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World-first face, eye transplant a 'cautious' success story

Aaron James made history when New York surgeons performed the world's first face and whole eye transplant in 2023. A year on, he says the procedure has given him a new lease on life.

11/09/2024

Hydrogen vs battery: The race for the truck of the future

Truck manufacturers are under immense pressure to cut emissions. But should they bet on batteries, hydrogen fuel cells or both? Multinationals are reaching different conclusions. And the wrong choice could be expensive.

11/09/2024

Can European cities lead the way for climate action?

Over 100 cities have committed to ambitious climate targets by 2030. From free public transport for youth in Porto to green construction in Warsaw and closing Helsinki's coal plants, here's how they plan to do it.

10/09/2024

Fact check: Bill Gates linked to US encephalitis outbreak?

Several US states are taking action against mosquitoes spreading a dangerous virus, as social media users speculate about the background of the EEE outbreak. Once again, many see Bill Gates as the culprit.

08/09/2024

Galaxies are much bigger than we thought, study reveals

Galaxies are much bigger than we originally thought, extending far out into deep space — so far that the Milky Way likely interacts with our closest neighbor, Andromeda.

06/09/2024

Namibia: Hydrogen ambitions take shape

Namibia's hydrogen ambitions are attracting significant German interest. A high-ranking delegation attended a hydrogen summit in Namibia, highlighting the growing collaboration between the two nations.

06/09/2024

No cancer danger from mobile phones, research concludes

A review of 28 years of research has shown that mobile phones and wireless tech devices are not linked to increased risk of cancer. The radio waves they emit do not contain enough energy to damage the human body or DNA.

05/09/2024

Nusantara: Indonesia's green dream or ecological nightmare?

Indonesia's new capital, Nusantara, is being promoted as a sustainable alternative to the sinking Jakarta. DW examines the impact the new city is having on the Indigenous Balik tribe's ancestral homeland.

03/09/2024

Netherlands: Nationwide ban on phones in schools underway

Cell phones, smart watches, and tablets are now banned for pupils at Dutch primary and secondary schools. The Dutch government called them a "distraction" that reduces academic performance and social interaction.

02/09/2024

What is hydrogen and how green is it?

Politicians and industry leaders meet in Namibia this week to hype hydrogen. DW takes a closer look at the pros and cons of the powerful gas, widely regarded as a key part of a green energy future.

02/09/2024

TikTok craze leads to cucumber shortage in Iceland

A viral TikTok trend led by Canadian influencer Logan Moffit has caused a cucumber shortage in Iceland, leaving supermarket shelves empty. The recipe's popularity has sparked unexpected demand.

30/08/2024

TikTok trend makes Icelanders lose their cool over cucumbers

A TikToker in Canada shares a simple salad recipe and suddenly, Iceland runs out of cucumbers. Again and again, flood bloggers are triggering real-life food hypes, endless queues or empty supermarket shelves.

29/08/2024