Science

History & Archaeology

Did lead pollution cause Roman IQs to drop?

Longitudinal samples of ice cores analyzed for lead and other chemicals. © Jessi LeMay/DRI ...

Alan Cannon - January 7, 2025

Earth & Climate

Photo worth seeing: The history of our crops

Although the number of edible plants is hard to keep track of,...

Elijah Burt - January 6, 2025

Biology

Rendzina is soil of the year 2025

The Rendzina is created, among other things, on chalk limestone - like here on Rügen. © Karl-Heinz Feger / DBG German Soil Science Society ...

Elijah Burt - January 6, 2025

Health & Medicine

Get rid of negative thoughts: This is how you deal with them

Negative thoughts slow you down, reduce your enjoyment of life and can make you sick. We have some tips for you on how you...

Willy Lewis, M.D. - January 4, 2025

Health & Medicine

Sporting resolutions for 2025? Ingo Froböse recommends workout stacking

No space in the calendar for the sports program? We won't accept this excuse! Workout stacking, i.e. exercising in chunks, could be the solution....

Willy Lewis, M.D. - January 4, 2025

Health & Medicine

Runny nose: This is what you can do if your nose is constantly running

When you have a runny nose, your nose runs constantly. This could be due to an allergy or an infection. You can find out...

Willy Lewis, M.D. - January 4, 2025

Health & Medicine

Do you exercise regularly despite everyday stress? With these tips you will be fit in 2025

Everyday life is full: How are you supposed to find time for exercise and sport? Hour-long sessions don't have to be necessary, experts say....

Willy Lewis, M.D. - January 4, 2025

Health & Medicine

Yellow fingernails: causes and what you can do about them

Many people find yellow fingernails annoying and unsightly. Here you can find out what causes the color change and how you can get white...

Willy Lewis, M.D. - January 3, 2025

Biology

Baltic Sea: Multi-resistant pathogens detected

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria live in the surface water of the Baltic Sea. © PhotoEvans/ iStock ...

Elijah Burt - January 3, 2025

Health & Medicine

Against forgetfulness: According to experts, this “food” is important for the brain

Forgetfulness is annoying – and sometimes scares us. But if we understand how memory works, we can train it. An expert explains what's important. Sometimes...

Willy Lewis, M.D. - January 3, 2025

Health & Medicine

How we interpret social touch

The researchers examined how the nervous system processes the social signals of touch, for example a calming touch. © Anna Nilsen ...

Willy Lewis, M.D. - January 3, 2025

Health & Medicine

This is how many times you should cycle per week to get fit

Cycling is an excellent way to get or stay fit. But how often, how long and how intensively should you cycle to achieve this? What...

Willy Lewis, M.D. - January 2, 2025

Health & Medicine

Vitamin D preparations: Öko-Test sharply criticizes dietary supplements

Öko-Test examined vitamin D preparations. Many people expect the funds to be of benefit, especially in the dark season. But the test shows: Many...

Willy Lewis, M.D. - January 2, 2025

Health & Medicine

Damp January instead of Dry: Less alcohol in January

Many people plan to start the new year with less alcohol. Damp January is a less restrictive variant of Dry January. You can find...