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Our stories cover science, technology, engineering, mathematics, the natural world and the environment.

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A person leads two camels laden with goods across a desert, with a clear sky in the background.
Out of Eden Walk
To rediscover time, go for a walk
7:25
A person pouring red wine into a glass, with other filled glasses in the background, on a wooden table.
Out of Eden Walk
Out of Eden Walk: Raising a glass to global wine
7:39
A gibbon with golden fur and a black face, resting its hand on its cheek while looking contemplatively to the side.
Environment
Survey of gibbons in Cambodia show signs of forest health
A large gathering of people seated on the ground, sharing a communal meal during a religious event, with many wearing traditional white clothing.
Out of Eden Walk
Celebrating Eid al-Fitr in one of Islam’s holiest cities
7:30
Two Serbian flags hang on a pole surrounded by snow-covered tree branches.
DW
Serbians caught between East and West struggle to keep warm
6:30
Two people wearing protective masks and Red Crescent uniforms stand on rocky terrain with a backdrop of thick black smoke and clouds.
US-Israel-Iran War
After Israeli strikes on Tehran’s fuel depots, residents face a toxic aftermath
6:31
A vast rural landscape featuring dry grasslands with scattered shrubs and bushes, set against a backdrop of distant hills and a clear blue sky.
Environment
Turkey’s Izmir facing severe shortages as water levels continue to drop
6:42
Two hikers wearing cold-weather gear traverse a snowy mountain slope, with snow-covered peaks visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
Out of Eden Walk
As climate change melts permafrost, landslides are becoming more dangerous 
7:23
The Big Fix
The Big Fix: Lessons from Uruguay
11:07
A performer in elaborate, feathered costume dances energetically in front of a brightly lit Carnaval float, surrounded by vibrant, colorful decorations including large bird figures. The scene is illuminated with purple and pink lights, creating a festive atmosphere with a crowd watching in the background.
Environment
Glitter makes Rio sparkle at Carnival. It also pollutes the environment.
Two hikers with backpacks stand on a hill overlooking a glacier, snow-capped mountains, and a turquoise lake below, surrounded by lush green vegetation.
Out of Eden Walk
Out of Eden Walk: 13 years on the road and counting
7:36
Six people smiling at the camera; the group appears to be outdoors, surrounded by greenery and a cloudy sky. Some are wearing backpacks, suggesting they are on a hike or travel adventure.
Out of Eden Walk
Walking around the world takes a village
9:33
Snow-covered mountain peaks, including Mount Everest, illuminated by golden sunlight, casting shadows on the slopes under a clear sky.
Lifestyle
A new path to the top of the world
6:27
Silhouette of a city skyline with cranes against a sunset sky filled with orange contrails and wispy clouds.
Environment
Spanish weather forecasters face an alarming jump in online attacks
3:48
A group of soldiers in military uniforms and helmets stand guard with rifles in hand, with civilians and a vehicle visible in the background, under a clear sky.
Environment
Out of Eden Walk: When you walk across entire continents, police take notice
7:35
A person paddling a small wooden boat on a calm river surrounded by lush green vegetation.
Environment
Eco-tourism in the Amazon is a double-edged sword
6:19
A person wearing a hat and backpack stands at the end of a narrow, brick tunnel, which appears part of an ancient ruin, with rocky terrain visible outside.
Out of Eden Walk
Out of Eden Walk: Is the world closing its doors?
7:26
People walking and relaxing on a sandy beach with rocks and a pier extending into the ocean.
Development
Companies pursuing renewable energy development in Colombia must work with Indigenous communities
7:09
A hand holding a mix of small red and dark blue berries against a forest background.
Out of Eden Walk
What foods power a walk around the globe?
6:29
A grove of lush, green mango trees with a dirt path winding through the grass underneath the trees.
Environment
India’s mango farmers race to adapt to changing markets and a changing climate
5:42
Two individuals exploring a rocky cave, with ropes hanging from above, and sunlight illuminating the entrance at the far end.
Out of Eden Walk
Out of Eden Walk: The origin story of the human species is still being written
7:40
A barren landscape with sparse vegetation, featuring traditional reed huts and a small wooden boat, under a clear blue sky.
Climate Change
Photographers document people forced to leave home due to climate change
6:35
A green combine harvester working in a field of brown crops under a clear blue sky.
