Category: Feature Stories

Due to global warming, thunderstorm clouds increasingly carry more moisture and pile up higher, climate researcher Marc Olefs from Geosphere Austria told APA at a natural hazards conference in Vienna. According to Olefs, the dangers continue to increase as the climate crisis progresses. Therefore, protective structures and the flow of information between authorities, emergency services and those affected must be improved. According to Olefs, intact forests also reduce the risk of damage. Warm air can absorb seven percent more moisture per additional degree Celsius if the conditions for such saturation…

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Only recently, a case became known in the USA in which people became seriously ill with worms after eating game meat. Which foods can also be infested with parasites, and what do you need to know? A family from the US state of South Dakota barbecued bear meat and contracted a dangerous disease: trichinellosis. This is a worm disease that can spread throughout the entire body. As the US Centers for Disease Control recently announced, even family members who had not eaten the meat became ill. This is because other…

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Change in major weather phenomena: El Niño will soon take a break, then La Niña will take over. Warm will be followed by cold. According to a report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the weather phenomenon El Niño, which is partly responsible for high temperatures in many places, is likely to end soon. Instead, it will be replaced by La Niña conditions in the months of August to November, with a probability of around 70 percent, according to the WMO. El Niño causes higher water temperatures than usual, while…

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Drinking a large glass of water as the first action of the day? There are many benefits to this. We reveal what you can expect from this routine. Many people reach for coffee or tea when they can’t get going in the morning. But they would be doing their bodies a big favor if they poured themselves a large glass of water first thing in the morning. After all, this has several health benefits. Although the body runs on a low flame during the night, it still loses fluids through…

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The nights, often synonymous with rest and relaxation, can also hide a darker side. A new study by researchers at the University of Arizona examines a troubling phenomenon: why do certain nighttime hours seem to be prone to violent behavior? A 15-year analysis shows that waking at night is linked to death by suicide and homicide. This study, conducted by the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, sheds light on key factors. The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry published a study titled “Risk of…

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The spicy bulb enhances every dish and is also good for our health. However, mistakes often creep in during preparation, which can severely impair the quality and flavor of the vegetable. With these tips, you can prevent it from becoming bitter and losing its taste. Incorrect storageGarlic actually keeps for a very long time, up to 12 months. However, the bulb quickly becomes overripe. It is best to store it in a clay pot with a lid or wrapped in a paper bag in a dark, cool place. Garlic has…

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Corpus Christi is one of the highest feast days in the Roman Catholic church year, also known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. The Latin name of the feast of the Lord is “Sollemnitas Sanctissimi Corporis et Sanguinis Christi”, in other languages such as English, French, or Italian, the feast day is called “Corpus Christi”. When is Corpus Christi celebrated?The date on which the holiday falls depends on the movable date of Easter. Corpus Christi is celebrated on the 60th day after Easter Sunday,…

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Many people prefer seedless varieties when buying grapes, which are considered more convenient. However, there are good reasons to choose grapes with seeds instead. Magazine Freundin reports that seedless grapes are often smaller because the plant hormone needed for growth is located in the seeds. Gibberellin, an artificial plant hormone, is often added to promote the development of these grapes. In contrast, grapes with seeds contain OPC (oligomeric proanthocyanidins), an antioxidant that can improve heart health, is anti-inflammatory, and supports the immune system. These health benefits make grapes with seeds…

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E-scooters can be found in every city, in popular travel regions, and even in rural areas; they are becoming increasingly common. They can be rented quite easily or bought for little money. What should you look out for, and what are the regulations for drivers of e-scooters? We have answers to some frequently asked questions. What is an e-scooter?An electric scooter is an electrically powered small scooter with a maximum permissible power of no more than 600 watts and a design speed of no more than 25 km/h. Where is…

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