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Study: USA with 21 percent risk of civil war

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Nimmt die wirtschaftliche Ungleichheit innerhalb eines Landes zu, steigt das Risiko eines Bürgerkriegs. Dies ist das Ergebnis einer Studie des Lehrstuhls für Wirtschaftsgeschichte der Universität Tübingen, die Daten aus zwei Jahrhunderten und insgesamt 193 Ländern analysiert hat. Die Studie ist in der Zeitschrift Review of Income and Wealth erschienen . Um Analysen über einen so langen Zeitraum zu ermöglichen, bedurfte es eines neu entwickelten Standards zur Berechnung wirtschaftlicher Ungleichheit. Dieser Standard berücksichtigt Einkommen, Landbesitz und Abweichungen von der durchschnittlichen Körpergröße gleichermaßen. „Je weiter wir in die Geschichte zurückblicken, desto lückenhafter sind die Daten zum in Geld gemessenen Einkommen“, sagt Professor Jörg Baten vom Lehrstuhl für Wirtschaftsgeschichte der Universität Tübingen, der die Studie leitet. So gebe es beispielsweise für den Globalen Süden vor 1980 kaum verlässliche Informationen. „Landverteilung und Höhenlage hingegen sind leichter zu messen und bis ins frühe 19. Jahrhundert… 

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International comparison shows gender-specific differences in antibiotic resistance

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Eine aktuelle Studie unter der Leitung der Universität Turku in Finnland analysierte die DNA-Karte von über 14.000 Darmmetagenomen in einem globalen Datensatz und fand heraus, dass es Unterschiede bei der Antibiotikaresistenz zwischen den Geschlechtern gibt. In Ländern mit hohem Einkommen wiesen Frauen mehr Antibiotikaresistenzgene auf als Männer. Antibiotikaresistenz ist eine der schwerwiegendsten globalen Gesundheitsbedrohungen. Sie führt dazu, dass Antibiotika ihre Wirksamkeit verlieren, wodurch die Behandlung bakterieller Infektionen schwierig oder in einigen Fällen unmöglich wird. Schätzungsweise sterben jedes Jahr über 1,3 Millionen Menschen an dieser Resistenz, und die Zahl steigt rapide an. Diese aktuelle Studie ist die erste, die die Unterschiede bei der Antibiotikaresistenz zwischen den Geschlechtern in einem großen internationalen Datensatz untersucht hat. Forscher der Universität Turku analysierten einen globalen Datensatz mit 14.641 öffentlich verfügbaren menschlichen Darmmetagenomen aus 32 Ländern. Die Studie wurde von einer Forschungsgruppe unter der Leitung von… 

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LEGO improves math and spatial skills in the classroom

A simple classroom activity using LEGO, a childhood classic, could improve children’s math and spatial skills. Researchers are therefore calling on policymakers to redesign school curricula and teacher professional development. A new study led by the University of Surrey tested the inclusion of LEGO builds in the daily curriculum. This led to noticeable improvements and an increase in the skills of pupils aged six to seven. The study, which involved 409 children from schools in Surrey and Portsmouth, showed that the six-week programme ‘Spatial Cognition to Enhance mathematical learning’ (SPACE) – where teachers led LEGO-based activities – led to significant improvements in children’s mental rotation skills (the ability to visualise and manipulate objects in the mind) and maths performance. Professor Emily Farran, Professor of Cognitive Development at the…

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More and more Canadian  family doctors are nearing retirement

A new ICES study has found that 1.74 million patients in Ontario are tied to family doctors aged 65 or older, and that many of these patients are older and have complex medical needs. The study, published in Canadian Family Physician, examined key trends in the characteristics of comprehensive family physicians (FPs) – those who care for a wide range of age groups and health needs – and the patients entrusted to them. Researchers found that for the first time ever, there was no growth in the family physician workforce, and that the number of doctors at the start of their careers (under 35) declined overall. The study included over 11 million Ontario patients and 9,375 comprehensive family physicians as of March 2022. It was an updated analysis of similar cohorts from 2008, 2013, and 2019.  In addition to a decline in overall growth…

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Black coffee lowers the risk of death

Even though you probably don't drink your morning cup of coffee for the long-term health benefits, coffee consumption has been linked to a lower risk of death. In a new observational study, researchers from Tufts University's Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy found that the link between coffee consumption and mortality risk is related to the amount of sweeteners and saturated fats in the beverage. The study, published online in the Journal of Nutrition, found that drinking one to two cups of caffeinated coffee per day was associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease. Black coffee and coffee with low sugar and saturated fat added were associated with a 14% lower overall mortality risk compared to coffee abstainers who did not consume coffee. This association was not observed with coffee with high sugar and saturated fat added. "Coffee is one of the most consumed..."

