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The optimal sleeping temperature: 4 reasons for a cold bedroom

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

CO2 emissions are rising more slowly, but there is still no trend reversal

What is the balance of CO2 emissions for 2024? This is what the Global Carbon Budget reveals. © acilo/ iStock ...

Lady’s Mantle Tea: Effects, Application and Preparation

Lady's mantle tea is one of the medicinal teas, especially because of its helpful effect on menstrual or menopausal symptoms. We'll tell you what...

Hormesis: Why stress can also be healthy

Hormesis describes the phenomenon that stress and toxins can have a positive effect on our body in small doses. You can find out here...

Mystery about the smell of carrion from the titan root solved

A heat map of the corpse flower shows that the titan arum's central, towering flower stalk warms to about eleven degrees Celsius above ambient...

Oldest depictions of net fishing in Europe

This slate slab from the Stone Age site of Gönnersdorf shows a fish trap. The fish was first engraved and then given a network...

Prevent colds: How to stay healthy

These tips will show you how you can prevent colds - with sunbathing, a good mood, exercise, the right diet and many other immune-boosting...

Fennel tea: effects and application

Thanks to its beneficial effects, fennel tea has been a popular home remedy for centuries. It serves to alleviate numerous complaints. The fennel plant...

Artificial intelligence

Since generative AI requires huge, state-of-the-art data centers, the amount of e-waste could grow significantly by 2030, a study shows... more In Great Britain, a...

Simulation reveals sun’s polar vortex

Simulation of the polar vortex on the Sun in its initial state. Later, the vortices migrate further poleward and only two remain. © University...

How apple blossoms can be used against fungal infestation

Photo of the apple orchards where the flowers were picked for the study. © unibz ...

Widespread disease chalk teeth: one in seven children affected, and the trend is rising

Does your child's teeth hurt when brushing? Are they stained and appear rough? These could be chalk teeth. Dentists are warning about the new...

World Climate Conference COP29: What is it about?

The 29th World Climate Conference (COP29) will take place in Baku from November 11th to 22nd, 2024. © Heiness/ iStock ...

Photo worth seeing: Plant stories

Wars were fought over the valuable nutmeg. Using peppermint, Joseph Priestley conducted...

Lose weight with sport: suitable sports and tips

Many people want to lose weight through exercise, but not everyone finds it easy. We give effective tips and show you how to stay...

Cramp in the thigh: causes and effective remedies for it

A cramp in the thigh can make exercise torture. In this article we will explain why your muscles cramp and what you can do...

Is licorice healthy? Liquorice fans should pay attention to this

How healthy is licorice really? Find out here what side effects the black treat has, how much you can snack on and why licorice...

Pompeii dead: DNA reveals errors in previous attribution

Casts of people buried in Pompeii. © Archeological Park of Pompeii Around 2,000...

How music in toy advertising shapes gender stereotypes

Stereotypical colors and toys reinforce traditional role models in children. The same applies to the music used to advertise such toys. © YakobchukOlena/ iStovk Dolls...

Photo worth seeing: An endangered sea giant

The dazzling blue and yellow of this giant clam (Tridacna gigas) may...

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