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There are still too few women in research. Less than 30% of all scientists worldwide are female. Even though in Germany, there are plenty of role models.

Malta's hand-painted buses, each one unique, once ferried locals and tourists alike. Now few remain, lovingly restored by specialist coachbuilders. We also ride with police on speed patrol and test the VinFast VF 6.

Tackling plastic pollution in urban Nigeria, staying cool in Cairo, making city tourism more sustainable and using dance to inspire climate action.

There are still too few women in research. Less than 30% of all scientists worldwide are female. Even though in Germany, there are plenty of role models.

The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, "Close up" is informative, gripping and visually powerful.

From the waves of Robertsport to the roads of East Africa, this episode crosses borders. We ask why it's so hard to move within Africa, follow a truck driver on the Northern Corridor, and discover Seychelles' Creole culture.

Invasive fungal infections are increasingly leading to life-threatening diseases worldwide. And in agriculture, fungi pose a massive threat to harvests. And the available antidotes for humans and plants are increasingly losing their effectiveness.

Tackling plastic pollution in urban Nigeria, staying cool in Cairo, making city tourism more sustainable and using dance to inspire climate action.

Invasive fungal infections are increasingly leading to life-threatening diseases worldwide. And in agriculture, fungi pose a massive threat to harvests. And the available antidotes for humans and plants are increasingly losing their effectiveness.

Diet breads for weight loss, magic exercises for strong muscles, secret tricks for skin and hair: Many tips on the web are ineffective, some are dangerous, but others are promising. In Good Shape has put some trends under a microscope.

The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, "Close up" is informative, gripping and visually powerful.

From the waves of Robertsport to the roads of East Africa, this episode crosses borders. We ask why it's so hard to move within Africa, follow a truck driver on the Northern Corridor, and discover Seychelles' Creole culture.

Retrofitting conventional vehicles could help Delhi go electric more equitably. Also: women farmers battle age-old structures — and making power from bird poop.

Three young women from China are struggling to realize their dreams. While Chinese society is undergoing profound change, they are simultaneously feeling the social pressure to start a family and have children.

The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, "Close up" is informative, gripping and visually powerful.

Rod fishing has a long tradition in the Azores. It is the only method of tuna fishing permitted on the Atlantic islands - and the most sustainable. A counterpoint to industrial fishing and "floating tuna factories.".

India's widows suffer from exclusion and stigmatization. For decades, they have been fighting for more rights, with the help of NGOs. For the first time, widows are allowed to celebrate the festival of colors at the Gopinath Temple - a breakthrough.

Tackling plastic pollution in urban Nigeria, staying cool in Cairo, making city tourism more sustainable and using dance to inspire climate action.

Three young women from China are struggling to realize their dreams. While Chinese society is undergoing profound change, they are simultaneously feeling the social pressure to start a family and have children.

Retrofitting conventional vehicles could help Delhi go electric more equitably. Also: women farmers battle age-old structures — and making power from bird poop.

The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, "Close up" is informative, gripping and visually powerful.

Rod fishing has a long tradition in the Azores. It is the only method of tuna fishing permitted on the Atlantic islands - and the most sustainable. A counterpoint to industrial fishing and "floating tuna factories.".

From the waves of Robertsport to the roads of East Africa, this episode crosses borders. We ask why it's so hard to move within Africa, follow a truck driver on the Northern Corridor, and discover Seychelles' Creole culture.

Three young women from China are struggling to realize their dreams. While Chinese society is undergoing profound change, they are simultaneously feeling the social pressure to start a family and have children.

Liberland is a country that doesn't officially exist. A country that promises voluntary taxes and a lean state. It's a libertarian utopia that's finding more supporters worldwide.

Retrofitting conventional vehicles could help Delhi go electric more equitably. Also: women farmers battle age-old structures — and making power from bird poop.

Liberland is a country that doesn't officially exist. A country that promises voluntary taxes and a lean state. It's a libertarian utopia that's finding more supporters worldwide.

Rod fishing has a long tradition in the Azores. It is the only method of tuna fishing permitted on the Atlantic islands - and the most sustainable. A counterpoint to industrial fishing and "floating tuna factories.".

