Science

All-Female Spacewalk

Unconscious bias in NASA's spacewalk wardrobe fail?

A much hyped "all-female" spacewalk by two American astronauts Christina Koch and Anne McClain has been cancelled because they don't have the right-sized suits. How could NASA afford to be so careless in their planning?  

Diagnosing Alzheimer's with peanut butter?

For years there have been reports that Alzheimer's can be diagnosed with peanut butter. But it's not that simple - an expert explains what really works.  

Entomology is going extinct — could Pokemon Go save it?

Insects are dying and the science that studies them is endangered, too. James Jackson went to the German Entomological Conference to find out how to save the science — and if Pokemon Go could catch new recruits.  

Drinking hot beverages could increase your cancer risk

People who regularly drink scalding hot tea are more likely to get esophageal cancer. A large-scale, long-term study by Iranian scientists now confirmed what WHO cancer experts had suspected since 2016.  

Improved health care

Growing old with Down syndrome

50 years ago people with Down syndrome only had a life expectancy of 10 years. Things have radically changed. Nowadays, many can live fulfilling lives past the age of 60.  

5G networks: Are they dangerous to our health?

Fears surrounding mobile phone use and the possible effects of radiation on the human body are mounting. As Germany begins a new 5G network rollout, DW takes a look at whether this new technology is bad for our health.  

Europe-wide sewage study

Germany named drug use capital

Germany has topped a Europe-wide study for crystal meth and amphetamine use following close examination of the country's wastewater. Sewage in over 70 cities was analyzed to explore the drug-taking habits of residents.  

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