Category: General Interest

WHO has placed coronavirus variant XBB.1.16 on the watch list. Seven virus variants are on the World Health Organization’s list. “We are seeing characteristics that point to an increased capacity for infection,” World Health Organization (WHO) Emergency Director Mike Ryan said Tuesday in Geneva. The sharp increase in infections with Corona variant XBB.1.16The symptoms are the same as with other variants, according to previous findings, he said. XBB.1.16 was first reported in January. The variant now accounts for 4.2 percent of the 3,000 virus sequences submitted. Just a month ago,…

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An asteroid hit Earth a few weeks ago, just hours after its discovery. According to the European Space Agency (ESA), the celestial body named 2023 CX1 was discovered by astronomer Krisztiàn Sárneczky at the Piszkéstető Observatory in Hungary. A glowing fireball could be seen over much of Europe. Minutes later, a second observation was made and reported to the International Astronomical Union’s Minor Planet Center, Phys.org says. Forty minutes later, the Višnjan Observatory in Croatia confirmed the object. Impact over the English ChannelBased on its trajectory, it could be predicted…

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Ever since the Pro model of the iPhone has had three camera modules, the focal lengths have been clear: on the back of Apple’s smartphones, there is an ultra-wide angle lens, a normal focal length and a telephoto lens. If the leaker Revegnus has his way, that could change, at least partially. According to him, the telephoto lens will be renewed, using the same sensor as the iPhone 14 but offering a variable zoom. It remains unclear what range the optics could cover. However, the optical zoom should be significantly…

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A popular smell is said to be carcinogenic if the results of a new study are to be believed. Something is depressing about reading all the latest cancer-related studies: All materials, foods, and habits seem to impact our health negatively. The most recent example? A universally loved smell that shouldn’t be inhaled for too long. Loaded with dangerous substancesWhich smell whether you like best? Each has their answer: some like the smell of roast chicken on Sunday, others like the smell of fresh bread (which also freezes well) or of…

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A look in the shopping carts shows us the dilemma: Many foodstuffs are packed in plastic & Co. We consume vast amounts of packaging waste, even though there are many ways to choose alternative packaging and avoid waste. Meanwhile, it is already trendy again, and years ago, it was a welcome companion for shopping as a jute bag or canvas bag. However, the cloth bag should be washed regularly. Alternatively, there are paper bags, whose production and disposal are more environmentally friendly than plastic bags. Already at the first stop…

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Despite knee problems, Pope Francis wants to continue travelling. The Pope made the announcement Friday when he received in audience at the Vatican the executives and staff of ITA Airways, the Italian airline that accompanies him on international trips. The Pope praised “the very valuable service” of the airline staff, which “requires competence, care and attention to many details.” He did have some mobility problems, “but also thanks to your help I will continue to travel,” Francis said. “For me it is important to meet people, communities, believers, members of…

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Germany is extending border controls with Austria for another six months, the German news agency dpa said Friday. Border control in the Balkans: announcement by NehammerGermany’s Interior Minister Nancy Faeser is said to have written to the EU Commission, informing it that a sustained decline in irregular migration to Central and Western Europe was not expected. Germany justifies the extension of border controls with irregular migration“It is worrying that 2022 saw a peak in detected irregular migration at the EU’s external borders since 2016,” the German interior minister said. Germany…

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A comparatively giant asteroid flies just past Earth on April 13. Although the distance to the celestial body is about 4.8 million kilometres, according to NASA’s classification, it is still a “potentially hazardous” asteroid. The 2012 KY3 object is between 540 and 1,200 meters in diameter. Because of this above-average size, the chunk of rock is considered a “planet killer.” This is because the impact of such a chunk would have devastating effects on our planet. When the asteroid whizzes past Earth, it will do so at a comparatively high…

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This should not be forgotten in any case: With April 15, the winter tire obligation ends in this country. The ÖAMTC has some advice for the change ready. Before then, however, it’s still mandatory to be on winter tires when driving in wintry conditions. In warmer weather, ÖAMTC advises slowly switching to summer tires. However, there is no need to be in a hurry from April 15, says ÖAMTC technician Steffan Kerbl in a statement: “There is no obligation to use summer tires.” “For winter tires to drive in high…

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