In 2019 our office will be closed on:
February 2
April 8, 12, 15-16
May 1, 20
July 16-17, 29
August 12
October 3, 14, 23
December 5, 10
and from December 25, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Dr. Viviane Bremer about sexually transmitted diseases16. January 2020 16:55
In Good Shape speaks with Dr. Viviane Bremer about sexually transmitted diseases at the Robert Koch Institute in Berlin. She is an expert on HIV and other STIs, and she explains how to best protect yourself from becoming infected and how the diseases can be treated.
Are coastal dikes enough to protect against sea level rise?15. January 2020 10:39
A meter below sea level, the German island of Pellworm is surrounded by towering dikes designed to keep storm surges out. But will they be enough to protect the green island from climate-induced rising waters?
12 German regional 'superfoods' for a healthy year15. January 2020 09:31
Thanks to the marketing label "superfood," quinoa and chia seeds as well as acai and goji berries have found their way into European consumers' habits. But why not pick local products with just as many health benefits?
SARS - a dangerous viral infection in the lungs14. January 2020 12:56
The mysterious lung disease that is circulating in China is apparently caused by a SARS virus, according to a German physician. It belongs to the strain of Corona virus. What is known about SARS? DW takes a look.
Autonomous 3D-printed cars made in Germany14. January 2020 09:03
Berlin startup BigRep has come up with its first fully 3D-printed autonomous electric vehicle. They’re planning to take the prototype for test drives later this year. Could this be the future of cars Made in Germany?
If you want to establish why a plane crashed, you need to retrieve the black box. This virtually indestructible orange device records all relevant flight data and conversations in the cockpit.
German apes likely traumatized after animal deaths in Krefeld Zoo fire02. January 2020 20:07
The blaze that killed more than 30 animals in the German zoo will traumatize the surviving animals, primate researcher Antje Engelhardt told DW. It will be difficult for the animals to process the horrific events.
Eating disorders – what the experts say02. January 2020 09:21
Martina Hartmann works at Berlin's Dick & Dünn advisory center for people with eating disorders. Dr. Christian Thiele is a specialist in psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy, and he's medical director of the Theodor-Wenzel-Werk clinic in Berlin.
Skeptical Germany lags behind on artificial intelligence29. December 2019 17:55
The US and China are leaders in developing AI applications. But many Germans still have reservations about this technology. Now, German industry is urging greater progress, as Sabine Kinkartz reports from Berlin.
Germany: A survival guide for winter29. December 2019 15:48
With Christmas celebrations at an end and winter well underway, many people in Germany feel the weather weighing on their spirits. But these tips from residents on how to fight off gloom and spread joy could help.
Epilepsy: A talk with the expert20. December 2019 12:30
How do people cope with epilepsy? Karl Melzer had his first seizure as a teenager. He tells us about his experience with the disorder. Neurologist Martin Holtkamp also talks about the challenges in treating epilepsy patients.
Longest UN climate talks end with no deal on carbon markets15. December 2019 17:23
Marathon international climate talks in Madrid ended with major polluters resisting calls to ramp up efforts to keep global warming at bay and negotiators postponing the regulation of global carbon markets until next year.
Fears over German sausages as safety checks 'to be reduced'14. December 2019 15:45
Consumer watchdogs and the German Food Ministry are arguing over new safety reforms, following deaths linked to bacteria-ridden sausages. The organization Foodwatch says the plans will mean fewer health inspections.
LiFi - The internet of light13. December 2019 18:06
Li-Fi, short for "Light Fidelity" is a wireless technology that uses LED light to share data. It is faster and safer than regular WiFi. And it could soon be put into practice.
Unbearable: Living with a narcissist13. December 2019 15:21
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.
Lots of diets don't work because of what's called the yo-yo effect. No sooner have you lost weight than you gain it again. Why does this happen and how can it be avoided?
Pioneer recovers valuable minerals from batteries10. December 2019 10:33
Nowadays, it's hard to imagine life without cobalt, nickel and lithium. They're essential for electronic devices, especially batteries. And while they‘re hard to recycle, it’s not impossible. As one pioneering German reveals.
COP25: Who are the biggest climate winners and losers?10. December 2019 09:05
Climate change is a race against time. The Climate Change Performance Index published today shows which industrial countries are in the lead, and which are the biggest losers.
