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German composer Richard Wagner: The man behind the myth

Once described as "a sniveling gnome with exceptional talent," Wagner still managed to create a mythic idea of himself.

Richard Wagner controlled his self-image very carefully. (akg-images/picture-alliance )

Art and Culture

Published on Jul 29, 2024 12:11 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

US Bird flu outbreak: From vaccine to transmission, all you need to know

After H5N1 bird flu was detected in dairy farms, researchers confirmed the virus has spread to other animals, although the risk to humans remains low.

Bird flu outbreaks since 2022 have forced poultry farmers around the world to cull their stocks in attempts to stop the virus spreading.(China Foto Press/IMAGO)

Health

Published on Jul 26, 2024 12:54 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Mass tourism sparks rise in locals' resentment

Protests against mass tourism are growing in many popular European destinations.

Tourist numbers are at record levels in many places in Europe, including in Mallorca. (Chris Emil Janßen/dpa/picture alliance )

Travel

Published on Jul 26, 2024 12:36 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

80 years on: Marking the liberation of Majdanek Nazi camp

Majdanek in Poland was the first Nazi concentration camp to be liberated, almost a year before the end of World War II.

The concentration camp at Lublin-Majdanek was liberated in July 1944.(Juergen Raible/akg-images/picture alliance )

Art and Culture

Published on Jul 25, 2024 03:30 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Nipah virus: A recurring, deadly threat in India

The recent death of a boy in Kerala renews concerns about outbreaks, as health officials work to contain the virus's spread among humans and animals.

In this photo from a scanning electron microscope, the Nipah virus (colored yellow) can be seen budding from the surface of a cell.(NIH / IMAGE POINT FR/picture alliance)

Health

Published on Jul 23, 2024 02:39 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Barcelona to up tourist tax as Mallorca seeks visitor cap

Locals in Spain's tourism hotspot are increasingly frustrated about mass tourism. Authorities are clamping down.

Spain welcomed a record 85.1 million international tourists in 2023 (Chris Emil Janßen/picture alliance )

Travel

Published on Jul 22, 2024 01:52 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Injectable HIV medication: What you need to know

Long-acting injectable medication is seen as an effective alternative to taking pills to treat or prevent HIV infection.

Still no vaccine for HIV, but long-active injectable medicines are providing new hope (Science Photo Library/imago )

Health

Published on Jul 21, 2024 02:07 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Opulence of pharaoh Ramses II unveiled at German exhibition

The treasures of Ramses II, Egypt's most powerful pharaoh, are on display at a touring exhibition in Cologne, Germany.

Colossus of Ramses II.(Carson Ganci/Design Pics/picture alliance )

Art and Culture

Published on Jul 17, 2024 11:36 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

What is Blastocystis? Study says gut parasites keep you healthy, lower obesity

An Italian microbiome study found the gut parasite Blastocystis was linked to general good health. The single-cell organism is found in natural diets.

Blastocystis are tiny single-cell organisms that live in human and non-human animal guts. Scientists have been debating whether they are harmful or not. (DW/YAY Images/IMAGO)

Health

Published on Jul 16, 2024 03:50 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi

How to get rid of head lice

It’s possible to kill head lice with shampoos. But it helps if you know why they often survive. Here are some tips.

Clingy little louse: Head lice are easy to get, but difficult to get rid of. (F. Hecker/blickwinkel/picture alliance )

Health

Published on Jul 15, 2024 01:44 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

India: Extreme weather fuels migration-related challenges

Faced with extreme weather events, people living in parts of India are "losing the ability to cope," experts warn.

Climate emergencies in India are growing more frequent and more dangerous (David Talukdar/ZUMA Press/picture alliance )

Health

Published on Jul 12, 2024 11:36 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Being a 'night owl' might make your brain sharper

A study found that people who were more active in the evening performed better in cognitive tests than 'morning people'.

Study shows 'night owls' outperform 'morning larks' in cognitive tests(Unsplash)

Health

Published on Jul 11, 2024 03:06 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Locals bear the brunt of mass tourism in southern Europe

Many tourist spots in Europe are expecting record numbers this summer. And locals are increasingly displeased.

