Health & Medicine

Smoking, steaming and steaming again

The difference between an e-cigarette and “vaping” is not clear to many people. (Image: GettyImages, patrisyu) Vaping is a substitute for smoking, so probably...

Science: Deciphering protein structures is breakthrough of the year

The structure of proteins is extremely complex and difficult to decipher. (Image: theasis / iStock) Every year, shortly before Christmas, the specialist magazine “Science”...

Those who exercise regularly produce more cannabis-like substances

And those substances lead to changes in the intestinal flora, which in turn result in a decrease in inflammation. Regular exercise or intensive exercise...

People with psychopathic traits are less likely to yawn

The evidence that your personality largely determines whether or not you yawn is mounting. We know all too well that yawning is contagious. You...

Research campaign on the corona pandemic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLgXYT75ALg Solving complex problems with bundled expertise: The Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers relies on scientific networking in the fight against the corona pandemic. Source:...

Are rocket scientists and brain surgeons really smarter than us?

New research suggests that we have unfairly placed them on a pedestal when it comes to their intelligence. "It's not rocket science" or "You don't...

Reduced risk of dementia after cataract surgery

Elderly patient during the eye examination. (Image: Paola Giannoni / iStock) Many people suffer from cataracts in old age, an increasing clouding of the...

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