Category: Feature Stories

Current income reports in Austria show apparent differences between the rich and the poor. While over 1.5 million people are considered at risk of poverty, the group of top earners is defined as those with a gross annual income of 71,000 euros or more. A particular focus is placed on educational attainment and gender distribution. According to the latest EU poverty report, around 336,000 people in Austria were living in “absolute poverty” last year. A total of 1,529,000 people (16.9 percent of the population) are considered at risk of poverty…

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Grapes are back in season. In fact, red grapes are a tad healthier than their green relatives—especially those with seeds. Grape season is here, and these sweet fruits are once again available from regional growers. Not only are they an ideal snack, but they are also packed with fiber and valuable minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron. “The fruits also score points with many vitamins, including B vitamins such as folate,” Antje Gahl from the German Nutrition Society (DGE) told “Die Zeit.” Core Computer Science Have you ever…

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Lack of exercise hurts the brain. This has now been proven in a study conducted by Johannes Kepler University in Linz. Mental performance declines. This was investigated based on the coronavirus lockdown, which led to less exercise. The recently published study examined 318 young adults. The research team looked at how the lack of exercise during the coronavirus lockdown affected the short-term memory and attention span of young students in four countries, including Austria. The results clearly showed that during the lockdown, participants were confronted with higher stress levels and…

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Every year, the travel platform Booking.com analyzes where there are a vast number of accommodations with so-called Traveler Review Awards. This in-house award is given for exceptional hospitality, and Booking uses it to create a ranking of the most hospitable places in the world. To arrive at its ranking, the travel platform evaluates which providers on the platform consistently receive excellent customer reviews from vacationers and are praised for their outstanding service. The categories analyzed include accommodations, car rental companies, and taxi drivers. From coffee farms to pristine beaches, medieval…

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Strictly speaking, the Perseids have nothing to do with Perseus. The annual summer meteor shower owes its name to the constellation of the Greek mythological hero from which it appears to fall. However, the shooting stars actually originate from a comet with the somewhat unwieldy name 109P/Swift-Tuttle. Every year in mid-August, the Earth crosses its dust trail. This causes the small comet particles to enter the Earth’s atmosphere at high speed, where they burn up and become visible as bright trails of light. Some even briefly reach the brightness of…

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Do you prefer sweet red or tart green? When it comes to apples, it’s not just the taste that matters. When it comes to nutrients, color is important. Apples are one of the most popular fruits among Austrians: according to Statistics Austria, each of us consumes an average of 16.5 kilograms of apples per year. The most popular varieties are Gala and Golden Delicious. But did you know that not all apples are the same and that color has an influence on nutrients? Although all apples are green at first,…

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In the smartphone world, the end of summer means the launch of the new iPhone generation. As every year, Apple will present its iPhone models in September. This time, the event is eagerly awaited because an entirely new device is set to be unveiled. Leaked information has been trickling in for months, and countless leaks are haunting the internet. This already gives a relatively concrete picture of what to expect from the iPhone 17 models. We have summarized all the details that are already known. iPhone 17 iPhone 17 Air…

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Our diet has a greater impact on our health than many people think, and sugar plays a crucial role in this. Excessive sugar consumption can not only increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer but also cause us to age faster. But there is good news: according to a study by the University of California, San Francisco, reducing sugar intake by just 10 grams per day could significantly increase life expectancy. The dangerous sugar trap Sugar is a hidden ingredient in many foods. Whether in soft drinks, ready meals,…

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More than a billion people worldwide are obese. The causes are considered to be excessive calorie intake and too little exercise. But which is more important? Many people are severely overweight. So many people worldwide are affected that experts even refer to it as a global epidemic. According to a study by researchers at Duke University (North Carolina, US), this is mainly due to excessive calorie intake. Lack of exercise plays a relatively minor role. But there are still uncertainties. The team led by Amanda McGrosky and Amy Luke evaluated…

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