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Viruses don't respect national borders. Now even North Korea is dealing with COVID-19. We look at how countries fared by isolating fully in the pandemic.
Scientists theorize that "supermassive black holes" lie at the center of all galaxies, including our own. "Sagittarius A*" is orders of magnitude more dense than the sun but it's also quite some distance from Earth.
Vets help out when your cat has an upset stomach or it's calving season at the local farm. But they also operate on lions, vaccinate orangutans and run health checks on boa constrictors.
When we listen to a voice, we automatically connect it to the person's personality. But what does the voice actually say about a human's character?
Last weekend, Russian hackers attacked several German government websites. These cyberattacks were seemingly harmless, much to the relief of the authorities. But many others are not so lucky.
Qantas will offer non-stop ultra-long-haul flights from Australia to the US and Europe. How will the 20-hour flights affect your mental and physical health?
The war in Ukraine shows that unmanned aerial vehicles are part of modern warfare. Drones have various tasks from aerial surveillance to missile defense.
You may be at risk of catching the new subvariants BA.4 or BA.5 even if you had the original omicron, virologist Alex Sigal told DW's Science Unscripted.
If you're looking for a dog with a specific personality, its breed will tell you less than the environment in which it is raised, a new study suggests.
Are you 38 or older? Then you may want to rethink how much sleep you truly need. A team of international researchers has found that less is more.
Dolphin pens were moved to the Black Sea naval base around the time Russia invaded Ukraine, according to the US Naval Institute's analysis of satellite imagery.
A video released by the Kremlin last weekend shows Putin in seemingly bad health. Some commentators and tabloids claim he has Parkinson's. What do doctors think?
Ahead of the launch of her Minerva mission to the International Space Station, Cristoforetti talked about the cooperation among European, US and Russian crew members in light of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The Emirates Mars Mission says it's a first: They have spotted a worm-like aurora that stretches halfway round Mars. It looks like our northern lights.
Spoiler: You probably won't be able to live forever, even if you want to. How about settling for a life free from age-related ailments like Alzheimer's or arthritis instead?
We've long believed that tropical birds are more colorful than those from more temperate climates. But that assumption has never been proven — until now.
Astronaut Matthias Maurer describes the impact of weightlessness on his body.
England: Vaccines and pregnancy. US: Diabetes isn't a death sentence. China: TCM offers no protection.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, scientists have described SARS-CoV-2 as a "multi-organ virus."
Meet Bonny and her mother. They've been through a lot.
Of the 1 million people in the US who have died from COVID-19, 40% were diabetics.
Specialists talk about "post-acute sequelae of C19," or PASC.
Why is Germany handing out fewer antibiotic prescriptions?
During the Shanghai lockdown, the Chinese government recommended traditional Chinese medicine.
Top companies and talent are leaving Hong Kong.
Why don't we lose our hymens? Why do we fart more when we're on our period? And how similar are the clitoris and penis, really? Here's the truth about our bodies.
The European Space Agency's move marks the latest in the deterioration of space-based relations with Russia.
You got omicron in January and you've felt protected. But it's a few months on and a subvariant called BA.2 is spreading fast. So can you get omicron twice?
Many women have provided a rich source of inspiration for young scientists - both male and female - down the years. They've made remarkable discoveries, often despite ingrained sexism within their chosen field.
This week's question comes from Frederick in Ghana.
Are moon bricks the building blocks for life on the moon?
The moon is once again the focus of research and space travel, not least due to its raw materials.
Secrets of the moon / Bricks made of lunar soil / How are rainbows made?
The stuff you breathe out can tell an enormous amount about your health — and intentions.
Yes, you really can tell if someone's turned on just by measuring the air they exhale. Can we sense it, too?
For about 20 euros, you can buy yourself a device that'll put a number on how much COVID is likely floating in the air.
Studies out of South Africa indicate that our natural immunity to Omicron might already be waning.
People who've already had the original omicron variant can also be infected by the latest mutations.
The Russian army is targeting Ukraine's communication and internet infrastructure. Here's how you can communicate if your internet connection has been destroyed.
Although we know binge drinking is harmful for our health, the science behind moderate drinking still needs some fleshing out.
A report from the UN's Population Fund says pregnancy is an inevitability, not a choice, for many women lacking education, autonomy or contraception.
Spring has sprung in the Northern Hemisphere, welcoming an astonishing display of nature's beauty: Insects are buzzing, birds are singing and the sweet scent of flowers lingers in our gardens.
The historical lack of racial representation in dermatology textbooks isn't just a problem in countries with majority white populations, but across the globe.
Although COVID-19 is very contagious, its fatality rate is relatively low in comparison with these ten viruses.
They look so "alien," but octopuses feel and remember pain like we do. We can track their emotional reactions. But their deeper feelings are a mystery.
Whether it's using insects to heal wounds or getting high on puffer fish poison, animals know many of nature's secrets to feeling better — and we humans have picked up a few of them.
According to NASA's estimates, the space station's operational life will come to an end with a controlled de-orbit in January 2031. The hub for scientific research will be replaced by commercial space platforms.
The magazine offers reports and studio discussions with experts on the best way to achieve a healthy lifestyle.
Tomorrow Today has the scoop on science. From space travel to environmental conservation, from genetic engineering to medical innovations.
Tomorrow Today has the answers to the questions that you have always wanted to ask.
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