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? 

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

Is it possible to modify our genes?

The European Space Agency (ESA) is ramping up its budget. Does this mean Europe is to take the lead in the space race?

Many people using Google maps to navigate urban spaces. But what if we could reinvent maps to show us more than just the fastest route from A to B? 

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

In France, in the Massif Central, Sarah Singla practices conservation agriculture.

How should we know which job to choose? And do dream jobs really make us happy? Ronja von Rönne investigates.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

150 years after his birth, social media has brought Austro-Hungarian poet Rainer Maria Rilke to a new generation of readers.

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

Why is Sade the favourite artist of your favourite hip hop artist?