Plasticizer chemical levels in German children raise concern
Tests in Germany show children and teens are contaminated with banned plasticizers. You may never have heard of these potentially …
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Artemis II crew emotional as mission prepares for reentry
In less than 48 hours, the Orion spacecraft is due to splash down in the Pacific Ocean. Crew members have …
Hungarians living in Ukraine caught between front lines
About 80,000 ethnic Hungarians live in western Ukraine. Many feel torn between Viktor Orban's anti-Ukrainian campaign and the conflict between …
Austria is set to follow other countries in curbing young people's access
Austria is set to follow other countries in curbing young people's access to social media. The three-party governing coalition plans …
Molecules can squirm free of the pack
Nature, Published online: 13 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00767-7Tightly packed molecular chains can start to wiggle in many directions when an enzyme …
Baked lessons from 2022 yet to help Sri Lanka amid Iran oil crisis
QR code improves fuel distribution, but fears grow that protracted war will worsen forex control A man gets his scooter …
Genomes shake up the shark family tree
Nature, Published online: 13 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00859-4Is there no such thing as a shark? Plus, the role of videogame icon …
Germany's Merz sees backlash over Syrian refugee comment
According to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, 80% of Syrians living in Germany are to return to their home country within the …
At least for these fish
Nature, Published online: 12 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00782-8Activity levels and daytime sleepiness can be combined into a ‘behavioural clock’ that predicts …
Europe bags savings as America chases fossil‑fuel nostalgia
While Washington talks up fossil fuels, EU countries are cashing in on efficiency and low‑cost renewables.
Cuban Germans react to Trump's threats with hope and fear
Cubans came to train, work and study in former communist East Germany. A few thousand people of Cuban origin live …
Discrimination is a widespread phenomenon in Germany
At the supermarket, when looking for a flat, at work: millions of people in Germany are victims of discrimination. A …
Clashes spark safety concerns for World Cup in Mexico
A wave of violence set off by the killing of a Mexican drug cartel boss has raised concerns about security …
Who will win the Oscars?
Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" and Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" are favorites in top categories, while Timothee Chalamet's viral …
Modi inaugurates new international airport in Noida
The new international airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, which will service New Delhi, will see up to 70 million passengers …
Jet fuel prices reach record high amid Iran war
The Indian government has stepped in to limit the impact of record-high jet fuel prices on airlines and air fares. …
Knock knock, no one’s there. Study finds scientists’ jokes mostly fall flat
Nature, Published online: 18 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00854-9Survey examines how often academics attempt jokes during conference talks — and how these …
Russia's Putin declares Easter ceasefire
Russian President Putin has announced a ceasefire in its war in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter holiday. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy …
Iran's energy sites still on Trump's target list
Donald Trump has delayed strikes on Iran's power plants for five days, citing "productive" talks with Tehran. DW asks what …
Stadium crush leaves one dead, dozens injured
The incident occurred as a large crowd of soccer fans gathered for a "flag-waving event" at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in …