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AdvertisementNovavax’s Protein Vaccine Approved
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended the approval of Novavax’s protein vaccine, which contains an artificial version of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and the
Widespread Anti-Semitic Stereotypes Among AfD Voters
Antisemitic attitudes are still prevalent in Germany, with the highest percentage of supporters found among AfD voters. According to a Forsa study commissioned by the
Climate Change Stunts Tree Growth
The assumption that climate change positively affects plant growth due to an increase in warm days has been challenged by a recent study conducted by
Free Shot Boosts Tips
A new study conducted by the Hochschule Fresenius in Hamburg has revealed that waiters and waitresses can receive higher tips if they offer their customers
Powerful Nerve Toxin Treats Muscle Atrophy
A new study conducted by scientists at the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) has found that the potent nerve toxin, Tetanus Toxin (TeNT), could limit
20% Excess Mortality in Germany
In November 2021, Germany experienced a 20% increase in mortality rates compared to previous years. While deaths related to COVID-19 can partially explain this surge,
Coronamedicine Nirmatrelvir Prevents Hospitalizations
Pfizer’s Nirmatrelvir, a protease inhibitor, has been found to reduce the risk of hospitalization in people with risk factors for severe Covid-19 by up to
Working Poor: Hartz-IV Recipients Supplementing Income
Shocking statistics reveal that in Germany, approximately 860,000 people require Hartz-IV despite being employed. The most affected group is single-parent families. The Bertelsmann Foundation conducted
Record-breaking 38°C in Arctic
The world has witnessed yet another year of record-breaking heatwaves, with the Siberian city of Verkhoyansk in the Arctic reaching a scorching 38 degrees Celsius.
Human-like Robot Hand Created
A new robot hand with almost human-like abilities has been developed by scientists at Ajou University in South Korea. The development of versatile and adaptable