Category: Feature Stories

A partial solar eclipse will take place on October 25. If the weather is good, it can also be observed in the entire course in Vienna. With a partial solar eclipse on October 25, the highlight of this year’s astronomy year is approaching. Provided the weather is good, the eclipse can be seen in its entire course throughout Austria, as Alexander Pikhard of the Vienna Working Group for Astronomy (WAA) told the APA. The sun will be shadowed to 41 percent (diameter). The observation is worthwhile; it is, nevertheless, the…

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A global health emergency remains in place due to the Corona pandemic, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The organization said Wednesday that the pandemic remains a public health emergency of international concern following its classification by the relevant expert committee last week. WHO chief Tedros Ghebreyesus acknowledged that “the global situation has improved since the start of the pandemic (…).” However, he warned that the virus continues to change and many risks and uncertainties remain. “The pandemic has surprised us before and could do so again,” Tedros said.…

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BioNTech/Pfizer is putting all its hopes in mRNA technology, which was also used to develop CoV vaccines. Cancer is one of the leading causes of death – in both men and women. While some cancers now have a good prognosis – if detected early enough – others remain deadly. Scientists have long dreamed of a vaccine that would prevent cancer from occurring in the first place. This dream could become a reality in a few years. The team behind BioNTech/Pfizer’s Covid vaccine believes cancer vaccines could be available to patients…

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Apple has comprehensively revamped its lineup of tablet computers. “We’re excited to introduce our most advanced iPad lineup yet,” Apple CEO Tim Cook said Tuesday on Twitter. The iPhone company announced three new models in the tablet product line: Two Pro models with a new M2 chip system and a completely redesigned entry-level iPad. It now also comes in the angular design of the previous Pro models and has a USB-C port. In contrast to previous iPad presentations, Apple did not hold an event on Tuesday but updated its website.…

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Pfizer and Biontech have released initial data from their adapted variant vaccine clinical trial. Initial data show a significant increase in neutralizing antibody responses, according to Biontech and Pfizer.Omicron subvariant BA.5 is currently causing a fall wave in Austria. For about a month, those who want to protect themselves from a severe course have also been able to get boosted with a “bivalent vaccine” – a vaccine adapted to BA.5. The pharmaceutical companies Biontech and Pfizer have now published the first results of a clinical trial – and they are…

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The EU Medicines Agency (EMA) has cleared the way for two Corona vaccines for babies six months and older. The EMA announced Wednesday in Amsterdam that the vaccines made by Pfizer/Biontech and Moderna, respectively, could also protect such children from corona infection. Both vaccines were approved for adults and children five and six, respectively. However, the doses for babies and young children are significantly lower. The EU Commission must still agree to the approval; this is considered a formality. Whether babies are offered a Corona vaccination at all, however, is…

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Most flight search requests for long-haul travel between October 31, 2022, and April 30, 2023, were for the Thai capital Bangkok. New York ranked second in the long-haul travel rankings, followed by Dubai and Phuket. Compared to 2019, before the pandemic’s start, Dubai and Phuket have gained popularity as travel destinations among Austrians. Travel times: Cheap travel to BangkokThose who have not yet booked their long-distance trip and are planning a trip to Bangkok should set their sights on the New Year’s Eve stronghold in Southeast Asia at the end…

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It’s that time again: Daylight saving time ends on October 30. The hands will be turned back in Europe at 3:00 to 2:00 and thus to standard time. Otherwise, good for discussions, the excitement around the changeover in the run-up was limited – the world is dealing with more pressing issues, the Russian attack on Ukraine and the high energy prices. Therefore, what will happen with the time changeover in the EU remains unclear. The ball is still in the court of the EU Council of Ministers, which last discussed…

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Anyone who thinks no more new smartphones, tablets, or computers will be released this year is mistaken. At least Apple fans can remain excited if a report by Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman is to be believed. Although the iPhone 14 launch was only a few weeks ago, new hardware is to follow soon, according to him. According to the report, the company will present a new iPad Pro “in a few days.” The most significant innovation is likely to be a powerful M2 processor already found in the Macbook Air.…

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