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Zeolite: Can the substance really detoxify?

Zeolites are minerals that are sold in powder capsules and are often advertised as a detox miracle. But whether zeolite can really detoxify the...

How can governments effectively protect the climate?

Climate policy measures are most effective when they are cleverly combined, an analysis shows. © Galeanu Mihai / iStock ...

Photo worth seeing: From insect to metal

It is the second most common biological material on earth and everyone...

How much exercise after an infection? Experts give tips

At the Olympics, some athletes, such as long jumper Malaika Mihambo, are competing despite the coronavirus. For normal athletes, this is not a good...

Huge underwater avalanche with small beginning

3D representation of the Agadir Canyon and the path of the massive landslide almost 60,000 years ago. © Christoph Böttner/ University of Aarhus ...

Bored? Why this feeling can help you

“I’m bored”: probably everyone knows this feeling. According to one expert, it’s important to be able to tolerate it or consciously accept it. A rainy...

What to do if you have chills? Effective home remedies

Chills can occur as a symptom of various illnesses, usually as part of infections. You can read here how to treat chills with home...

Feed or pet a free-roaming cat? Expert recommends something else

If you come across a stray cat on holiday, you should keep your distance. As a rule, petting the cat will not help the...

Photo worth seeing: Can edible mushrooms produce biogas?

A researcher at the German Biomass Research Center is investigating whether edible...

A 600-year-old coral as a climate archive

This ancient honeycomb coral houses a unique climate archive. © Joel Orempuller The...

Advances in digestive research: New paths to intestinal health

@Lab24 The modern diet, often characterized by a high proportion of processed foods,...

Study says: This is how much you should really drink per day

Drinking enough water is important. But how much exactly should we drink to stay healthy throughout the day? That's what a study says and...

Flu: Everything you need to know about influenza

Every year, the flu causes many people to suffer from aching limbs, coughs and other ailments. You can find out everything you need to...

Öko-Test tampons: How good are ob, Jessa & Co.?

A menstruating person bleeds for almost seven years in their life. Many of them resort to tampons when they have their period. Öko-Test has...

Omega 6: The not so healthy fatty acid

Omega 6 stands for a group of fatty acids that contain both “good” and “bad” fats. Here you can read how to consume the...

Does channel surfing through online videos help combat boredom?

Scrolling through online videos is supposed to help combat boredom – but does it? © Pheelings Media/ iStock ...

Yamas: How yoga ethics ensure peaceful coexistence

Yamas are the five ethical principles underlying traditional yoga teachings. They can help us develop a peaceful relationship with our fellow human beings and...

Hiking trick: Professional mountaineer gives tip for more energy

The climb is steep, the backpack is heavy – and the longed-for hut is still nowhere in sight. In moments like these, hiking becomes...

Do you need 8 hours of sleep? Blanket recommendation is “very dangerous”

Eight hours of sleep – or less? In an interview, doctor Emmanuel Mignot explains that he doesn't believe in general sleep recommendations, why men...

Expert: Why we still dream of school

Many federal states are still on vacation, but students will soon be returning to classrooms. For many adults, too, these are places they encounter...

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