Category: General Interest

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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According to a British study, people’s moods are generally at their best early in the day and at their worst late in the evening. It’s well known that moods change with the seasons, the days of the week, and even throughout the day (diurnal). But it turns out that things “look better in the morning”, as British scientists discovered in a major study by University College London. As part of this study, 49,218 participants (76.5% of whom were women) regularly completed questionnaires and indicated the time of day, day of…

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Good oral hygiene protects teeth from tooth decay and periodontitis. According to current, as yet unpublished research from the USA, regular cleaning of the spaces between the teeth with dental floss could also help reduce the risk of stroke. Brushing your teeth at least twice daily is the usual recommendation to remove pathogens and keep the chewing apparatus healthy for as long as possible. This is because recurring or even chronic inflammation in the oral cavity not only damages the teeth. Research in recent years has shown that there may…

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An international research team has discovered a “super-Earth” with a special property: the exoplanet HD 20794 d, which is almost twenty light years away from Earth, could provide new insights into the habitability of other celestial bodies. According to the University of Geneva, the celestial body tests new hypotheses about extraterrestrial life. As the experts announced on Tuesday, the planet with the name HD 20794 d oscillates between the habitable and non-habitable zones on its elliptical orbit around its sun. The habitable zone is the area around a star where…

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The renaissance of night trains continues apace. As announced last year, a brand new rail route will open on February 5, running from Brussels to Venice. The route will include stops in Eindhoven, Cologne, Munich, Innsbruck and Verona. The operator is European Sleeper, a Belgian-Dutch company that already operates several night train connections in Europe. The aim is to enable skiers to travel to the Tyrolean ski resorts in an environmentally friendly way. Co-founder Elmer van Buuren told Travel Weekly back in 2024 that the “Good Night Train” would depart…

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Microplastics pose a massive threat to the brain: immune cells in blood vessels “eat” the plastic particles, clump together, and can trigger thrombosis. Ubiquitous microplastics can be dangerous for the brain. A study on mice shows that immune cells in the blood vessels absorb the plastic particles. The heavy food makes the “scavenger cells” immobile; they can clump together, clog blood vessels, and possibly trigger thrombosis. Microplastics are found in the world’s most remote regions, such as the Antarctic ice and the human body. According to estimates, we ingest up…

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Many people assume their dental hygiene is under control, but small mistakes can easily creep into everyday life. How you use and care for your toothbrush can greatly impact your oral hygiene—and experts have clear recommendations. The Huffington Post reports. Electric toothbrush Did you know that you shouldn’t “scrub” your teeth with an electric toothbrush? Instead, the brush head should glide gently over each tooth without moving it up, down, or sideways. According to experts, there is a risk of damaging the bristles and reducing the toothbrush’s effectiveness if too…

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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? Even though smartphone battery performance has improved significantly, especially in recent years, and cell phones no longer need to be plugged in quite so often, the charging process remains an (almost) daily ritual. You can’t really do much wrong here—or can you? Smartphone manufacturer Huawei has addressed the issue and explained the correct sequence. Of course, this also applies…

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But up to 20,000 roommates could be hiding behind the seemingly clean surface—and we’re not talking about pets. House dust mites feel particularly at home in inadequately cleaned bed linen. But how often should you change the sheets to keep the unwanted roommates away?According to Martin Seeley, sleep expert and CEO of MattressNextDay, the answer is clear: “At least once a week.” This simple step can not only save allergy sufferers from blocked noses and respiratory problems but also improve bedroom hygiene. Every night, we release around 200 milliliters of…

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