Air quality around our residence – A survey by Pulzus

The World Health Organization has tightened its guidelines on air pollution limits. Some studies show that poor air quality is much more harmful to humans than previously assumed. In children, it adversely affects the development of the lungs, and increases the risk of developing asthma. In adults, air pollution can cause cardiovascular disease and worsen […]

Second-hand clothes grow in popularity – A survey by Pulzus

The increasing demand for second-hand clothing resulted in a broad supply of these goods. On the online community store of Vatera, second-hand clothing vendors are thriving: last year and the year before, they had sold a lot more used garments than brand new ones. Sales are driven by women’s clothing and children’s clothing, with the […]

A coffin made of fungi – A survey by Pulzus

Nowadays, more and more people think they want to give their bodies back to nature after death. To help these people, a Dutch expert developed a coffin made of fungi that quickly turns human remains into compost, feeding the soil. According to the creator of the fungal coffin, his invention is the first living coffin. […]

Vaccination data of hospitalised patients – A survey by Pulzus

In the past months, the number of registered coronavirus-infected patients has increased significantly, including the number of those who need hospital care and, in some cases, the help of a respiratory ventilator. In the United States and EU member states, vaccination data are published, and some places go as far as displaying the types of […]

Fewer and fewer people buy and read books – A survey by Pulzus

Over the past 15 years, the rate of book-reading adults in Hungary has fallen significantly. According to one study, more than half of the adult population scarcely, or never buys a book. The research also revealed that more than half of the adult population in Hungary never or almost never buys books, while a quarter […]