Three young women from China are struggling to realize their dreams. While Chinese society is undergoing profound change, they are simultaneously feeling the social pressure to start a family and have children.

Invasive fungal infections are increasingly leading to life-threatening diseases worldwide. And in agriculture, fungi pose a massive threat to harvests. And the available antidotes for humans and plants are increasingly losing their effectiveness.

Liberland is a country that doesn't officially exist. A country that promises voluntary taxes and a lean state. It's a libertarian utopia that's finding more supporters worldwide.

23-year-old Luisa Rizzo feels most at home when piloting a drone - either as a cinematographer, or as one of the foremost pilots in the fast-growing sport of drone racing. Being born with spinal muscular atrophy means Luisa spends much of her time in a wheelchair, and racing has given her a sense of freedom and purpose. Can she continue her sporting success at the highly competitive World Cup?

Three young women from China are struggling to realize their dreams. While Chinese society is undergoing profound change, they are simultaneously feeling the social pressure to start a family and have children.

Malta's hand-painted buses, each one unique, once ferried locals and tourists alike. Now few remain, lovingly restored by specialist coachbuilders. We also ride with police on speed patrol and test the VinFast VF 6.

Invasive fungal infections are increasingly leading to life-threatening diseases worldwide. And in agriculture, fungi pose a massive threat to harvests. And the available antidotes for humans and plants are increasingly losing their effectiveness.

Diet breads for weight loss, magic exercises for strong muscles, secret tricks for skin and hair: Many tips on the web are ineffective, some are dangerous, but others are promising. In Good Shape has put some trends under a microscope.

No rule of law, no free media, Orban loyalists everywhere — how quickly can change come? +++ The Baltic states fear a war with Russia.

Low-cost carrier IndiGo dominates Indian skies. But when revised pilot rest rules took effect in late 2025, planning failures left nearly a million passengers stranded, exposing risks in a near-monopoly aviation market.

Low-cost carrier IndiGo dominates Indian skies. But when revised pilot rest rules took effect in late 2025, planning failures left nearly a million passengers stranded, exposing risks in a near-monopoly aviation market.

Invasive fungal infections are increasingly leading to life-threatening diseases worldwide. And in agriculture, fungi pose a massive threat to harvests. And the available antidotes for humans and plants are increasingly losing their effectiveness.

Low-cost carrier IndiGo dominates Indian skies. But when revised pilot rest rules took effect in late 2025, planning failures left nearly a million passengers stranded, exposing risks in a near-monopoly aviation market.

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.

With the Russian invasion of Ukraine, fears of a nuclear accident have returned. In the very first days of the war, Russian troops occupied the exclusion zone around what's left of Chernobyl. Shortly afterwards, they took control of Zaporizhzhia's nuclear power plant.

No rule of law, no free media, Orban loyalists everywhere — how quickly can change come? +++ The Baltic states fear a war with Russia.

Low-cost carrier IndiGo dominates Indian skies. But when revised pilot rest rules took effect in late 2025, planning failures left nearly a million passengers stranded, exposing risks in a near-monopoly aviation market.

A premature foal survives thanks to an AI camera detecting a critical emergency. The same technology spots colic in horses and lameness in cows — reshaping modern livestock care.

With the Russian invasion of Ukraine, fears of a nuclear accident have returned. In the very first days of the war, Russian troops occupied the exclusion zone around what's left of Chernobyl. Shortly afterwards, they took control of Zaporizhzhia's nuclear power plant.

Low-cost carrier IndiGo dominates Indian skies. But when revised pilot rest rules took effect in late 2025, planning failures left nearly a million passengers stranded, exposing risks in a near-monopoly aviation market.

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.

Invasive fungal infections are increasingly leading to life-threatening diseases worldwide. And in agriculture, fungi pose a massive threat to harvests. And the available antidotes for humans and plants are increasingly losing their effectiveness.

Liberland is a country that doesn't officially exist. A country that promises voluntary taxes and a lean state. It's a libertarian utopia that's finding more supporters worldwide.

With the Russian invasion of Ukraine, fears of a nuclear accident have returned. In the very first days of the war, Russian troops occupied the exclusion zone around what's left of Chernobyl. Shortly afterwards, they took control of Zaporizhzhia's nuclear power plant.

