Particularly high levels of microplastics in the brain

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Tiny plastic particles are now found not only in the most remote regions of the world, but also almost everywhere in the human body. Tissue analyses of deceased individuals now show how much pollution has increased over the years. Higher amounts accumulate in the brain than in the kidneys and liver. Over the past 50 years, environmental pollution from tiny plastic particles has increased worldwide. The nano- and microparticles range in size from one nanometer to 500 micrometers. According to estimates, humans ingest up to five grams of them every…

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Prices for houses and apartments rise significantly again

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In the first half of 2025, houses and apartments became significantly more expensive again. According to Statistics Austria, prices rose by an average of 2.8 percent compared to the same period last year. New houses and apartments saw particularly strong growth, rising by 3.6 percent. Existing residential properties also became 2.6 percent more expensive on average, after prices had declined in 2024. Prices for houses and apartments rose in the first half of the year For existing residential buildings, the price increase in the first half of the year was…

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Philippines Elected to IAEA Board of Governors for 2025–2027 Term

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Vienna, 19 September 2025 — The Philippines has been elected by acclamation to the Board of Governors (BOG) of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the 2025–2027 term during the 69th Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference in Vienna, Austria. The country secured the seat as the consensus nominee of the Far East region following a months-long campaign. Its candidacy received broad support, particularly from developing nations and states embarking on nuclear energy programs. This marks the Philippines’ return to the Board after last serving from 2015 to…

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Beer or wine drinkers: who has the unhealthier lifestyle?

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A rising number of severely overweight people, increased problematic alcohol consumption, and liver disease as a significant health problem: in many parts of the world, these developments are placing a strain on healthcare systems – and, in most cases, on the lives of those affected. Lifestyle changes are crucial for the treatment and prevention of these diseases. Understanding how alcohol consumption, an unbalanced diet, and other lifestyle factors are interrelated is, therefore, essential, researchers emphasize in a newly published study. How alcohol preferences influence overall lifestyle Surveys repeatedly show that…

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Cold front brings autumn weather

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This week, a cold front will bring autumn to Austria. On Tuesday, a change in the weather is expected from the west, with a noticeable drop in temperatures. Early morning temperatures may fall to single digits, according to Geosphere Austria. During the course of today, Monday, a cold front will slowly move from west to east. Thick clouds and rain will dominate in Vorarlberg, East Tyrol, and the Waldviertel region. It will remain sunny and dry in the east and southeast. The wind will be moderate from the south, especially…

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This is the maximum age we can reach

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Although life expectancy is increasing, there is a maximum age limit that we cannot exceed. Why? Dutch researchers have investigated this question. How old we get depends mainly on a variety of factors, but can be roughly divided into four categories: genetics, lifestyle, environmental conditions, and chance. And one thing is sure: we will all grow old. However, depending on your budget, there are a number of beauty treatments that can make you look younger. One person who takes this to the extreme is millionaire Bryan Johnson. By analyzing records…

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Could the Earth Survive Without Us Humans?

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When people talk about saving the planet, what they usually mean is saving humanity. The Earth itself doesn’t need us. In fact, the question isn’t whether Earth could survive without humans—it’s whether Earth might thrive if we disappeared. The Resilience of Nature Earth has endured asteroid strikes, ice ages, volcanic winters, and mass extinctions long before humans arrived. Each time, life rebounded in new forms. Dinosaurs vanished, but mammals rose. Species come and go, yet ecosystems rebuild over millions of years. Humans are a blip in this long timeline. What…

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Festival of Festivals: Igorot Austria Marks 25 Years of Culture and Community in Vienna

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Vienna, Austria — Igorot Austria proudly celebrates a remarkable milestone this year as it marks its 25th anniversary with the Festival of Festivals on Friday, October 3, 2025, Salvatorianerplatz 1, 1100 Vienna. Since its beginnings in 1999 and its official organization in 2000, Igorot Austria has become a vibrant home away from home for Igorots in Austria, uniting members while keeping the rich heritage of the Cordillera alive. For a quarter of a century, the organization has been a beacon of cultural pride and community spirit. Through countless cultural showcases,…

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Cycling the Highway: A Family Night Ride on Vienna’s Friday Night Skating

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Vienna — On September 19, 2025, the city’s streets once again transformed into a playground for wheels and lights as thousands of cyclists and skaters gathered for Friday Night Skating, a weekly summer tradition organized by the Green Party. Starting each year in May and running until the end of September, the event aims to promote sustainable mobility, encourage fitness, and show how enjoyable car-free streets can be. Together with my son and daughter, I joined the September 19 more or less 35 kilometers ride. The meeting point was the…

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