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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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Can Earth Hour make a difference?
The annual Earth Hour event has grown into a global movement urging climate action. But can it actually change anything?
ESA launches new satellite to monitor Earth
European Space Agency (ESA) has launched the newest addition to its multi-billion-euro Copernicus program.
Women march around the globe ahead of Women's Day
Women across the world raised awareness about women's issues by marching in the streets ahead of International Women's Day. The protests were not peaceful everywhere.
ESA's Sentinel launch by numbers
There's a palpable sense of superstition ahead of the Sentinel-2B launch in French Guiana. But so far it's looking good.
Sentinel-2B ready for 'breakthrough' launch
At the rate the US launches satellites it's hardly special. But this is: Europe's Sentinel-2B leaves Earth next week.
Protecting aliens from earthlings
When exploring space for extraterrestrial life, strict safety measures are to protect other worlds from life on Earth.
Researchers uncover 4 billion-year-old fossils
The discovery supports theories about how life began, though some researchers say the evidence may not be strong enough.
Report: German intel spied on journalists
The German Intelligence Agency has spied on journalists from the BBC and 'The New York Times,' reported 'Der Spiegel.'
Seven new Earth-like planets discovered
Research reveals that Earth-like planets are more common in the universe than previously thought.
SpaceX rocket reaches orbit
After the launch, the 15-story high booster portion of the rocket successfully returned to earth in an upright landing.
Making a statement by cycling the globe
The Indian activist Abhishek Kumar Sharma talks to DW about touring the world by bicycle.
Organic solar cells: A ray of light?
Organic solar cells are cleaner than traditional silicon ones. Could they be the next big thing?
Colors of the Earth
The geologist Bernhard Edmaier photographs natural phenomena from a birds-view perspective.
UN says 2016 Earth's warmest year so far
A study by the World Metereological Organization says that global temperatures were the highest on record this year.
'Greatest Show on Earth' to close in May
After 146 years, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus says it is time to close the curtain on the legendary show.
The musicals that inspired 'La La Land'
"La La Land" was inspired by American and French musical films. Here are some of the classics of the genre.
Trump hits back at 'overrated' Streep
Donald Trump hit back at Meryl Streep, calling her an overrated actress after her speech at the Golden Globes Awards.
Meryl Streep criticizes Donald Trump at Golden Globes
Meryl Streep criticized Donald Trump's imitation of a disabled reporter during his campaign.
Highlights of the Golden Globes night
Want to know what everyone in Hollywood is talking about? Here are some of the best moments of the Golden Globes show.
The 2017 Golden Globes awards show
Here are some of the highlights of the 74th Golden Globes ceremony held on Sunday, January 8, in Beverly Hills.
Musical 'La La Land' sweeps Golden Globes
The whimsical film "La La Land" took home seven awards while "Moonlight" won Best Drama.
Have a second? You do on New Year's Eve
The Earth is getting slower and slower. That's why we have to adapt to reality and add one second this New Year's Eve.
Leap second 2016: Kissing, drinking, making New Years resolutions
Just imagine all the things you could do with the extra lead second in 2016. Here are some ideas.
Mission to Mars
How realistic are plans to conquer Mars? And could humans even survive there?
'La La Land' leads Golden Globes nominations
The nostalgic musical grabbed the most bids for the Golden Globes, followed by "Moonlight" and "Manchester by the Sea."
Where does water on Earth come from?
#wanttoknow! – Tomorrow Today’s view question comes from Rubén Soria from Mendoza, Argentina.
Rummenigge: Boateng 'must come back to earth'
Jerome Boateng has come under fire from the Bayern Munich chairman.
Images of destruction in New Zealand
DW's Samantha Early describes how she felt when she heard that tremors had wrecked her country again.
Chinese astronauts 'return to earth'
China's Shenzhou 11 spacecraft returns to earth with two astronauts from Beijing's longest-ever orbital mission.
Luxembourg serious about space mining
Luxembourg has adopted a draft law to provide legal security to companies aiming to mine extraterrestrial resources.
Supermoon on November 14
On Monday, November 14, the moon will be almost 30,000 kilometers closer to the Earth than it usually is.
Farm machines for Ukraine's 'black earth'
The Ukrainian economy is recovering. Farm machinery from German firm Horsch is in demand.
Cloud art: heaven on earth
Dutchman Berndnaut Smilde takes photos of his ephemeral works.
Three ISS astronauts return to earth in Kazakhstan
Three astronauts have landed safely back on earth after a 115-day mission on the ISS.
Luxury globes from London
Peter Bellerby produces exquisite handmade globes.
Luxury globes from London
Peter Bellerby produces exquisite handmade globes.
Living underground
Swiss architect Peter Vetsch designs underground homes.
Living underground
Swiss architect Peter Vetsch designs underground homes.
'No greater living artist than Dylan'
Pulitzer Prize winning writer Jeffrey Eugenides tells DW why Bob Dylan deserves the Nobel Prize in literature.
Farm machines for Ukraine's "black earth"
The Ukrainian economy is recovering. Farm machinery from German firm Horsch is in demand.
5 biggest environmental problems
These five megatrends present major global threats for the planet. DW looks at the causes and potential solutions.
Pope names 17 new cardinals from around globe
The group of cardinal nominees includes an Albanian former prisoner, moderate Americans and the papal envoy to Syria.
Investigating the Aleppo aid convoy attack
The perpetrator of the Aleppo air convoy attack cannot be determined with certainty but there are new clues.
North Korea tests satellite-launch engine
North Korea has carried out a ground test of a new high-power rocket engine.
Deforestation: choking off the earth’s lungs
Humankind of destroying the planet’s forests, with devastating impacts on plants, animals, people and the climate.
7 facts: NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission to Bennu
It's one thing to land on a comet. But to grab a sample from an asteroid and return it to Earth? Enter OSIRIS-REx.
Three ISS crew members return to Earth
The trio traveled some 117.2 million kilometers during their six months in orbit in the International Space Station.
ESA: Hopes to be surprised by Citizens' Debate
European citizens debate space research on September 10. ESA's Kai-Uwe Schrogl tells DW what we can expect.
Fossils show Earth life older than expected
Researchers have reported finding structures that appear to show life on Earth dates back 3.7 billion years.
How do the earth's tectonic plates move?
Mohammad Issa Arar from Amman, Jordan
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