Category: Feature Stories

Greenhouse gas emissions are currently being insufficiently reduced, which is why some people are flirting with the idea of allowing the global temperature rise to exceed 1.5 degrees, Austrian scientists complain. Even if the climate could be cooled down again later by removing CO2 from the atmosphere, much of the damage would be irreparable, they explain in the scientific journal “Nature”.Carl-Friedrich Schleussner and Joeri Rogelj from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) in Laxenburg (Lower Austria) and an international team carried out model calculations to determine the consequences…

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According to the EU’s Copernicus Earth Observation Program, last month was the second warmest September ever recorded worldwide.Only in September 2023 was the global average temperature even higher, the Copernicus Climate Service announced on Tuesday. Since records began, 2024 is increasingly likely to be the world’s warmest year. New record highs reachedCopernicus, which uses billions of measurements from satellites, ships, airplanes, and weather stations for its calculations, explained that new record highs have already been reached from January to September 2024. As a result, it is “almost certain that 2024…

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What do you do when your umbrellas are dripping wet? Open them up and leave them to dry, right? But you shouldn’t do that from now on if you care about your umbrella. Because if it dries in this position, it can be awful for your faithful companion.Here, we reveal how you should let your umbrella dry instead!Leave umbrellas open to dry. Better not!We’ve all been there: on rainy days, our front rooms, bathtubs, or stairwells are usually lined with open umbrellas so that they can dry properly and don’t…

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Is a quick shower enough to keep our bodies clean? There’s a doctor on TikTok who claims that most of us don’t wash ourselves properly and that five body parts in particular are too often neglected. Dr. Jen Caudle has been talking to her TikTok followers about their lack of hygiene. She recently posted a video naming the top 5 areas that many of us allegedly don’t wash enough. Her claims were met with mixed reactions. the belly buttonDr. Jen Caudle, who has almost 90,000 loyal followers and more than…

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There are some rarities among coin collectors. A new 2-euro coin commemorating the 175th anniversary of the Paulskirche constitution has now triggered hype among collectors. This is the new highly coveted collector’s coinA new 2-euro coin was produced for the 175th anniversary of the Paulskirche constitution. A total of 30 million copies have been issued, causing a stir in the world of coin collectors. The reverse of the coin depicts St. Paul’s Church with the words “Paulskirchenverfassung 1849”. At the bottom is the year in which the coin was issued:…

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On October 1 and 2, the second strongest eruption of the current 25th solar cycle to date was recorded. This was classified as X7.1 (R3 – strong) by the US space weather observers of NASA and NOAA. A solar storm warning has been issued due to the coronal mass ejection. Radio interference possibleIf the particles arrive on the side of the Earth facing the sun, there could be around one hour of radio interference, which could affect radio transmissions over a large area via shortwave. There is also the possibility…

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A new study by the Federal Environment Agency Vienna has revealed interesting findings on the impact of plastics in the kitchen on microplastic consumption. This research shows that the use of plastic containers and utensils in the kitchen has no significant effect on microplastic intake. Rather, the consumption of highly processed foods plays a decisive role.In the study led by Christina Hartmann, 15 participants from Vienna and the surrounding area aged between 24 and 43 were asked to vary their cooking and eating habits over two weeks. On the one…

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On October 2, astronomy fans can experience an impressive annular solar eclipse—but not from Austria. This spectacular phenomenon stretches from Hawaii across the Pacific to the southern tip of South America and ends in the South Atlantic. Small moon and shining ringAt 18:54 CET, the new moon will partially obscure the sun while it is 406,516 kilometers from Earth. The moon’s smaller size compared to the sun will create the characteristic glowing ring that will accompany the eclipse until 22:34 CET. A look into the future of eclipsesAustria’s next partial…

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When you look at your bathroom or kitchen sink, you might notice a small, often overlooked hole near the top of the basin. This little feature is called an overflow hole, and while it may not receive much attention, it plays a crucial role in your sink’s overall functionality and safety. So, what exactly does this small hole do, and why is it essential? What is the Overflow Hole? The small hole on your sink, commonly called the overflow hole, is typically located near the top edge of the sink…

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