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Collisions with wildlife. How can they be prevented? What happens to the animals that survive crashes with cars going at speeds of 100 km/h or more? How do elephants react? What should drivers do when an animal suddenly appears on the road? And could high-tech systems prevent these collisions?

Select DW podcasts enrich the program with current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives. There will also be space in the program for lively discussions about social standards and taboos.

‘Stolpersteine', or ‘stumbling stones' placed in the pavement commemorate the victims of Nazism. The squares are made of brass and measure 10cm x 10cm. More than 100,000 of these memorial plaques have been laid in over 30 countries.

For a cow to produce milk, she must give birth to a calf. Female calves later become dairy cows themselves, while male calves are surplus to the dairy industry's requirements. They're packed into trucks and suffer in transit on their way to fattening facilities.

More than 140 years after its invention, the car remains a source of fascination for many people. In Germany, for example, there are more vehicles on the road than ever before. For some, the car is a cult object. But it also deeply polarizing.

China is pushing into European markets - and striving for ever greater military power. This has already had an impact on the internal and external security of Western countries. How dependent is Germany on China?

Select DW podcasts enrich the program with current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives. There will also be space in the program for lively discussions about social standards and taboos.

For a cow to produce milk, she must give birth to a calf. Female calves later become dairy cows themselves, while male calves are surplus to the dairy industry's requirements. They're packed into trucks and suffer in transit on their way to fattening facilities.

‘Stolpersteine', or ‘stumbling stones' placed in the pavement commemorate the victims of Nazism. The squares are made of brass and measure 10cm x 10cm. More than 100,000 of these memorial plaques have been laid in over 30 countries.

Rilke is treated almost like a pop star on social media, and his poetry has the makings of a hit: the poet Rainer Maria Rilke is, even more than 150 years after his birth, a cult figure. Young influencers interpret his poetry, and Lady Gaga's upper arm is adorned with a tattooed Rilke verse. He appears on calendars and even funeral notices.

What's the best skincare routine for your skin type? Plus: AI-assisted skin screenings, removing unwanted tattoos, and tackling herpes outbreaks.

More than 140 years after its invention, the car remains a source of fascination for many people. In Germany, for example, there are more vehicles on the road than ever before. For some, the car is a cult object. But it also deeply polarizing.

For a cow to produce milk, she must give birth to a calf. Female calves later become dairy cows themselves, while male calves are surplus to the dairy industry's requirements. They're packed into trucks and suffer in transit on their way to fattening facilities.

In the Western Ghats, locals are learning that tending forests is profitable. Also: green jobs, environmental storytelling, and a river clean-up in Germany.

Rilke is treated almost like a pop star on social media, and his poetry has the makings of a hit: the poet Rainer Maria Rilke is, even more than 150 years after his birth, a cult figure. Young influencers interpret his poetry, and Lady Gaga's upper arm is adorned with a tattooed Rilke verse. He appears on calendars and even funeral notices.

Select DW podcasts enrich the program with current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives. There will also be space in the program for lively discussions about social standards and taboos.

Rilke is treated almost like a pop star on social media, and his poetry has the makings of a hit: the poet Rainer Maria Rilke is, even more than 150 years after his birth, a cult figure. Young influencers interpret his poetry, and Lady Gaga's upper arm is adorned with a tattooed Rilke verse. He appears on calendars and even funeral notices.

Youth humor to fight fossil fuels, solar grandmas in Ghana; bamboo to save homes from landslides and sacred sites protecting biotopes in Uganda.

More than 140 years after its invention, the car remains a source of fascination for many people. In Germany, for example, there are more vehicles on the road than ever before. For some, the car is a cult object. But it also deeply polarizing.

In the Western Ghats, locals are learning that tending forests is profitable. Also: green jobs, environmental storytelling, and a river clean-up in Germany.

Rilke is treated almost like a pop star on social media, and his poetry has the makings of a hit: the poet Rainer Maria Rilke is, even more than 150 years after his birth, a cult figure. Young influencers interpret his poetry, and Lady Gaga's upper arm is adorned with a tattooed Rilke verse. He appears on calendars and even funeral notices.

The Way of St. James is actually a network of paths made up of several hiking trails across Europe. They all have the city of Santiago de Compostela in Spain as their final destination. We ask pilgrims about their motivation and feelings, find out why Santiago is the destination of the Way of St. James and how the city deals with the flood of pilgrims and hikers in the high season.

Shade elements inspired by pinecones / Oxygen depletion and rising heat - threats to the underwater world / Bringing back flamingos in Kenya.

‘Stolpersteine', or ‘stumbling stones' placed in the pavement commemorate the victims of Nazism. The squares are made of brass and measure 10cm x 10cm. More than 100,000 of these memorial plaques have been laid in over 30 countries.

Rilke is treated almost like a pop star on social media, and his poetry has the makings of a hit: the poet Rainer Maria Rilke is, even more than 150 years after his birth, a cult figure. Young influencers interpret his poetry, and Lady Gaga's upper arm is adorned with a tattooed Rilke verse. He appears on calendars and even funeral notices.

For a cow to produce milk, she must give birth to a calf. Female calves later become dairy cows themselves, while male calves are surplus to the dairy industry's requirements. They're packed into trucks and suffer in transit on their way to fattening facilities.

Is Joseph Haydn's music boring? Not at all, say Paavo Järvi and the musicians of the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. On their musical journey through Haydn's symphonic works, they discover new and surprising things.

