42: The Answer to Almost Everything

With the legal framework of space exploration and the exploitation of its resources still unclear, is space being stolen from us?

The European Space Agency and NASA have both developed probes to deflect asteroids from their trajectories.

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

As early as 2025, more tasks will be performed by robots and artificial intelligence than by human beings. 

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? 

On board the FS Meteor a team of German researchers spend five weeks at sea studying the unknown depths of the Atllantic Ocean.

Between pounding techno, visual explorations and performance art: Two top DJs duet at the Stone Techno festival.

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.

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

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... 

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

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

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

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