https://www.dw.com/s-12526?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss Science en 2026 DW Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:30:22 GMT Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:30:22 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 79734659 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:13:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/from-rotten-food-to-political-opponents-researchers-explore-how-disgust-relates-to-our-beliefs-and-why-the-connection-is-complicated/a-79734659?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss Some studies have linked disgust sensitivity to socially conservative attitudes. But ahead of the US midterm elections, does disgust shape our politics, or do our beliefs shape what we find disgusting? Science 79724068 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:29:00 GMT https://www.dw.com/en/embarrassing-name-how-we-live-with-names-we-don-t-like/a-79724068?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss What happens when your name evokes laughter or ridicule? Research points to negative life outcomes, but some people learn to embrace unfortunate names. Science