Category: Feature Stories

A research team has discovered a new object far beyond our solar system’s previously known boundaries. The celestial object, provisionally named “2017 OF201”, is located at an enormous distance from the sun, so far that it leaves even Pluto far behind. Enormous distances beyond our imaginationFor comparison, the Earth is one astronomical unit (AU) away from the sun, corresponding to around 150 million kilometers. The object that has now been discovered never comes closer than 44.5 AU to the sun in its elliptical orbit. At its most distant point, it…

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Bacteria, algae, and mold can multiply easily in a warm and humid climate and, in the worst case, become a health risk. This can also happen in the drinking bottle, into which germs get through our saliva and the ambient air. TÜV therefore advises that drinking bottles that are used daily should also be cleaned daily. This can be done simply by rinsing the bottle with hot water and a little washing-up liquid. However, cleaning is even more thorough if you use a bottle or a clean toothbrush. Hard-to-reach crevices…

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According to several rumors, Apple wants to attack the market for super-thin smartphones after Samsung. The tech giant could launch its particularly slim iPhone in the fall. The focus of the iPhone 17 Air is said to be the thin casing. The slim design means that users will have to make some compromises. The thin iPhone will only have one camera lens, and the battery will be smaller. Some suspect that the iPhone 17 Air will struggle to last an entire day on a single charge.Smaller than the competitionA South…

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What reads like the plot of a science fiction movie is a bitter reality: NASA has issued an official warning of a mega solar storm. In the next few days, massive solar flares – so-called coronal mass ejections (CMEs) – could hit the Earth and severely damage our technological infrastructure. Solar storm: harbingers already last weekThe consequences could be far-reaching: power outages, communication disruptions, and, worst case, a complete internet blackout. Several massive solar flares have already been recorded in the past week, resulting in radio blackouts worldwide – in…

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The Pope opened his first general audience on Wednesday with a message of peace. He called on people to “disarm their hearts”. On the situation in the Middle East, the Pontiff said: “The situation in Gaza is becoming ever more worrying and painful. I renew my urgent appeal to allow humanitarian aid to enter in a dignified manner and to put an end to the hostilities, the devastating price of which is being paid by children, the elderly, and the sick.” “In this month dedicated to Our Lady, I would…

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Our ESC king JJ (436 points) is ahead of the Israeli Yuval Raphael (357) and the cool Estonian Tommy Cash (356)—this is the official and, for Austria, so pleasing final result of the 69th Song Contest. The ranking looks slightly different in the iTunes charts, which are currently determined by the ESC hits.JJ’s haunting pop opera “Wasted Love” has been at number 1 for days now, that’s for sure! But behind him comes the first surprise: Italian Lucio Corsi, who only made it to 4th place at the ESC with…

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In the digital era, booking travel online has become the norm. But did you know that the price of the same trip can vary depending on the device you use? A recent analysis by the Chamber of Labor (AK) shows that prices for online travel bookings can vary depending on the device, booking date, and browsing behavior. Price differences depending on device and dayThe AK conducted a comprehensive study between March 11 and 22, 2025, in which 30 price queries were carried out on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with up…

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Before a planned trip, the question often arises: “Do I need a visa for my destination?” Some countries, such as Thailand, Great Britain, and Israel, have recently changed their rules. The Austrian passport is one of the most powerful in the world; nevertheless, a visa, eVisa, or electronic travel authorization (ETA) is required before entering around 60 countries. In some cases, the documents can be conveniently applied online; in others, however, a personal visit to the embassy is necessary. New rules for Thailand since MaySince May 1, 2025, Austrian citizens…

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Vienna, Austria – May 12, 2025 – The overseas voting process at the Philippine Embassy in Vienna concluded smoothly as the Special Board of Canvassers (SBOC) officially closed the polls at 1:00 PM today, May 12, 2025. Despite a slight delay in the arrival of necessary election paraphernalia—including SIM cards and USB routers—the digital voting and counting proceeded efficiently, yielding results within hours. Consul General Zoilo Velasco, chairman of the SBOC, convened the board at 9:00 AM to oversee the proceedings. Poll watchers from various Filipino political parties were present…

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