Despite the pandemic and a huge crisis in the aviation industry, Lufthansa has launched a new airline. Eurowings Discover flies to holiday destinations in Africa. Staff are paid less than at parent company Lufthansa, but are happy to have work after the pandemic.

A startup is using CO2 as a source of carbohydrates. They mix the gas with other components in a bioreactor and the result is a yellow powder, which can be made into noodles, baked goods, drinks and much, much more. DW reporter Ahmad Kalaji tries it out.

The ocean, which covers most of the planet, is full of energy. If we could use all waves around the world we could power the planet three times over. But so far there are only a few wave power plants in operation.

Western countries are concerned that Russia could circumvent economic sanctions by falling back on cryptocurrencies. But Bitcoin payments are no longer anonymous, payments can be refused and accounts, blocked.

At the new Go2Market in Germany, customers test new products, packaging, and advertising. Companies put their wares on the shelves there to gain new marketing insights. Which new products will be big sellers?

What is the history of consumerism? Is it harmful to the environment and to us? Or can it make us happy? What about the economy? A look at the up- and downsides of our consumer lifestyle.

Rice producers in India and Pakistan both want exclusive trademark rights on the name Basmati rice. It’s a trade war by proxy – the name would allow them to fetch a better price. It’s an issue European food producers are also familiar with.

People differ by gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability and much more. The concept of diversity aims to recognize and value these individual characteristics and to appreciate the benefits of inclusiveness.

Mozambique fishers can no longer fish; Indian farmers can no longer live from their crops; Guatemalan women have been plunged into poverty. Three stories show how climate change is causing misery and chaos around the world.

Ukrainian refugees who are trained nurses could help alleviate Germany's nursing shortage. For now, the nurses are working under supervision, learning German, and preparing for licensure exams. German hospitals hope they'll stay.