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Capital punishment, more commonly known as the death penalty, is still accepted in some countries and is considered "just" for crimes such as murder and terrorism. There are serious questions about both its effectiveness as a deterrent and its moral justification... Read More

"Abs are made in the kitchen." You've probably heard this phrase before. Today, we're going to briefly examine why your abs might remain hidden despite countless crunches and other abdominal exercises... Read More

Today, let's briefly explore why women should have the right to make this decision for themselves and no one else. As strange as it may seem in today's world, this freedom still doesn't exist everywhere... Read More

A meta-analysis of 63 studies published just a few days ago found an interesting connection between intelligence and religiosity. On average, higher intelligence was associated with lower levels of religious belief. That's certainly an interesting result, especially for someone like me who has always been skeptical of religious claims. But before we jump to the conclusion that religious people are simply stupid, it's worth looking at what the study actually tells us... Read More

In Austria, it is arranged such that adult men, provided they are classified as medically fit, have the choice between a six-month military service or a nine-month service in the healthcare sector. Since medicine and health topics have always fascinated me, and I wanted to learn something meaningful during these months, I chose healthcare service in emergency medical service. In this blog post, I want to share with you how the emergency medical service operates in Austria, or at least how it was for me... Read More

Hey everyone, have you heard of the Body Worlds exhibition? These exhibitions showcase the human body in a way you won't find anywhere else. I had the chance to visit one of these exhibitions at the Natural History Museum in Vienna when I was 8 years old with my parents. This year, the exhibition returned to Vienna, and I went again, this time with my girlfriend by my side... Read More

The much-anticipated apocalypse of 2012 (unsurprisingly) didn't happen. Some people looked to December 21, 2012, as the end of the world due to a particular interpretation of the ancient Mayan calendar. But instead of catastrophe, we got... nothing. And this definitely wasn't the first doomsday prediction to turn out to be nonsense... Read More

Hey everyone, here's another personal update. Those of you who've been following my blog for a while and know me a little, know that I always set clear goals in life and then work through them step by step. I've already achieved some of my goals, like quitting smoking, getting my fitness back on track, and completing my training as a metal technician. The next goals are a bit more complicated, though... Read More

Sugar is a topic that is often discussed and I've just published a new article that delves into the facts surrounding sugar. Clearly, sugar is ubiquitous in today's diet and is often added in excessive amounts, but there are also many myths and misunderstandings about how it affects our bodies. Sugar is frequently blamed for a range of health problems, but as with most things in life, it's rarely just one factor that causes issues... Read More

Here's a test, there's an exam, work stress, a friend needs your help over the weekend and on top of that, you want to keep up with your training and nutrition while also finding time to relax. And yet, you still can't switch off. Since many people feel this way and I often find myself at my limit as well, I'm now writing an article on stress reduction... Read More

Time is a fundamental dimension of our universe that allows us to measure the duration or interval between events. Although it is often taken for granted in everyday life, the nature of time is complex and has occupied scientists for generations. Let's take a closer look at the theories that have developed over time (pun intended)... Read More

Many natural constants and physical laws seem to be finely tuned to allow for the emergence of life. If some of these constants were different, life as we know it might not be possible. Since we are here and observing the universe, the conditions must be such that we can exist. If the universe were different, we couldn't be here to ponder it. This is the core message of the anthropic principle... Read More

Today, we're back with an old school science blog post after a long time. This time, we're taking a closer look at the double-slit experiment, which I've mentioned casually a few times before. So, here we go... Read More

The idea of "in-vitro meat" is pretty interesting. Instead of raising and slaughtering an entire animal, researchers want to grow meat from animal cells. If it works on a large scale, it could reduce some of the environmental problems associated with conventional meat production and spare many animals. There are still quite a few obstacles, though... Read More

Hey everyone, today I have another personal fitness update for you. Since early 2009, I've been training intensely in weightlifting three to four times a week, and occasionally I do a few light cardio sessions. What got me to sign up in the first place was actually a photo my mom took of me in the garden while I was playing with the dog, shirtless. When I noticed the little love handles around my hips for the first time in the photos, I couldn't believe my eyes. One party night later, I signed up at a gym with some friends, where we initially went almost every day... Read More