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While it heats up in the south, Denmark's mild temperatures and long hours of sunshine make it the perfect summer getaway for many. advertisementAs temperatures rise in southern Europe, more tourists are flocking to cooler northern destinations. Denmark, in particular, is becoming an increasingly popular option for people looking to escape the scorching summer heat.According to a recent report by Denmark's official meteorological institute DMI, the national average temperature for July 2024 was 16.2°C.In many parts of southern Europe, the high temperatures present a completely different picture. Italy has been hit by a near-constant heatwave since mid-June, with some areas…

An American lawyer was once so secretive about her extraordinary tongue that she wouldn't even give it a second glance from her law firm colleagues. But she overcame her shyness and used her prodigious tongue to set a Guinness World Record.Brittany Lacayo of Houston, Texas, was named “the woman with the widest tongue in the world” by the organization after she had a tongue wider than a hockey puck and almost as wide as a credit card.In a recent article on its website, Guinness World Records said Lacayo's tongue measured 7.90 centimetres (3.11 inches) at its widest point – exactly…

Science and Exploration August 21, 2024 31742 views 83 likes ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, JUICE, has become the first spacecraft to successfully complete a moon-Earth flyby en route to Venus, using Earth's gravity to travel through the inner solar system and get to Jupiter in a shortcut. The closest approach to the Moon was at 23:15 CEST (21:15 UTC) on August 19, and Juice made its closest approach to Earth just over 24 hours later, at 23:56 CEST (21:56 UTC) on August 20.The spacecraft flew 4,200 miles (6,840 km) over Southeast Asia and the Pacific Ocean, taking a series…

Tritium, a radioactive hydrogen isotope, is essential for nuclear fusion and promises infinite clean energy. For more than 30 years, the Tritium Institute in Karlsruhe has been a pioneer in the safe handling and fuel cycle research of tritium. Proton, deuterium, and tritium are the three isotopes of hydrogen. While proton and deuterium are stable and abundant on Earth, tritium stands out as a beta-ray emitter with a half-life of about 12.3 years. Tritium is only naturally produced in the upper atmosphere, so its procurement relies heavily on technological means. Tritium is produced in nuclear reactions and is a valuable…

Asia-Pacific stock markets were mostly lower on Wednesday after U.S. stock indexes took a breather after eight straight days of gains. Investors are treading cautiously ahead of Chairman Powell's Jackson Hole speech scheduled for Friday, followed by the nonfarm payrolls report. But frankly, it's all about the next payrolls report. How big will the Fed cut rates next month? It all depends on the August employment report. It may sound like an obvious one, but it's a point worth emphasizing. The US “growth worries” this month have shaken the thumb rule, but recent macroeconomic trends, namely falling unemployment claims and…

Have you been looking for a place where you can combine work and leisure? Look no further.The Hungarian capital, Budapest, topped a list of the best global cities for combining work and vacation, or “workcation,” compiled by flexible and hybrid workspace operator International Workplace Group.The findings are based on internal research and a survey of 1,000 hybrid office workers globally.During the COVID-19 pandemic, as companies around the world temporarily closed their offices to comply with hygiene standards, hybrid and remote working became widespread and has become a permanent fixture for many companies.According to a report released by the Stanford Institute…

Lying in a hospital bed, Aisha Mohammed said she was suffering from symptoms of cholera, an illness that is becoming increasingly common in Sudan, where the health system has been ravaged by the protracted war. Cholera, caused by contaminated water and food, has been common in Sudan, especially during the rainy season, even before fighting erupted between rival generals in April 2023. But more than 16 months of fighting has forced most hospitals to close and the country of 48 million people has struggled to control the sometimes deadly but treatable disease. In the southeastern town of Wad al-Furaiwa, 40-year-old…

Since the 1980s, the EU has adopted strict policies regarding air quality. The EU Air Quality Directives set air quality standards for 12 air pollutants. These directives also define common methods for monitoring, assessing and informing the public about air quality in the EU. The European Commission has proposed a revision of the European Air Quality and Clean Air Directive with the main goal of bringing EU standards closer to the WHO recommendations.To track progress towards these targets, a network of over 4,000 air quality monitoring stations produces reliable, objective and comparable air quality information. If levels exceed limits or…

Alcohol consumption in the EU fell by 0.5 litres between 2010 and 2020. Bucking this trend, consumption increased in some countries. advertisementWhen it comes to drinking, lifestyle habits in Europe seem to have significantly changed people's relationship with alcohol for the better.Although the World Health Organisation (WHO) warns that “no amount of alcohol consumption is safe for your health”, the amounts of alcohol we drink are still considerable.Increased alcohol consumption significantly increases the risk of developing cancer, and health authorities are urging people to stop drinking alcohol or at least cut down on it.But are we heeding these warnings?While some…

The Chicago White Sox (30-97) and San Francisco Giants (65-63) complete a three-game series on Wednesday, with the first pitch at Oracle Park scheduled for 3:45 PM ET. Break down FanDuel Sportsbook's White Sox vs. Giants odds and make your best betting predictions and forecasts with MLB experts. Season series: Giants lead 2-0 The White Sox are looking to avoid an interleague series winning streak with the under (7.5) winning after losing 4-1 on Tuesday as a +212 underdog. The Giants have outshot the Chicago White Sox 9-4 in the first two games of the series, and Chicago's offense has…