Could tracing apps help stop the coronavirus in its tracks?26. May 2020 11:21
If tracing apps meant to track the paths of people infected with the coronavirus and warn potential contacts at an early stage work, they could help to permanently contain COVID-19 infections. Epidemiologist Dirk Brockmann explains how and why.
The impact of a cancer diagnosis21. May 2020 23:26
When 26-year-old Katharina was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer, it turned her life upside down. But she did her best to stay positive.
Coronavirus: How do I recognize a conspiracy theory?19. May 2020 11:38
Conspiracy theories are coming in hard and fast during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of them even sound plausible. So it's important to know: what makes a conspiracy theory? And why are they so popular?
Germany's virus-tracing app: A never-ending story?19. May 2020 08:54
The infection-tracing app should have been available weeks ago, but is still held up by disputes over technology, data protection and responsibilities. Now tech giants SAP and Deutsche Telekom have been brought on board.
Coronavirus turns Germans more critical of US: survey18. May 2020 23:18
Germans view the United States less positively since the outbreak of the coronavirus crisis while their attitudes toward China have improved, according to a new survey.
Do fuels made from plastic make eco sense?18. May 2020 10:44
Several companies have come up with pilot plants to convert plastic waste into crude oil, diesel or other fuels. It is sold as a way to get rid of trash and help the environment. But is it?
New coronavirus study recalls Germany's 'Patient Zero'17. May 2020 18:46
Interviews with 16 patients infected by a visiting Chinese colleague at a company in southern Germany reaffirms that the virus often stays hidden. Most of them exhibited no or only mild symptoms, researchers say.
German doctors travel to Colombia to help fight COVID-1915. May 2020 08:47
A key weapon in the fight against the coronavirus is widespread testing to help pinpoint and isolate infected people. But tests are scarce in much of the world. German doctors traveled to Colombia with precious cargo and valuable experience to help.
COVID-19: Tests for 'miracle cure' herb Artemisia begin15. May 2020 05:16
A herb touted by Madagascar's government as healing coronavirus is undergoing tests by a group of international researchers. The WHO warns, however, that there are no scientific studies yet that prove Artemisia works.
Vitamin C: Good for the immune system and for fighting infections13. May 2020 13:02
A good immune system is always important but it is even more so now, in times of COVID-19. To have one, the body needs enough micronutrients — such as vitamin C. So let's talk about fruit, vegetables and biochemistry.
Coronavirus: What is Germany's Robert Koch Institute?12. May 2020 15:37
The comparatively small independent government agency responsible for monitoring and combating infectious and non-infectious diseases has been thrust into the spotlight in recent months, sometimes to its detriment.
Germany to spend €750 million on coronavirus vaccine11. May 2020 18:06
The German government has agreed a funding program of three-quarters of a billion euros on the development and distribution of a coronavirus vaccine. Researchers hope large-scale trials will help speed up the process.
Coronavirus in Germany: Are young people truly to blame?06. May 2020 17:25
A recent study suggested young adults ages 20-24 are primarily responsible for the transmission of the coronavirus. But the reality of how the virus spreads is more complicated.
Coronavirus: What you should know about tests06. May 2020 10:09
Testing for SARS-CoV-2 is considered an important prerequisite for gradually lifting restrictions. But how much testing should there be and, above all, of whom? Here are the answers to the most important questions.
Polarstern sets records on Arctic climate mission05. May 2020 11:59
The Polarstern is a ship laboratory, drifting in Arctic ice. Part of MOSAiC, a large-scale expedition led by Germany's Alfred Wegener Institute, it's measuring climate change at the North Pole. And setting new records.
The race towards a coronavirus vaccine: What's the latest?04. May 2020 19:51
Vaccine developers are pursuing a number of different approaches: inactivated vaccines, live vaccines and DNA vaccines. What’s the difference between them? And when will one finally be ready?
Phosphorus in our pee — the new gold?04. May 2020 07:30
Phosphorus is essential for growing crops, but global reserves are shrinking fast. Now researchers are looking for ways to recycle the valuable mineral — by harvesting human urine.
How do you create a coronavirus vaccine?04. May 2020 07:11
Companies around the world are scrambling to find a vaccine for COVID-19. Here’s a look at some of the methods, old and new, that scientists are using to get there.
What darkness means to water fleas01. May 2020 08:39
Water fleas spring to life when it gets dark. But the combination of light and water pollution is an increasing threat. An experiment has shown what can happen to them when the boundary between night and day gets blurred.
Coronavirus crisis: Children suffer most from being locked down29. April 2020 10:44
During the coronavirus crisis, children have been seen as potential virus carriers or obstacles to parents working from home. But some little ones will suffer the most during this time.
