Summer on Long Island: Ticks and Lyme Disease Warnings Long Island, known for its sun, surf, and sand, has a growing concern in its warm summer months—ticks. These tiny yet voracious critters, capable of carrying various diseases, pose a threat to visitors of parks and beaches in the region. As the winters become increasingly warm, … Read more
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Almost a quarter of Finns burn their skin once a year. Usually, protection from the sun’s UV radiation is left unprotected in the rush to leave. Protection among young people is influenced by, among other things, the social circle and whether their parents use sunscreen. In 2022, the Iskelmä Festival was hot. According to the … Read more
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The accident happened in Bargi in northern Italy near Bologna. At least three people have died and several others have been injured in an explosion at a hydroelectric plant in Italy, Reuters and AFP report. Several people are still missing. The accident happened in northern Italy in Bargi, located between Florence and Bologna, on Lake … Read more
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The accumulation of microplastics in the body can be avoided by small everyday actions. The exact effect of microplastics on human health is not yet known. In the light of current research, it seems that the vast majority of microplastics that enter humans through food, drink or skin are carried away by a natural route, … Read more
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The first search trip of the spring immediately yielded results, when Michael Finnberg’s metal detector hit a Viking-era cache. The Viking Age was lived at the end of the Iron Age, from about the 8th century to the 11th century. A Viking bracelet in itself is already a wonderful find. In this case, the fact … Read more
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The bears’ hibernation lasted only about six weeks in total. Korkeasaari bears in a playful mood. Annika Sorjonen / Korkeasaari Zoo The hibernation of the Korkeasaari bears was shorter than usual this winter. The bears went to sleep at the end of October, but woke up already in early December. However, the bears returned to … Read more
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Fazer’s Froosh smoothies were found to contain excessively high levels of patulin. Fazer announces that it is withdrawing Froosh Strawberry, Banana & Guava smoothies from sale. Fazer instructs consumers who have purchased the products to dispose of them. The reason for the recall is an excessive patulin content found in the raw material of the … Read more
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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
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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
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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