Science

Archaeologists find oldest alphabetic characters

These characters, carved into a 4,400-year-old clay tablet, could be the oldest evidence of alphabetic writing. © Glenn Schwartz/Johns Hopkins University ...

Does chicken soup really help against colds?

Something that warms you up is good when you have a cold - for example a stew. Some people are even convinced that chicken...

Energetic electrons from space

The HESS Observatory in Namibia has captured the most energetic cosmic electrons to date. © MPIK/HESS Collaboration ...

The optimal sleeping temperature: warm, cold or ice cold? What experts advise

Opinions differ when it comes to the comfortable temperature for sleeping: Some people like to be cozy and warm in their bedroom, others love...

Self-esteem: This is how you can strengthen it

Strengthening your self-esteem is an important step towards building more self-confidence and going through life more uprightly and mindfully. We give you tips for...

Tingling in the head and face: causes and home remedies that help

Tingling in the head and face can be very unpleasant. In this article you will find out where the tingling comes from and what...

Why cigarette butts do double harm to the environment

Cigarette butts that are carelessly thrown away do double the damage to water bodies. © RyanJLane/ iStock ...

Are there microplastics in mineral water too?

Microplastics are everywhere. Studies show: Even in drinking water. We have taken a closer look at some new studies on microplastics in mineral water...

Milk with honey for a cold: does it help or harm?

As is often the case with home remedies, opinions differ: Should you avoid milk when you have a cold - or does hot honey...

Ancient worm from the Precambrian found

Uncus fossil from Nilpena Ediacara National Park. The numbers correspond to the coordinates of that fossil on the surface of the fossil bed. Right:...

Foot bath with apple cider vinegar: effect and application

A foot bath with apple cider vinegar has many positive effects on your feet. You can find out what these are and how to...

Nutrition for POCS: This is how a healthy diet can help you

Proper diet for PCOS can relieve symptoms. Although this won't cure the disease, you can support your body. If you have been diagnosed with...

Photo worth seeing: The book that tackles a topic in the most original way 204

Knowledge book of the year 2024 in the SURPRISE category The ghost town...

How complicated is the cosmos?

Humans still have difficulty understanding the universe. © den-belitsky/Istock One foundation of the...

A service robot for satellites

This image was taken in a test chamber at the US Naval...

Expert: What tension can have to do with the duvet

Want to jump out of bed and start the day? It would be nice. Instead, there is an unpleasant pulling sensation in the back...

Photo worth seeing: New heights of computing power

As one of the fastest AI supercomputers in the world, “JUPITER” at...

Are you constantly cold? That’s what lies behind it

Some people are naturally chilblains. However, constant freezing can also be a serious sign of illness. What's behind it and when should you act?...

Pimples in the nose: causes and how to get rid of them

Pimples on the nose are usually very painful and annoying. Read here how you can recognize them, where they come from and how best...

This is what it means to have social burnout

When you think of burnout, you often think of too much overtime, enormous pressure and exhaustion at work. But people can also be burned...

Recent Articles