Category: Feature Stories

Is a quick shower enough to keep our bodies clean? There’s a doctor on TikTok who claims that most of us don’t wash ourselves properly and that five body parts in particular are too often neglected. Dr. Jen Caudle has been talking to her TikTok followers about their lack of hygiene. She recently posted a video naming the top 5 areas that many of us allegedly don’t wash enough. Her claims were met with mixed reactions. the belly buttonDr. Jen Caudle, who has almost 90,000 loyal followers and more than…

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There are some rarities among coin collectors. A new 2-euro coin commemorating the 175th anniversary of the Paulskirche constitution has now triggered hype among collectors. This is the new highly coveted collector’s coinA new 2-euro coin was produced for the 175th anniversary of the Paulskirche constitution. A total of 30 million copies have been issued, causing a stir in the world of coin collectors. The reverse of the coin depicts St. Paul’s Church with the words “Paulskirchenverfassung 1849”. At the bottom is the year in which the coin was issued:…

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On October 1 and 2, the second strongest eruption of the current 25th solar cycle to date was recorded. This was classified as X7.1 (R3 – strong) by the US space weather observers of NASA and NOAA. A solar storm warning has been issued due to the coronal mass ejection. Radio interference possibleIf the particles arrive on the side of the Earth facing the sun, there could be around one hour of radio interference, which could affect radio transmissions over a large area via shortwave. There is also the possibility…

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A new study by the Federal Environment Agency Vienna has revealed interesting findings on the impact of plastics in the kitchen on microplastic consumption. This research shows that the use of plastic containers and utensils in the kitchen has no significant effect on microplastic intake. Rather, the consumption of highly processed foods plays a decisive role.In the study led by Christina Hartmann, 15 participants from Vienna and the surrounding area aged between 24 and 43 were asked to vary their cooking and eating habits over two weeks. On the one…

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On October 2, astronomy fans can experience an impressive annular solar eclipse—but not from Austria. This spectacular phenomenon stretches from Hawaii across the Pacific to the southern tip of South America and ends in the South Atlantic. Small moon and shining ringAt 18:54 CET, the new moon will partially obscure the sun while it is 406,516 kilometers from Earth. The moon’s smaller size compared to the sun will create the characteristic glowing ring that will accompany the eclipse until 22:34 CET. A look into the future of eclipsesAustria’s next partial…

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When you look at your bathroom or kitchen sink, you might notice a small, often overlooked hole near the top of the basin. This little feature is called an overflow hole, and while it may not receive much attention, it plays a crucial role in your sink’s overall functionality and safety. So, what exactly does this small hole do, and why is it essential? What is the Overflow Hole? The small hole on your sink, commonly called the overflow hole, is typically located near the top edge of the sink…

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A recent study shows that the consumption of ready meals and highly processed foods increases the intake of microplastics, while the use of plastic cooking utensils and containers makes no significant difference. Experts from the Federal Environment Agency in Vienna have found that eating ready meals and highly processed foods leads to a significantly higher intake of microplastics than eating freshly prepared food. However, storing food in plastic boxes and using plastic cooking spoons, for example, has no discernible effect on the amount of plastic that enters the body, they…

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Just over one in two people feels physically and mentally healthy, but around 10 percent describe their health as “poor” to “very poor.” These are the findings of this year’s Wiener Städtische Insurance Health Study. As in previous years, the proportion of deteriorations outweighs the improvements. Slightly more than one in five people state that their mental health has deteriorated. Almost half of those surveyed take prescription medication, with over 70 percent in the mid-50s age group. Stress and worries on the riseIn the representative survey by the Gallup Institute,…

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The partial eclipse of the moon can be observed with the naked eye on Wednesday morning In good weather, a partial lunar eclipse can be seen on Wednesday morning. During this eclipse, the moon enters eight and a half percent of the Earth’s shadow. A partial lunar eclipse can be observed, weather permitting, on Wednesday (September 18) in the early morning hours. During it, according to the Vienna Astronomy Association (WAA), our Earth’s satellite will enter eight and a half percent of the Earth’s umbra—a comparatively “less spectacular” celestial event.…

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