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An insight into new dimensions
Being a joint American-European project, the James Webb Space Telescope also uses cutting-edge German technology in space.
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Interviews, coverage and background stories on Germany and its relations to the USA and Canada.
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New government climate envoy
Greenpeace chief Morgan is to become the German government’s special climate envoy. Originally from America, she has lived for a long time in Berlin.
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First female US ambassador
Renowned University President Amy Gutmann to become US ambassador in Berlin, the first woman to hold this office.
Hollywood stars with German roots
Did you know that these famous actors have German relatives?
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Major U.S. order for Wingcopter
The German drone manufacturer has won a major order from U.S. specialist delivery service Spright.
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In the spirit of great names
Historian Jill Lepore and Internet pioneer Paul Ginsparg received prestigious awards in Germany at the end of 2021.
Steinmeier honoured with Leo Baeck Medal
The Federal President is honoured for his commitment to Jewish life in Germany. "We must not tolerate anti-Semitism in Germany," Steinmeier warns.
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“Democracy Will Win”
What is the responsibility of artists and intellectuals? What impact can individuals have? New views of Thomas Mann in New York.
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A sign of hope
Damaged but not destroyed: How “The Sphere” by Germany’s Fritz Koenig survived the 11 September attacks.
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“We need one another”
Constanze Stelzenmüller from the Brookings Institution talks about the German-American partnership at a time when political power is about to be handed over.
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Munich: The tech metropolis
US corporations such as Apple and Google operate key hubs in Bavaria’s state capital, where they benefit from considerable resources.
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A project to overcome polarization
German-American university chancellor Daniel Diermeier talks about the Vanderbilt Project on Unity and American Democracy.