Es ist alles nicht so schlimm, wie es manchmal scheint.

Eine Studie der Universität Pennsylvania verfolgte ältere Erwachsene, die bei der US-Präsidentschaftswahl 2008 gewählt hatten, und stellte fest, dass ihr Sterberisiko in den folgenden 5, 10 und 15 Jahren deutlich geringer war — am stärksten profitierten jene mit schlechterer Gesundheit. Der Effekt zeigte

Wählen verlängert das Leben älterer Menschen, zeigt eine Studie

Wählen verlängert das Leben älterer Menschen, zeigt eine Studie

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Wählen verlängert das Leben älterer Menschen, zeigt eine Studie

2. Dezember 2025

Großbritannien friert Bahnpreise seit 30 Jahren ein — Entlastung für Pendler

For the first time in three decades, the UK government will keep regulated rail fares unchanged — covering season tickets, peak-time and off-peak journeys. Millions of passengers stand to save over £300 a year on major routes, easing living costs and making daily travel more affordable.

2. Dezember 2025

Kaffeesatz macht Beton stärker, sauberer und deutlich klimafreundlicher

Researchers at RMIT University created biochar from used coffee grounds, replacing part of the sand in concrete. The result: up to 30% more strength and a carbon footprint cut by up to 26%. Real-world footpath trials are already underway — waste coffee becoming sustainable infrastructure.

2. Dezember 2025

Meeresschwergewichte erholen sich: Buckelwal-Bestand steigt auf rund 80 000

After decades near collapse, humpback whales are resurging — from an estimated 10 000 at their lowest, to around 80 000 today. Conservation efforts and the whales’ flexible feeding behavior helped them recover. Researchers now spot them almost daily in former near-deserts of the sea.

2. Dezember 2025

Ozonloch über Antarktis schrumpft auf kleinsten Stand seit 2019

Scientists monitoring the ozone layer report that the hole above Antarctica has reduced to its smallest measured size since 2019. Thanks to favourable weather and lower ozone-depleting emissions, the drop could mean a healthier atmosphere and milder ultraviolet exposure for southern latitudes — good news for people and ecosystems alike.

29. November 2025

Ein grünes Wunder: Millionen Olive-Ridley-Nester an Indiens Küsten

From near-collapse to a stunning rebound — this season India welcomed an estimated one million nests of endangered Olive Ridley sea turtle along its coasts. Volunteers, hatcheries and coastal protections combined to give these turtles a fighting chance — and the babies are now crawling into the sea.

29. November 2025

Wendepunkt in Sicht: globale Kohlenstoff-Emissionen könnten bald sinken

A major 2025 study finds that total global CO₂ emissions — boosted by fossil fuel use but moderated by shrinking land-use emissions — appear to be flattening. As more countries expand renewables and curb deforestation, humanity may be nearing a long-awaited emissions turning point, even if reductions have only just begun.

29. November 2025

UK sichert £75 m für ein schnelleres Ende von Tierversuchen

The British government has unveiled a new £75 million plan to phase out animal testing in medicine and agriculture — with a clear roadmap to stop regulatory tests on skin and eye irritation by 2026, phase out mouse testing for Botox by 2027 and reduce dog/primates studies by 2030. It backs organ-on-a-chip, AI and 3D tissue methods to accelerate humane, modern science and safeguard both health and welfare.

29. November 2025

Victoria schreibt Geschichte: Australien verabschiedet erstes Vertraggesetz

The state of Victoria has approved landmark legislation to create a permanent representative body — Gellung Warl — giving Indigenous communities formal input on laws, policies and services. The bill also includes truth-telling, education reform and long-term support to close long-standing gaps.

29. November 2025

Nonnen reissen aus Altersheim aus, besetzen ihr altes Kloster: und dürfen bleiben

Three octogenarian nuns broke away from their care home and reoccupied their old convent near Salzburg. They have been granted permission to remain there “until further notice.” - the condition? They have to stay off social media. Church officials promise medical care and services.

27. November 2025

Australien startet umfassende Umweltrechtsreform nach Jahrzehnten des Stillstands

The federal government and Greens struck a landmark deal to rewrite the decades-old Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC), creating the country's first independent environmental regulator, tightening protections for forests and land-clearing, limiting fast-track approvals for coal and gas, and setting national standards—marking the biggest environmental reform in decades.

27. November 2025

Eine Woche ohne Social Media reduziert Depression und Schlafstörungen bei jungen Erwachsenen

A new study finds that just one week off social media led to a 16 % drop in anxiety, 25 % fewer depression symptoms and 14 % less insomnia in adults aged 18–24. With screen time cut dramatically and mental burdens eased, the benefits came fast — no therapy required.

27. November 2025

Neuer ungiftiger Lösemittel-Prozess könnte gemischte Textilien recycelbar machen

Scientists at TU Wien have developed a non-toxic “deep-eutectic” solvent that separates blended fabrics — like cotton-polyester mixes — within minutes. Cotton stays intact and polyester is recovered almost fully, offering a near-complete recycling method for textiles that were once nearly impossible to reclaim.

27. November 2025

Flutfangende Basketballplätze vereinen Sport und Stadtentwässerung

A new design by Grain Collective turns basketball courts into smart flood-resilient spaces. With a sunken playing surface that channels excess stormwater into drainage zones, the courts double as temporary basins during heavy rain — combining recreation and climate-adapted infrastructure.

27. November 2025

Einfacher Hals-Ultraschall erkennt erhöhtes Herzschwäche-Risiko bei Männern

A painless carotid ultrasound in older men revealed that those with stiffer neck arteries were 2.5 times more likely to develop heart failure. The 15–30 min scan could help doctors flag risk early—so patients could adjust lifestyle or treatment and reduce future danger.

25. November 2025

Die Lösung der Klimakrise liegt vielleicht direkt unter unseren Füßen

Soil holds over 2,800 gigatonnes of carbon in the top metre — 45% more than previously thought. A new report shows healthy soil could sequester up to 27% of the emissions needed to meet Paris goals. Yet 70% of nations still overlook soil in their climate plans.

25. November 2025

Frankreich verankert Einwilligung ins Vergewaltigungsrecht nach Pelicot-Fall

France’s Parliament approved a major reform: any sexual act without explicit, informed, revocable consent will now be criminalized. The law defines consent as “free, specific, prior and revocable,” ensuring silence or no reaction is not considered agreement.