"Need for Me-Time": Emotions also play a role in mobility
When people move from A to B, they can listen to music, let their mind wander, communicate a status, sometimes even read or work....
Leak in Soyuz cooling system: Russia picks up ISS crew with replacement spacecraft
Because the Soyuz capsule, which was supposed to bring three crew members back from the international space station next week, is damaged, Russia wants...
Dangerous zoonoses: Animal germs that make people sick
Rabies is just one example of a life-threatening disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Zoonoses of this type could increase in...
Death From Below: Will Earthquakes Ever Be Predicted?
Severe earthquakes occur all over the world without warning. If densely populated areas are hit, mass death and destruction will result. ntv.de asks an...
Pollen fly earlier and longer: what climate change means for hay fever sufferers
Climate change and global warming affect the pollen count. This is especially felt by allergy sufferers. On the roof of the Charité in Berlin,...
Large differences in countries: OECD: EU citizens do too little sport
People in the EU are not moving nearly as much as they should. With drastic consequences: Regular training could prevent thousands of deaths and...
Astronauts are still stuck: Russia cancels rescue flight to the ISS
Two Russian and one American astronauts are stuck on the International Space Station because their Soyuz MS-22 capsule is having problems. Russia therefore wants...
No effective therapy to date: Bruce Willis suffers from this form of dementia
It came as a shock to fans and colleagues a year ago when Bruce Willis announced the end of his film career after being...
Unmistakable patterns: How are the unique fingerprints created?
It helps police detect criminals and smartphone users unlock it - the fact that no two fingerprints are the same. But how do these...
Unmistakable patterns: This is how fingerprints become unique
It helps police detect criminals and smartphone users unlock it - the fact that no two fingerprints are the same. But how do these...
Questionable delicacy: Frog leg consumption endangers several species
Frog legs end up on the table as a delicacy in many countries around the world. Eating the animals' extremely tender calf meat is...
Good chances of recovery: Blood cancer is the most common type of cancer in...
Blood cancer is diagnosed primarily in children and young people, and the search for stem cell donors is a race against time. The DKMS...
"Wake-up call" ten years ago: when an asteroid exploded over Chelyabinsk
Every day, smaller chunks from space burn up in the earth's atmosphere, mostly unnoticed. However, if asteroids cross the earth's orbit, they can become...
You can still hear it from miles away: How loud is the world's most...
You can imagine that a rocket launch is loud. But researchers are now measuring exactly how much noise it makes. The result: what is...
Despite problems with the ISS: Russia is planning its own space station
There are currently problems with a Russian space freighter attached to the ISS. For safety reasons, the freighter has to be uncoupled from the...
Mysterious network in the ground: study questions the myth of talking trees
The Wood Wide Web is often described as a subterranean communication and support system in forests. But how much exchange do the trees really...
Self-image study: Fathers no longer see themselves as breadwinners
The upper skin of the family, which demands discipline and at the same time is rarely at home, serves as a negative image for...
Most cost-effective method: What is the most efficient way to protect against flooding?
The disaster in the Ahr Valley is still clearly remembered: floods can devastate entire regions, destroy places and cost many lives. Because of the...
List of deadly disasters: Earthquake one of the strongest ever recorded in Turkey
It is one of the strongest earthquakes ever measured in Turkey: In the south-east of Turkey, thousands of people died and were injured after...
Call of the Wild: How Dogs Respond to the Howl of Wolves
In the wild, wolves use their distinctive howls to communicate over long distances. But how do domestic dogs, which are closely related to wolves,...
Alarming study result: A lot of German plastic waste is floating in the Arctic
Many Germans try to separate waste and recycle. Nevertheless, plastic waste from Germany often finds its way to the far north. According to a...
"Unfortunately, the danger has not been averted": experts expect further earthquakes in the region
While rescue work is underway on the Turkish-Syrian border, fears of new earthquakes are growing. An expert from the German Research Center for Geosciences...
After controversial manipulations: Chinese gene babies are doing well
The news of the birth of the world's first supposedly genetically modified babies caused criticism around the world. More than four years later, the...
Especially in high mountains: Glacier floods threaten millions of people worldwide
Global warming is causing more and larger glacial lakes in the mountains. An enormous threat for residents of valleys: According to a study, 15...
Natural, inexpensive, effective: Medicinal plants are untapped treasures of medicine
Many plants contain ingredients that have beneficial effects on humans. But so far we know far too little about it. This is set to...
Shallow depth a factor: why the earthquake was so deadly
The death toll from the earthquake in south-eastern Turkey is now in the thousands. It is one of the most devastating earthquakes in the...
Stronger erection in tests: researchers: remedy for sexual aversion found
Some people would love to have sex but just can't. Sexual reluctance can put a strain on partnerships and result in depression. However, researchers...
Overdosing is also possible: cinnamon can increase brain power
In this country, cinnamon is mainly found in sweets. In other countries, it is also found in savory dishes. But the spice not only...
At a high cost: Orca mothers take care of sons for life
Killer whale mothers maintain a very intensive relationship with their sons - even when they are already grown up. However, their enormous care also...
Study on geoengineering concept: moon dust should stop global warming
Blocking one to two percent of the sun's rays would be enough to significantly reduce temperatures on Earth - according to the theory of...
Internet possible worldwide: What is special about Starlink?
When Russia attacks Ukraine, the Starlink satellite network plays an important role: Citizens, companies and even the military can continue to use the Internet...
Special protein in the body: Mystery of Covid-19 immunity could be solved
An infection with Sars-CoV-2 does not make everyone sick. A team of researchers from the University of Sydney is able to identify the substance...
Could still rise significantly: company predicted the number of shock victims shortly after the...
Only a few hours after the quake, the Karlsruhe company Risklayer already estimates the number of victims in the tens of thousands - at...
Apparently genetic: the risk of mental illness is higher for musicians
Music is balm for the soul and relaxation for the mind. Nevertheless, there are indications that musically active people also have a higher risk...
Intelligent Birds: Goff cockatoos arrive with tool set
Whether with a stick or a stone: In order to reach their goal, a number of animal species use things from nature as tools....
Feelings in the body: Can fear also be in the feet?
For some it's the roller coaster, for others a horror film - what triggers fear often has a very personal background. But do we...
Since omicron variants: Covid-19 symptoms are more like the flu
With the appearance of the sub-variants of Sars-CoV-2, the symptoms in infected people also change. In the beginning, the loss of taste and smell...
"Dorian" destroys habitat: hurricane almost wipes out rare bird population
The Bahama warbler has an extremely small habitat. As a result, even small events can endanger the species. Hurricane "Dorian" was devastating in 2019...
Appeal from anesthesiologists: anesthesia should be as gentle as possible
From local anesthesia to general anesthesia: the gentler the type of anesthesia, the more comfortable patients feel after the procedure. Experts are therefore calling...
Mysterious network in the ground: Study questions myth of talking trees
The Wood Wide Web is often described as a subterranean communication and support system in forests. But how much exchange do the trees really...