Category: General Interest

VIENNA, 26 February 2025—The Philippines reiterated its strong support for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) and the global initiative to end nuclear testing during the 64th Session of Working Group B of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), held from 18 to 28 February in Vienna. Philippine Ambassador and Permanent Representative Evangelina A. Bernas emphasized the urgency of universalizing and bringing the CTBT into force, highlighting its significance as a key instrument in nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, and international security. As an active contributor to the CTBT’s verification system, the Philippines…

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Experts warn that drinking water as soon as it comes out of the tap may put you at risk. Here’s a simple trick to protect yourself and your loved ones from harmful metals in tap water. What could be easier than filling up a glass with fresh, healthy water from the tap? And yet there is something to consider here, too, not just the amount you drink. It turns out that your ready-to-serve soft drink can contain a number of harmful metals – something you don’t want in your body.…

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The sky appears blue, and sunsets are colorful due to a phenomenon known as Rayleigh scattering. Here is the explanation: 1. Why is the sky blue? Sunlight is made up of different colors that together produce white light. When the sunlight hits the earth’s atmosphere, it is scattered by the molecules in the air (mainly nitrogen and oxygen). The scattering depends on the wavelength: Short-wave light (blue and violet) is scattered more strongly than long-wave light (red, orange, yellow). Although violet light is scattered even more than blue light, we…

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Even after a week in the hospital, Pope Francis’ health remains serious. The Vatican has now declared the Pope’s state of health “critical. “The Pope is not out of danger,” it said on Saturday evening. In the morning, he had suffered an “extensive asthma crisis”. As a result, the head of the Catholic Church had to be administered highly concentrated oxygen. Francis also received blood transfusions due to anaemia. “The Holy Father continues to be lively and has spent the day in an armchair, although he was worse than yesterday,”…

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According to a recent study, certain apps for Android and iOS have security vulnerabilities. Experts warn of potential dangers for users.Symantec, a company specializing in cyber security, has found apps in the Google Play Store and Apple Store that deliver unencrypted login data for cloud services. According to experts, these apps allow unauthorized access to storage areas with highly sensitive user information. Delete apps with huge security vulnerabilities immediatelyThe following Android apps with security risks have been identified: Pic Stitch, Meru Cabs, Sulekha Business, Saludsa, Chola Ms Break In, EasSleepRIDE,…

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Huawei explains that there is a specific procedure for charging a cell phone. What should be done first: connecting the smartphone to the cable or plugging the charger into the socket? Charging the cell phone: First, the plug, then the cell phoneEven though smartphone battery performance has improved significantly, especially in recent years, and cell phones no longer need to be plugged in quite so often, charging remains an (almost) daily ritual. You can’t do much wrong here—or can you? Smartphone manufacturer Huawei has addressed the issue and explained the…

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French fries are greasy and unhealthy. That’s what they say, but it’s not entirely true. Deep-fried potato sticks can also have a healthy effect on the body. Eating too many fried foods can lead to diabetes, serious heart disease or even strokes. That’s the general opinion when it comes to chips. That’s not wrong, but it’s not entirely true either. A study shows that they can have a positive effect on our metabolism. With fries, it’s all about the quantityThe researchers examined changes in body fat mass, body weight, fasting…

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There can be very good reasons why you can’t sleep well at night. In some cases, the feeling of not being rested can be a symptom of serious health problems, while in other cases, it may simply be the full moon. Some people also have a wide range of sleep habits, which include talking in their sleep. If you’re one of those people who talk in their sleep and wonder why your body does it, we’ll tell you. Is it normal to talk in your sleep?Talking in your sleep is…

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The Schengen Borders Code (SBC) allows Member States to temporarily reintroduce border control at the internal borders in the event of a serious threat to public policy or internal security. The reintroduction of border control at the internal borders must be applied as a last-resort measure in exceptional situations and must respect the principle of proportionality. The duration of a temporary reintroduction of border control at the internal borders is limited, depending on the legal basis invoked by the Member State introducing such border control. The scope and duration of…

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