Europeans in Space

Sophie, Pablo, Rosemary, Raphaël, and Marco are the ESA astronauts appointed through a lengthy selection process.

The European probe Euclid took off successfully on 1 July 2023. Its objective is ambitious: to attempt to solve the enigma of dark matter and above all dark energy, which make up 95% of the universe.

In only one year of operation, the James Webb Space Telescope has revolutionised the way the universe is observed.

After a four-year delay, the ESA hopes Ariane 6, which represents an enormous technical challenge, will take off without a hitch.

Nowadays it seems normal to rate a hairdresser, an Uber driver, or a hotel room. We take a closer look at online rating.

Since antiquity, scientists have tracked down the principles behind the movements of moving things, from planets to athletes

Nanoparticles have become a favourite topic for conspiracy theorists. But why?

French journalist Xavier de La Porte looks at how translation tools work and how they could change language.

Athletes must play with energy, optimise it, transform it, and conserve it

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

Prince was a diamond with many facets

A performance of Khatchaturian’s virtuosic violin concerto and Stravinsky’s ground-breaking The Rite of Spring.

How can we age well? Ronja von Rönne trys to find out by talking to chimney sweep Norbert Skrobek, who is close to retirement and Monika Gutte who defies age with a zest for life

They are reclaiming their bodies and freely expressing their sexuality: A focus on sex positive popstars in contemporary culture.

Paris city hall is pursuing a green traffic policy: Less cars, more bicycles. But not everybody is pleased.

For many, family means love and cohesion but can also be a source of tension and conflict.

The Czech Republic's leading horse race, which began in 1874, is also one of the most dangerous steeplechases in the world.

Using the latest technology, researchers are discovering the bright colours of ancient Greek art and architecture.