42: The Answer to Almost Everything

Apart from Africa, all nations on all continents are facing an aging population over the next few decades.

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

Since the end of the Cold War, Romania has seen its population decline with millions emigrating to work in Western Europe. 

Does wealth make you happy? Or maybe true wealth is having nothing at all?

Washington is waging a brutal campaign against South Africa, cutting much-needed aid and denouncing ‘white genocide’ in the rainbow nation.

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

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

Citizens of North Korea trying to flee the country risk their lives as China hunts them down.

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.

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

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

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

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

The UN is in crisis as its Special Rapporteur accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. Will Palestine be its downfall?

Colombia is blighted by ultra-violent street gangs with children as young as ten years old being recruited to sell drugs, steal, intimidate and kill.

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

Together with Panama and Suriname, Bhutan is one of only three countries in the world with a negative carbon footprint.

Rock icon Kim Gordon unleashes the unbridled energy of her brand new album Play Meat at the Trianon in Paris .