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Mortality Rates Drop in Europe

Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, mortality rates in many regions of Europe have decreased in 2020. However, some areas have experienced high excess mortality. Excess

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Germans Support Ban on Combustion Engines

A recent study by mobile.de has found that a slim majority of Germans (42.8%) are in favor of a ban on cars with combustion engines,

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Record Efficiency in Transparent Solar Cells

Scientists have developed a new method to create graphite from coal dust using a conventional microwave. Graphite is a sought-after material used in pencils, lithium-ion

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Low COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in Eastern Germany

The willingness to get vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 is particularly low in the eastern states of Germany. Overall, Germany’s vaccination readiness is below average compared to

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Revolutionary Photosynthesis Produces Hydrogen

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers from the University of Bristol and the Polytechnic University of Harbin have developed a new method for producing hydrogen using

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Ants use acid as disinfectant.

Ants Use Acid to Disinfect Themselves and Their Colony Ants are known for their stingers and biting tools, but they also possess a unique defense

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Less pests in natural farming.

A recent study published in Ecology Letters by scientists from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna, the University of California Davis,

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Masks offer limited protection against SARS-CoV-2

A recent study conducted by Copenhagen University Hospital has found that surgical masks do not provide significant protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection for the wearer. The

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Smoking and COVID-19: A Deadly Combination

Smoking Hampers the Formation and Maturation of Respiratory Stem Cells, Increasing the Risk of Severe Covid-19 A recent study conducted by scientists at the University

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Authenticity Lacking in Influencer Marketing

A recent study by Bazaarvoice has revealed that European consumers consider customer reviews to be more credible than recommendations from social media influencers. The study