42: The Answer to Almost Everything

 If the carbon in the peatlands is released into the atmosphere, it would be an ecological disaster.

What if the cold was  good for us? This documentary explores the science of cold with elite Finnish cold swimmer Elina as she attempts the Polar Ice Mile in arctic Svalbard.

Across the globe, glaciers are shrinking due to global warming. But the Perito Moreno glacier in Argentinian Patagonia is currently stable. This monstrous wall of ice draws tourists from far and wide. But for how much longer?

A journey north from Cape Town through one of South Africa’s most unspoilt and beautiful regions.

A new trainline linking the major Maya archaeological sites is a boon for the tourism industry.

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

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

Sustainable consumption: is it all just greenwashing and deception?

Agriculture has radically transformed the land and our way of life. But could foodstuffs created with biotechnology spell the end of traditional farming?

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

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

Using the latest technology, researchers are discovering the bright colours of ancient Greek art and architecture.  

Political pressure and dwindling public funding mean that Europe’s museums are struggling to stay afloat.

Pornographic deepfakes are among the most unsavoury aspects of AI. Data Sources investigates a worrying trend.

How can you feed yourself self-sufficiently in the desert? An ancient superfood could hold the answer.

How can we age well? Ronja von Rönne trys to find out by talking to chimney sweep Norbert Skrobek, who is close to retirement and Monika Gutte who defies age with a zest for life

Topographers have been trying to survey Romania's land for years. However, the public register is still one of the most incomplete in the EU.

A trip to one of Germany’s most disreputable neighbourhoods which is also a place of hope and community.

With seduction and declarations of love, young men emotionally manipulate their ‘girlfriends’ to use them as prostitutes.