Category: Feature Stories

What is the price of happiness? How much money does it take to be happy? Various studies and research projects have already tried to answer these questions. For example, a 2010 U.S. study by Daniel Kahneman and Angus Deaton concluded that a higher income equates to an objectively greater sense of achievement, which increases emotional well-being, but only up to an annual income of $75,000 per person. Beyond that, more money would not make people happier. The 2018 study “Happiness, Income Satisfaction, and Turning Points Around the World” by Purdue…

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We know stress is bad for us. But being bored is almost just as bad. What is the cause of the boreout syndrome?It seems like walking a tightrope to find the optimal workload for oneself. This can then quickly become a problem, both professionally and privately. Although burnout is now common, boredom is also a problem. What is behind it? Definition of boreoutAccording to “meinmed,” this is based on the English verb “bored,” which means “to be bored.” According to this, those affected are said to be so under-challenged that…

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The Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is a small, black-and-white patterned mosquito species originating in Southeast Asia. However, global trade and travel have spread to many parts of the world, including Europe and the United States. Unlike native mosquito species, the tiger mosquito is diurnal and bites during the day and evening. How dangerous is the Asian tiger mosquito?The Asian tiger mosquito is considered a potentially dangerous vector of diseases.In some regions, it has already spread several viral diseases.Although it is not infected with these diseases, it is a so-called…

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Geosphere Austria’s latest interim assessment on Wednesday shows that this year will likely end up among the warmest years in Austria’s measurement history. He said this year’s September already stood out due to above-average temperatures. “If October, November, and December run similarly to the average of the last ten years, 2023 will be one of the three warmest years in Austria’s 256-year measurement history,” said climatologist Alexander Orlik. The warmest years since measurements began: where does 2023 land?“If autumn and the beginning of winter are cooler than in recent years,…

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Who doesn’t know it: you buy a bag of potatoes, and after a short time, they germinate and shoot sprouts from the tubers? But when do grown potatoes belong in the garbage? In most cases, sprouting potatoes belong in the trash. The more shoots that can be seen, the more solanine is produced in the potato, which is toxic. Solanine causes headaches, nausea and vomiting to respiratory problems in humans. The rule of thumb is: if the potato is still plump and there are only up to five buds, you…

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When brushing our teeth, many of us perform a counterproductive action to oral hygiene. Is brushing your teeth a more complex ritual than it seems? Recommendations have changed significantly over the years. Brushing your teeth can become a chore if you want to follow your dentist’s or other dental professional’s instructions. By the way, experts recommend that many of us break a particular habit. Rinsing your mouth after brushing your teethIf you practice exemplary oral hygiene, you probably know you shouldn’t brush your teeth right after eating (and certainly not…

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What is the current infection situation in Austria?Infection figures are on the rise again, which should come as no surprise in the fourth year after the emergence of Sars-CoV-2. We are now in a phase “where we see clear waves of infection every few months. After a quiet summer, it’s on again,” says researchers from Complexity Science Hub Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna. The rising infection numbers are also reflected in the SARI dashboard, which provides information on inpatient hospital admissions with respiratory illnesses. There were recently about…

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Every driver knows it: the oppressive feeling when the reserve fuel gauge lights up. But you shouldn’t panic. Chances are, even though the warning light is flashing, there is more fuel in the reserve tank than you think. The fear of stopping on the highway is usually unfounded, as a study by the British comparison website Compare The Market has shown. It had looked at how far one can still drive with the contents of the reserve tank. Tested were 96 popular car models with gasoline engines. Most drivers believe…

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Worldwide, about 13 percent of the population suffers from migraines. In Austria, more than one million people suffer from migraines. World Headache Day aims to draw attention to the disease. According to the Austrian Headache Society on Monday, there are practical and well-tolerated medicines. Their president, Sonja Maria Tesar, urged people on World Headaches Day on September 5 to take migraines seriously and visit the physician or the lady doctor. The road to the correct diagnosis and therapy is often long. Headache Day: Around 13 percent of people suffer from…

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