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Earth
We live on it, and it sustains us: The Earth. It's impressive and inspiring and not without threats.
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Human impact on Earth
Human activities have pushed the earth into a new geological epoch and it's not good news.
The end of the cold chain
Researchers from the Alfred Wegener Institute fear the world's oceans are changing irreversibly.
Earth art
Astronaut Scott Kelly has been tweeting some incredible photos of our planet from the International Space Station.
Earth art: Spectacular photos from space
Earth art
Taking the great leap
On Wednesday night, the atomic clock is going to be held back one second. What is that all about? DW takes a look.
ESA satellite boosts color vision of Earth
The space agency launches one of its new generation of satellites aimed at giving scientists a better view of Earth.
ISS astronauts make delayed return to Earth
Three astronauts from the ISS land back on Earth. The three spent an extra month in space.
Nature's extremes
Our world is an amazing place. Check out some of Earth's highest, driest, wettest and hottest spots.
Controversial deal in Burundi
German company ThyssenKrupp Metallurgical Products has been given purchase rights for rare earths in Burundi.
Russian spacecraft drifting in space
Contact is lost to the Progress M-27M cargo craft, bound for the ISS; it's expected to burn up on uncontrolled re-entry.
Russian spacecraft plunging back to Earth
An unmanned spacecraft is out of control, Rusian officials said Wednesday.
When the earth turns to dust
Every year, around 24 billion tonnes of fertile soil are lost. But, this the foundation for feeding the world.
Need-to-know eco-hacks
The first Earth Day took place 45 years ago. But how eco-friendly have our actions become, really?
Luxury Globes from London
Peter Bellerby produces exquisite handmade globes in his workshop in the UK - with prices up to 64,000 euros.
Top wettest places on earth
Top wettest places on earth: Shift Ranking of April 16
Easter greetings from Middle Earth!
DW meets hobbits, dwarves, elves and orks at annual J.R.R. Tolkien convention. Take a look!
Skygazers witness 'Blood Moon'
Observers from Japan to Hollywood observe a brief total eclipse of the moon.
Earth Hour plunges world landmarks in darkness
Lights illuminating landmarks around the world were turned off for an hour on Saturday to mark Earth Hour.
Hit the switch
Saturday, March 28th is Earth Hour. The worldwide event encourages you to turn off non-essential lights for one hour.
By Jove! An ocean on Ganymede
An ocean beneath the icy crust that forms the surface of Jupiter's moon Ganymede could be a cradle for life.
Space station crew returns safely to Earth
A three-person crew is back on planet Earth after spending six months aboard the International Space Station.
The safest cities on the globe: Shift Ranking of February 9
1. Tokio (JP)| 2. Singapure(SG)| 3. Osaka (JP) | 4. Stockholm (S)| 5. Amsterdam (NL)| Source: Safe Cities Index 2015
Jordan promises 'earth-shaking response'
King Abdullah of Jordan has sworn that the death of a young army pilot "will not be in vain."
The invisible but vital imprint of turtles
Scientists have solved the mystery of how turtles find their way back to where they hatched to lay their own eggs.
An asteroid's near miss
A giant rock, 550 meters (one-third of a mile) in diameter, whizzed by planet earth.
Not alone
New inroads into space exploration include the discovery of new Earth-like worlds, and a planet-hunting telescope.
Search for Earth-like planets
In the next decade, a new European mission aims to examine new stars and their planets.
Could we find extraterrestial life?
We interview Ralf Jaumann of German Aerospace, or DLR. He talks to us about why we're looking for extraterrestrial life, including life that is similar to that on earth. We also ask if it's possible to find very different life forms, and what it would mean if we actually found life one day.
Earth's hottest year was 2014
The year 2014 was earth's warmest on record in more than a century.
The sea turtles' compass
Sea turtles use the Earth's magnetic field as GPS to return back to their home beach for nesting.
Solidarity at the Golden Globes
At the Golden Globes, the attack on French satire magazine "Charlie Hebdo" was on everyone's minds.
Golden Globe awards
"Boyhood" comes out on top.
NASA discovers Earth-like planets
A new discovery presented by astronomers doubles the number of known planets that could support life.
Finding fault with fracking
Researchers have found a direct connection between fracking and earthquakes in Ohio.
Climate: Theory & Practice - The Earth University in Costa Rica
Costa Rica has set itself the ambitious target of becoming carbon-neutral by 2021. Much of the research required to ensure that this goal is met is being carried out at the Earth University. Here, students are exploring clean energy solutions as well as sustainable agriculture and waste management strategies. The country still has a long way to go.
China scraps rare earths caps
The Chinese government has begun the new year by scrapping export limits on minerals used in mobile phones and other high-tech products. This comes after the WTO sided with outraged trading partners.
Year in Culture
The issue of looted art dominated cultural news throughout the year.
What on earth is the Four Hills tournament?
Known to Germans and Austrians as the "Vierschanzentournee," the Four Hills ski jumping tournament is a Yuletide tradition like no other. DW's André Leslie tells you all you need to know about the mysterious event.
Quadriga - Religious Conflict - No Peace on Earth?
It’s Christmas but once again the festive season is marred by violence in the name of religion. The growth of extremism in many countries has made religion a factor in all manner of conflict and this although peace is one of the main tenets of all faiths. Some observers now talk of a new era of religious war.
Hollywood picks
The dark comedy "Birdman" tops this year's list of Golden Globe nominees.
Rosetta mission reveals water source
Results from the Rosetta comet mission have shown that water on earth most likely came from asteroids. The data challenges a long held theory that comets brought water to Earth.
One big splash for mankind
Orion has made splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. The future mission-to-Mars spacecraft has wrapped up a flawless unmanned debut test flight around the Earth.
Raw materials squeeze
On the sidelines of a business conference in Vietnam, DW's Manuela Kasper-Claridge spoke to Ulrich Grillo, president of the Federation of German Industries, about raw materials supply constraints.
Astronaut Gerst sets his sights on Mars
Freshly landed back on Earth after nearly six months in space, German astronaut Alexander Gerst said he wouldn't mind making a trip to Mars in the future. But Gerst added that humans really should value their own planet.
Germany's Gerst back on earth
German astronaut Alexander Gerst and his US and Russian colleagues have landed safely in Kazakhstan. The three astronauts had spent 165 days on the International Space Station.
Return to Earth for 3 ISS crew
Three crew members from the International Space Station have returned to Earth. Among the trio who had spent nearly six months on the ISS was the German astronaut Alexander Gerst.
Million Mask March sweeps the globe
Activists protesting against austerity, mass surveillance and oppression have taken to the steets in some 481 cities worldwide. The Million Mask March was organized by the activist group Anonymous.
Ebola and biodiversity
The destructive work of microbes has been crucial for the diversity of life we see today.
China's moon orbiter returns
The first Chinese mission to fly around the moon and back has been successfully completed. China is planning to carrying out its first unmanned moon landing in 2017.
Google high flyer's record leap from edge of space
An executive from Google has broken the record set by an Austrian skydiver in 2012, jumping from more than 25 miles above the Earth's surface. Alan Eustace was part of a project to develop commercial spacesuits.
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