Category: General Interest

When temperatures rise, our brain function drops. But what causes this, and what can we do about it?Unbearable heat, extreme exhaustion, and even the sensation that you can still not focus after the fifth cup of coffee are regrettably common summertime experiences for some of us. Once the heat wave hits, our brains can quickly suffer. So, as “NetDoktor” explains, it’s no wonder we start sweating when we’re exceedingly hot. Our bodies natural processes keep us from becoming too hot. This can set in either when temperatures are high or…

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An American researcher warns against a seemingly harmless act: killing a spider. Sometimes the eight-legged critters seem repulsive, but in everyday life, they greatly help us. “Stop the Massacre!”: American entomologist Matt Bertone sounds the alarm and publishes a plea for the protection of… Spiders! It was published on The Conversation site, and it is a proper eulogy to our eight-legged friends. “Don’t kill the next spider you see in your home,” urges Matt Bertone, who immediately provides arguments for this, even if they seem very surprising at first glance:…

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The new EG.5 coronavirus variant continues to spread worldwide, but experts do not consider it more dangerous than other variants. “In my estimation, EG.5 poses no particular danger,” said Richard Neher, head of the Evolution of Viruses and Bacteria Research Group at the University of Basel’s Biozentrum. The public health risk posed by EG.5 is low according to current knowledge, the World Health Organization (WHO) also wrote a few days ago. It said it is equivalent to the risk posed by XBB.1.16 and some other variants currently circulating. Eris spreads…

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Temperatures are increasing over the next few days, with highs of 35 degrees expected, according to GeoSphere Austria. A heat warning is also in effect for the next few days. Only on Friday does a cold front approach, and the thunderstorm tendency increases. Temperature records: What relevance does climate change have here?On Monday, the sun shines mainly from a cloudless sky. In the afternoon, spring clouds will appear from time to time, but for the most part, they will remain harmless. They may grow into isolated showers or thunderstorms only…

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According to an initial study, U.S. pharmaceutical company Moderna said Thursday that its updated Corona vaccine was effective against the “Eris” subvariant.The company now expects to launch the new vaccine in time for the fall vaccination season. However, approval from regulatory authorities is still pending. New corona sub-variant ErisModerna, like vaccine makers Novavax and Pfizer, has been working with BioNTech SE to develop versions of its vaccines that target Eris subvariants. A short while earlier, pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced that a mouse study had shown that its updated vaccine had…

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Headphones of all sizes, from a small button to a well-padded DJ piece, are standard on the road, whether you are a cyclist, pedestrian, or driver. But what is the legal situation? Are you permitted to wear them, mainly when operating a vehicle or a motorcycle? According to ÖAMTC lawyer Martin Hoffer, the answer is “yes.” But there is a “but.” Because: there are no legal restrictions on headphones, neither for pedestrians nor cyclists or car drivers. Even special headphones with noise-cancelling technology – which reduces outside noise or blocks…

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If you like chewing gum, you’re in for a surprise – because it contains a particular ingredient you probably didn’t know about! For many of us, chewing gum is a way of life. Although it doesn’t serve any particular purpose, people chew gum for various reasons- whether to freshen their breath, whiten their teeth, relieve stress, or just because they’re bored. You can read about what happens if you accidentally swallow a piece of gum here. But few people know what chewing gum contains, and the truth could revolutionize how…

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Our dominant hand is predetermined before birth, despite popular belief. The cause appears to be elsewhere in the brain. Do you have left- or right-handedness? A study has shown what determines which side is prominent in our lives. Long believed to be determined by left- or right-handedness, this theory has since been refuted. It has nothing to do with the structure or development of our brain. Our prenatal biology holds the key to the puzzle. According to ultrasound tests conducted in the 1980s, a preference for the movements of the…

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Harvard study confirms oil as new ‘superfood.’ Due to medical advances and better hygiene measures, we are getting older. But as we age, the risk of developing dementia also increases. The good news is that you can do something about it!In addition to exercise and maintaining social contacts, olive oil is a new “superfood.” A study by the elite Harvard University confirms that olive oil can reduce the risk of dying from dementia by 28 percent. What it takes: just half a tablespoon a day.U.S. scientists studied 90,000 U.S. citizens…

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