Psyche

Why do some children become bullies? And what is bullying like for the victim?

Pain has a bad reputation, and we do everything we can to avoid it. But is it necessary?

Anyone can experience depression, but what are the causes? And how can we fight against it? Twist meets artists to find out.

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

A young victim of rape in India is courageously taking her case to court against the odds.

A complex feeling that is both problematic and useful, the latest research on boredom.

Pain therapist Dr Alessio Faliva and psychotherapist Verena Pförtner explain why chronic pain is a disease in its own right.

Could microbes hold the key to understanding the increase in a number of chronic conditions and allergies?

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

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

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

42-year-old Armen Grigoryan is the youngest barber in the timeless atmosphere of the oldest barbershop in Armenia.

In Romania, the Social Democrats joined forces with the far right to bring down the pro-European government. Elsewhere, certain mainstream parties are considering deals, or already cooperating, with parties seen as "radical".

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

Can infinity be defined? is it something that we can feel? And can we express it in a work of art?

A new generation of young people from urban areas is taking on the difficult job of producing food for the nation.

Ancient Greek statues are white, pure and classical, just like the marble they are carved from. False. These statues were painted in fabulous bright colours. Archaeologists and art academics have known this for centuries so why does the white myth endure?