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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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Stranded NASA astronauts have landed back on Earth
Nasa astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have landed safely back on Earth in a SpaceX capsule.
Stranded NASA astronauts back on Earth
After 9 months in space, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have splashed down safely off Florida's coast.
NASA astronauts return to Earth after 9 months on ISS
Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams returned to Earth in a SpaceX capsule after an extended stay on the ISS.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels pull out of Congo peace talks
The M23 group is blaming EU sanctions for stalling peace talks. Now, many in the mineral-rich region fear more violence.
ISS' Crew 9 prepares to return to Earth
Technical problems have left astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore stuck on the space station for nine months.
Our next ice age is due in 10,000 years, but there's a catch
Scientists find ice age cycles follow patterns related to the Earth’s orbit around the sun. When's the next one?
Risk of large asteroid striking Earth falls to 1.5%
NASA cuts calculations of asteroid large enough to wipe out a whole city striking Earth in half.
Earth is warming, so why is it so cold?
A "polar vortex" is bringing intense cold and snow to the US and Canada. What does this have to do with climate change?
Can the EU become raw material independent?
Lithium, cobalt and rare earths are to be mined in Europe in order to become independent of China.
This Iraq region is sinking into the Earth (very slowly)
An area surrounding the Zagros Mountains in Iraq is disappearing into the Earth, according to new research.
War in eastern Congo escalates amid international hesitancy
Despite comparisons to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, there is little push for sanctions or other international measures.
Trump wants Ukrainian resources in exchange for aid
Ukraine is believed to be rich in valuable rare earth metals needed for manufacturing.
'Emilia Perez,' 'The Brutalist' win at Golden Globes
The films "Emilia Perez" and "The Brutalist" took home numerous honors at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards.
Golden Globes 2025: 'Emilia Pérez,' 'The Brutalist' dominate
Hollywood's award season kicked off with the 82nd Golden Globe Awards. "Emilia Pérez" and "The Brutalist" won big.
The best images from space in 2024
It was (arguably) China's year on the moon. But there were also amazing images of a no-star galaxy and a halo eclipse.
Can the UN COP16 summit help stop Earth's land drying out?
Nations have been gathered in Saudia Arabia to discuss how to tackle desertification, land degradation and drought.
Child miners in Nigeria risk health for little money
Unregulated mining is a booming sector in Nigeria, with many working in hazardous conditions.
Vendee Globe, world's toughest sailing regatta, sets off
From Les Sables-d'Olonne in France, 40 sailors have set sail to circumnavigate the globe — all alone.
Shell wins appeal against order to cut emissions
Shell's appeal against a verdict forcing it to almost halve oil and gas emissions by 2030 has succeeded.
What is a supermoon?
Supermoons are a rare a chance to get close to the moon and see it bigger and brighter with your own eyes.
How Europe's creating the moon on Earth
Getting to the moon takes a lot of small steps, like Europe's new LUNA training facility. But it's not there yet.
Don't worry (too much) about asteroids hitting Earth
There are big and small asteroids flying around the planet all the time. Here's why you can probably relax.
Astronauts walk on the moon, without leaving Earth
A state-of-the art facility in western Germany allows astronauts to train for future moon missions.
Increasing tree canopy coverage in cities
Trees are key to regulating summer temperatures in cities. Zurich is testing special soil substrates to promote growth.
Introducing: What on Earth
Chinook salmon populations are declining fast in Canada. But why? And what can be done to save this keystone species?
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn mission capsule returns to Earth
The private space mission Polaris Dawn has come to an end. SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft has landed in the ocean.
Milky Way is bigger than we thought, even touching Andromeda
Galaxies seem to be far bigger than we thought — and Milky Way likely interacts with our closest neighbor, Andromeda.
Boeing's beleaguered Starliner lands on Earth without crew
The Boeing's Starliner spacecraft left the International Space Station (ISS) and landed on Earth ith no one on board.
Afrimaxx - Modern African Lifestyle
Art with societal impact, garments as a sign of identity and reviving rammed earth constructions.
The benefits of rammed earth houses
Living in houses made of sand, gravel and clay is an age-old tradition in Ghana.
Why don't the Sun and Moon fall to Earth?
This week's viewer question comes from Telmires A. R. in Brazil.
Curse or blessing? Senegal's offshore gas hopes
Migrant domestic workers are being exploited in Spain. A police officer in India runs a school for street kids.
Deep-sea metals: Vital resource or environmental disaster?
Mining the valuable metals and rare earths found in the ocean floor could permanently damage fragile marine systems.
Did life on Earth begin earlier than we think?
New research suggests complex life on Earth began much earlier than thought. We review the top origin-of-life theories.
Earth has already exceeded 2024 annual ecological limits
To continue living the way we do, humanity would need the resources of more than 1 1/2 planets.
Kate Winslet honored at Munich film festival
Celebrated at Filmfest München, the actress encouraged women to feel confident. She's known for her strong roles.
Asteroids and comets: What's the difference?
We watch comets with wonder when they fly by Earth, but track asteroids with fear. Here's how to tell them apart.
Boeing Starliner return to Earth delayed again, no date set
NASA said the delay was to allow more time for review of technical issues.
Can Earth be saved by its digital twin?
What exactly will climate change do to your city? The EU has created a digital twin of the Earth to help find answers.
Is the Earth's weight changing?
The Earth loses weight through radioactive decay - but also gains it, through cosmic dust.
Can Europe secure its own critical raw materials?
The EU is looking to diversify its minerals' supply away from China. But can it source enough of it at a decent price?
Rare earths found in Sweden: a game-changer?
Sweden has huge deposits of rare earths. Could the discovery reduce Europe’s dependence on China?
E-Mobility and Digitalization - MADE
Rare earths, electric cars and digital factories – industry on the move.
Neodymium: The metal driving the energy transition
China is world leader when it comes to mining neodymium - a metal in high demand worldwide.
Afghans fleeing halfway around globe hope for refuge in US
An Afghan family that survived a treacherous journey to the US awaits a decision on whether they can stay.
Will Germany face a rare earths shortage?
The raw materials needed for the green transition are in the hands of rivals, including China and Russia.
Falling space debris: How high is the risk I'll get hit?
An International Space Station battery fell back to Earth and, luckily, splashed down harmlessly in the Atlantic.
Does our economy need a baby boom?
A country’s birthrate has an economic impact. But does the world need more people — or less?
How leap years are viewed across the globe
From curses to proposals: Is February 29 riddled with bad luck or rather an opportunity for women in love?
European satellite falls back to Earth after 29 years
A satellite has broken apart and reentered the Earth's atmosphere after almost three decades in orbit.
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