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During his visit to Mongolia, Pope Francis called for cooperation among religions for peace. Addressing government officials, diplomats and representatives of other faiths over the weekend, he stressed the common interest of all people in a world without war and conflict. He also sent friendly signals towards China, Mongolia’s neighbouring country, and Russia. Without mentioning Russia’s attack on Ukraine, he said Saturday in the capital of Ulan Bator: “May the dark clouds of war pass, and may the firm will of universal brotherhood sweep them away.” The pope called for…

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Apart from our private problems, some things stress us out daily. What’s behind them?Anyone who has ever had to walk behind a stroller blocking the entire sidewalk knows what stress means. Dodging is not always possible—you have appointments after all and have to get through them now! According to a study, this is a significant stress factor in our everyday lives. Somehow, there’s always something, isn’t there? These things also stress us out, according to research: Traffic jamThis is an obvious example; after all, every driver knows how annoying it…

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The future has always been an unsolvable mystery for people, about which they have always sought advice, not least from prophets and soothsayers. Even today, one of these prophets is often referred to. The future predictions of the French pharmacist Michel de Nostredame, also known as Nostradamus, are consulted again and again gladly to interpret current or future events in politics and world events and to classify them correctly—the whole offers, thereby, again and again, an area for wild speculations. New Nostradamus writings foundAs the WDR reports, the seer born…

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Who doesn’t know it: Everything is going well, and you should actually be happy, but still, you can’t be satisfied because thoughts of bad overshadow everything positive. So much good could still happen; we held on to the adverse events and let them massively influence our mood. But why is that actually the case? Why are we unable to relate to the present and always feel the need to refute everything? Scientists claim that because humans were once at the bottom of the food chain, we now focus more on…

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Plastic is evil, paper is good, was the motto of environmentally conscious people when using disposable cups. But that was too good to be true. A recent study by the University of Gothenburg shows that paper cups harm nature. The researchers tested the effect of disposable cups made of different materials on the larvae of the butterfly midge. “We left paper cups and plastic cups in wet sediment and water for a few weeks and observed how the leached chemicals affected the larvae. All the cups had a negative effect…

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Grapes are a healthy and refreshing snack between meals. But for many people, the joy of snacking is marred by the many tiny seeds they contain. However, this is unjustified because they have an active ingredient that makes the skin radiant and the hair shiny and strengthens the immune system. Which plant substance is hidden behind it? You can find out here. To protect our health, it is essential to consume foods with antioxidants. This is because they protect us from disease by scavenging dangerous free radicals, thus protecting cells.…

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According to a new study by neuroscientists specializing in memory, forgetfulness may not be wrong. Find out why it is for you and what it means. Have you ever been told you have a memory like a goldfish or, instead, a sieve in your head? Or maybe you’ve already forgotten? Don’t worry. Because science says you might be better off for it! Amnesia and hypermnesiaWhile amnesia is rightly considered a disorder that should be avoided at all costs, its counterpart, hypermnesia, or the ability to remember absolutely anything – is…

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Whether on land, in the water, or in the air, microplastics are present everywhere. Numerous studies have already established that plastic particles ranging in size from 0.001 to 5 millimetres hurt marine species. In recent years, microplastics have been found in humans. However, nothing is known about the actual repercussions. A study published in the International Journal of Molecular Science recently investigated how microplastics damage the biology of mice. This allows for the drawing of conclusions about the human body. To ascertain the effects of microplastics on mouse behaviour, inflammatory…

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It has quite a sounding name: The so-called “Blue Moon” will be complete on August 31, 2023, according to “Timeanddate”; precisely that happens at 03:35. As “Astrowoche” describes, the energy should be “palpable” a few days before and after. And this could turn out intensively. So, what does the full moon in August have up its sleeve for us? Full moon in PiscesThe Full Moon in August 2023 is in the sign of Pisces and, as “Astro” explains, should provide “intense energy” and bring change. After all, the water sign…

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