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.

Invasive fungal infections are increasingly leading to life-threatening diseases worldwide. And in agriculture, fungi pose a massive threat to harvests. And the available antidotes for humans and plants are increasingly losing their effectiveness.

How do you do wellness in Germany? DW reporter Aisha Shariphzan explains the modern sauna culture in Germany at Vabali, the place to be for young, hip Berlin. From infusion to dress code - and why do people in Germany actually associate wellness with Asian interiors?

Can plants help with inflammation or cancer? What can manual therapy do for pain? Is coffee good for circulation? In Good Shape puts the science to the test!

Liberland is a country that doesn't officially exist. A country that promises voluntary taxes and a lean state. It's a libertarian utopia that's finding more supporters worldwide.

How do you do wellness in Germany? DW reporter Aisha Shariphzan explains the modern sauna culture in Germany at Vabali, the place to be for young, hip Berlin. From infusion to dress code - and why do people in Germany actually associate wellness with Asian interiors?

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.

How do you do wellness in Germany? DW reporter Aisha Shariphzan explains the modern sauna culture in Germany at Vabali, the place to be for young, hip Berlin. From infusion to dress code - and why do people in Germany actually associate wellness with Asian interiors?

Liberland is a country that doesn't officially exist. A country that promises voluntary taxes and a lean state. It's a libertarian utopia that's finding more supporters worldwide.

How do you do wellness in Germany? DW reporter Aisha Shariphzan explains the modern sauna culture in Germany at Vabali, the place to be for young, hip Berlin. From infusion to dress code - and why do people in Germany actually associate wellness with Asian interiors?

Interview with Paschal Donohoe, Managing Director of the World Bank.

An infection with Nipah virus can quickly turn deadly. It's carried by fruit bats able to travel long distances. This time around we look at how organisms spread through migration, and how climate change affects the process.

Invasive fungal infections are increasingly leading to life-threatening diseases worldwide. And in agriculture, fungi pose a massive threat to harvests. And the available antidotes for humans and plants are increasingly losing their effectiveness.

How do you do wellness in Germany? DW reporter Aisha Shariphzan explains the modern sauna culture in Germany at Vabali, the place to be for young, hip Berlin. From infusion to dress code - and why do people in Germany actually associate wellness with Asian interiors?

How do you do wellness in Germany? DW reporter Aisha Shariphzan explains the modern sauna culture in Germany at Vabali, the place to be for young, hip Berlin. From infusion to dress code - and why do people in Germany actually associate wellness with Asian interiors?

An infection with Nipah virus can quickly turn deadly. It's carried by fruit bats able to travel long distances. This time around we look at how organisms spread through migration, and how climate change affects the process.

Three young women from China are struggling to realize their dreams. While Chinese society is undergoing profound change, they are simultaneously feeling the social pressure to start a family and have children.

Can plants help with inflammation or cancer? What can manual therapy do for pain? Is coffee good for circulation? In Good Shape puts the science to the test!

Nothing prepares us for the devastating loss of a loved one. The grief is overwhelming. And it doesn't go away quickly. Some say it never will. But sometimes women successfully turn their grief into action. They do something meaningful that not only transforms their own lives, but possibly the lives of many others.

For a long time, the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) was considered a diplomatic battle of no significance. But in retrospect, it laid the foundation for the end of the Iron Curtain, and the fall of the Berlin Wall.

With the Russian invasion of Ukraine, fears of a nuclear accident have returned. In the very first days of the war, Russian troops occupied the exclusion zone around what's left of Chernobyl. Shortly afterwards, they took control of Zaporizhzhia's nuclear power plant.

Nothing prepares us for the devastating loss of a loved one. The grief is overwhelming. And it doesn't go away quickly. Some say it never will. But sometimes women successfully turn their grief into action. They do something meaningful that not only transforms their own lives, but possibly the lives of many others.

Low-cost carrier IndiGo dominates Indian skies. But when revised pilot rest rules took effect in late 2025, planning failures left nearly a million passengers stranded, exposing risks in a near-monopoly aviation market.