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DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

Weekly roundup — Vaccination frustrations, the rise in myopia & a viral video 26.01.2021 | 29:59 mins.

Remember those jokes about "2020 vision"? Well a new study suggests that stay-at-home measures during that year may have caused irrevocable damage to children's eyes — and to ours, by extension. Also, how Germans feel about their country's faltering vaccination strategy, and the misleading video from inside a hospital that's been shared a quarter million times.
DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

COVID-19 lockdowns have permanently damaged children's eyes 25.01.2021 | 07:17 mins.

Nearsightedness, or myopia, has gone up dramatically during periods of lockdown — that's according to a study of more than 100,000 children in China. Though the damage is irreversible, there are things that all of us (including parents) can do to slow its progress.
DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

What's happening in the night skies in 2021, and the outrageous, immoral life of astronomer Tycho Brahe 22.01.2021 | 14:56 mins.

This year's going to be a fun one for stargazers — with planets lighting up the summer nights, a telescope that'll take us back to the birth of stars, and a solar eclipse that... well, very few people are actually going to see. But if that's not your thing, how about an astronomer with a brass nose, a pet moose addicted to alcohol, and a murderous streak?
Inside Europe Teaser

Inside Europe 22.01.2021 22.01.2021 | 54:59 mins.

Germany extends the COVID lockdown - Germany's governing CDU party chooses a new leader - Alexei Navalny releases 'Putin's palace' video - Brexit trade deal causes border delays and bureaucracy - The Dutch government resigns over a child benefits sandal - How COVID-19 impacts businesses in Rome - Finland plans to criminalize unsolicited sexting - Eco-tourism in Spain

DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

'German vaccine' shortage — are Germans OK with that? 21.01.2021 | 13:25 mins.

Of all the places in the world for there to a shortage of the BioNTech-Pfizer vaccine, it seems odd for it to be happening in the country of its creation. And, though the selfless, European motivations that led to this conundrum are admirable, are those motivations actually shared by Germans?
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Living Planet: The ways we need water 21.01.2021 | 29:59 mins.

Although freshwater sustains us in so many ways, it's often taken for granted — until it's gone. Peatlands drained for palm oil plantations in Indonesia exact an ecological and human toll. Kenya's Athi River, once a prime tourist attraction, has become a stinking cesspool. And, Bhutan banks on hydropower for its clean energy development.
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World in Progress: Africa prepares for vaccine drive 21.01.2021 | 05:19 mins.

Countries have started to vaccinate their populations. There is still lots of uncertainty when it comes to vaccines, first and foremost: Will the developed vaccines also be efficient against new variants of the coronavirus? There are also concerns that some countries could be left behind — African countries in particular.

Bild Beitrag Laura Salm-Reifferscheidt | Sickle Cell Disease Image

World in Progress: Treating sickle cell disease 21.01.2021 | 08:12 mins.

Sickle cell disease is one of the world's most common hereditary blood disorders. Each year, an estimated 300,000 children are born with it — the majority of them in Africa, but also in India, the Middle East and Mediterranean countries. Laura Salm-Reifferscheidt went to Tunisia to speak to a doctor who wants to make a difference in treating patients.

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World in Progress: Where do we go from here? 21.01.2021 | 29:59 mins.

As countries all over the world start vaccinating their populations against the novel coronavirus, will there be enough for everybody? A doctor in Tunisia is trying to make a difference for her patients suffering from sickle cell disease. And: How is Mali faring after the coup this past August?
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World in Progress: Where is Mali headed? 21.01.2021 | 13:28 mins.

The West African country has been in turmoil for years. Earlier this month, there was yet another attack on UN peacekeepers by jihadists. It's the latest attack in a brutal conflict that has been raging in Mali since 2012. The lack of progress against the jihadists contributed to protests against Mali's government which was ousted in a coup last August.

DW to the point | englisch | Totale

After Trump’s wrecking ball: Can Joe Biden fix America? 21.01.2021 | 26:01 mins.

Joe Biden stands for a huge reset in American politics. But can he step out of Donald Trump's dark shadow? Our guests: Sudha David-Wilp (German Marshall Fund), Matthew Karnitschnig (Politico), Malte Lehming (Tagesspiegel).
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AfricaLink on Air — 20 January 2021 20.01.2021 | 29:59 mins.

