Science & Tech

The annual meeting takes place against the backdrop of wars in Gaza and Ukraine, an AI revolution, a cost-of-living crisis and an ever-changing climate.

Several countries in Europe, including France, have already adopted the so-called Nutri-Score, a food ranking system displayed on packaging aimed at helping people choose healthier food. The system essentially gives food and drink items a score from A to E based on their key ingredients, such as sugar, salt and fibre. But the algorithm is now changing to better reflect nutritional reality

The commercial US spacecraft has experienced technical problems, developing a fuel leak that will allow it to operate in space but not touch down on the moon.

The French papers look at the crucial decisions facing Gabriel Attal, the new prime minister. Also, the British government says it will rush in a new law compensating and exonerating victims of the Post Office scandal. In Germany, the far right has allegedly held a secret summit in which they discussed deporting migrants.

Taiwan is the world's leading producer of microchips — used in cellphones, cars, refrigerators and weapons. A Chinese invasion would deal a devastating blow to the global high-tech supply chain.

A new rocket dubbed the Vulcan Centaur blasted off this Monday from Cape Canaveral in Florida. Created by the Boeing-Lockheed Martin joint venture United Launch Alliance (ULA), it carries what could be the first commercial robotic lander to touch down on the Moon.

Researchers have showcased the first functional graphene semiconductor. The discovery could change computing and electronics forever.

Space exploration is set to take another leap forward in 2024, including missions to bring us closer to landing astronauts on the moon again. DW explains what else is in store.

From copyright battles to fears of deepfakes derailing elections, here's what to watch out for in the world of AI.

Amnesty International has found evidence of journalists in India being targeted with Pegasus spyware. The discovery comes amid what the rights group claims is a "targeted crackdown on freedom of expression."

Artificial intelligence chatbots stole the headlines in 2023. One tech sector expert thinks the next wave of AI will be a lot more interactive and human-like.

Does the buck stop in Brussels? The EU has opened its first-ever proceedings over social media content. In its crosshairs is Elon Musk’s X – formerly Twitter – over illegal posts and disinformation. It follows an initial warning over a deluge of hate spewed on the social networking site in the wake of the October 7 Hamas attack and the war with Israel.