Category: Feature Stories

Grammar and spelling are minor matters on Twitter, Facebook, and Co. People want to sound authentic and show emotion, for example, by elongating words: “Yeesss!” An analysis of 100 billion tweets shows that such “pseudo-verbal” spellings are on the rise and developing a life of their own. When speaking, there are many ways of expressing yourself other than through gestures and facial expressions. Sound and emphasis can also emphasize and change the meaning or show how the speaker feels. Lengthening individual words or vowels and consonants is a simple way…

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According to estimates by British scientists, smokers shorten their lives by an average of 20 minutes with every cigarette. The figure is 17 minutes for men and 22 minutes for women, according to a UK government report based on the findings of three researchers from University College London (UCL). “If a smoker quits on New Year’s Day, they can save a whole week of their life by 20 February,” says the statement from the Department of Health in London, which commissioned the study. By the end of the year, the…

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As the effects of global warming intensify, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe, reshaping the world in unprecedented ways. From devastating floods to record-breaking heatwaves, the climate crisis is no longer a distant threat but a pressing reality. Recent data from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) highlights an alarming trend: global temperatures have risen by approximately 1.1°C since the pre-industrial era, with catastrophic consequences. Warmer oceans fuel more intense hurricanes, while shifting weather patterns lead to prolonged droughts and unprecedented rainfall. These disasters’ economic and…

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Most airplanes we see at the airport or in the sky are white. But why is that? Actually, airplanes could be painted in any color. Every airline is basically free to decide on the colors of its aircraft: It can do whatever it wants in terms of design. But why are the vast majority of airplanes painted white? White is cheapThere are indeed reasons for the prevalence of white livery. Firstly, it is once again about money. White paint is used very frequently, so it is also produced in huge…

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A study from South Africa shows that people who exercise regularly before being diagnosed with cancer can slow down the later progression of the disease and reduce their risk of death. Physical activity stimulates the immune system and hormone balance—both important criteria for the progression of different types of cancer. It is well established that exercise has positive effects on health and can reduce the risk of dying from numerous diseases, such as cancer. A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine now shows the extent to which…

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Global warming exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius for the first time last year. According to the report published on Friday by the EU climate change service Copernicus, the Earth’s average temperature was 1.6 degrees Celsius higher than in the years 1850 to 1900. Climate researchers speak of a “warning signal.” Copernicus Director Carlo Buontempo described the development as unbelievable. Every month in 2024 was the warmest or second-warmest month since records began. At the same time, each of the last ten years (2015-2024) was among the ten warmest since records began.…

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“Faced with the increasingly concrete threat of world war, the vocation of diplomacy is to promote dialogue with all, even with those interlocutors who are considered ‘uncomfortable’ or who would not feel legitimized to negotiate,” the Pope said. In his speech, the Pope emphasized that “a diplomacy of hope” is necessary. This is the only way “to break the chains of hatred and revenge that hold us captive and to defuse the mechanisms of human selfishness, pride, and arrogance, which are at the root of every warlike will that destroys,”…

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Coffee in the morning protects the heart, according to a new study. People who drink coffee mainly in the morning have a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease than those who do not drink coffee or drink coffee throughout the day. For the study published on Wednesday in the “European Health Journal,” researchers from Tulane University in the USA analyzed data from over 40,000 adults. The test subjects participated in the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 1999 to 2018. The results showed that morning coffee drinkers…

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A sophisticated phishing campaign uses Google Calendar to deceive Gmail users, raising alarm bells among cybersecurity experts. According to Check Point Software Technologies, cybercriminals are sending fake meeting invitations that appear legitimate. These invitations redirect victims to phishing websites that mimic Google’s platforms. They are asked to provide sensitive information such as login credentials and credit card details there. How the scam works: Hackers exploit trust in Google’s services to carry out their attacks. Victims receive seemingly authentic meeting invitations via Google Calendar, according to Trend. When clicking on links…

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