Lots of diets don't work because of what's called the yo-yo effect. No sooner have you lost weight than you gain it again. Why does this happen and how can it be avoided?
Pioneer recovers valuable minerals from batteries10. December 2019 10:33
Nowadays, it's hard to imagine life without cobalt, nickel and lithium. They're essential for electronic devices, especially batteries. And while they‘re hard to recycle, it’s not impossible. As one pioneering German reveals.
COP25: Who are the biggest climate winners and losers?10. December 2019 09:05
Climate change is a race against time. The Climate Change Performance Index published today shows which industrial countries are in the lead, and which are the biggest losers.
Shingles is a viral infection that often occurs when the immune system is weakened or the individual is under stress. Treatment includes medicated skin creams and painkillers.
German-engineered emotion-sensing robot heads to space06. December 2019 01:09
CIMON, equipped with emotion-sensing voice detectors, has become the latest artificial intelligence-powered astronaut launched into orbit. Its mission: to safeguard the mental health of its human companions.
How satellites will help solve the climate crisis05. December 2019 15:44
As the world grapples with a climate emergency, scientists are exploring satellite technology solutions to help us combat climate change and the damage already done. DW visited the Space Tech Expo in Bremen.
Wolf packs on the increase in Germany02. December 2019 12:27
The highest concentration of the protected species can be found in the state surrounding Berlin. But not only are there more wolf packs, the animal is also spreading to new areas in Germany.
COP25: Controversial carbon markets take center stage02. December 2019 11:00
Carbon markets could help nations raise ambitions in setting goals that will keep temperature rise below 2 degrees Celsius, in line with the Paris Agreement. But skeptics say they risk ruining the historic accord.
Antibiotics - an expert’s view29. November 2019 12:30
Dr Tim Eckmanns of the Robert Koch Institute in Berlin talks about proper and sustainable ways to use antibiotics to prevent undesirable unintended outcomes.
European Space Agency approves record budget28. November 2019 17:54
The ESA is to invest €14.4 billion ($15.8 billion) in space exploration including a moon mission up to 2022. Germany is now the largest contributor to the agency's biggest ever budget.
Germany's average temperature has risen 1.5 degrees: report26. November 2019 12:35
A new report has revealed the extent to which Germany has already been affected by climate change. Temperatures have risen markedly in the past five years and it is expected to get worse.
Countless neutrinos are zipping around the cosmos - and through us - all the time. An experiment in Karlsruhe is working to establish the mass of this ubiquitous elementary particle.
Flight shame: Climate-conscious migrants face environmental dilemma22. November 2019 10:20
As activists such as Greta Thunberg boycott flying and airlines come under fire for carbon emissions, diaspora communities grapple with the choice between stepping on a plane and cutting physical family ties.
STIs on the rise in Germany, but testing still hard to come by15. November 2019 17:10
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are making a comeback across the country after years of low rates. But unlike in many other countries, most people face obstacles if they want to be tested without showing symptoms.
Security Check: Biometrics vs Passwords15. November 2019 17:09
Traditional passwords are easy to crack because people rarely adhere to password security measures. The security of biometric methods depends on the quality of the sensors and the manner in which the data is saved.
Walking on two legs - 12 million years ago11. November 2019 07:24
Researchers at a German university say they've found fossils that challenge how we think about human evolution. The bones found in southern Germany come from a primate that they believe walked upright millions of years earlier than previously thought possible.
Differences in personality: What psychiatrists can learn from mice to treat depression08. November 2019 16:41
Scientists have developed a new way for measuring the personalities of animals. So why should we humans care? Because understanding personality traits is key for more individualized therapies in psychiatry.
