Science

Medical supplies

German glassmaker holds key to COVID-19 vaccine supply

As the world waits anxiously for a COVID-19 vaccine, a German company is doing its bit to ensure that the shot reaches you with its potency intact. Ashutosh Pandey reports from its Mainz headquarters.  

Coronavirus

What you should know about tests

Testing for SARS-CoV-2 is considered an important prerequisite for gradually lifting restrictions. But how much testing should there be and of whom?  

'Poop knives,' narcissist eyebrows win Ig Nobel Prizes

Knives made from feces and a new method to detect narcissists by their eyebrows won at the 2020 Ig Nobel Prize ceremony. The prizes are awarded to research that makes "people laugh and then think."  

Space exploration

Japan's Mars moons mission leads to human spaceflight

A Japanese mission called Martian Moons eXploration aims to be the first to bring back rocks from the Mars region. It could also help humans land on Phobos.  

Coronavirus digest

Global cases top 30 million

As the total global tally of COVID-19 infections surpasses 30 million, the World Health Organization says countries are still not working in partnership to eradicate the pandemic. DW wraps up the latest developments.  

Coronavirus trend: The pandemic is far from over

While some countries are reporting more and more new cases every day, others are adapting to a "new normal." Data for the global picture shows that the pandemic is far from over. DW's weekly statistics update.  

Astronomy

What is the Hera, DART planetary defense mission?

Europe's space agency, ESA, and America's NASA are collaborating to protect Earth from an asteroid collision. The target: A double asteroid called Didymos.  

Coronavirus

Germany expects to approve multiple vaccines

Germany will most likely have a variety of coronavirus vaccines to chose from in the future, health authorities have said. But limited quantities mean certain groups could be given priority access.  

Stool transplants

A way to bring gut bacteria back to health

We often don't like talking about our bowels, but they are of great importance for our overall health. And if they don't work properly, serious problems can occur. Sometimes stool transplants can help.