Science

Japanese space probe Hayabusa 2

Mission to explore universe's origins

Hayabusa 2 is supposed to land on an asteroid and collect rocks and dust to take back home to Earth. Landing on a moving object in outer space is not an easy feat, but researchers have high hopes for the results.  

Smart Phones

Is the future of health technology already in our hands?

Imagine using a smartphone to detect malaria, eye diseases and monitor drug addiction. With new technology turning smartphones into pocket clinics, it’s all on the table.  

Valentine Day

What's in a kiss? 12 *fun* facts about kissing

Time for the best pastime ever - it's Valentine's Day! Smooching burns calories and strengthens the immune system, but despite its health properties, it's not allowed in public all over the world.  

Mars Rover

NASA bids farewell to Opportunity

After 15 years, the history-making rover "is at an end" despite attempts to restore it after a Martian dust storm. The US space agency hailed the rover as "an icon" that would inspire future missions to the Red Planet.  

Smart speakers

Sexy Siri, you made a fool of everyone

Some say it's sexist, some say it's science. Is there any solid reason why speech assistants are a default female voice?  

6 reasons to care about your gut flora

The microbiome in our stomach has been linked to various aspects of mental and physical health. So what do we actually know about what's going on in there and how it affects our overall health?  

Mann+Hummel

These Boxes fight fine particles

In many German cities, official thresholds for air pollution through particulates and nitrogen oxides have been exceeded for a long time. Germany's Mann+Hummel is working on technology to filter out the harmful dust.  

WWII munitions: Time bombs at the bottom of the Baltic Sea

300,000 tons of munition are rotting away in the Baltic Sea, damaging fish and marine life and endangering people. Experts have investigated how dangerous the contaminated sites are and what should be done with them.