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Nudges: How little tricks influence our decisions

We make a lot of decisions every day. Some are difficult, others we don't even notice, and all of them influence us. Ever heard of nudging?  

ESA's CHEOPS space telescope (ESA/ATG medialab)

ESA CHEOPS mission: Exoplanets in focus

The European Space Agency's CHEOPS mission plans to investigate known exoplanets in more detail. This way we can learn more about their mass, density and perhaps even their atmosphere.  

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Unbearable: Living with a narcissist

People with narcissistic personality disorders are difficult relationship partners. Even if you feel sympathy toward the troubled soul behind the ego, if you don't want to lose yourself, you'd better leave quickly.  

Symbolbild Äpfel auf Tisch (Imago Images/photothek)

Intermittent fasting: Is it worth the hype?

Hailed as a health hack, intermittent fasting is widely promoted as a reliable way to lose weight, lower disease risk and increase lifespan. But despite some positive study results, does it really deserve so much kudos?  

Science books for Christmas — a stack of books on the author's desk (DW/Z. Abbany)

Save your Christmas — read books about science

Science books are smart Christmas gifts that keep giving all year round. From paradigm-shifting theories to a shocking future, it's all there. DW's Zulfikar Abbany takes us through the titillating pile on his desk.  

Prof. Dr. Ina Schieferdecker (Zulfikar Abbany)

Your digital future

Minister, what's a European artificial intelligence?

Europe wants AI to be trustworthy, to set itself apart from the USA and China. DW's Zulfikar Abbany asked computer scientist and German junior minister, Ina Schieferdecker, what that means.  

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Who makes the Nobel Prize medals?

Making the Nobel Prize medals - a brief look behind the scenes.  

Fox hunts with a jump

Oh-so-sweet schadenfreude

Sometimes it makes us happy when others have a little mishap — and that's okay! Schadenfreude, or the malicious joy we feel at another person's pain, is not as bad as you might think.  

ESA Sentinel 5 Satelit (ESA/ATG medialab )

A new generation of 'hyper' satellites to prevent a climate catastrophe

A digital eye in the sky so sharp it can spot microplastics in the ocean. Or analyze the particles of smoke during a forest fire. Sound like sci-fi? It's coming sooner than you think.  

The New Peers Review show takes on neurodegeneration in London

Spectrum: New Peers Review takes on neurodegeneration

The roving science game show returns to challenge two brave neuroscientists at King's College London. We venture beyond accepted fact to ask whether AI really helps, and whether there's a future in cannabinoids to help people with dementia. A co-production by DW and the University of Strathclyde, Scotland.  

Satellite view of wildfires in Australia (picture-alliance/AP Photo/NASA)

Space

7 things you need to know about ESA's space game

As we enter a new decade, the European Space Agency is upping its space game. And it's not just about flying flags in uncharted territory: Exploring space can even tell us about climate change and improve 5G networks.  

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German Future Prize

The German Future Prize has been awarded to a team of three computer scientists from Munich.  

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European space transport too expensive?

Europe’s new rockets are being launched in a tough market. They can only compete via drastically reduced costs.  

ESA Astronaut Luca Parmitano during a spacewalk

Space

European Space Agency asks for more cash

Europe's space program says it needs more funding to stay competitive internationally. Just as several projects are starting to take off, private space companies pose a particular threat to the agency.  

Wine in Germany

Spectrum: Can you taste where a wine came from?

Volcanic soils, limestone bedrock, steep slate slopes — isn’t it lovely to imagine that the soil a fruit grows in has a direct impact on how it tastes? A trip through Germany’s wine country suggests otherwise.  

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Visible yet invisible: The poetry of light

Photons have mysterious properties. Poets and physicists alike have been entranced by their powers.  

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Illustration des Super-Photons (Universität Bonn)

Visible yet invisible: The poetry of light

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LiFi - The internet of light

Lange Wimpern (picture-alliance/dpa/A. Warnecke)

The camera of the future

Lichtverschmutzung Europa (Reuters/NASA)

What darkness means to water fleas

WHO measles vaccination certificate (imago images/Arnulf Hettrich)

WHO

Spike in global measles cases

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a sharp rise in global measles cases compared to last year. Though the deadly illness is easily prevented, a lack of immunization is allowing it to spread.  

Impfung - Impfstoff (picture alliance/dpa/M. Schutt)

New discovery could spell end to seasonal flu

A potential breakthrough discovery of new antibodies could lead to a universal vaccine. If successful, it could protect against all types of deadly influenza viruses and even prevent pandemics, a study shows.  

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The benefits of physical touch

In an increasingly digitized world where we text more and meet face-to-face less, it's important to remember the physical and mental benefits of human touch. Consensual, positive physical contact improves our well-being.  

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How a German hospital uses TikTok to recruit new talent

Nursing staff is in short supply in Germany. To beat the competition, one clinic has turned to TikTok and other social media platforms to win over new talent — and applicants are responding.  

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Deutsche Welle websites now accessible via Tor-Protocol

Deutsche Welle is a global advocate for freedom of opinion. However, its websites are blocked in countries such as China and Iran. In order to reach people in such countries, DW is now accessible via Tor Protocol  

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Phages

Bacterial eaters to fight antibiotic resistance

What are we to do when antibiotics are no longer effective? Patients from all over the world come to Georgia to be treated with bacteriophages. In the meantime, phage therapy is also available in Belgium.  

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WHO study

Four in five teens do not exercise enough

More than 80% of global teens don't get at least one hour of daily exercise, according to a UN health agency study. The findings have implications for physical and mental health as well as youth education.  

A cable to connect electronics

How the US and EU could facilitate a free internet for Iran

Richard Grenell, the US ambassador to Germany, tweeted that the United States and EU could "turn the internet on" for Iran after the regime shut it down during protests against fuel price hikes. Here's how it could work.  

A flooded cathedral in Venice (picture-alliance/dpa/L. Bruno)

Venice flooding

Salt threatens frescoes and paintings

Salt crystalized by historic floodwaters poses a great threat to Venice's many wall paintings and frescoes. German art conservator Sven Taubert says good planning is key to preserving the historic works of art.  

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Differences in personality: What psychiatrists can learn from mice to treat depression

Scientists have developed a new way for measuring the personalities of animals. So why should we humans care? Because understanding personality traits is key for more individualized therapies in psychiatry.  

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Neurodegenerative diseases

Illiteracy makes dementia three times more likely — study

Practicality aside, reading and writing can offer lifelong benefits to brain health. A new study links illiteracy to a higher risk of dementia.  

Cute otter grabs its cheeks like Macaulay Culkin in Home Alone

Naturally funny

Wildlife photographs offer light-hearted approach to conservation

Each year, photographers submit their more hilarious wildlife snapshots to the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. Here are some of the 2019 winners.  

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New Peers Review Berlin

Spectrum: New Peers Review takes on AI

Ever wondered what Sci-Fi movies have to do with AI and robots in real life? Or how AI affects racial bias in health? Join us for another edition of our roving science game show and find out.  

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