Rilke is treated almost like a pop star on social media, and his poetry has the makings of a hit: the poet Rainer Maria Rilke is, even more than 150 years after his birth, a cult figure. Young influencers interpret his poetry, and Lady Gaga's upper arm is adorned with a tattooed Rilke verse. He appears on calendars and even funeral notices.

Shade elements inspired by pinecones / Oxygen depletion and rising heat - threats to the underwater world / Bringing back flamingos in Kenya.

Chris lives in North Carolina (USA) with his girlfriend Mimi, a life-size sex doll. He communicates with her using an AI app. A clear-eyed, fascinating look at AI and its social consequences.

What's the best skincare routine for your skin type? Plus: AI-assisted skin screenings, removing unwanted tattoos, and tackling herpes outbreaks.

Their stories inspire others to connect with nature. Women who are role models, leaders, educators and campaigners are paving the way for future generations. They want to share their awareness and understanding of nature with other women, tackling the lack of inclusion and representation in all outdoor spaces.

Is Joseph Haydn's music boring? Not at all, say Paavo Järvi and the musicians of the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. On their musical journey through Haydn's symphonic works, they discover new and surprising things.

In Sudan, the government is waging a bloody civil war against rebels. An estimated 12 million people have fled their homes, either to destinations within the country or to neighboring states. Many of them are seeking help in Chad.

China is pushing into European markets - and striving for ever greater military power. This has already had an impact on the internal and external security of Western countries. How dependent is Germany on China?

Their stories inspire others to connect with nature. Women who are role models, leaders, educators and campaigners are paving the way for future generations. They want to share their awareness and understanding of nature with other women, tackling the lack of inclusion and representation in all outdoor spaces.

Collisions with wildlife. How can they be prevented? What happens to the animals that survive crashes with cars going at speeds of 100 km/h or more? How do elephants react? What should drivers do when an animal suddenly appears on the road? And could high-tech systems prevent these collisions?

More than 140 years after its invention, the car remains a source of fascination for many people. In Germany, for example, there are more vehicles on the road than ever before. For some, the car is a cult object. But it also deeply polarizing.

Madagascar struggles to eradicate polio, the failure of the EU's single-use plastic ban, and timeless tradition in a hotel in the Chilean Andes.

In Sudan, the government is waging a bloody civil war against rebels. An estimated 12 million people have fled their homes, either to destinations within the country or to neighboring states. Many of them are seeking help in Chad.

Shade elements inspired by pinecones / Oxygen depletion and rising heat - threats to the underwater world / Bringing back flamingos in Kenya.

2024 was a record year for Norwegian tourism, with almost 38.6 million overnight stays. The country's cuisine, culture, and unique destinations entice visitors. But tourism brings its own problems.

What's the best skincare routine for your skin type? Plus: AI-assisted skin screenings, removing unwanted tattoos, and tackling herpes outbreaks.

Their stories inspire others to connect with nature. Women who are role models, leaders, educators and campaigners are paving the way for future generations. They want to share their awareness and understanding of nature with other women, tackling the lack of inclusion and representation in all outdoor spaces.

More than 140 years after its invention, the car remains a source of fascination for many people. In Germany, for example, there are more vehicles on the road than ever before. For some, the car is a cult object. But it also deeply polarizing.

2024 was a record year for Norwegian tourism, with almost 38.6 million overnight stays. The country's cuisine, culture, and unique destinations entice visitors. But tourism brings its own problems.

In Sudan, the government is waging a bloody civil war against rebels. An estimated 12 million people have fled their homes, either to destinations within the country or to neighboring states. Many of them are seeking help in Chad.

Their stories inspire others to connect with nature. Women who are role models, leaders, educators and campaigners are paving the way for future generations. They want to share their awareness and understanding of nature with other women, tackling the lack of inclusion and representation in all outdoor spaces.

Is Joseph Haydn's music boring? Not at all, say Paavo Järvi and the musicians of the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. On their musical journey through Haydn's symphonic works, they discover new and surprising things.

‘Stolpersteine', or ‘stumbling stones' placed in the pavement commemorate the victims of Nazism. The squares are made of brass and measure 10cm x 10cm. More than 100,000 of these memorial plaques have been laid in over 30 countries.

In the Western Ghats, locals are learning that tending forests is profitable. Also: green jobs, environmental storytelling, and a river clean-up in Germany.

2024 was a record year for Norwegian tourism, with almost 38.6 million overnight stays. The country's cuisine, culture, and unique destinations entice visitors. But tourism brings its own problems.

Their stories inspire others to connect with nature. Women who are role models, leaders, educators and campaigners are paving the way for future generations. They want to share their awareness and understanding of nature with other women, tackling the lack of inclusion and representation in all outdoor spaces.

Is Joseph Haydn's music boring? Not at all, say Paavo Järvi and the musicians of the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. On their musical journey through Haydn's symphonic works, they discover new and surprising things.

Chris lives in North Carolina (USA) with his girlfriend Mimi, a life-size sex doll. He communicates with her using an AI app. A clear-eyed, fascinating look at AI and its social consequences.

Rilke is treated almost like a pop star on social media, and his poetry has the makings of a hit: the poet Rainer Maria Rilke is, even more than 150 years after his birth, a cult figure. Young influencers interpret his poetry, and Lady Gaga's upper arm is adorned with a tattooed Rilke verse. He appears on calendars and even funeral notices.