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Austria wants to tighten intelligence laws amidst Russian espionage scandal

Austria announced plans to tighten laws in Austria on spying to close loopholes allowing Russian agents operating in the country. The decision coincides with the espionage affair of Egisto Ott, a former officer at the domestic intelligence agency arrested for spying on dissidents of the Russian regime in Vienna.…
April 8, 2024
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Research shows nanoplastics found their way to the brains of mice

Nanoparticles of polystyrene can penetrate the neural system of mice. The size of the particles, as well as the biomolecules surrounding them, seem to have a significant influence on the uptake. More research needs to be conducted to understand the potential medical consequences on humans.…
April 21, 2023