https://www.dw.com/s-12526?maca=en-gk-volltext-newsstand-sci-tech-en-20113-xml-mrss DW.COM - Sci-Tech en 2026 DW Mon, 2 Nov 2026 01:31:34 GMT Mon, 2 Nov 2026 01:31:34 GMT https://rss.dw.com/images/DW-L-RGB_whitebg.png https://www.dw.com/s-12526?maca=en-gk-volltext-newsstand-sci-tech-en-20113-xml-mrss News, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 Languages 98 64 10 79724068 Sat, 31 Oct 2026 05:27:00 GMT https://p.dw.com/p/5OVs4?maca=en-gk-volltext-newsstand-sci-tech-en-20113-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 79734659 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:13:00 GMT https://p.dw.com/p/5OYct?maca=en-gk-volltext-newsstand-sci-tech-en-20113-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 79641503 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:41:00 GMT https://p.dw.com/p/5OAON?maca=en-gk-volltext-newsstand-sci-tech-en-20113-xml-mrss The case of Pope Leo shows how small lung nodules are often found during routine health checks. Quick treatment is generally advised before nodules can grow to become larger life-threatening masses. Science 79597097 Thu, 8 Oct 2026 13:26:00 GMT https://p.dw.com/p/5Nyq9?maca=en-gk-volltext-newsstand-sci-tech-en-20113-xml-mrss Across Latin America, early-onset cancer rates have risen, especially of bowel, breast and cervical cancers. But it is a worldwide trend. Science 79573924 Wed, 7 Oct 2026 09:51:00 GMT https://p.dw.com/p/5NsoO?maca=en-gk-volltext-newsstand-sci-tech-en-20113-xml-mrss Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their groundbreaking discoveries related to the origin of chirality and life's building blocks. News 79547919 Wed, 7 Oct 2026 09:44:00 GMT https://p.dw.com/p/5Nm2x?maca=en-gk-volltext-newsstand-sci-tech-en-20113-xml-mrss After a worker at a Russian plague research institute in Siberia died October 2, 2026, nearly 200 of her contacts were under medical observation. But authorities there denied pneumonic plague had caused the death. World 79525772 Wed, 7 Oct 2026 08:58:00 GMT https://p.dw.com/p/5NgHk?maca=en-gk-volltext-newsstand-sci-tech-en-20113-xml-mrss After being chosen for one of the world's most prestigious awards, some Nobel laureates lose touch with reality and suddenly start spouting unscientific nonsense. They're afflicted by what some have called "Nobelitis." Science 79471943 Tue, 6 Oct 2026 10:05:00 GMT https://p.dw.com/p/5NSHX?maca=en-gk-volltext-newsstand-sci-tech-en-20113-xml-mrss AI models have repeatedly broken into real commercial and government systems during safety tests during 2026. Cybersecurity researcher Thorsten Holz explains what that means, and why he isn't expecting a robot uprising. Science 79430945 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:49:00 GMT https://p.dw.com/p/5NHcH?maca=en-gk-volltext-newsstand-sci-tech-en-20113-xml-mrss The current El Nino could cause 451,000 excess heat deaths. Researchers warn it offers a glimpse of temperatures that may become normal within 20 years. Science 79419800 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:08:00 GMT https://p.dw.com/p/5NEiW?maca=en-gk-volltext-newsstand-sci-tech-en-20113-xml-mrss Massive data centers needed to run AI are triggering protests across Europe. Their operators counter that they boost digital sovereignty and energy independence. World