Germany: Endangered turtle dove is 2020 bird of the year11. October 2019 07:32
Known as a symbol of love, peace and happiness, the turtle dove, sometimes knowns as a love bird, is flirting with extinction. A German environmental protection group has named it the 2020 bird of the year.
Multicamera film technology heralds awesome VR advance09. October 2019 08:25
Volumetric capture uses many cameras to film an actor from all sides simultaneously. Software then splices the images into film scenes. Using VR goggles, you can walk around actors and see them from all sides.
Old wheat sprouting from new seeds07. October 2019 06:13
Since 2012 an institute in Germany has been training researchers from Ethiopia how to supplement crops with traditional grains and vegetables. Their goal is for farmers to be better able to adapt to climate change.
German research vessel begins yearlong drift through Arctic Ocean04. October 2019 21:53
The Polarstern, a German research vessel, has found a suitable ice floe to begin its 12-month drift through the Arctic ice sheet. The ship's crew will research the effects of climate change on Arctic ice.
A research team in Berlin is teaching a robot to knit. The goal of the research is to acquire new insights into interactions between humans and the mechanical helpers of the future.
Asleep at the wheel: Driving while drowsy can be deadly01. October 2019 15:00
Falling asleep at the wheel can have dire consequences not only for drivers, but other road users. A recent study shows just who is at risk and what’s causing it.
Illegal wildlife trade thrives on Facebook, internet forums30. September 2019 10:13
Endangered reptiles are being traded on Facebook. Wildlife activists say tech giants aren't doing enough to shut down groups buying and selling live animals.
Why can't we tickle ourselves?27. September 2019 15:21
Trapped between uncontrollable laughter and excruciating discomfort, it's difficult to decide when being tickled: do I like this or not? But why doesn't this happen if we tickle ourselves? New research on rats shows why.
Is China doing enough for climate protection?26. September 2019 11:51
Alexander Reitzenstein, a policy advisor for climate policy at E3G, talks to DW about China's efforts to protect the environment. He says the Asian giant excels in some areas, but is lagging behind in others.
Alzheimer's - interview with Saskia Weiss20. September 2019 12:30
For sufferers and their relatives, Alzheimer's can be a real challenge. We speak to Saskia Weiss from the German Alzheimer’s Society which offers help and support to people with dementia.
MOSAiC: Great Arctic expedition starts20. September 2019 10:00
For one year, a research ship called "Polarstern" will drift through the frozen Arctic. Researchers want to better understand the influence of the Arctic on climate, says cruise leader Christian Haas in a DW interview.
Conspiracies are 'always theories of power'20. September 2019 08:43
Whether it's Area 51, the moon landing or the 9/11 attacks, it feels like a disproportionate amount of conspiracy theories have something to do with the US. Expert Michael Butter says that's not quite true.
Fewer German women are taking the pill19. September 2019 14:35
A survey published on Thursday showed that fewer German women were taking the birth control pill than before, with condoms becoming more popular. The pill has been associated with health risks in recent years.
German medics urge calm over hand birth defects18. September 2019 17:30
Doctors have warned against jumping to conclusions after three births at one hospital in which children were born with hand deformities. Clinicians are investigating whether the anomalies are linked.
Humboldt: explorer, natural scientist, environmentalist15. September 2019 12:56
German Renaissance man Alexander von Humboldt was born 250 years ago. His contributions to science and the natural world are being celebrated by artists at the Humboldt Forum in Berlin.
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