Climate Change
As COP30 ends, a closer look at a major source of emissions: agriculture
7:57
Close-up of a person's hands holding several metal rods, with visible texture and age on the hands, wearing a ring and a green fabric visible in the background.
Out of Eden Walk
Staying healthy on the Out of Eden Walk
6:39
A person stands on a path photographing a large modern building across a road. The building features a unique, jagged design against a backdrop of cloudy skies. Decorative plants and flowers line the pathway and road.
Environment
Indonesia makes plans for a utopian future capital
6:26
A group of people in formal attire having a discussion at an event, with a woman in a patterned jacket standing prominently in the center.
Climate Change
A decade after the landmark Paris Agreement on climate change, the treaty’s architect looks back at its legacy
8:19
A man stands in the center of a circular stage surrounded by seated participants and audience members. The stage features a large round table with microphones and nameplates. The setting appears to be a simulated conference or debate, with a backdrop displaying an abstract design. Multiple people are engaged in attentive listening or note-taking, creating a formal and immersive atmosphere.
Climate Change
New play ‘Kyoto’ looks at the global agreement that first aimed to curb greenhouse gas emissions
6:50
A person walking on sand dunes in a desert landscape, with vegetation scattered around. In the foreground, a blurred red sign warns of extreme heat danger.
Climate Change
New report details rising cost of climate change to human health
6:54
Out of Eden Walk
Out of Eden Walk: Walking through Turkey between conflicts
7:23
Arts, Culture & Media
A new museum exhibit that highlights creatures in the deep sea
10:07
Environment
Communities in southern India search for solutions for growing encounters with elephants
6:22
Environment
In Antarctica, the impulse to explore clashes with the need to protect 
7:30
Environment
Migrating elephants are causing more encounters with humans in populated areas of southern India
6:06
A man stand next to a machine with large slabs of wood.
The Big Fix
A potential market for tree planting emerges as developers eye wood instead of concrete
4:07
Wind turbines turn behind a solar farm in Rapshagen, Germany, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. 
The Big Fix
In global electricity mix, renewables overtake coal for the first time
7:14
The Big Fix
When in drought, plant fonio
7:33
The Big Fix
To stop Arctic ice from disappearing, one company tries making it thicker
7:29
Environment
Divers remove ‘ghost gear’ the length of a soccer pitch from marine-protected area in Mexico
6:36
The Big Fix
‘Floating Farm’ in the Netherlands wants to keep food above rising seas
5:24
The value of American higher education
Europe wants to attract American scientists
4:36
DW
A look at what carbon offsets do — and don’t — accomplish
15:48
Out of Eden Walk
Small talk on the Eden Walk
8:27
The Big Fix
In Nova Scotia, a town protects its history from the sea with living shorelines
4:32
Climate science and solutions
From car-free streets to cooling centers, locals confront Milan’s rising heat
6:27
Climate science and solutions
‘It feels like we’re going backwards’: Activists sound alarm on Europe’s retreat from climate action
6:03
Environment
Monsoon mayhem: How climate change is fueling floods and landslides across India
5:47
DW
Weaning Europe off of coal won’t be easy
10:34
Out of Eden Walk
80 years after atomic blast, Hiroshima’s trees still tell the story
7:21
Climate science and solutions
Amid rising heat, Paris expands a network of pipes to keep cool
4:25
Out of Eden Walk
Out of Eden Walk: Getting by on the generosity of strangers
7:30
Climate Change
As Canada burns, author of ‘Fire Weather’ sees the nation’s hotter future
12:19
Environment
First Nations evacuate thousands from remote areas in Manitoba due to wildfire threat
3:52
Out of Eden Walk
Recycled whirligigs remain a fixture in the Japanese countryside
7:24
Out of Eden Walk
Out of Eden Walk: An eerie walk through Japanese ghost towns
6:03
Climate science and solutions
Hot nights are worsening India’s heat crisis. But low-tech solutions show some promise.
6:17
The Big Fix
Ontario approves $15 billion plan to build small modular nuclear reactors
6:36
Out of Eden Walk
Out of Eden Walk: Record-breaking heat in Japan is hurting rice farms
7:18
The Big Fix
Norwegian city turns pipes into rivers to adapt to climate change
6:28
Out of Eden Walk
Out of Eden Walk: Sea Crossings
7:30
Arts, Culture & Media
In Cambodia, artists carve out space for quiet resistance
6:53