Category: Feature Stories

NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) spacecraft recorded an extremely powerful solar flare on March 3. The burst of high-energy radiation is classified as X2.1, according to the U.S. space agency. X is the strongest class of solar flare. The higher the number, the stronger the eruption. The SDO, which NASA launched into Earth orbit about 11 years ago to study solar activity, filmed the event. The radiation released came from a solar region called AR 3234. Failure of shortwave radio signalsDuring an X-class eruption, there can be prolonged and widespread…

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Is it Bill Gates? Is it that one guy who owns Louis Vuitton? Or is it the one from Twitter and Tesla?The answer to this question is subject to constant change. According to “Reuters,” over 7.5 trillion U.S. dollars move back and forth daily in our world. Admittedly, we “normal people” don’t notice too much of this, but this figure makes it clear that things can change quickly in the echoes of the super-rich. A good day for one’s company can soon raise one’s fortune by 100 billion. Who is…

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Ginger is believed to have several healing properties. It is said to help with headaches and stomach aches, have an anti-inflammatory effect and even keep blood sugar stable. But what can the spicy root do? And which substances work how? Ginger brings a special taste and burning spiciness to dishes and is now widely used as a natural remedy. In Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda, the special root has been used for healing for 5000 years. Both the new variety and the powder from the tubers are said to have…

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Exercise lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and other serious illnesses – according to a new study, you can benefit from this even with a short walk. For the study, an international team of researchers evaluated the results of 196 previously published studies in which more than 30 million people had participated. They calculated that about one in six premature deaths would have been prevented if each study participant exercised at least 150 minutes a week at moderate intensity, as the U.K.’s National Health Service (NHS) recommended. But even…

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Researchers have identified toilet paper as a “potentially significant source” of perpetual chemicals. Disubstituted poly-fluoroalkyl phosphates (diPAPs) have been found in many cases in analyses of toilet paper in the Americas, Africa and Western Europe, according to a study published yesterday in the Environmental Science and Technology Letters. These substances belong to the group of per and polyfluorinated chemicals or PFASs. PFASs are extremely persistent. Various studies have concluded that some of them can affect fertility or lead to developmental delays in children. The diPAPs now detected may transform into…

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Fats have a bad reputation, yet they are indispensable for nutrition. It depends on which fats you eat: saturated fatty acids, unsaturated fatty acids or trans fats. Along with carbohydrates and protein, fats are among the vital building blocks of nutrition. They provide valuable fatty acids that the body cannot produce itself and ensure that it can absorb fat-soluble vitamins. In addition, fats are flavour carriers; they bring a lot of flavour to our food. It is important to distinguish which fats are healthy and which are unhealthy. What are…

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It is almost certain that Apple will switch to USB-C for the upcoming iPhone 15. However, the change to the industry standard will not likely come without restrictions on Apple’s part. For example, the “Made For iPhone” program, in which manufacturers can have their Apple accessories certified for a fee, is to be continued. According to a leak on Twitter, Apple supplier Foxconn is currently mass-producing USB-C accessories with “Made For iPhone” certification. Replies to the tweet also say that non-certified accessories will be restricted. Specifically, charging performance and data…

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In almost every Austrian household, coffee in the morning is simply part of the routine. Yet a study by the North Western University of California found that most people drink coffee not for the taste but much more for the feeling it evokes in them. So it’s no wonder that some add sugar, milk or other sweeteners to the flavorful beverage for taste. But instead of using fattening additives, there is also a simpler trick to make your coffee tastier. A pinch of saltEven though bitter substances are very healthy,…

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Eating in front of a screen is a bad habit that takes a toll on our bodies and health. Who doesn’t like to eat while watching on their TV, laptop or phone? This practice is widespread in many countries, but it has many harmful effects on our bodies, some of which we would not have suspected. Eating in front of the screen is a growing trendMany people eat in front of a screen. A HelloFresh survey conducted in January 2022 found that 35.8% of UK families eat dinner in front…

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