42: The Answer to Almost Everything

In this episode, we discover with the journalist Pierre Girard how cows can make the activity of a farm more respectful of nature.

Is it possible to modify our genes?

Creativity is vital for human beings But how can creative thinking be encouraged? And how is it different from imagination?

Patrick runs a refuge near Chartres in France for animals that nobody wants or are not allowed to keep.

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

Can regular contact with animals make us happier? Ronja von Rönne meets two people who are passionate about animals.

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

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

What should Europe do about its damaged and depleted soil?

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.