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More corona cases again: who should refresh their corona vaccination?

Corona was no longer a big issue for a long time. Now the curve is rising again, albeit from the very bottom. ...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Earth & Climate

Pear trees turned into reefs

Researchers examine the inhabitants of an overgrown "tree reef" on the North Sea floor. © Jon Dickson ...
Ashton Edwards -
Health & Medicine

Sleep medicine experts: why nighttime thoughts lead us astray

Why do we often have negative thoughts at night? A sleep researcher explains the process - and reveals why the content of these...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Health & Medicine

Stimulating the vagus nerve against stress: does it help?

Some oil, a relaxation exercise or a vibrating gadget - this is supposed to stimulate the vagus nerve and reduce stress. What about...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
History & Archaeology

This is what Bonnie Prince Charlie looked like

Reconstructed appearance of Prince Charles Edward Stuart at the age of 24 - at this age he led the Jacobite Rising. © University...
Alan Cannon -
Health & Medicine

Muscle cancer cells converted into muscle cells

Normal muscle cells have an elongated, fusiform shape, as shown here. Degenerate rhabdomyosarcoma cells, on the other hand, tend to be rounded. ...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Health & Medicine

Can I still use corona tests from last year?

Anyone who bought self-tests in advance during the corona pandemic may now have some left over. You can find out here whether and...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Earth & Climate

How Venus doesn’t burn her mouth

To protect itself, the Venus Flytrap closes its traps when it senses the heat of an approaching fire. © aLittleSilhouetto, illustration top right:...
Ashton Edwards -
Health & Medicine

Italy reports cases of dengue virus in holiday areas

Photo: Unsplash / Klaus Huber The World Health Organization (WHO) warned of the dengue virus at the beginning of July - also in Europe. ...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Psychology & Sociology

The Effect of Giving

Gifts make you happy. However, they should also make sense. © Edwin Tan, Getty Images ...
Emmaline Middleton -
Health & Medicine

Starting a Medical Practice in Texas: A Guide for New Hospitals

Are you a Texan entrepreneur looking for ways to enter the healthcare business? Would you like to start a hospital in Texas? How about...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Health & Medicine

‘First human case’: Live worm found in woman’s brain

In Australia, a woman complained of abdominal pain, coughing and forgetfulness. During an operation, doctors found a wriggling worm in her brain -...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Health & Medicine

Widespread disease fatty liver: In 95 percent of cases alcohol is not to blame

In Germany, around 25 percent of the population suffer from fatty liver, warns a gastroenterologist in the Utopia interview. But the disease is...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Health & Medicine

What to do if I get infected with Corona now?

The throat is scratching and the second line is colored on the self-test: How do I behave if I am now infected with the...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Health & Medicine

Rising corona numbers: hospital society advises flu vaccination

The number of corona infections is already increasing. However, this trend is expected to intensify in autumn and winter. Gerald Gass from...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Earth & Climate

Dead penguin chicks from sea ice loss

Emperor penguins depend on stable sea ice to raise their young. © British Antarctic Survey In four Antarctic emperor penguin colonies, premature melting of Antarctic...
Ashton Edwards -
Earth & Climate

CO2 compensation from forest protection projects overestimated

Forest conservation is often used as a method for offsetting carbon emissions. Because trees absorb the greenhouse gas and store it in their...
Ashton Edwards -
Physics & Chemistry

Unveiling the Creative and Functional Power

Acrylic sheets, also known as plexiglass, have emerged as a popular material in various industries due to their remarkable versatility, durability, and aesthetic appeal....
Ben Phillips -
Health & Medicine

Cold feet in bed – even in summer? What you can do

Cold feet in bed can also occur in warm temperatures - they generally reduce well-being and can also affect the quality of sleep. ...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
History & Archaeology

Assyrian brick reveals plant DNA

The inscription identifies this mudbrick as the building block of the palace of the Neo-Assyrian king Ashurnasirpal II (until 869 BC). © Arnold...
Alan Cannon -
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