https://www.dw.com/s-12526?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss Science en 2026 DW Fri, 7 Aug 2026 04:37:20 GMT Fri, 7 Aug 2026 04:37:20 GMT https://rss.dw.com/images/DW-L-RGB_whitebg.png https://www.dw.com/s-12526?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss News, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 Languages 98 64 10 78247228 Wed, 5 Aug 2026 12:14:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/sleep-do-you-really-need-eight-hours-of-shuteye/a-78247228?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss Every so often we hear of high-ranking politicians or CEOs claiming to get by on very little sleep — some as little as three hours a night. If they're not natural short sleepers, chances are they're heading for trouble. Science 78163655 Mon, 3 Aug 2026 18:37:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/more-cancer-prone-why-younger-generations-may-be-at-risk/a-78163655?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss Researchers are observing certain age-related types of cancer more frequently in younger people. A new study suggests this could be because younger generations are aging faster than their parents or grandparents. Science 78145287 Mon, 3 Aug 2026 14:39:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/binging-on-cringe-it-s-as-addictive-as-eating-junk-food/a-78145287?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss Flexing achievements? Cringe. Expressing genuine emotions? Cringe. You want to look away, but you can’t. Cringe. It's so addictive, people have built social media careers by monetizing other people's worst moments. Science 78187451 Sat, 1 Aug 2026 11:04:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/more-women-die-in-heatwaves-but-biology-isn-t-main-cause/a-78187451?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss In country after country, more women are dying from the heat than men. But researchers say biology isn't the main reason. Age, working conditions, and unequal access to rest may drive the gap. Culture