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Earth
We live on it, and it sustains us: The Earth. It's impressive and inspiring and not without threats.
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Blood Moon this Sunday: What makes a total lunar eclipse
The moon shines with all of Earth's sunrises and sunsets during a total lunar eclipse. But how, when it's in our shadow?
Nigeria most dangerous place on Earth to give birth
Almost a third of the world's maternal deaths occur in Nigeria, with one death every seven minutes.
Where did the Earth's water originally come from?
From outer space or inside the Earth? This Tomorrow Today question comes from Souleymane N. in Senegal.
Doing Your Bit: A cool alternative to concrete
Earth bricks are making a comeback in Mali. They're a cool alternative to concrete construction in the hot Sahel region.
A German town's bid to break China's grip on rare earths
The EU aims to cut its reliance on Chinese rare earths. But can greener European alternatives be profitable enough?
Why is Trump being so generous to China?
Donald Trump has slashed tariffs and softened his stance on China, while imposing steep duties on India and Brazil.
Trump extends China tariff deadline by 90 days
Donald Trump signed an executive order giving Beijing's negotiators more time to reach a trade deal with Washington.
NASA astronauts return to Earth from ISS after five months
The Crew-10 mission, returning on a SpaceX capsule, had replaced Wilmore and Williams, who were stranded aboard the ISS.
July was Earth's third-warmest on record
Last month was recorded as the third-hottest July since the monitoring of temperatures began.
Scientists search for climate clues in ancient ice
Scientists drilled thousands of meters into the Antarctic ice sheet to retrieve the world's oldest ice sample.
Could space debris endanger the ozone layer again?
Old satellites reenter the atmosphere and burn. Is this a clean solution to space waste, or will it spark a new crisis?
Does gravity work differently at different places on Earth?
How the Earth’s shape, your altitude and the density of the rock beneath your feet influence your weight.
Trump tariffs: Where do we stand after new levies unveiled
Trump imposes new tariffs on US imports, escalating an aggressive trade policy aimed at reducing the US trade deficit.
US, India launch satellite to track Earth's surface
The mission will map the Earth's surface in incredible detail.
Nations discuss deep-sea mining at Jamaica summit
Deep-sea mining has not yet begun, but scientists and experts are warning of environmental and political consequences.
How a slum in India became a hub to reuse old materials
What can we do to try and live within our planet's limits? DW found some answers in India.
Humans are using more resources than the planet can restore
Little more than half a year into 2025, mankind has already hit Earth Overshoot Day. Are there ways to slow this down?
EU-China relations hit new low ahead of summit
China and the EU mark 50 years of economic relations amid mounting tensions due to trade and geopolitical conflicts.
Could a village in Norway be the EU's rare earths source?
To reduce its dependency on China, the EU is looking to a sleepy Norwegian village for components in digital tech.
Astronomers capture dawn of new solar system for 1st time
The discovery of rocky planet formation offers a rare vision of how Earth-like worlds may start to form.
How China outsmarted Europe and the US on rare earths
Europe needs rare earths, but China controls the entire supply chain and Beijing has begun to wield its influence.
Independence through new ideas — MADE
Technology and the future: monorails, rare earths, battery storage, and urban farming.
Deep-sea mining: The rush to mine the unknown
With the backing of the US government, a Canadian company is poised to sidestep UN laws and start vacuuming metals.
Why China's rare earth supremacy damages the global economy
China has threatened to limit exports of rare earth. It would be a major blow to businesses around the world.
German space capsule lost carrying ashes of 166 people
The Nyx craft was due to return remains to bereaved families after the extraterrestrial trip.
The battle for rare earths: How much power does China hold?
China’s dangerous dominance in key raw materials – are production shutdowns looming in Europe?
Tourism and mobility: from Earth to orbit — MADE
Overtourism, Moldova’s crumbling railways, lab samples via drones and the space race.
How China wields rare earths as a strategic weapon
Until global supplies of rare earths increase, Beijing can wield great power over the West's critical industries.
Is your life meaningful?
The answer might be no. But if you say yes ... then what exactly are you picturing when you say yes?
Twin Proba-3 spacecraft create artificial solar eclipse
After a first-ever space maneuver, the European mission revealed new insights into the solar corona.
Why do countries want rare earth elements?
What do electric cars, fighter jets and tablets have in common? Rare earth elements: wanted everywhere but hard to find.
Trump says deal 'done' for China to supply rare earths
The US president has announced a rare earth supply deal with China, signaling a step forward in trade talks.
Why NASA, ESA and others want to return to moon
Almost six decades since the Apollo missions, space agencies and companies want to use the moon as a gateway to Mars.
How the fragile US-China trade truce is unraveling
Trump held a rare call with the Chinese president to revive the tentative pause in the US-China trade war.
Congo's grim coltan mines
Coltan is in high demand for the global tech industry. But miners in Congo's North Kivu region struggle to survive.
Tomorrow Today — The Science Show
This time: Identifying illegal wood, restructuring forests, new cooling technology and model heat storage systems.
The dirty secrets behind Myanmar's rare-earths boom
Myanmar is caught in the middle of a geopolitical scramble for minerals and wants to mine its wealth responsibly.
Soviet-era Venus probe plunges back to Earth after 53 years
Launched from the Soviet Union, Kosmos 482 had been bound for Venus but never reached its destination.
Ukraine: What are the benefits of the minerals deal with US?
The US and Ukraine plan to establish a joint reconstruction investment fund. What do the two hope to gain from it?
Norway's invisible rare earth mine
The Fen deposit holds almost 9 million tons of rare earth ore, making it the biggest known source in Europe.
Is Canada the new mecca for raw materials?
China is halting the export of some critical raw materials, which will hit the US and EU hard. Can Canada fill the gap?
Strongest sign yet of possible life beyond Earth — study
Could there be extraterrestrial life on a planet named K2-18 b that lies 120 light-years from Earth? Maybe.
Ukraine: What's up with Europe's largest lithium deposits
The US wants Kyiv's rare earths but what do local Ukrainians think?
The Gambian women showing the way on climate action
A new generation of Gambian female educators and activists are fighting for a greener, fairer future.
First German woman in space returns to Earth
German scientist Rabea Rogge landed back on the coast of California after four days in space.
People around the globe worried about Trump tariffs
As the latest US tariffs take effect, workers and businesses around the world are wondering how they might be affected
Sahel juntas drive new era in mineral extraction
Military governments in the Sahel aim to reduce dependence on foreign mining companies and diversify their economies.
Rabea Rogge pilots SpaceX flight over Earth's polar regions
Rogge will lead the mission testing a new trajectory between Earth's two poles. She is the first German woman in space.
Congo: Land of riches beset by massive exploitation
Despite its vast mineral wealth, the Democratic Republic of Congo's riches remain elusive to most of its people.
Global landmarks go dark for Earth Hour
Every year, people are urged to switch off their lights in a symbolic show of support for environmental awareness.
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