Science

Will there be an mRNA vaccine for cancer?

Vaccines for cancer caused by some viruses already exist. But the search for a cure for cancer is ongoing. Scientists are now trialling mRNA cancer vaccines.  

Coronavirus

What are the new COVID symptoms?

How do I know if I have COVID? This question has been on our minds since the start of the pandemic. We still can't really answer it, and even a cold should not be taken lightly.  

Delta variant

Will returning to school put kids at risk?

Children in the Northern Hemisphere are currently enjoying the summer holidays. What risk does the delta variant pose when they return to school? Pediatric physician Jakob Armann discusses.  

Extreme weather

Why people risk their lives to saves to save their homes

Despite evacuation orders, some people choose to stay and defend their home during extreme weather events. Why do they do it?  

COVID vaccines developed quickly — is a vaccine for HIV next?

Decades on from the start of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, researchers are yet to crack a successful formula for a vaccine. But now we have eight COVID vaccines in 18 months, people are asking: Can we speed things up for HIV?  

Is climate change fueling floods in Germany?

Massive flooding has caused devastation across parts of central Europe, claiming dozens of lives. Scientists say that climate change had a role in it.  

COVID-19

Hidden long-term harm from undetected cases

A German study says 40% of people infected with COVID don't know it. And long COVID symptoms may go unidentified. DW spoke to study author, Philipp Wild.  

COVID-19 vaccinations: What's the progress?

How many people have been vaccinated? Which vaccines are approved? Here's the global progress on vaccination against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.  

COVID: Why are so many people against vaccination?

The number of people who are against getting a COVID-19 vaccine seems to be going up, even as ever more people get vaccinated. What do they base their arguments on?  

Guillain-Barré syndrome

A sudden paralysis of the arms and legs

In perfect shape one day, flulike symptoms the next ― followed by paralysis. In rare cases, the Johnson & Johnson COVID-vaccine can trigger Guillain-Barre syndrome. What is GBS and how does it affect us?  

COVID vaccine trials: Where are the women?

Worldwide, women are reporting worse side effects after COVID vaccinations than men. But the data is hard to find — most studies ignore gender and sex.  

Birds are dying in the United States and no one knows why

There's a new epidemic, this time among birds. An illness is infecting them in the US capital ― and it's spreading. Experts say the cause is unknown.  

World Zoonoses Day

A new tool to identify zoonotic disease hot spots

Researchers have developed a tool to assess wildlife markets for risks of zoonotic outbreaks.