Category: Feature Stories

Climate crisis: UN report warns of 2.8 degrees of global warming by 2100. A 1.5-degree target is hardly achievable; climate protection remains urgent. The climate crisis continues to worsen. According to the latest figures from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the planet is facing a dramatic 2.8-degree rise in temperature by the end of this century—measured against pre-industrial levels. Experts believe that the target of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees will already be exceeded in ten years’ time. Although there have been minimal improvements compared to last year—when the…

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Scientists are tracking these natural phenomena to better understand how space weather affects our planet’s technology and atmosphere. Storm warning The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a severe warning of a geomagnetic storm for Thursday and Friday. The event is related to a coronal mass ejection from the sun, which is expected to reach Earth between Thursday evening and Friday morning. The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center classified the storm as G3—a level that can cause significant disturbances in the Earth’s magnetic field. Researchers believe the…

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We’ve all been there: out of boredom, we reach for our smartphones and get sucked into social media. What’s new on Facebook? What are our friends posting on Instagram? Another new TikTok trend? Before we know it, an hour or more has passed on our smartphones. Social media has become an integral part of our everyday lives: we like, read, share, and post! It accompanies us every step of the way in the form of smartphones, which we almost always carry with us and which give us quick access. But…

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All Saints’ Day, celebrated on November 1st, is one of the most beautiful solemnities in the Catholic Church. It is a day dedicated to honoring all the saints—known and unknown—who now share in the fullness of God’s glory in heaven. This feast reminds us that sainthood is not reserved for a select few but is the universal call of every Christian. The saints were ordinary people who lived extraordinary lives of faith, courage, and love, and their example inspires us to follow Christ more closely in our own lives. From…

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It is located near a small star and is only about 18 light-years away from Earth. This distance is relatively small on a cosmic scale. A planet near a zone with suitable conditions The red dwarf star named GJ 251 is located in the constellation Gemini. Its light signals were studied over a long period of time from various observatories. This is how the planet GJ 251 c became visible. It has about four times the mass of our Earth and is likely to consist of solid material. The planet…

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We’ve all been there: standing in front of the radiator, turning the thermostat, and wondering what all the symbols mean. The snowflake symbol in particular causes confusion year after year. Many believe it saves energy. In fact, however, incorrect heating can have the opposite effect and be expensive. This is because the snowflake does not stand for an economic mode but for frost protection. When activated, the heating ensures that the room does not fall below around six degrees Celsius. This protects pipes and radiators from frost damage but does…

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Strict smartphone rules pay off: when young people are not allowed to use their cell phones in the evening, they sleep an average of 40 minutes longer and perform better at school. This is shown by a new study from the University of Geneva. “Parents therefore play a key role. Their commitment directly influences the health and success of their children,” said lead author Kevin Mammeri in a statement released by the University of Geneva on Wednesday. For the study, published in the journal Discover Public Health, researchers examined responses…

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While some people still mourn the long summer nights, stargazers rejoice in October’s longer nights, which give them more time to observe the starry sky. And it’s worth it. Thanks to the moon, the Orionid meteor shower is likely to provide some special wow moments this year. The Orionids are a meteor shower whose path crosses the Earth from October 2 to November 7. The Orionids are known for their brightness, and many of them are so-called fireballs, meaning they leave a trail behind them. This makes them easy to…

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Coffee every day—that’s how we like it. But how healthy is it really? On Coffee Day, we take a look at the most interesting myths, the latest studies, and a few surprising facts. Spoiler alert: The truth is usually much more relaxed than you might think. Coffee: Myth or truth? 1. “Coffee dehydrates you” Not true. Yes, caffeine has a short-term diuretic effect, but the water in coffee easily compensates for this. So if you think you need to drink twice as much water after every cup, you can breathe…

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