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Impact of daily habits on mental health and wellness

21 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Digital wellness and morning routines for mental health

Building on the concept of ‘micro-habits’ for sustainable wellbeing, recent research has identified specific ‘micro-practices’ that enhance cognitive function and emotional stability. Psychologist Eli Sussman describes ‘

Early childhood education challenges in North Rhine-Westphäl

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: North Rhine-Westphalia introduces daycare social index

North Rhine-Westphalia is experiencing significant shifts in its early childhood education and development landscape. A report titled ‘Kindertagesbetreuung NRW 2026’ indicates that for the 2026/27 childcare year, planned

Advancements in optogenetics research

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Researchers advance optogenetics tools for neural and cardiac study

The field of optogenetics, a method involving the genetic modification of cells to respond to light, received significant recognition when the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Peter Hegemann, Georg Na

Germany social benefit updates and welfare reforms

4 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Germany social welfare uncertainty amid benefit freezes and individual cases

Germany is undergoing a significant transition in its social welfare system as ‘Grundsicherung’ (basic security) replaced ‘Bürgergeld’ on July 1, 2026. Under this reform, new rules regarding asset limits and housing allo

WorldRiskReport on intensifying storm risks

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: WorldRiskReport identifies Philippines as highest-risk nation for tropical storms

The WorldRiskReport, produced by the German NGO alliance Bündnis Entwicklung Hilft and the Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict at Ruhr University Bochum, warns that climate change is increasing th