42: The Answer to Almost Everything

Is it possible to modify our genes?

When the fear of illness becomes the illness.

Be they mermaids or octopuses, artists are pushing the boundaries of species and challenging the place of human beings at the top. 

 Twist meets the singular people who dive into dange,r be they artists, scientists, climbers or photojournalists.

What should Europe do about its damaged and depleted soil?

Since 2004, the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao has been home to a dolphin therapy centre.

We have released so many toxic chemicals that we have caused existential damage to our ecosystem.

More and more people complain of digestive disorders related to gluten, lactose, or fructose.

Hydrogen is considered the oil of the future. An increasing number of cities are attempting to inject it into their gas networks.

Ordinary civilians are now preparing for war by volunteering for the Latvian National Guard in large numbers.

Many artists and creative people feel they don't deserve their success. Are we all just faking it until we make it? 

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

The US has pulled almost all its funding just as Ukraine is entering its fifth year of war. Can the EU plug the gap?

Jean-Michel Jarre sets up his equipment on Seville's Plaza de España for an immersive concert-show.

Arguing can be painful, but it can also clear the air, resolve underlying issues, and strengthen relationships. 

Each candidate has 40 minutes to practice with the orchestra before performing two pieces. Who will impress the judges?

An old man swims in the sea. As he moves through the water, memories resurface... 

In the semi finals , each candidate has 40 minutes to practice with the orchestra before conducting two pieces.

Skiing began as a means of survival in prehistory, only becoming synonymous with glamour and leisure in modern times.