Magnetic field in motion: is the earth about to reverse its poles?
Unlike the geographic poles, the earth's magnetic poles are by no means rigid. They are always in motion and can even turn around. Scientists...
Sad diagnosis at 19: China: Youngest Alzheimer's patient in the world registered
Age is the greatest risk for Alzheimer's disease. But the special form of dementia can also occur at a young age. Preliminary diagnosis in...
Increased risk of thrombosis: does sweetener promote heart attacks and strokes?
So far, the sweetener erythritol has been classified as harmless. But a recent study suggests that the sweetener could increase the risk of stroke...
Recycling becomes possible: Certain bacteria bind rare earths
Rare earths, which are needed for many high-tech products, are rare and expensive. A research team from Munich is now finding a way to...
"Leak" in laboratory in Wuhan: FBI chief insists on laboratory thesis for the origin...
Since the outbreak of the pandemic, there has been a dispute over where the coronavirus originated. Was it grown in a Chinese government lab...
Little snow and little rain: drought is already threatening in Alpine regions
Droughts seem to be more a part of summer. However, little snow and a lack of rain are already making many areas around the...
Nagging Skin Picking Disorder: The unhealthy compulsion to pick your skin
Pressing around on a pimple, scratching on a mosquito bite - everyone knows that. It becomes problematic when you can't stop it. When it...
Sun, moon and stars in March: Venus attracts everyone's attention
The March evening sky is dominated by two planets that appear to pose for an astrophoto at the end of the month. In addition,...
Four million in Germany: people with rare diseases do not want pity
If only a maximum of 5 out of 10,000 people suffer from a certain disease, it is considered rare - and for almost none...
Gums and joints inflamed: How periodontal disease contributes to rheumatoid arthritis
Every hundredth person in Germany suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, women much more often than men. The disease attacks the immune system of the joints....
Inflamed joints and gums: This is how periodontal disease contributes to rheumatoid arthritis
Every hundredth person in Germany suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, women much more often than men. The disease attacks the immune system of the joints....
Canceled two minutes earlier: SpaceX stops the start to the ISS at short notice
Elon Musk's space company SpaceX canceled its Crew 6 mission at the last minute due to a problem with the ground systems. Now the...
Study supports suspicion: does the earth still have an innermost core?
The earth has a crust, a mantle and a core, an inner and an outer - this has been known by science for a...
Autonomous combat drones coming?: Ukraine war fuels development of killer robots
Killer robots are the future - at least when it comes to Russia and the USA. The war in Ukraine is driving the development...
Skin Picking Disorder: The unhealthy compulsion to pick your skin
Pressing around on a pimple, scratching on a mosquito bite - everyone knows that. It becomes problematic when you can't stop it. When it...
Trackers, apps, noise and co: Can digital helpers ensure better sleep?
Unfortunately, many people know this: You are dog-tired, but still simply cannot fall asleep. A large proportion of people in Germany suffer from sleep...
Insurance against extinction: seed vault houses icy reserve
Climate change is also threatening the biodiversity of crops. In order to secure as many different seeds as possible, a special treasury was created...
Similar method today: Researchers discover skull surgery 3,500 years ago
A team of scientists from the USA are examining the remains of a man who lived around 1500 years before Christ. A square hole...
Help for stranded astronauts: Unmanned Soyuz capsule docked with ISS
Actually, the Soyuz MS 22 was supposed to fly a US astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts back to Earth at the end of March....
Trackers, apps and white noise: Do digital aids help you sleep better?
Unfortunately, many people know this: You are dog-tired, but still simply cannot fall asleep. A large proportion of people in Germany suffer from sleep...
Shoot more deer: A culture war has broken out over "Bambi".
Foresters and conservationists agree: more deer need to be shot. But the plan has drawn massive criticism. One reason is the Disney cartoon "Bambi",...
First death since 2014: 11-year-old dies of bird flu in Cambodia
The largest wave of bird flu ever documented is currently rampant worldwide. In Cambodia, a child has died for the first time in nine...
Air traffic control does not cover everyone: Thousands of balloons fly over Germany
Recently, several balloons caused a sensation, which the USA shot down for fear of espionage. Many balloons also fly over Germany - far more...
After rescue flight cancellation: Astronauts stay in space for a long time
The Russian space agency wants to bring back three astronauts stuck on the ISS in February. However, the rescue flight is canceled due to...
First inventory: There are only so many species in zoos worldwide
It has long been a sad truth that a large number of animal and plant species are threatened with extinction. Dozens of them are...
Replacement for damaged capsule: Soyuz space shuttle starts rescue mission to the ISS
For three astronauts stuck on the ISS, there is hope of an early return: A Soyuz capsule is on the way to the space...
Love Killer Smartphone: Phubbing endangers more than the partnership
On Valentine's Day, people want to celebrate their love for one another. But it doesn't work smoothly for everyone. Some just don't manage to...
"Düsseldorf patient": Third HIV and cancer cure using stem cell therapy
Doctors from Düsseldorf are trying to cure a patient of HIV and cancer with a stem cell transplant. Ten years later, the doctors are...
Seven years more than its predecessor: the world's oldest hedgehog discovered by accident
Hedgehogs are well-known and popular wild animals that have lived on earth for around 20 million years. When examining the spiny species, a team...
Toxic PFAS in everyday life: "eternal chemicals" detectable at 1500 locations in Germany
PFAS can be found in many everyday objects and are intended to make life easier. But the substances also accumulate in humans and are...
Already 54,000 years ago: The first Europeans are said to have fought with these...
According to a research team, modern humans reached Europe earlier than long thought - and therefore already had highly developed weapons with them. Stone...
"There are reports of UFOs": why so many balloons suddenly appear
Suspected spy balloons have been sighted in various parts of the world. Above all over the USA, but also over Latin America and Ukraine....
Spectacular weather phenomenon: The first Sahara dust of the year reaches Germany
A cloud of Sahara dust moves over Europe. In Germany, too, the sky will shine in red and orange. This could mean a forced...
How it could work: Proof of life on Mars probably difficult
One of the big questions remains whether there is or was life on Mars. Previous Mars missions have not been able to clarify this...
Another biological phenomenon: naked mole rats are capable of reproduction for life
Naked mole rats are creatures with many special characteristics: the rodents can live up to 30 years, for example, do not get cancer and...
"We all cried": New procedure helps stroke patients quickly
Hundreds of thousands of people in Germany suffer a stroke every year. Many of them can no longer control their limbs afterwards. A nerve...
"We all cried": New procedure helps stroke patients very quickly
Hundreds of thousands of people in Germany suffer a stroke every year. Many of them can no longer control their limbs afterwards. A nerve...
Archaeologists correct themselves: stuffing tool is probably a dildo after all
During their excavations, archaeological teams often come across objects whose form and use are not self-explanatory. But sometimes an object is exactly what one...
Dangerous procedure?: UV lamps in nail salons increase cancer risk
Nail polish dryers with UV light are standard in nail salons. They should ensure robust nail polish that lasts for weeks. But perfection could...
Sound Perception Study: Snakes Can Hear Without Ears
Some textbooks still say snakes are deaf. Scientists have already suspected that this cannot be true. A new study now supports the assumption -...