Venice has long suffered from mass tourism (Sebastian Kahnert/dpa/picture alliance )

Travel

Published on Jul 11, 2024 01:24 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

'The other Berlin': A travel guide with a fresh take

Compact, comprehensive, multimedia: This travel guide presents Berlin in a new way.

Picture of some of Berlin's landmarks at dawn. (elxeneize/Zoonar/picture alliance )

Travel

Published on Jul 09, 2024 01:27 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Tanzania's push for luxury tourism threatens Maasai way of life

Tanzania's government is expanding its nature preserves but in doing so it is displacing Maasai herders from their land.

Tanzania's Maasai concerned about encroachment of their traditional lands.(Hua Hongli/picture alliance)

Travel

Published on Jul 07, 2024 02:20 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Beat the heat: How solar panels can cool your home cost-effectively

Air conditioning is energy intensive, expensive and can overload the grid. Could they run on solar instead?

Residents in South Korea installing solar panels beside their air conditioner.(YNA/dpa/picture alliance)

Art and Culture

Published on Jul 06, 2024 01:27 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Fungi are adapting to body heat; a 'doomsday scenario'

Researchers suggested fungi were adapting to human body temperature and becoming drug resistant. But the idea it's due to climate change is contested.

Candida auris fungi has emerged to be resistant to multiple antifungal medications. (DW/Kateryna Kon/IMAGO)

Health

Published on Jul 06, 2024 01:08 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi

Dealing with Holocaust trauma through music

"Silent Tears" features Holocaust survivors' poems set to music. The Yiddish-language album is now receiving an award.

Singer Lenka Lichtenberg performs on the album 'Silent Tears' (Publicity Photo )

Art and Culture

Published on Jul 05, 2024 11:49 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Should we be concerned about a summer COVID surge? All about new FLiRT variants

Variants are driving an uptick in COVID-related hospitalizations, but experts say fluctuations are the new norm.

COVID hospitalizations on the rise in US, UK, and Germany as FLiRT variants spread(Pixabay)

Health

Published on Jul 05, 2024 10:59 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Is this 51,200-year-old cave art humanity's oldest story?

A cave painting in Indonesia dates back 51,200 years, making it the earliest known example of human storytelling.

Humans have been painting on the same cave wall in Indonesia for over 30,000 years. (Ratno Sardi/Griffith University )

Art and Culture

Published on Jul 04, 2024 03:00 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

How Spain's tourism industry is dealing with drought

Amid its worst drought in centuries, Barcelona's vital tourism industry is being reshaped by water-saving technology.

More than 85 million visitors came to Spain in 2023 — and they used a lot of water. (Noppasin Wongchum/Zoonar/picture alliance )

Travel

Published on Jun 29, 2024 03:18 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

'Becoming Karl Lagerfeld': Mini-series about fashion icon

A French mini-series celebrates the German fashion star Karl Lagerfeld. Daniel Brühl shines in the lead role.

Fashion

Published on Jun 29, 2024 02:27 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

What is Oropouche fever; know the symptoms of this mosquito-borne disease

Italy reported its first case of Oropouche fever, a mosquito-borne disease common in Latin and South America, this month.

A case of the mosquito-borne Oropouche fever has been detected in Italy. (DW/Ueslei Marcelino/REUTERS)

Health

Published on Jun 26, 2024 12:48 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi

The strong women of the Bach family

Composer Johann Sebastian Bach is a classical superstar. But little was known about the women of his musical family.

A rare portrait of Anna Magdalena Bach around 1710. Bach's wife earned her own money as a soprano.(Fine Art Images/Heritage Images/picture alliance )

Art and Culture

Published on Jun 24, 2024 12:37 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Rise in polio cases in Pakistan: Is there a way out?

Experts explain that population movements and "significant vaccine hesitancy" are hindering progress in combating polio.

Health

Published on Jun 21, 2024 02:29 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Death in 2 days: Deadly flesh-eating bacteria infections on the rise in Japan

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) has a 30% fatality rate. Here’s what you need to know.

Infections from Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria are on the rise in Japan. Infections cause a deadly disease called Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, or STSS. (IMAGE POINT FR/NIH/NIAID/BSIP/picture alliance )

Health

Updated on Jun 22, 2024 08:41 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer on German Vogue cover

At 102, she is one of the oldest people to grace the cover of the fashion bible. It's been diversifying its features.

