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The sex of humpback whales was captured in pictures for the first time – They revealed a huge surprise – 2024-03-02 05:25:24

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The sex of humpback whales was captured in pictures for the first time – They revealed a huge surprise – 2024-03-02 05:25:24

The recent observation challenges researchers’ preconceived notions about the behavior of humpback whales. The social behavior of humpback whales has been studied for decades. Doug Perrine / Alamy Stock Photo A giant surprise has recently been revealed to humpback whale researchers, which has even been described as revolutionizing the way the species is used. The … Read more

A rare health risk can lurk on the sidewalk – “At worst, a bad infection can occur” – 2024-02-28 23:04:18

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A rare health risk can lurk on the sidewalk – “At worst, a bad infection can occur” – 2024-02-28 23:04:18

Soil bacteria can cause a slip wound infection in the worst case scenario. However, blood poisoning is very rare. Slippery sidewalks can cause a surprising health threat, namely blood poisoning. According to the Duodecim Health Library, blood poisoning or sepsis is usually an inflammatory reaction caused by bacteria, which often leads to a high fever. … Read more

Pollen season has begun – 2024-02-28 18:39:36

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Pollen season has begun – 2024-02-28 18:39:36

Alder and hazel bushes are already blooming in different parts of Finland. Alder pollen is in the air in the southern and central parts of the country in low to moderate amounts. aop / Jaakko Stenroos The pollen season has started, according to the University of Turku’s pollen information. Along with the southern air currents, … Read more

They spread the most scabies – 2024-02-28 09:28:07

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They spread the most scabies – 2024-02-28 09:28:07

Scabies can spread even if the carrier has no symptoms. Some people spread scabies very efficiently. Scabies infections have increased significantly, for example in the Helsinki region to the point of an epidemic. Scabies may also be completely symptomless, says dermatologist specialist, professor of dermatology, emerita Erna Snellman. According to him, the absence of symptoms … Read more

Revealing the Hidden Blosne Stream: Rennes Métropole’s Plan to Uncover the Neglected Waterway

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Revealing the Hidden Blosne Stream: Rennes Métropole’s Plan to Uncover the Neglected Waterway

Many of the residents who live there probably don’t know it. But the popular district of Blosne takes its name from the stream that flows at its feet. The watercourse, which has its source in Domloup, is clearly visible in certain municipalities such as Chantepie but disappears completely from the landscape as soon as it … Read more

Navigating the EU Legislative Process: From Commission Proposal to Final Approval by Parliament and Member States

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Navigating the EU Legislative Process: From Commission Proposal to Final Approval by Parliament and Member States

The European Commission, the executive body of the EU, draws up bills. Such a proposal is then shared with parliament and the member states. Parliament consists of different factions, all of which have a different view on such a proposal. As a result, it may take a while before a majority is on the same … Read more

Record High Groundwater Levels and Rainfall Cause Flooding in Netherlands, But Nature Thrives: Expert

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Record High Groundwater Levels and Rainfall Cause Flooding in Netherlands, But Nature Thrives: Expert

Feb 25, 2024 at 4:28 PM Update: an hour ago The wetness of recent months has caused locally flooded football fields, closed cycle paths and wet cemeteries. “But this is only good news for nature,” professor Marc Bierkens told NU.nl. Due to the rain of recent months, groundwater levels are still high in many places … Read more

“The worst stomach bug ever” – This is easily contagious calf diarrhea – 2024-02-25 12:14:49

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“The worst stomach bug ever” – This is easily contagious calf diarrhea – 2024-02-25 12:14:49

Soile was in the grip of violent calf diarrhea for a couple of weeks. A very easily contagious disease can also be spread from one person to another. – I knew right away that it was no ordinary stomach disease. That’s what the Liperian saw Marsh thought quickly when the abdominal symptoms of so-called calf … Read more

Lotta Hintsa injured her face in an accident: This is what she looks like now – 2024-02-24 12:51:00

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Lotta Hintsa injured her face in an accident: This is what she looks like now – 2024-02-24 12:51:00

Lotta Hintsa injured her head after tripping in the mountains. Mountaineer Lotta Hintsa published pictures from his climbing this week. Hintsa climbed to a height of more than six kilometers on the Nevado San Francisco stratovolcano on the border of Argentina and Chile. Lotta Hintsa is recovering from a climbing accident. Picture from last spring. … Read more

You can get scabies from all these places too – 2024-02-24 12:48:36

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You can get scabies from all these places too – 2024-02-24 12:48:36

The itchy plague is spreading in Finland. THL’s chief physician tells you where you are most likely to get infected. Syphilis diagnoses are growing explosively in Finland. The reason is most likely to come from a loved one. Even one female tick is enough to get infected with scabies. However, a short touch is usually … Read more