Category: Feature Stories

Wood analysis shows that Vikings had already set foot on American soil 500 years earlier to import materials to Greenland. A new study could rewrite textbooks: Until now, Christopher Columbus was considered the discoverer of America in 1492. Archaeologists at the University of Iceland present new findings that shake this theory. The Vikings are said to have set foot on the continent 500 years earlier. The archaeologists analyzed wood from five Norse sites in West Greenland that the Vikings inhabited between 1000 and 1400. Some were found to have been…

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Today, April 20, will be a very special day for Astro-fans. Because then we will experience a new moon and a total solar eclipse. A spectacle that only happens a few times per century. Rare moon-sun combination on April 20Anyone who is a bit involved with astrology knows: the new moon is a very special phase for fans of zodiac signs, manifestations and the like. Because the new moon always brings motivation, emotional strength and power to tackle new goals. It is, therefore, the perfect time for new manifestations and…

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According to a new study, the huge plastic waste vortex in the Pacific Ocean is populated by living creatures: Numerous species have “discovered” the floating plastic pieces as a new, permanent habitat for themselves. Old fishing nets, beverage bottles, garbage bags – plastic as far as the eye can see: this is the great plastic garbage vortex in the Pacific Ocean (“The Great Pacific Garbage Patch”). It is estimated to cover 1.6 million square kilometres, 19 times the area of Austria. Invertebrate organisms have settled on 98 percent of the…

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It’s difficult to tell the difference between an allergy, a seasonal virus or a simple cold when your nose runs. Fortunately, there are some clues to help you not get it all mixed up. Pay attention to the symptoms and remember what you did during the week; that’s a good start. The buds are blooming, the sun is taking off its gray winter coat, everything is coming back to life, and pollen is flying everywhere to delight us with seasonal allergies. A real joy for our moods, but less so…

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Where does the water on Earth, one of the few planets in the solar system where water can be found, come from? For years, two scientific theories have confronted each other on this question. Was there water on Earth from the beginning, even when it was formed, or did it only come to Earth later due to external influences such as meteorites? A new study could finally end this eternal debate. The origin of water on EarthAlthough all scientists agree that water is the most important element in the origin…

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In the wake of advancing climate change, people are increasingly looking for more sustainable alternatives for the environment. In particular, travel by air is increasingly criticized in this context. However, a Swiss company now claims to have found the ultimate solution to this problem. Here you can find out everything you need to know. Global warming continues to advance, and air travel is primarily criticized in this context. More and more parties are therefore looking for alternatives to curb the harmful effects on our environment further and enable a climate-friendly…

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According to a study, women and men are not automatically health conscious. Researchers took a closer look at vegans’ dietary patterns and exercise behaviours. They found that vegan diets are not automatically health-conscious. The public often perceives women and men who avoid all animal products in their diet as particularly health-conscious. Researchers of the Center for Public Health of the Medical University of Vienna now investigated vegans’ dietary patterns and exercise behaviour. They could, in many cases, find a discrepancy between appearance and reality, as it was said on Thursday…

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Worldwide, according to the statistics portal Our World in Data, nearly 5.6 billion people have been vaccinated at least once against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. That’s more than half of the world’s total population, which had passed the 8 billion mark in November, according to UN calculations. In the EU, according to figures from the EU health agency ECDC, some 338 million people (nearly 76 percent) have received at least one vaccination, 65 million of them in Germany, according to the German Federal Ministry of Health’s vaccination dashboard. More than 192…

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It has been speculated and discussed for quite some time. Now Microsoft has implemented its controversial plan and displays advertising in the Start menu of Windows 11. The procedure and implementation of the advertisements have caused a lot of criticism and do not meet with much approval. These ads were first seen in an early Windows 11 test version. Since March, the ads have been shown to a wider audience through the optional update KB5023778. And from April onwards, all Windows 11 users will be able to see the ads.…

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