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Reduced Testicular Volume in Overweight Boys
Overweight boys have a lower testicular volume after puberty, which increases the risk of infertility in adulthood. Male infertility is responsible for about half of
German taxpayers pay most at this age.
Germany has the second-highest tax burden among OECD countries, but not all age groups pay the same amount of taxes and social contributions. A recent
Deadly Toxins Released by Cigarette Filters
Plastic waste is a major environmental problem, with humans producing around 400 million tons of plastic waste annually. Unfortunately, plastic waste is not biodegradable and
World’s First Autonomous Buses in Service
Edinburgh is now home to the world’s first autonomous large buses operating on a regular route. The buses, which can travel up to 80 km/h,
France speeds up nuclear power plant construction
France Accelerates Nuclear Power Plant Construction to Reduce Dependence on Russia France, which already produces three-quarters of its electricity from nuclear power plants, has passed
Start-up to Build Batteries on Seabed
Ocean Grazer, a Dutch start-up, has developed an environmentally friendly energy storage system that utilizes dam technology to store excess electricity generated by offshore wind
Water Treatment Tech Neutralizes “Forever Chemicals”
A new filter material has been developed that can remove almost all “forever chemicals” (PFAS) from drinking water. These simple filter systems are primarily intended
Less Protein Absorption from Plant-Based Meat
Plant-based meat alternatives are becoming increasingly popular, but a recent study from Ohio State University has found that the protein in these products is not
Hungry Plant Turns Carnivorous
The Triphyophyllum peltatum, also known as the Dreifaltigblatt, is a plant that typically undergoes photosynthesis but can transform into a carnivorous plant. Researchers from the
New data reveals Milky Way’s shape
New measurements reveal that the Milky Way has a significantly different shape than previously thought. For decades, astronomers believed that most galaxies had either an
