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Antibiotics are an essential part of modern medicine and have saved millions of lives. Besides treating human diseases, antibiotics are also used in animal husbandry. Many people have concerns about health risks when consuming meat. Let’s take a closer look at why this fear is unfounded... Read More

The year 2020 will go down in history as the COVID-19 year. Starting with reports of a mysterious lung disease in Wuhan, we now have the approval of the first vaccines. And despite all the progress, an end to this pandemic is still a long way off. Let’s take a look back at the year... Read More

The recent measures to contain the pandemic seem to have had little effect so far. As suspected, Austria is now implementing further measures instead of easing restrictions. Let me briefly outline what we can expect in Austria... Read More

Austria is currently, like many other countries around the world, in another lockdown in response to the rising COVID-19 case numbers. These measures clearly divide society. Some find them sensible, while others consider them unnecessary. Let’s take a look at the facts... Read More

In recent weeks and months, it has become evident that many people only take the coronavirus seriously when there are fatalities. Unfortunately, this awareness does not last long for most, even if they are directly affected. Let’s briefly dissect the claims made by conspiracy theorists once again... Read More

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to influence our daily lives. New infection rates are rising daily, and as we know from experience, the situation can quickly spiral out of control. Let’s take a closer look at why it’s especially important to get the flu vaccine this year... Read More

The concept of the simulation hypothesis suggests that our universe is actually a highly advanced simulation created by an advanced civilization. Essentially, this means that our universe is a form of virtual reality, similar to a computer game, and we are integrated into this simulation... Read More

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a firm grip on us since March 2020. Although daily new infections have significantly decreased compared to the peak, the situation remains tense... Read More

Black Lives Matter is currently being mentioned everywhere again. Let’s briefly examine what it’s all about, why the statement is correct, and why “All Lives Matter,” although perhaps well-intentioned, is ultimately not the right approach... Read More

Just as the COVID-19 infection rates have risen, we can see how the number of conspiracy theorists is now also increasing exponentially. Let’s briefly look at why this can become problematic... Read More

Burial, cremation, sea burial, or being shot into space – nowadays, there are many options for what can be done with your remains after death. As an atheist, I don’t particularly care what happens to me after death, but I’ve now decided to donate my body to science. Today, I’ll tell you what that’s all about... Read More

A global pandemic, many people fighting for their lives, and then there are those trying to downplay the deaths. Let’s take a closer look at these claims... Read More

To stop the spread of COVID-19, wearing face masks is one of the most important measures. Let’s take a quick look at why you should absolutely do this when you're in public... Read More

COVID-19 and the seasonal flu are often compared to assess the risk and impact of both diseases. Let's take a closer look at their differences... Read More

At the moment, during times of lockdown and quarantine, we are facing many challenges. To avoid dealing with unwanted weight gain after all of this – and thus having the next problem to tackle – let’s take a look at what we can do to stay fit during these times... Read More