Science News

The Guardian•about 9 hours ago•1 min read

Researchers say rise not inevitable and it is important to unpick what is behind differences in obesity trendsA continuing rise in obesity around the world is not inevitable, research suggests, with rates in some countries levelling off or potentially in decline.Researchers say focusing on what has been described as a global epidemic of obesity hides large variations in trends across different countries, sexes and age groups.

DW News•about 16 hours ago•1 min read

The answer is complex — and says a lot about how masculinity works in the modern world.

The Guardian•3 days ago•1 min read

Countries such as US and Mexico that have longer hours also have higher obesity rates, research findsThose who work longer hours are more likely to be obese and cutting how much time you spend working could help you keep the weight off, research suggests.International research presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul compared working patterns and obesity prevalence for 33 OECD countries from 1990 to 2022. The study found that countries such as the US, Mexico and

The Guardian•3 days ago•1 min read

William Harrison, a US soldier stationed in the region, was convicted and hanged for the murder of Patsy WylieOn the afternoon of 25 September 1944, William Harrison, a US soldier stationed in Northern Ireland, visited the cottage of the Wylie family in Killycolpy, County Tyrone, and offered to buy treats for the children.He had visited before and was, if not a friend, at least known to the family. Mary Wylie let him

DW News•5 days ago•1 min read

Before the Nazis took power, Berlin was a center of LGBTQ+ rights and queer culture, with research institutes, a flourishing nightlife and one of the earliest gay rights' movements.

DW News•5 days ago•1 min read

As many Indians celebrate spring festivals, climate change has become an unwanted guest at the table. What does this mean for harvests, water and rural life?

DW News•5 days ago•1 min read

NASA's Curiosity rover has identified more organic compounds as scientists investigate any potential ancient life signs on Mars. It was exploring the massive Gale Crater also believed to be a now-dry lake.

DW News•5 days ago•1 min read

Narwhals are fleeing Canada's far north. Researchers suspect a link to noise pollution from increasing ship traffic.

DW News•5 days ago•1 min read

Europe's climate extremes have hit new highs — but renewables are now supplying nearly half of the continent's electricity.

DW News•5 days ago•1 min read

Frustrated by blocking coalitions, 50-plus nations at the inaugural talks on exiting fossil fuels made one thing clear: it's all about how — not whether — to phase out coal, oil and gas.