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Berlin's school policy endangers children's psychosocial development: The looming loss of the Ludwig-Hoffmann-Grundschule

The Ludwig-Hoffmann-Grundschule in Berlin-Friedrichshain, known for its excellent gifted education and focus on natural sciences, faces an existential threat. Plans by the school authority to relocate the school from its traditional site on Lasdehner Straße to Landsberger Allee are triggering massive protests from parents, school management, and the local community. The move, which according to education councilor Andy Hehmke (SPD) is necessary to make space for the expansion of the neighboring Temple Grandin Elementary School, is criticized as a "dismantling" of one of Berlin's most successful educational institutions. Particularly alarming are the potential psychological and social consequences for the affected children, who could suffer from fear of loss and long-term psychosocial impairments due to the loss of their familiar school location and social network. This article highlights the impending consequences for the students, supported by peer-reviewed studies on separation anxiety in primary school children, and argues that Berlin's school policy endangers the psychosocial development of the affected children...

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Berlin on the brink of an education crisis – The looming loss of the Ludwig-Hoffmann-Grundschule

Berlin, June 16, 2025 – A bitter dispute is raging in Berlin-Friedrichshain over the future of the Ludwig Hoffmann Elementary School, a traditional educational institution known for its gifted education program. A recently revealed plan by the school authority to relocate the school from its traditional site on Lasdehner Straße to Landsberger Allee has thrown parents, the school administration, and the local community into turmoil. This planned move is seen by many as an attack on the school's identity and a further sign of the neglect of young talent in Berlin. This report analyzes the background of the conflict, highlights the consequences for young talent, and asks: Is Berlin giving up on its educational future? The Plan: A Move with Far-Reaching Consequences The Ludwig Hoffmann Elementary School, named after the famous Berlin city building councilor Ludwig Hoffmann, has been located in the heart of the Grünberger Kiez for over a century. The listed building from 1906 is not only a…

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Pharma Germany Strengthens Structure with New Business Areas

One year after its strategic realignment, the Executive Board of Pharma Deutschland decided on June 12, 2025, to further develop the association's organization. Starting January 1, 2026, the management will be expanded in terms of content and personnel. In addition to the existing departments of "Politics" and "Science," two new business units will be created: "OTC Market" and "RX Market." This structure reflects the needs of the member companies and the entire pharmaceutical industry. Christian Hilmer, who has many years of experience in the reimbursement system of a pharmaceutical company and is already active on the association's board, will head the "RX Market" division. Lutz Boden, currently head of the "Innovative Healthcare" department, will become Managing Director for the "OTC Market." In 2025, Pharma Deutschland will also strengthen its regional association work by creating four new positions to better represent the interests of member companies in the federal states to politics, authorities, and the public. Chairman Jörg Wieczorek emphasizes the added value for the approximately 400 member companies, which represent about…

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RSV Protection for Newborns: Experts Call for Prevention Even in Summer

Although the RSV season (November 2024 to April 2025) is not a topic in the summer, protection against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) remains crucial for expectant mothers. Prof. Dr. Holger Stepan, Head of Perinatal Medicine at Leipzig University Hospital, recommends that pregnant women think about RSV prevention for their babies early on, as the risk of infection increases with the onset of the cold season. More than 50% of children are infected in their first year of life, and nearly all by their second birthday. Newborns are particularly at risk in the first six months due to their immature immune systems and small airways. RSV is a common cause of respiratory illnesses in infants, which can range from cold symptoms to bronchiolitis or pneumonia. In the last season, 68,000 cases were reported nationwide, and about 23,000 infants required hospitalization. Severe cases often require oxygen therapy, as only symptoms can be alleviated. An effective protective measure is maternal immunization:…

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Statutory health insurance: Savings potential of up to 13 billion euros possible

The financial situation of statutory health insurance (GKV) is strained, but savings could dampen the burden of contributions. According to a Deloitte analysis, health insurers could save eight to 13 billion euros in the next two to four years, which corresponds to about 2.5 to 4% of their total expenses of 327 billion euros. This could lower the contribution rate by 0.4 to 0.7 percentage points. Despite limited influence on benefit expenses of 312 billion euros, which are regulated by the Social Code Book, experts see savings potential here of seven to 12 billion euros. Optimized processes and digital technologies, for example in the processing of hospital and drug bills or the approval of sick pay and aids, could make this possible. For administrative expenses of 13 billion euros, savings of up to one billion euros are realistic through consolidation, efficient office concepts, and automation. The use of artificial intelligence could accelerate processes and relieve employees. For example, with a…

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