A new study by University College London has analysed the use of nitrous oxide in dentistry in greater detail. Typically, nitrous oxide is used to sedate anxious patients before a dental procedure.
Anna E. Poth is a freelance journalist based in Germany, specializing in scientific topics with a focus on making complex information accessible and engaging for a broad audience. With a strong passion for the outdoors and travel, she closely follows developments in meteorology and incorporates weather-related themes into her work.
Her particular areas of interest include the impact of weather phenomena on human health and cultural lifestyles. Anna holds a Master's degree in Health Communication from the Faculty of Medicine at Friedrich Schiller University. In addition to her journalism work, she serves as a trainer in communication and presentation techniques at various independent institutions, helping others convey their messages clearly and effectively.
News by Anna Poth
A study by the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies and the University of Leeds shows that tropical forests can grow much more quickly through the addition of nitrogen.
An international team of scientists, with access to NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, has found the strongest evidence to date of an atmosphere on a rocky planet.
Autumn hasn’t even started yet, and the leaves already cover the streets and sidewalks. Some trees are in a hurry, shedding their leaves earlier and earlier.
Researchers at ETH Zurich have discovered a subtle force in cloud formation: desert dust. Using 35 years of satellite data, they have determined that desert dust can be an important factor in the formation of ice clouds.
In recent years, there has been much global talk about the vast amounts of plastic waste in the oceans. Shocking images of vortexes of trash and completely polluted beaches have gone viral. We know that plastic waste is ground into tiny plastic elements.
New research by international astronomers reveals the remains of a star destroyed by two powerful explosions. New technology has provided unique evidence.
Urban gardening has also spread to German cities in recent years. Neighborhoods, small clubs, and individuals with large properties offer gardening for everyone. Planting everything from vegetables to ornamental plants brings joy and meaning.
People with pollen allergies suffer especially in spring and summer. Due to climate change, many plants bloom at the same time, and the lack of rainfall doesn't clean the air enough. Air purifiers are supposed to provide real relief.