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Study proves it: People who wear glasses are more intelligent

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 admin

Many people who wear glasses have been teased or labelled as smarty pants because of their glasses – and rightly so, as a British study shows.What sounds like a cliché has now been proven in a study. People who wear glasses are said to appear smart or intellectual. However, it has now been found that people who wear glasses are actually more intelligent than those who do not need visual aids. The link between intelligence and visual impairmentIn the study, which was published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers from…

Schönbrunn Palace is the most beautiful film location in Europe

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 admin

In an online vote by film fans, Schönbrunn Palace was voted the best film/series location in Europe. The HBO mini-series The Regime, starring Kate Winslet, was filmed here in 2023. VIENNA: There is good news for all film fans in Vienna and Europe. Schönbrunn Palace has been voted the most beautiful film location in Europe by the public. This was voted for in the annual election for the best film/series location of the European Film Commission Network (EUFCN). The jury chose the Norwegian island of Frøya in Trøndelag with its…

Austria: Fees for documents such as passports, driving licenses and ID cards are likely to rise by 44%.

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 admin

Official documents such as ID cards and passports are generally valid for ten years. After that, they must be renewed if you want to travel abroad with them (in some countries, documents that have been expired for up to six months are accepted). At the moment, it may be particularly worthwhile to check the expiration date of your passport. The “current government” and government negotiators recently announced that they would be increasing federal fees – drastically – due to the large budget shortfall.Due to the fee freeze, the Ministry of…

Charge your smartphone battery correctly: You should avoid this typical mistake

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 admin

Huawei explains that there is a specific procedure for charging a cell phone. What should be done first: connecting the smartphone to the cable or plugging the charger into the socket? Charging the cell phone: First, the plug, then the cell phoneEven though smartphone battery performance has improved significantly, especially in recent years, and cell phones no longer need to be plugged in quite so often, charging remains an (almost) daily ritual. You can’t do much wrong here—or can you? Smartphone manufacturer Huawei has addressed the issue and explained the…

Orthopaedist explains: Why you should go for regular walks

February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 admin

During the coronavirus lockdowns at the latest, many people (re)discovered walking for themselves. Since then, the desire to walk has made a real comeback – for all age groups. And for good reason! Walking is more than a relaxing leisure activity: The gentle exercise strengthens the body and mind equally. Walking reduces the risk of developing cancer or cardiovascular disease, as several studies suggest. Thomas Schneider, a specialist in orthopaedics and trauma surgery, explains why this is the case and how to make the most of a walk. Walking has…

French fries as healthy as almonds? New study published with surprising results

February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 admin

French fries are greasy and unhealthy. That’s what they say, but it’s not entirely true. Deep-fried potato sticks can also have a healthy effect on the body. Eating too many fried foods can lead to diabetes, serious heart disease or even strokes. That’s the general opinion when it comes to chips. That’s not wrong, but it’s not entirely true either. A study shows that they can have a positive effect on our metabolism. With fries, it’s all about the quantityThe researchers examined changes in body fat mass, body weight, fasting…

Former hacker shares trick to find hidden cameras in hotels

February 16, 2025February 16, 2025 admin

A former hacker reveals a secret: how to easily spot hidden cameras in a room. He reveals what to look out for, which devices come into question and how they can be quickly unmasked.Have you ever wondered whether there are actually cameras in your hotel room? You often see this in movies and sometimes you read about crazy stories in Airbnbs. For example, there was a young couple who made a disturbing discovery in their rented accommodation or a young man who heard strange noises that led him to a…

Scratching also has advantages

February 16, 2025February 16, 2025 admin

If something itches, don’t scratch it because it will itch even more: small children are taught this. However, scratching has a double effect, as new research shows: On the one hand, it exacerbates skin inflammation, and on the other, it can strengthen the immune system. From an evolutionary perspective, it’s actually a paradox: if scratching is so harmful, why does it feel so good? “It must also offer some kind of benefit,” says Daniel Kaplan, a dermatologist at the University of Pittsburgh and lead author of a study that has…

Minus 10 degrees! Up to minus 10 degrees at the weekend

February 15, 2025February 15, 2025 admin

A strong area of high pressure with cold air masses dominates the weather. Temperatures are dropping significantly, especially at night.The influence of the high-pressure area will increase at the weekend. There will be more sunny spells, but thicker patches of cloud may pass through, especially in the east. The sun will have a harder time on Sunday, and it may snow lightly in some places. Daytime highs away from the mountains will be between 1 and 4 degrees Celsius. At night, it will cool to between minus 3 and minus…