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Germantown high school students harvest fresh produce in the classroom
Science students at Germantown High School hosted a harvest event on Friday to showcase fresh greens they grew inside their classroom. The students used an indoor hydroponic farming system to grow several varieties of lettuce, cherry tomatoes,...

German tourism: Sustainability matters, but not in bookings…
It is a paradox that reveals the contradictions of modern travel consciousness: around 67% of Germans say that sustainability plays an important role when they travel – a percentage that is even increasing according to a survey by the Federal...

German Church leaders to face scrutiny in Trier diocese report
A report will be published at the end of October assessing how prominent German Catholic leaders handled abuse cases while serving in the Diocese of Trier. Trier Cathedral, Germany. Credit: Arths-at/wikimedia CC BY-SA 4.0. Researchers from the...

Science ScienceAlert Mysterious Blob of Darkness Found Lurking Deep in Distant Galaxy
In an astonishing feat of gravitational sleuthing, astronomers have found a mysterious, dense blob of invisible matter embedded in a galaxy whose light took 7.3 billion years to reach us. Exactly what this blob might be is currently an open...

Story Enabling & Support Ariane 6 – made in Germany 17/10/2025 521 views 2 likes Read
Enabling & Support 17/10/2025 283 views 2 likes Ariane 6: made in Germany In the 16th century, German fireworks maker Johann Schmidlap developed one of the first two-staged rockets, and the staged technique of rocketry is still used to launch...

Zardari lauds Germany’s role in Afghan relocation programme
Published on: October 18, 2025 4:25 AM Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Pakistan Ms. Ina Lepel, called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr here on Friday and discussed bilateral ties in diverse fields. President Zardari...

63% decline in US interest as Indian students prefer Germany, Ireland, UK
Indian students are rethinking their study abroad plans, moving away from the US amid visa uncertainties and rising costs. GyanDhan’s latest report reveals a 63% drop in students choosing the US, while Germany, Ireland, and the UK are witnessing...

Chicago’s Famous “Rat Hole” Was Actually Made by a Squirrel, New Research Proves
The original photo of the Chicago rat hole that triggered its virality, as taken by Winslow Dumaine. (Photo via Wikimedia Commons, CC 4.0) Last January, Chicago residents began flocking to an unusual site on the city’s North Side: a rodent-shaped...

2026 German Luxury Car of the Year winner isn’t German – it’s THIS new Cadillac
The EV-powered Cadillac renaissance continues as the all-new VISTIQ is named the winner of the prestigious 2026 German Car of the Year (GCOTY) award in the “luxury” category, bringing GM’s halo brand one step closer to reclaiming its “Standard of...

ADI calls for stronger Ghana–Germany–KfW partnership
The Alliance for Development and Industrialization (ADI) is urging the Government to deepen collaboration with the Government of Germany and the KfW Development Bank, a member of the International Development Association (IDA), to accelerate the...

Germany’s Merz calls for joint European stock exchange
AFP 17 October, 2025, 22:46 Europe needs a common stock exchange so that its firms can compete globally, German chancellor Friedrich Merz said Thursday, warning that the continent’s future prosperity was at stake. ‘We need a kind of European Stock...

The Dialectic: Can Germany and France Make Europe Great Again?
Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh (the Rajput) and retired CIA Officer Glenn Carle (the WASP) discuss whether Europe, led by Germany and France, can regain its former greatness. Together, they trace the continent’s rise, decline and uncertain future....

From Intergeo 2025: Digital Twin Technology Preserves Alcatraz Island
A groundbreaking digital preservation project has created the most comprehensive 3D map of Alcatraz Island ever produced, combining cutting-edge drone technology, artificial intelligence, and reality capture systems to document one of America’s...

PMI Addresses Credibility Concerns On Harm Reduction Research
Philip Morris International (PMI) has said that the credibility issue on Harm Reduction research done or funded by the industry is why we must be particularly mindful to ensure that we apply the right science through robust methodologies and best...

Tresor's Dimitri Hegemann awarded Berlin Order of Merit for contributions to techno and club culture
Dimitri Hegemann, the founder of Berlin club Tresor, has been awarded the Berlin Order of Merit for his lifelong contributions to techno and club culture in the German capital. Announcing the news via Instagram, the long-running Berlin club said...

German startup brings recycled-plastic asphalt to Scotland
A road section in Motherwell has become the site of the UK’s first-ever project using a high-performance asphalt additive made from recycled plastics. In total, half a ton of EcoFlakes has been incorporated into the road’s surface course. This...

Meet the Procurement Leaders at Germany's Biggest Companies
Markus' career spans more than three decades, beginning in 1990 through an international management programme. He has held progressively senior positions across multiple continents, including operational leadership at the Egyptian plant, executive...

German launch startup HyImpulse raises 45 million euros
WASHINGTON — German launch startup HyImpulse has raised 45 million euros ($53 million) as it works to avoid becoming an also-ran in the European space launch race. HyImpulse announced Oct. 16 that it secured 15 million euros in a Series A equity...

DLG−Agrifuture Concept Winners 2025 announced – Visionary Ideas in agricultural technology recognized
Five winners selected from a shortlist of eight candidates – Experts from DLG committees, academia, and international representatives determine the winners – Award ceremony on 12 November 2025 at Agritechnica – agritechnica.com. The DLG (German...

TenneT’s 900 MW German Offshore Grid Connection System Fully Energised
The Dutch/German transmission system operator (TSO) TenneT Germany has commenced the commissioning of the 900 MW DolWin5 offshore grid connection system. Following the completion of the installation campaign in the summer, the consortium of Aibel...