The study on the financial impact of the EU corona aid shows that Germany, as a contributor, is heavily burdened despite stagnant economic growth, while Spain benefits from the aid and experiences an economic upturn. (translated)
A new study shows that the consumption of takeaway food, especially among men, is associated with an increased risk of fatty liver disease (MASLD), with elevated risks identified starting from four meals per week. (translated)
A new study shows that the Gulf Stream has surprisingly strengthened since 2014, despite earlier research suggesting its weakening, indicating a complex dynamic within the Atlantic meridional circulation. (translated)

A new study shows that electric cars are not as clean as often assumed, while plug-in hybrids are even less environmentally friendly than manufacturers claim, reigniting the emotionally charged debate about the eco-friendliness of these vehicles. (translated)

A recent study shows that smartwatches like those from Apple, Fitbit, Samsung, and Garmin systematically overestimate calorie consumption, especially in individuals with a high body fat percentage, which can lead to misleading results for users attempting to lose weight. (translated)

According to a recent study, young people in Germany consume alcohol less frequently, although the phenomenon of binge drinking, particularly among young men, remains widespread. (translated)

A new study shows that the weight-loss drug semaglutide not only reduces weight in older mice but also slows down their aging processes and extends their lifespan by about twelve percent. (translated)
A new international study REACT revealed that atherosclerosis, the main cause of heart attacks, can begin to develop in people as young as 18 years old, even in the absence of symptoms, which challenges current methods of assessing cardiovascular risk. (translated)

Since the beginning of the year, 14 protesting students and activists in Serbia are said to have been spied on through illegal spying software on their smartphones, while the authorities vehemently deny these allegations. (translated)

A study from Juntendo University shows that melanoma reduces the production of the defense molecule LL-37 in adjacent healthy skin cells by transporting micro-RNA from the tumor cells, which could promote tumor growth. (translated)
A new study indicates that genetic risk factors in men may contribute to the correlation between the use of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and hair loss, which goes beyond the previously assumed risk of rapid weight loss. (translated)

According to a recent study, binge drinking among young men in Germany remains at a high level, while it has decreased among young women. (translated)

A study from Queensland University of Technology showed that the overview feature from AI in Google can support the spread of conspiracy theories, such as the theory about 15-minute cities, and suggests the introduction of stronger mechanisms to protect against the legitimization of these narratives. (translated)

A study from Osaka University shows that unpaid domestic work, which is primarily performed by women, negatively affects their sleep and mental health, with longer working hours increasing the risk of unrefreshing sleep and psychological distress. (translated)

A study shows that foreign employees in Austria earn an average of 700 euros less than their Austrian colleagues and are overrepresented in insecure, physically demanding jobs. (translated)

A study by researchers from Queensland University of Technology showed that summaries from Google's artificial intelligence can promote the spread of conspiracy theories, such as chemtrails and 15-minute cities, rather than debunking them. (translated)

According to a study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), plug-in hybrids often emit up to 4.6 times more CO₂ in real-world operation than stated by the manufacturers, which necessitates an adjustment of the EU regulations starting in 2027. (translated)

A new study from Unicef shows that one in five children using the internet has been exposed to online abuse in the past year. (translated)