About 55 million people live with dementia worldwide. New research into why brain cells die is enabling scientists to develop effective Alzheimer drugs.
21/09/2023
After a 7-year round-trip, NASA's OSIRIS-REx will drop asteroid samples to Earth on September 24. We answer your questions.
Why is there so little solar energy in one of Europe's sunniest countries? Meet the Croatians battling old socialist stereotypes and government red tape to change that.
Brain implant devices could have a transformative impact on human health. Now Elon Musk's company Neuralink can test their implants in a human trial.
20/09/2023
While the high seas make up over 60% of the world's oceans, they have long drawn less attention than coastal waters. A UN treaty aims to change that by attempting to ensure the sustainable use of ocean biodiversity.
19/09/2023
Big muscles, zero emotion, and women as sex objects: Toxic masculinity is copious on the internet. The men who propagate this violent ideology are also victims of it, explains researcher Michael Flood.
18/09/2023
Rwanda has a progressive posture towards LGBTQ issues, but human rights NGOs want more legal recognition and protection for transgender and intersex people to ensure they don’t suffer further discrimination and stigma.
15/09/2023
Europe's biggest lithium deposit is located in the Czech Republic. The government in Prague recently outlined plans to boost the country's economy by mining and processing the resource. Not everyone is keen on the idea.
With Düsseldorf hosting the Invictus Games for wounded soldiers, there is discussion about the effects of exercise on people with mood disorders. Therapists and researchers say sports can help people overcome depression.
14/09/2023
Quakes kill few, but resulting building collapse kills many more. How do we keep people safe in their own homes?
13/09/2023
Most Europeans have heard of "flight shaming," and now the EU hopes green jet fuel will be the answer to aviation emissions. The bloc has set ambitious production targets, but not everyone is sold.
12/09/2023
Balcony solar systems are booming across Germany. Generating electricity can save money and get people interested in green energy, say experts. But do the systems pay off for everyone?
11/09/2023
