Climate change and its consequences know no borders. Its causes can be traced to every corner of the world and its effects are becoming progressively noticeable worldwide. Therefore, effective climate protection must be tackled globally. Determining national emissions is therefore a complex and ala
Data is everywhere, but what is open data? And how can people and society benefit from it? This video gives you a quick and easy explanation of its definition and uses. Read more about open data here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_data Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Main_Page
This video briefly explains how data donations to Wikidata, a multilingual free knowledge base, work. Authors: Elisabeth Mandl, Jens Ohlig, Ilya Kompasov and Theresa Sieder for Wikimedia Deutschland. This video was produced in cooperation with Wikimedia Germany and Wikidata. Sources: https://www.
Wherever we are, we are exposed to radiation. Sometimes we feel them, often we don't even notice them. People have always lived with natural radiation. Radiation has an effect on people and their health. But how exactly does it work, when and how do you have to protect yourself? The Federal Office f
The greater use of renewable energies from solar and wind requires the expansion of the electricity grids. Radiation protection plays an important role in this because electric and magnetic fields are generated by additional high-voltage lines. How great are possible loads from high-voltage lines? W
All it takes is one storm with heavy rain and streets become waterways. Basements become pools of water. The water enters the house from seemingly everywhere, even on slopes. Furthermore, this type of weather event will increase in the future and may increase everywhere. That's why it's important to
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Four pillars of UV protection: The Federal Office for Radiation Protection explains how UV protection is becoming even more common practice in municipalities, schools and sports grounds. Climate change is already having a noticeable influence on UV radiation and thus on people's UV exposure. For ex
The right sun protection is important if you want to avoid negative long-term consequences of too much UV radiation. But what is the best way to protect yourself? In three minutes, the animation shows what needs to be considered for sun protection. Original: "Federal Office for Radiation Protection
Not all textiles provide equally good protection against UV radiation. So how do I know if my parasol or my clothes offer real protection? You asked, we are happy to answer in the video. More information about sun protection, UV protection and skin cancer prevention can also be found on https://www.
Look out, earthquake! The walls start to shake and the building sways violently. Seismic ground motion and the resonance effect can make tall buildings move for up to several minutes. So what should you do to be safe in a high rise building during a big tremor? First, get under a desk for protection
