42: The Answer to Almost Everything

Black holes can tell us a lot about the universe. But could they hold the key to understanding our world? 

Children and young people share their very personal experiences of their bodies and child psychologists and neurosciencists provide insights.

Is it possible to modify our genes?

Ronja meets ex-player Kevin Pannewitz, who was kicked out of professional football due to lack of discipline

How can we live a happy life? And should we be pleased that our lives are short? Ronja von Rönne investigates the philosophy of happiness.

Many of us want to organise our interiors by clearing out and decluttering. But does tidying up make us happy?

Jagoda Marinić meets members of the Viennese culture scene and questions the limits of Austrian humour.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Half of the population menstruates, but it comes at a cost, and many people find it difficult to afford period products.

Reports from international bodies document the torture and inhuman conditions inflicted on Palestinians held in Israeli detention.

Vanessa Wagner performs Philip Glass’s Piano Etudes with dancers from the Accrorap company.