The discovery of a new element! Copernicium has been added to the periodic table and is officially recognized. The researchers of the GSI Helmholtz Center for Heavy Ion Research introduce it proudly and tell us a little bit more about it.

Who doesn’t like vacationing in beautiful and fascinating countries – like those of Southeast Asia, perhaps? Tourism is an important economic factor for many developing and emerging economies, but it can often also create problems for the environment and the local population.

Part 2 highlights the negative aspects of tourism, but also shows ways in which tourists can contribute to the local economy and travel more sustainably overall.

The holidays have come and gone, but they have left you a little something behind... or maybe a slightly bigger behind! Personal trainer Erik Habel gives us a good workout that is somewhere between high-speed yoga and sumo training... Get the lead out! (video copyright dpa)

Fitness trainer Erik shows us some practical exercises for working out.
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Wolfgang Niedecken is the singer and writer of the German band “BAP”. He talks about his experiences in Uganda on behalf of World Vision. He wrote a song called “Nach Gulu” [To Gulu] about what the children from Gulu saw, experienced and talked about.

So-called "super absorbers" normally see to it that, inside baby's diaper, everything's stays in its proper place. The Frankfurt company "Geohumus International", however, is taking this same granular material & pursuing far more ambitious goals. Enjoy this interesting and informative clip and learn how they hope to use super absorbers to fight climate change & transform arid regions of planet earth.
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Using unusual tactics, The World Wildlife Found WWF in Frankfurt calls attention to threats to the Indonesian rain forest.

Produced by The World Wildlife Found WWF, this clip featuring music by German singer Clueso reminds us of the amount of plastic going into our oceans – something we must not forget in the course of our day-to-day lives.

Produced by The World Wildlife Found WWF. Here are ten simple tips to help reduce the amount of plastic you use in your everyday life. Small actions can add up to a lot less plastic!

Produced by The World Wildlife Found WWF. Here are some more tips for reducing the amount of plastic you use on a daily basis. It's not just food that comes wrapped in excess plastic, but cosmetics and DVDs as well.

Produced by The World Wildlife Fund WWF. Anton Reyst travels to Hudson Bay in the north of Canada to get a firsthand look at the effects global warming has had on the landscape and wildlife there.

In old-growth forests, trees can grow, live, age, and die naturally, and thereby contribute to the ecosystem rather than being harvested in the prime of their lives. That's why the WWF has nature reserves in Germany where the old-growth forests of tomorrow can develop.

The ecovillage Sieben Linden, founded in 1980, is setting new standards in sustainable living. Central to its approach are community life and a decision-making culture that grants all residents equal participation and shared responsibility.

The music of the soul and R&B singer Xavier Naidoo impresses with lyrics that are rich in content, carried by an honest soulful voice. So too his song “Dieser Weg” [This Road].