Joe Biden takes oath as 46th president of the United States +++ Rwandan government hires 10,000 untrained teachers to curb the educational crisis +++Fears that hundreds of thousands of people might starve to death in Ethiopia's Tigray region

DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

DEBUNKED: 3 new anti-vaxx arguments emerge as COVID-19 vaccinations accelerate 20.01.2021 | 15:41 mins.

They're all false or misleading: A distressing video of a woman convulsing in a hospital bed. Another singling out nasty-sounding chemicals "used in COVID-19 vaccines." And, finally, the cherry-picked data behind the "19-29% efficacy" argument.
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The 77 Percent - Freedom of speech on social media 20.01.2021 | 19:59 mins.

Social media has provided an opportunity for the youth to express themselves freely, but this freedom can be abused. On #the77percent this week we hear from the youth in Ghana and Uganda debating on how they use social media and what should happen when free speech is taken advantage of. Join the debate!
Afrika Ghana - Unterstützer feiern Nana Akufo-Addo der die Präsidentschaftswahl gewann

AfricaLink on Air — 19 January 2021 19.01.2021 | 30:00 mins.

Ghana's supreme court begins hearing election challenge filed against President Akufo-Addo +++ Kenya's tranch of 24 million vaccine doses expected to arrive next month +++ Uganda; Despite election defeat, Bobi Wine's power grows
DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

Weekly roundup — Good news, bad news & a dose of humor 19.01.2021 | 30:00 mins.

As Germany doubles down on the lockdown, new data suggests vaccines will keep us all safe for a long, long time. But even as healthcare workers get vaccinated, their suffering will continue well beyond the pandemic. And finally, yes, it is OK to laugh about COVID-19 — and it might even help.
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AfricaLink on Air — 18 January 2021 18.01.2021 | 29:59 mins.

Schools re-open in Africa +++Ugandan police surround offices of Bobi Wine's opposition party +++Fears over Sudan's Darfur region after 130 are killed in days of fighting
DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

Can we laugh about COVID-19? 18.01.2021 | 13:29 mins.

A news story, if delivered with a joke or a punchline, is remembered more clearly and shared more often — that's the indication of a new US study. But does that mean that the news should be funny? And how does that work when the topic is tragic?
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AfricaLink on Air — 15 January 2021 15.01.2021 | 29:59 mins.

Uganda's Yoweri Museveni takes commanding election lead as rival Bobi Wine alleges fraud+++ Living without an identity card in Cameroon +++Namibia halts import of live poultry from 10 countries.

DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

The unseen scars of COVID-19 frontline workers 15.01.2021 | 12:02 mins.

Over half of the health care workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic have reported symptoms of mental illness, according to an ongoing investigation. What can be done to help these people?
Inside Europe Teaser

Inside Europe 15.01.2021 15.01.2021 | 55:00 mins.

The biggest mafia trial in decades gets underway in Italy - The UK'S health system on the brink of a coronavirus crisis - Ireland's mother-and-baby homes scandal explained - Injecting life into Spain's depopulated villages - Turkey and Greece address long-standing issues - Milan bans outdoor smoking in many public places - The Swiss watch industry looks to the youth to boost business
Afrika Uganda Wahlen Bobi Wine, Popstar und Präsidentschaftskandidat der Opposition

AfricaLink on Air — 14 January 2021 14.01.2021 | 29:58 mins.

Uganda holds election under an internet blackout+++ Ethiopia's military kills TPLF officials +++ The Gambia is becoming a busy route for drug traffickers

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Living Planet: Lynx languish in Latvia 14.01.2021 | 09:53 mins.

The Eurasian lynx, vital to the health of forests, is protected in the EU. And though lynx may be hunted in Latvia, conservationists are sounding the alarm since accurate numbers for the wild cat population there are not clear. The hunting lobby seems to be exerting undue influence over species management in Latvia. DW hears from all sides, including hunters — while they shoot down an elk.

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Living Planet: Ecotourism gains fresh appeal during pandemic 14.01.2021 | 10:22 mins.

With all the anxiety and restrictions, who could be blamed for imagining getting away from it all? As people put their holidays on hold, many have used lockdown to explore their local surroundings. Ecotourism, typically involving smaller groups in open spaces, is gaining fresh appeal during the pandemic. In Spain, where tourism is central to the economy, the coronavirus is spurring a rethink.
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