Category: Feature Stories

Apple has not changed anything in the form factor. There are no notable differences in the dimensions and weight of the iPhone 15. The materials used have also remained the same. However, you will notice a difference if you hold the iPhone 15. The aluminum frame’s edges have a small amount of bevelling. This gives the device a softer impression, as it feels “softer” in the hand. In contrast, the edges of the iPhone 14 were still really “angular.” While the surface was still glossy on last year’s iPhone, it…

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Especially those who want to save calories and like to reach for light products. But an excellent conscience can, unfortunately, have its price because not everyone tolerates the sugar substitutes used. Everyone dreams of eating with pleasure, doing without anything, and still staying slim and slender. That’s why so-called light products are so popular. They promise the same taste as the standard version with far fewer calories. In the meantime, almost every food has a light version, including yogurt, sausage, cheese, and drinks. Unfortunately, not everyone can tolerate the sugar…

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To reduce plastic waste, one of the things you can do is reuse used plastic water bottles. Refilling a used water bottle is typical, whether you are travelling, working, or participating in sports. However, it’s worth taking a closer look at this laudable measure. The different types of plastic used for water bottles are as follows:PET: polyethylene terephthalatePET, commonly used for water bottles, is a transparent, lightweight plastic considered environmentally friendly because it is 100% recyclable. However, its porosity makes it susceptible to bacterial proliferation. Every time you drink directly…

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Butter is a controversial topic in nutrition. There are two camps: those who love butter and those who swear by margarine or other plant-based substitutes. Also, how and when butter is put on bread is hotly debated. Butter contains a lot of cholesterol.Bread and butter (or margarine) belong on the kitchen table in a German household. Bread is already a superfood. And butter? This contains a lot of cholesterol, and it was assumed that this also increases the cholesterol level and the risk of heart disease for a long time.…

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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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