Category: Feature Stories

Since the Earth was formed, meteorites, dust and asteroids have been pelting down on it. Shouldn’t it get bigger and bigger over time? Nobody was there when it happened. But one is convinced that the planet earth formed itself as small rocks lumped together into a giant ball. This occurred in the solar system’s infancy when a massive disk of dust and gas orbited the sun. The larger the young Earth became, the more material it attracted. To this day, the shower of rock continues in a weakened form. So…

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The Internet consumes energy. Most of us are not even aware of this. A search query here, streaming a few episodes of a series there and later talking on the phone with the family via Skype. The fact that energy is consumed in the process is quickly forgotten. The Internet consumes a lot of energy.The Internet operates through large servers that run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and require electricity. Each file must be routed through different servers, search queries must be managed, and files must be…

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By 2030, no one should go hungry. This UN target is becoming ever more distant: 828 million people worldwide – a fifth more than in 2019 and one in ten overall – suffer from hunger. NGOs are calling for more funding for humanitarian aid and development cooperation ahead of World Food Day on Sunday (Oct. 16) and the start of budget negotiations. “Not least because of the Ukraine war, but also as a result of the climate crisis, the Covid-19 pandemic, local conflicts, and inflationary and price pressures, we are…

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Just like the coronavirus, the disease’s signs changed over time. Researchers have now identified a new primary symptom. Over the past two and a half years, the coronavirus has evolved several times, and with the different variants, the symptoms that indicate infection have also changed. In the beginning, cough, fever, and loss of sense of smell and taste were clear indicators of infection, but now it can also be a cold. Scientists from Great Britain observe and document this continuously in the context of the “Zoe Covid Symptom Study,” the…

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Previously, corona numbers declined in the warm months, but we were in the middle of a summer wave this year. What does that mean for the fall? No one can predict precisely what will come in the fall. It depends primarily on what new variants of the coronavirus emerge. Various scenarios are conceivable. Most favorable scenario – In this example, a new virus variant would emerge that causes less illness than other omicron strains. For it to become the dominant variant, it would have to be even more contagious than…

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Going to sleep with a full stomach is not a good idea. The body needs a lot of energy for digestion, making sleep restless and even leading to stomach problems. Therefore, you should avoid eating sumptuous food before going to bed. You should not go to sleep with a full stomachOn the subject of eating, countless rules should be followed. One of them is not to go to bed with a full stomach. Behind what grandmother preached to us, there is quite a logical explanation. To know why you should…

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All those who are fed up with the cable clutter that has accumulated around our sockets can now sigh relief. The EU Parliament has finally voted in favor of standardized charging cables. But it will still be a while before the new regulation is enforced. It should be ready in 2024. All electronic devices such as cell phones, tablets, laptops, and Co will have a uniform charging socket. The EU Parliament has decided on a long-discussed matter! By 2024, there is to be a uniform charging cable for countless electrical…

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With fall just around the corner, it’s time to harvest fruits and vegetables. Many of the vegetables and fruits that fall brings are healthy and low in calories. Autumn: fruits and vegetables for a slim figureMany fruits and vegetables harvested in autumn are real slimmers and are particularly rich in minerals, fiber, and vitamins. Apples: These fruits are harvested in September. They have a shallow calorie content and are, therefore, perfect to be eaten as a snack. Moreover, due to the pectin they contain, they make you feel full for…

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Pope Francis calls for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. Addressing the presidents of both countries, the Holy Father said they must find a way out of the crisis. He said it was “absurd” for the world to face a nuclear threat because of Ukraine. Addressing Russian President Vladimir Putin, Francis said he should end the “spiral of violence and death” out of “love for his people.” It was the first time since the start of Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine on February 24 that the Argentine pope addressed President…

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