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Why a happy ending can be deceiving

We prefer happy endings - in film and in life. (Image: dolgachov / iStock) We humans prefer happy ending - experiences that end well. ...
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Astronomy

Are planets siblings of their stars?

Stars and planets grow together, suggesting the structure of matter around a protostar that is still growing. (Image: MPE / D. Segura-Cox) A...
Ashton Edwards -
Health & Medicine

7 ways out of the winter depression

Winter depression results from shorter days and a lack of daylight. We are more prone to depressive moods, feel sad, tired, exhausted and...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Earth & Climate

Why life almost disappeared once

Artist's impression of the catastrophic processes involved in the greatest mass extinction of all time. (Image: Dawid A. Iurino) Hardly anything was left of...
Ashton Edwards -
History & Archaeology

In well-governed systems, the collapse is even worse

Ruins of the Roman Forum. (Image: Linda Nicholas / Field Museum) One might assume that a society with good government is more stable and...
Alan Cannon -
Health & Medicine

On the trail of the plague transmission

The researchers followed the rate of spread of the plague through the evaluation of historical documents. Shown is a record of deaths from...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Health & Medicine

Viral appeal from a doctor: “The second wave is not coming. She is already here.”

The number of infections is increasing and the corona measures are becoming stricter again. But there are still people who do not take...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Health & Medicine

DIY ribwort ointment for coughing and itching

You can easily make your own ribwort ointment against coughs and itching: all you need are three ingredients and a little time. Healing wild...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Biology

Ivory Coast soon without elephants?

Forest elephants in Ivory Coast, (Image: Sery Gonedelé Bi) The region was once considered the kingdom of the forest elephants - the large populations of...
Elijah Burt -
Health & Medicine

Sexism & Feminism: You Should Know These 7 Movies & Series

The debates about feminism, equal rights and sexism are omnipresent in our society. These discussions also have the The world of film and...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Earth & Climate

When does the permafrost start to thaw?

Sediment drilling in the arctic seabed. (Image: Pete Hill) The arctic permafrost stores large amounts of carbon - more than the entire atmosphere. ...
Ashton Edwards -
Health & Medicine

Outdoor fitness: 4 suitable exercises for it

We introduce you to four outdoor fitness exercises that you can use to be active outside. We will also explain the advantages of...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Health & Medicine

Herd immunity a “dangerous fallacy”

What can stop the pandemic? (Image: Julien Viry / iStock) In view of the increasing number of Covid 19 cases, 80 international experts have...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
Psychology & Sociology

Effect of the “eye smile” confirmed

Behavioral research focuses on kitties: this cat "smiles" by narrowing its eyes. (Image: Prof Karen McComb University of Sussex) Cats supposedly appreciate it when...
Emmaline Middleton -
Astronomy

News from the asteroid Bennu

False color image of asteroid Bennu. More weathered rocks appear blue, less weathered rocks red. (Image: NASA / Goddard, University of Arizona) In...
Ashton Edwards -
Earth & Climate

Featured picture: A stone curtain

What here looks like a rust-colored fabric curtain is actually solid rock. Because it is a limestone stalactite formation in the Lehman Caves...
Elijah Burt -
Biology

Baltic Sea: No offspring for cod and herring

Cod hardly have any offspring in the western Baltic Sea. (Image: I. Oelrichs) Scientists and fishermen are sounding the alarm: In the western Baltic...
Elijah Burt -
Biology

Bees: Bacterial membership card

Guardians check incoming bees at the entrance of a beehive. (Image: Nathan Beach) Access for stick members only! How do guardian bees...
Elijah Burt -
History & Archaeology

Mysterious ball games 3000 years ago

One of the 3000 year old leather balls from China. (Image: UZH) Surprisingly early in ancient China people played with leather balls, according to...
Alan Cannon -
Health & Medicine

Nettle tea: easy to prepare, great effect

Because of weeds! The health-promoting effects of nettle tea have been known since ancient times. We mostly use it for cystitis -...
Willy Lewis, M.D. -
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