102-year-old Margot Friedländer still attends major social events, such as the German Film Awards in May 2024 (Agentur BaganzI/MAGO )

Art and Culture

Published on Jun 19, 2024 02:19 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Bird flu? Swine flu? A guide to H5N1 viruses and beyond

Ever been confused by the names for bird flu, swine flu, Spanish flu H1N1 and the rest? Here’s what the numbers mean.

There are more than 200 potential types of influenza, but we most commonly listen up when we hear the words

Health

Published on Jun 18, 2024 04:58 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the U.S.A.': A misunderstood anthem

As the album gets a special edition reissue marking its 40th year, its eponymous track has its own storied reception.

74-year-old Bruce Springsteen is currently touring with the E Street Band in Europe.(MPI/KE/MPI//Captital Pictures/picture alliance )

Art and Culture

Published on Jun 16, 2024 02:35 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

Art and football meet in immersive exhibition

In an exhibition at the German Football Museum in Dortmund, visual art and football merge in symbiotic artistry.

Banksy's 'Football Terrorist' (Raimund Franken/imageBROKER/picture alliance )

Art and Culture

Published on Jun 14, 2024 11:06 AM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das

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Once described as "a sniveling gnome with exceptional talent," Wagner still managed to create a mythic idea of himself.

After H5N1 bird flu was detected in dairy farms, researchers confirmed the virus has spread to other animals, although the risk to humans remains low.

Protests against mass tourism are growing in many popular European destinations.

Majdanek in Poland was the first Nazi concentration camp to be liberated, almost a year before the end of World War II.

The recent death of a boy in Kerala renews concerns about outbreaks, as health officials work to contain the virus's spread among humans and animals.

Locals in Spain's tourism hotspot are increasingly frustrated about mass tourism. Authorities are clamping down.

Long-acting injectable medication is seen as an effective alternative to taking pills to treat or prevent HIV infection.

The treasures of Ramses II, Egypt's most powerful pharaoh, are on display at a touring exhibition in Cologne, Germany.

An Italian microbiome study found the gut parasite Blastocystis was linked to general good health. The single-cell organism is found in natural diets.

It’s possible to kill head lice with shampoos. But it helps if you know why they often survive. Here are some tips.

Faced with extreme weather events, people living in parts of India are "losing the ability to cope," experts warn.

A study found that people who were more active in the evening performed better in cognitive tests than 'morning people'.

Many tourist spots in Europe are expecting record numbers this summer. And locals are increasingly displeased.

Compact, comprehensive, multimedia: This travel guide presents Berlin in a new way.

Tanzania's government is expanding its nature preserves but in doing so it is displacing Maasai herders from their land.

Air conditioning is energy intensive, expensive and can overload the grid. Could they run on solar instead?

Researchers suggested fungi were adapting to human body temperature and becoming drug resistant. But the idea it's due to climate change is contested.

"Silent Tears" features Holocaust survivors' poems set to music. The Yiddish-language album is now receiving an award.

Variants are driving an uptick in COVID-related hospitalizations, but experts say fluctuations are the new norm.

A cave painting in Indonesia dates back 51,200 years, making it the earliest known example of human storytelling.

Amid its worst drought in centuries, Barcelona's vital tourism industry is being reshaped by water-saving technology.

A French mini-series celebrates the German fashion star Karl Lagerfeld. Daniel Brühl shines in the lead role.

Italy reported its first case of Oropouche fever, a mosquito-borne disease common in Latin and South America, this month.

Composer Johann Sebastian Bach is a classical superstar. But little was known about the women of his musical family.

Experts explain that population movements and "significant vaccine hesitancy" are hindering progress in combating polio.

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) has a 30% fatality rate. Here’s what you need to know.

At 102, she is one of the oldest people to grace the cover of the fashion bible. It's been diversifying its features.

Ever been confused by the names for bird flu, swine flu, Spanish flu H1N1 and the rest? Here’s what the numbers mean.

As the album gets a special edition reissue marking its 40th year, its eponymous track has its own storied reception.

In an exhibition at the German Football Museum in Dortmund, visual art and football merge in symbiotic artistry.

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