The science busters: science fun with aliens and toilet paper!

The science busters: science fun with aliens and toilet paper!

The "Science Busters" are back and promise an exciting new season that explains science in a humorous way. From March 11, 2025, you will be shown in the alumni listening room of the Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz. The opening topic is diverse and ranges from the right greeting from aliens to interesting aspects of the toilet paper use, such as ots.at reported. In addition to the host Martin Puntigam, renowned scientists such as Ruth Grützbauch and Florian Freistetter are also expected, who ensure an entertaining and educational evening with their expertise. The first appearance will be broadcast live at 10:50 p.m. on ORF 1, with a pre-transmission to Orf on.

allegations of espionage and political entanglements

In the meantime, in Austrian politics, it is bubbling around serious allegations of espionage. The former general secretary of the Austrian-Russian friendship society, Florian Stermann, was interviewed for his connections to Johann Gudenus and the controversial figure of Vladimir Marsalek. Stermann confessed in a question of witness that he had only forwarded messages, but it was not proven that all information actually comes from Marsalek, as orf.at reported. These new details come from chats, which were ensured in the context of the investigation in connection with the "Ibiza" scandal and throw a new light on the complicated relationship between politics and potential Russian influences.

In addition to the allegations, the espionage and the betrayal of state secrets to Russia, the then Interior Minister Herbert Kickl was criticized for his role in the crisis. Minister Gerhard Karner called for a complete clarification and emphasized the urgency to expand the powers of the investigative authorities. The political tensions are increasing while the National Security Council was called to discuss the explosive topics and take further steps.