A study sheds light on this question. A new topic that can break up couples and friendships has entered our social discussions: the toilet lid issue. Some claim that putting the toilet lid down when flushing can drastically reduce the risk of infection. However, a new study published in the AJIC has shown that flushing the toilet plays a major role. Toilet lids: should we follow the general recommendation?The logic seems inexorable: closing the toilet lid and…