Category: Feature Stories

Is the difference between sea and ocean just a matter of surface? That’s the question we’re going to answer for you. Planet Earth, also called the blue planet, has 70% of its surface covered by oceans. And on our planet Earth, there are four significant oceans that every schoolchild learns about: the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and the Arctic Ocean. The latter ocean is primarily occupied by ice. But what exactly defines an ocean, and what is the difference between a sea and an ocean? We’ll…

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The global average temperature is very likely to climb more than 1.5 degrees above the pre-industrial level for the first time in one of the next five years. This was announced by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) today in Geneva. According to the WMO, 2023 to 2027 will likely be the warmest five years since measurements began. “There is a 98 percent probability that at least one of the next five years, as well as the entire five-year period, will be the warmest since records began,” the WMO said in…

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The environmental organization Greenpeace tested several foods for their shelf life in a long-term check. It showed that many foods are still edible even two months after the expiration of the best-before date. Even two months (59 days) after the expiration of the best-before date (MHD), fresh eggs, Striezel, assorted bread, Selchroller, and cream cheese are harmless and still edible. Only hard-boiled eggs failed the test conducted by the Food Testing Institute (LVA). Proper storage can significantly minimize food waste – currently, up to 415,000 tons of edible food from…

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With summer just approaching, many people are ready to wear swimsuits and show off their physiques. However, cellulite can be an annoying inconvenience and affect self-esteem. Fortunately, some foods can help fight cellulite. We’ll look at berries, tomatoes, watermelon, and many others. Let’s discover them together! TomatoTomato activates the natural production of collagen: it is an antioxidant and diuretic food, beneficial for the skin and blood circulation, and therefore, perfect for fighting cellulite. CitrusCitrus fruits contain plenty of vitamins C-these fruits help repair and protect tissue, counteracting aging and stimulating…

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High cholesterol can put our health at risk and must be controlled. One of the ways to do this is to eat right and avoid foods that can increase “bad” cholesterol levels. In this article, we have selected eight of the worst foods that increase cholesterol and explain why it is best to avoid them if you have cholesterol problems. Knowing what you eat is essential to make the right dietary choices, living healthily, and preventing future issues.Fatty meatsFatty meats can contain twice as much cholesterol as lean meats, up…

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Thanks to significant medical innovation, a baby has been born in the United Kingdom with three parents! This achievement means that newborns will no longer inherit mitochondrial diseases. Although something like this has happened in the past, this is the first time in the history of the United Kingdom that a child has been born with three parents. Two mothers and one fatherThis was made possible by a DNA test; the child was created from the DNA of three people. The UK Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority has confirmed this.…

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Sweating is a natural process of our bodies, but it can be a real problem for some people. It can be annoying and uncomfortable, but sweat can also give off a foul odor, becoming a real obstacle to social and work relationships. Fortunately, there are effective remedies for defeating malodorous sweat. Effective remedies to defeat malodorous sweatSweating is a natural process of our body, but it can be a real problem for some people. It can be annoying and uncomfortable, but sweat can also give off a foul odor, becoming…

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Towels, for example, are used almost daily – and should therefore be washed regularly. Washing machines consume a lot of energy and water, but the appliance is essential for hygiene reasons. But do towels, bed linen, jeans, and the like have to be washed as often as you think? A washing machine consumes around 60 to 100 liters per wash cycle. Particularly in times of energy crisis, one should think twice about whether a piece of clothing can be worn a second time before it ends up in the dirty…

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In Austria and most European countries, more and more children are growing up with more than one language – and already, at preschool age, they usually reconcile the different languages through play. Parents can provide their children with targeted support for multiple language acquisition. What is multilingualism?Multilingualism means more than having acquired foreign language skills at school. On the other hand, to be considered multilingual, one does not have to be equally proficient in two or more languages. This view used to prevail in academia. Today, multilingualism means that people…

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