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Ally Hirschlag

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I taught myself to wake up without an alarm. Here's how it fixed my sleep

I taught myself to wake up without an alarm in a week. Here's how it fixed my sleep Ally Hirschlag discovers that waking up naturally can be...

22.08.2026 60

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Ally Hirschlag

What watching a sunset can do for your brain

What watching a sunset can do for your brain Humans appear to see sunrises and sunsets "almost like bookends". Here's what a dose of...

28.06.2026 50

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Why it's so hard to help a stranded whale

'On shore, their weight becomes lethal': Why it's so hard to help a stranded whale The sad fate of a stranded humpback in Germany...

16.06.2026 30

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Ally Hirschlag

Four benefits of going out in the rain

Rain can make us feel surprisingly good – here's why From its distinctive smell to the negative ions it releases, rain has some fascinating...

16.04.2026 40

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Ally Hirschlag

The music that keeps animals calm

You can find many different music playlists for dogs and cats online. Do they actually help animals relax? When Serenity Strull, a photo editor at...

25.11.2025 30

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The mystery of why leaves change colour

Although the chemistry of autumn colours is well understood, there is an ongoing and lively debate among scientists about why trees evolved their...

02.11.2025 40

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Is it better to neglect your garden?

Gardens packed with blooming flowers or adorned with neat insect hotels, are extremely popular. But are these highly curated creations actually...

09.06.2025 40

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Ally Hirschlag