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New HIV drug may end multi-pill regimen for older people
https://www.dw.com/en/new-hiv-drug-may-end-multi-pill-regimen-for-older-people/a-76119877?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss
Published: February 26, 2026 19:49
People who have lived with HIV long-term can need up to a dozen pills every day to suppress the virus. Results from a new drug trial raise hope of changing that.
NASA's Artemis II moon rocket back to the hangar
https://www.dw.com/en/nasa-s-artemis-ii-moon-rocket-back-to-the-hangar/a-76090621?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss
Published: February 23, 2026 13:23
A series of fueling issues has delayed the much-anticipated launch of NASA's Artemis II moon mission, the first to carry astronauts since the Apollo moon landings. The Space Launch System rocket is grounded until April.
Do not inhale! How wildfire smoke 'affects the whole body'
https://www.dw.com/en/do-not-inhale-how-wildfire-smoke-affects-the-whole-body/a-76039654?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss
Published: February 23, 2026 06:53
Wildfires destroy lives and livelihoods. But survivors and firefighters also suffer long-term harm to their health. A growing body of research suggests particulate matter (PM2.5) in wildfire smoke is a major culprit.
Giant tortoises reintroduced to a Galapagos island
https://www.dw.com/en/giant-tortoises-reintroduced-to-a-galapagos-island/a-76072073?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss
Published: February 21, 2026 12:55
Ecuador released 158 juveniles in the first phase of an ambitious rewilding effort at the World Heritage Site.
'Remarkable' new cat cancer genome could benefit humans
https://www.dw.com/en/remarkable-new-cat-cancer-genome-could-benefit-humans/a-76042857?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss
Published: February 19, 2026 19:14
International team uncovers gene mutations that cause rare and aggressive cancer in both cats and humans. Their findings could provide a path to treatments for both species.
How to have a healthy breakup — don't check your ex-partner's social media
https://www.dw.com/en/how-to-have-a-healthy-breakup-don-t-check-your-ex-partner-s-social-media/a-75993465?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss
Published: February 18, 2026 12:15
It feels harmless to peek at an ex’s posts on social media. But studies show repeated checking can intensify heartbreak, prolong longing, and slow emotional recovery.
The frog poison that killed Alexei Navalny likely lab-made
https://www.dw.com/en/the-frog-poison-that-killed-alexei-navalny-likely-lab-made/a-75993255?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss
Published: February 16, 2026 19:46
A rare frog poison has been named as the cause of Russian democracy fighter Alexei Navalny's 2024 death. But it's unlikely to have come from a frog.
Obama clarifies his 'they're real' podcast comment on aliens
https://www.dw.com/en/obama-clarifies-his-they-re-real-podcast-comment-on-aliens/a-75991421?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss
Published: February 16, 2026 15:07
Barack Obama caused an online stir by telling a podcaster aliens were "real," albeit stressing he had not seen any as US president. He's since clarified that he believes they exist, rather than having special knowledge.
Does this chemical really make you fall in love?
https://www.dw.com/en/does-this-chemical-really-make-you-fall-in-love/a-75951547?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss
Published: February 14, 2026 10:37
For years, oxytocin was thought of as the love drug: enhancing trust and emotional connection. But the truth is more complex.
How the Epstein-Barr virus triggers MS in some people
https://www.dw.com/en/how-the-epstein-barr-virus-triggers-ms-in-some-people/a-75790721?maca=en-rss_en_science-22531-xml-mrss
Published: February 7, 2026 20:32
Multiple sclerosis is also caused by a virus carried by almost all humans. A new study provides an explanation as to why only certain people develop the disease. This also opens up the possibility of a treatment.