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Interview with environmental physician: “You can never get used to heat”

30 degrees in April and a heat wave every summer: Global warming has been here for a long time. This makes it all the...

Are our onions in danger?

Is there a plague spreading among onions? © Yusuke Ide/ iStock A bacterium...

Ovulation cannot be detected by sniffing

Does a woman's body odor change over the course of her cycle? © shironosov/ iStock ...

When your throat is scratchy: home remedies for tonsillitis

Home remedies for tonsillitis can help relieve swallowing difficulties and speed up healing. However, you should definitely see a doctor, especially if you have...

Sodium: How important this mineral is for the body

Sodium is involved in many vital processes in our body. But both too high and too low amounts can harm us in the long...

Aloin: How the ingredient in aloe vera works

Aloin is primarily known as a medication for constipation. You can find out exactly how the herbal substance from aloe vera works and what...

Using blood thinners against cobra bites

It stands up, looks you in the eyes and fires: Spitting cobras...

Mosquito bite itches? Super simple trick helps

For many people, the worst thing about a mosquito bite is that it itches. We explain a simple trick you can use to get...

Iron-coated “dragon teeth” in sight

Iron gives the jagged edges of Komodo dragon teeth an orange hue. © LeBlanc et al. doi: 10.1038/s41559-024-02477-7, License: CCBY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ...

Hemp protein: How the plant-based protein can benefit you

Hemp protein is a plant-based alternative to animal-based products. It can be produced organically in Germany and is considered to be particularly well tolerated. Hemp...

Sunscreen myths checked: Does reapplying sunscreen extend sun protection?

When the sun is really burning down from the sky, protection from the tube should actually be indispensable. Nevertheless, different claims about the effectiveness...

Mammals grew more slowly in the Jurassic

The mouse-sized prehistoric mammals of the species Krusatodon kirtlingtonesis lived unusually long for their small size. © Maija Karala ...

The history of precious metals as currency – from gold to osmium

From ancient coins to modern tangible assets: The fascinating development of precious metals. © Freepik ...

Photo worth seeing: What energy is contained in our waste?

There is enormous potential in organic waste, straw, etc.! Researchers at the...

Bark removes methane from the atmosphere

Apparently, microbes that can effectively break down methane live in and on the bark of trees. © 123ducu/iStock ...

Showering without soap: This is what happens when you wash yourself with water only

Showering without soap sounds unimaginable? Lathering your entire body with shower gel is a daily ritual for many people. But what if the foam...

Letting tap water run briefly before drinking it: Is it necessary – or a waste?

It usually takes a while for cold, fresh water to come out of the tap in the morning. People often say you should let...

Too warm to sleep? 11 common mistakes that make you sleep poorly in hot weather

Too warm to sleep? For many of us, hot summer nights mean sleepless nights and hours of tossing and turning in bed. But if...

2 liters are not enough: This is how much water you should drink on hot days

The high summer temperatures are currently affecting many people. It is important that you drink enough. But how much water should you drink per...

Sun spray or sun cream – when does which sun protection make sense?

Sunscreen spray is practical: Spray sunscreens are easier to apply than creams from tubes or bottles and they are helpful when it comes to...

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