Category: Feature Stories

Some people seem magically attracted to mosquitoes, while the insects maltreat others. Why is that – and is there any truth to the myth of “sweet blood”? “The sweet blood myth is a myth and nothing more.” Doreen Werner, a biologist and mosquito expert at the Leibniz Center for Agricultural Landscape Research in Müncheberg (Brandenburg), assures us. But some factors can cause people to be bitten by mosquitoes more often than others. The exhaled air What mosquitoes are particularly keen on, and who less so, depends first and foremost on…

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A Massachusetts Institute of Technology study reveals that numerous countries will likely be uninhabitable in a few years because of global warming. Temperatures are also rising in the summer of 2022, but if you look at climate predictions, the temperature rise is no cause for celebration. According to a report by researchers at Wageningen University in the Netherlands, published in the scientific journal PNAS, some 3.5 billion people are expected to suffer from extreme heat in 50 years. That’s almost half the world’s population. Which countries are we talking about?According…

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Now, published data show that the Omikron variant in Austria significantly changed the hospital figures. Especially the mortality rate worries.The coronavirus has been accompanying people in Austria for two and a half years. The latest data show that the Omikron variant led to high infection numbers but did not utilize intensive care bed capacities massively. Since the pandemic began in February 2020, a total of 4.2 million Corona cases have been reported in Austria, with 2.9 million involving the Omikron variant. The variant has been dominant for some time and…

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After a hole was discovered in the sun’s atmosphere, experts predicted a solar storm could disrupt telecommunications networks. Experts are now warning of a solar storm that could hit Earth! “The Independent” reports that a possible solar storm could be headed for Earth after a hole was discovered in the sun’s atmosphere. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warned that a G1-class storm could affect telecommunications networks, satellites, and animal migration. It said that starting Aug. 3; the relatively small storm could begin to show its effects. Holes…

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According to the calculations of a business magazine, Luxembourg dominates the ranking of the wealthiest countries in the world with a GDP per capita of $140,694. The business magazine Global Finance has created a ranking of the richest and poorest countries in the world. To do this, the magazine not only measured each country’s GDP (gross domestic product) but also weighted it according to the number of inhabitants and the purchasing power of each country. The distribution of wealth was also taken into account. In Switzerland and Bangladesh, for example,…

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Sultry nights and hot days – the warmer it gets, the more often you want to jump in the shower. But several experts advise against it because showering too often is unsuitable for the skin. After a long day, finally, take a long shower: There is hardly anything more soothing and refreshing. But the problem is: that as much as we long for water in the summer, our skin is not so enthusiastic about it. How much showering is healthy?“Showering several times a day dries out the skin,” warns Prof.…

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If you are not sure you are drinking enough water, pay attention to your body. This gives you namely five signs that should warn you. Drinking is just as important as eating. After all, our bodies are made up of 60 percent water. So it’s essential to keep your body hydrated throughout the day to function correctly. Insufficient fluid intake can lead to kidney stones, bladder infections, migraines, and, in the worst case, heart disease. At least one liter per dayFor a healthy body, it is recommended to drink one…

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Two years ago, the Earth suddenly sped up its rotation, and the days have been getting shorter. Researchers are faced with a mystery. Sometimes it feels like the day flies by. The bad news: that’s not just a subjective impression; it’s a reality. June 29, 2022, was the shortest day since the beginning of measurement history using atomic clocks. The record day was 1.59 milliseconds shorter than the usual 24 hours, according to a report by the operators of the timeanddate.com web portal, which has been in existence since 1998.…

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Celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Les Misérables,” this concert captures all the spirit and excitement surrounding the legendary musical. The phenomenal star-studded cast includes pop star Nick Jonas, Tony Award winner Lea Salonga and over 500 other artists and musicians. Les Miserables will be shown at the Rathaus Film Festival in Vienna on 5 August 2022, 21.00 Hours and on 2 September 2022, 20.30 Hours. For 30 years the film festival on Rathausplatz, the square in front of Vienna City Hall, has taken place during the summer months. The unique location…

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