42: The Answer to Almost Everything

Life emerged about four billion years ago, but exactly where and how it started is unclear. 42 tries to find out the answer.

Children and young people look to adults as role models, usually their parents, but they also are influenced by their peers.

Ex-footballer turned anti-poverty activist Neven Subotić discusses the books that changed his life.

Absurd images have invaded our social media apps. But is this ‘brain rot’ an interesting aesthetic? Or just mindless content?

Can beauty make us happier? And what is the real power of beauty? A philosophical exploration hosted by Ronja von Rönne.

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

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

Introverted and successful: artists show how being quiet can be a strength - on and off the stage.

Children often experience their first feelings of love at nursery age.  What does it feel like for children? 

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

Was everything better in the past? Twist meets nostalgia enthusiasts to find out.

An odyssey through Iran in search of a lost father for one Tehrani teenager and her friends.

Behind the glitzy facade of the World Cup... there's a darker side to the world of football.

As the world heats up, cities around the world are responding to the challenges of climate change with fresh ideas.

Hellfest kicks off now! Day one of France's most famous heavy metal festival includes sets from Shelter and The Plot In You.

Another day in paradise for heavy metal fans with Obscura, Anthrax, Septicflesh and more.

With one of his paintings, Gerhard Richter made an intervention into a long-running an passionate debate: Which way round should you put the toilet roll?

Our coverage continues for a second day with sets from Sepultura, Carach Angren, Rotting Christ, Malevolence and Sabaton.

With years past since the EU referendum, there seems to be a sea change in the UK. But does Britain really regret Brexit?