Category: Feature Stories

For some, a morning shower is an essential ritual that gets the body and mind going. For others, warm water in the evening is the perfect end to a long day – relaxing, cleansing and sleep-inducing. But who is right? Microbiologist Primrose Freestone from the University of Leicester has looked into this everyday question, and her findings finally provide some answers.Pro evening showerShower in the morning or the evening: Which is better?A lot accumulates on our skin and hair during the day: Sweat, sebum, dust, pollen, and much of it…

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Central banks and experts estimate that cash worth hundreds of billions of euros is being hoarded rather than spent. “Cash paradox”In March, according to figures from the European Central Bank, a total of €1.564 trillion in cash was in circulation in the eurozone. That was almost €30 billion more than in spring 2022 and even €300 billion more than at the start of the coronavirus pandemic five years earlier. Although the growth rate has slowed significantly since 2022, the amount of cash in circulation continues to increase rather than decrease.…

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Why Popcorn Is a Must-Have When Watching Movies in Cinemas Recently, I watched Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning. While waiting for the film to begin, I noticed something curious—almost every moviegoer had a small to large pack of popcorn in hand. I’ve watched plenty of movies before, but I never really thought about buying popcorn myself. That moment got me thinking: why is popcorn such a big part of the movie experience? Curious, I decided to dig a little deeper, and what I found explains a lot. Popcorn’s place in cinema…

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MANILA, Philippines — The Austria Job Fair, held on May 27, 2025, at Robinsons Galleria, brought thousands of Filipino job seekers face-to-face with over 800 job openings in Austria, spanning multiple high-demand sectors. The event was a joint effort by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), the Austrian Embassy in Manila, ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Philippines, the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKO), and the Austrian Business Agency (ABA). Licensed recruitment agencies offered positions in various fields, including construction, architecture, manufacturing, healthcare, household services, hospitality, and culinary arts. DMW Secretary Hans Leo J.…

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It looks like a weed that you pull out when weeding the garden. However, appearances can be deceiving, as the green leaves are not only edible but also very healthy. Watercress is a green plant that belongs to the Brassicaceae family, which includes similar plants such as cauliflower, broccoli, and cabbage. It may look inconspicuous, but the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recognized it as one of the healthiest vegetables in the world. It owes this honorable title to the high concentration of vitamins and minerals…

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The Feast of the Ascension, celebrated 40 days after Easter, marks the moment when Christians believe Jesus ascended into heaven. It’s a key event in the Christian calendar, recognised as the final step in Christ’s earthly mission. According to the New Testament, after his resurrection, Jesus appeared to his disciples over 40 days before rising into the sky, promising the Holy Spirit would come to guide them. This event holds deep theological significance. It confirms Christ’s divinity and his return to the Father while also signaling the beginning of the…

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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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