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What causes a scientist to actually pack up and leave? Apr 06, 2025

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A “climate of fear” has taken hold as US researchers face budget cuts, mass layoffs and free-speech restrictions. Are they actually leaving, though? DW reached out to Germany’s “four pillars” of science to find out.

A case of bullying Mar 27, 2025

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A DW investigative report, together with Der Spiegel, looks into troubling allegations of workplace misconduct at Germany's Max Planck Society. Also, come celebrate as we mark 5 years of Science unscripted.

Borders & break-ups Mar 20, 2025

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The case of a French researcher denied US entry creates a jarring new crack between European scientists and their US peers. Also, if you're feeling lonely... but you're also in a relationship... well, what should you do?

Why don't I like my audiobook? Mar 07, 2025

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New research from Germany hints at what audiobooks of the future will sound like. Also, 'woolly mice' get blown out of proportion — and why you shouldn't get surgery on a Friday.

Why's that fish looking at me? Feb 20, 2025

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An experiment off the coast of Corsica suggests fish can recognize individual people (sometimes). Also, put a dot in front a zebrafish and, amazingly, you'll be a step closer to understanding the concept of free will.

What exactly is 'the ick'? Feb 13, 2025

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A new study has categorized the (wildly different) stuff that makes men and women get instantly and permanently disgusted by a romantic partner. And it's not always the 'icky' person's fault.

Eggs, AI & how to get people to have babies Feb 06, 2025

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Why are birth rates falling? And do they ever go back up? Also, a study on eggs — and an email about two horses peeing.

Should I give up on climate change? Jan 30, 2025

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With the US pulling out of the Paris Agreement... and its president chanting "Drill, baby, drill!"... it is absolutely fair to ask if your own personal climate footprint even matters anymore.

Is news bad for me? Science has an answer. Jan 17, 2025

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Trump, pandemic, war... more Trump. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the news (or feeling burned out) — you may be consuming it wrong.

The end of social media fact checking? Jan 09, 2025

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Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X — across platforms, fact checkers are being fired and replaced with... well, promises that regular people can do the job instead. They can't.

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