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How the immune system slows down fat loss

Losing weight is rarely easy, but obese people find it particularly difficult. © BrianAJackson/iStock Our immune cells actively ensure that we don't lose weight too...

What did Christmas presents look like in the Middle Ages?

In the run-up to Christmas, people in medieval London imported, among other things, numerous Jesus figures. © Unsplash Anyone who wants to give presents to...

Photo worth seeing: Feathered Toolmakers

They build the right tools and use them to solve complex problems: experiments at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna illustrate the high...

How harmful is bouldering for nature?

Outdoor bouldering is a form of free climbing. Athletes climb rock faces without rope insurance. © gregepperson/iStock Outdoor bouldering is a popular sport in...

Healing closeness: The cuddle hormone oxytocin promotes wound healing

In the test subjects, superficial skin injuries healed more quickly when they were lovingly engaged with their partner. © Sasiistock/iStock Physical and emotional closeness...

Comparing Zocor vs Atorvastatin: Effectiveness, side effects, safety

You may face high cholesterol, a condition that increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. Doctors often prescribe statins like Zocor (simvastatin) and...

Photo worth seeing: Network for everyone

Tim Berners-Lee, founder of the World Wide Web, describes its development from the first ideas to the present in his book. A Victorian handbook in...

Sugar: Facts and Myths

Those who want to avoid sugar often turn to light products with sweeteners. But are these actually healthier alternatives?... more Researchers tested a patch that...

Two cosmic collisions around a nearby star

This artist's impression shows the collision of two planetesimals in the young, developing planetary system Fomalhaut. © Thomas Müller (HdA/MPIA) Astronomers have discovered something new...

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