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We live on it, and it sustains us: The Earth. It's impressive and inspiring and not without threats.
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ISS astronauts return to Earth in SpaceX capsule
The spacecraft's return was delayed by bad weather, which forced the crew to leave before their replacements arrived.
Euromaxx - Lifestyle Europe
Climate pioneer city Oslo, jellyfish as a new superfood and sustainable earth houses.
The search for raw materials in northern Europe
To be less dependent on China, the European Union is looking to find critical raw materials on its own territory.
'The Billion Dollar Code': The battle over Google Earth
Netflix's "Billion Dollar Code" tells the story of two internet pioneers trying to prove that Google stole their idea.
Is it possible to make an eco-friendly smartphone?
As Fairphone announces its latest offering, DW asks whether it's possible to make a no-impact cellphone.
SpaceX: First tourist orbit mission splashes down
The all-civilian crew aboard the SpaceX Inspiration4 flight mission splashed down safely in the Atlantic Ocean.
The Emmy Awards 2021
With the Emmy Awards due to be presented this weekend, the big question is, how inclusive will they be?
Chinese astronauts return after 90 days in space
The trio returned from their country's longest-ever space mission spanning three months.
Why we fly by planets, moons and asteroids
We've sent probes to fly by planets for decades. Some have flown so far they've left the solar system. But why?
Meteorites the key to life?
Just ask! This week’s viewer question comes from Philip Keteku in Accra, Ghana.
Afghanistan's minerals to boost Taliban coffers
The Taliban now effectively control a country with commodities China urgently needs to grow its economy.
How does the sky look from Space?
This time the viewer question comes from Aziko Akanyim in Ghana.
India satellite launch attempt fails to reach orbit
The failure was a big setback for the Indian space agency whose missions have been delayed due to the pandemic.
Does life depend on Earth's rotation?
Life on Earth depends on oxygen. And it now seems that oxygen depends on a slow day-night cycle, as a new study shows.
Earth Overshoot Day nears record high
Humanity has exceeded its yearly allotment of the world's biological assets. What can be done to ease the burden?
Amazon's Bezos returns to Earth after first space flight
Jeff Bezos' launch came just nine days after rival Richard Branson made Virgin Galactic's first journey.
Zero gravity flight above the Earth
Science reporter Conor Dillon shares his experience of a zero-gravity parabolic flight.
Tolkien’s inspiration for Middle-earth
J.R.R. Tolkien’s "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" are fantasy masterpieces.
Greenland stops oil and gas exploration
Greenland's government said the the decision was based on both the climate related risks and limited probable profits.
Solar energy heats up job market
Millions of new jobs are being created in the solar industry worldwide, and skilled workers are urgently needed.
Fighting food waste
A US company has developed a substance that can extend the shelf-life of fruit and vegetables
The climate impact of conflict
Militaries around the world are under pressure to rapidly reduce their own outsized carbon "bootprint."
UN chief says globe is 'at war' with COVID
The head of the United Nations says the world needed to pull together as one to more effectively fight coronavirus.
Justask!
This week's viewer question comes from Mbadiwe Brown in Nigeria: why do days grow longer and nights shorter in summer?
Extreme E - The world’s most extreme racing series
Raising awareness off the road: Extreme E pushes the limits – in places already beyond theirs
50 billion birds live on Earth, new study finds
According to the estimation, there are at least six times more birds on the planet than people.
Phytomining - Harvesting minerals from vegetables
Some plants store heavy metals. Phytomining could become a source of rare earths.
Opinion: The Golden Globes need to change
Scott Roxborough
Beset by scandal over corruption and a lack of diversity, the Golden Globes must reform before it's canceled.
Golden Globes announce diversity reforms
In light of a string of scandals, the organizers of the Golden Globes announced reforms in transparency and diversity.
Chinese rocket debris set to hurtle to Earth
China has said the situation is "not worth panicking about." The debris is expected to crash back to Earth this weekend.
Chloe Zhao, the director reinventing US cinema
The Oscar-nominated director of "Nomadland" has cast the Road Movie in a new light and will revisit the Marvel universe.
Golden Globes organization in crisis
A racist email sent by a board member caused outrage, The diversity advisor has quit after a month on the job.
Earth Day, eco-TikTok and nuclear energy post-Chernobyl
In this episode of Living Planet, we hear about some of the different ways ordinary people relate to environmental issues in different parts of the world. Climate activists talk about using TikTok to reach Generation Z. And 35 years after the Chernobyl disaster, we'll hear how people in Russia and China view the future of nuclear energy.
Earth Day 2021: Restore Our Earth
For over 50 years, Earth Day has been the world's single biggest annual environmental protest and educational event.
Billions of T. rex existed on Earth
A new study has calculated just how many of these ferocious dinosaurs inhabited the planet.
From helicopter to folks on Mars
Flying a drone on Mars is a first step to help scientists return rocks samples to Earth and, eventually, people.
Reuse and substitutes of critical resources
As the need for critical resources rises, recycling could be an option. One alternative resembles a messy sauce.
China's dominance of strategic resources
The EU has identified 30 raw materials as strategic. But conflicts and trade monopolies endanger the supply.
The fight over Greenland's natural resources
Greenland's seismic electoral shift shows the struggle to balance economic growth and environmental protection.
What causes volcanic eruptions?
Dozens of volcanoes erupt every year - DW viewer Ivyson Kingdom wants to know why?
Greenland: Left-wing party wins snap election
The electoral victory is setback for mining companies eager to push ahead with the extraction of rare earth metals.
Greenland votes, split on rare earth metals mining
The outcome of the elections could seal the fate of one of the world's richest uranium and rare earth minerals deposits.
Monuments go dark for Earth Hour
Organizers WWF wanted to highlight the link between the destruction of nature and an increase in disease outbreaks.
Largest asteroid of the year to whiz by Earth
The space rock will be nearly 2 million kilometers away when it flies by.
Iceland bracing for volcanic eruption after many quakes
Volcanic cone Keilir has been dormant for 800 years, but tremors robbing residents of sleep suggest an eruption.
ICYMI: 4 stories to put a smile on your face
The Golden Globes have named an Asian woman as best director for the first time ever.
Astronomers discover nearby 'super-Earth'
Gliese 486 b has earth-like traits and could offer vital data in the search for extraterrestrial life.
'Nomadland' wins big at 2021 Golden Globes
Productions by streaming services dominated the Golden Globes, but some top awards went to a classic production.
Golden Globes: Spotlight on diversity, inclusion
This year's Golden Globes saw stars and prizewinners discussing the lack of diversity and inclusion in Hollywood.
Golden Globes: 'Nomadland' wins best film, Netflix dominates
Nomadland and Sacha Baron Cohen’s Borat Subsequent Moviefilm were amongst the big winners at the Golden Globe Awards.
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