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Tomatoes and greed- the exodus of Ghana's farmers

Drought and floods- the climate exodus

Looted art in the Third Reich

Germany's role in NATO and the world

Dreadly waste from raw materials

Sustainable business, rethinking growth- Founders Ballet (1/3)

The clothes we wear

The kindnapping campaign of Nazi Germany

Fighting the migration challenge in Malaysia- Founders Valley (2/3)

Born poor, die poor? How to tackle poverty- Founders Valley (3/3)

The death of Adolf Hitler

Have you ever heard of the “Emoji Commission”

Jewish life on Poland

Corona diaries

The 3D printing revolution

Indonesia: Diversity under threat

Bayer and de bees

The Russians- An intimate journey through Russia (1/2)

The Russians- An intimate journey through Russia (2/2)

Climate change- living on the water

Forgotten wrecks are a time bomb

Traveling through North Korea

Wind power getting headwind in Germany

Preserving Gaza's photographic history

Sex trafficking in Nigeria

Superfoods- is healthy eating just hype?

Generation Putin

Thai berry pickers in Sweden

How coronavirus is changing the world

Africa's looted art

The murder of Jamal Khashoggi

Fine-tuning the climate

The power of pharmaceutical companies

How much is a human life worth? An innovative cancer therapy promises to save lives. But it is extremely expensive. Will

Boeing- what caused the 737 max to crash?

Lehmann- the last cultural diplomat

Love and sex in the internet age

Street children in the Philippines

What happened to Otto Warmbier in North Korea?

The marriage market for Indian HIV patients

Oil promises- how oil changed a country

China's gateway to Europe

Coronavirus complications

Tour of the Arctic (1/2)

Tour of the Arctic (2/2)

Antarctica: A message from another planet

Pakistan - Journey Across a Land of Contrasts

Pakistan, the "Land of the Pure" in Urdu, remains a paradox. Known as a bastion of radical Islam, the country is strivin

An endless war: Irán, Israel and the United States (1/2)

Since the Islamic Republic of Iran was founded in 1979, there has been a war between Iran, Israel and the US. The war ha

An endless war: Irán, Israel and the United States (2/2)

Russia's forest under threat

Globalization: Winners and losers in world trade (1/2)

Honduras: Escaping violence and poverty

Globalization: Winners and losers in world trade (2/2)

The dirty business of beauty

Jade for courage, amethyst to improve concentration and rose quartz for love. Social media influencers are driving deman

The toxic waste from drugs like ecstasy, speed or crystal meth

Whether it’s ecstasy, speed or crystal meth, producing illicit synthetic drugs generates toxic waste. This often ends

How much influence do the super rich have?

The lives of the Amish in the US

How artificial light threatens nature

Many animals and plants are threatened by artificial light. Numerous organisms have found their evolutionary niche in th

China's growing influence in Europe- Serbia and the New Silk Road

Dancing despite war- From war-torn Ukraine to the big ballet stage

Personalized nutrition- Could genética tests improve your health and your figure?

Mental health and resilience- the secrets of inner strength

Transylvania- The heart of Romania

The mysterious death of an SS officer: a Nazi true crimen story

Behind Asia's cyber slavery

Ticking time bombs- What risk do abandoned oil and gas wells pose?

The extraction of gas and oil poses a greater threat than previously thought. Leaks at disused drilling sites can trigge

Russia's energy empire: Putin and the rise of Gazprom

The dark side of the champagne industry

Champagne: a symbol of glamor and celebration. Tens of thousands of migrant workers head to France every year to harvest

Cryptocurrencies- The future of money?

For some, cryptocurrencies are a dangerous bubble. For others, they represent the future of money. But what are the actu

How mass tourism is endangering the Dolomites

Mass tourism in South Tyrol is endangering the unique beauty of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The region

China's grab for the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization

Russia's Gazprom- Corrupt politicians and the greed of the west

Meeting death on our own terms

Modern medicine is making it possible to keep people alive for longer and longer. However, hospitals can also earn a lot

Racism in medicine

This documentary hears from people who’ve been turned away or received inadequate care in a medical emergency; from mi

Ayahuasca boom in Brazil

Barbie: The world's greatest influencer?

She’s available in all skin colors, she’s diverse and inclusive. Created by businesswoman Ruth Handler, unveiled in

Extreme climate research- On the road in the icefields of Patagonia

Patagonia's icefields are very difficult to access. As a result, they remain largely unexplored by climate researchers.

Can algae save the world?

The research project called "Waste to value”, Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences biologist Michael Lakatos

New quantum computers- Potential and pitfalls

A Swiss start-up that produces artificial lungs is looking towards quantum algorithms to become more efficient and, for

Pyramids, dark matter & the Big Bang theory

AI supremacy: The artificial intelligence battle between China, USA and Europe

The documentary follows key figures from the tech industry, science and politics who are working on artificial intellige

The Mississippi - A journey through the heart of America

NATO - The largest military alliance in the world

Colonial roots of the genocide in Rwanda

A Holocaust survivor returns - Margot Friedländer in Germany

Mars - Life on the Red Planet?

The new robot NASA sent to Mars is called "Perseverance". Its mission? To search for evidence of past life on the Red Pl

Burnout - When does work start feeling pointless?

Superfluous meetings, endless paperwork and incompetent managers - sound familiar? Jobs that entail a steady stream of s

Illegal leather - How the car industry is threatening the rainforest

Brazil’s tannery industry exports products worth 1.5 billion Euros every year. Cattle meat and hides are a huge econom

The International Space Station: a unique space project

This documentary explores the singular historical situation that made the construction of the ISS possible and hears fir

Women as spoils of war at the end of World War Two

In early 1945, at least 860,000 women and girls in Germany were sexually abused by Allied soldiers. The victims, and the

Between the desert and the Pacific Ocean

There are men on this planet who challenge death every day to feed their families. Between the desert and the Pacific Oc

Birds - Survivalists with special powers

Almost of a third of all birds in the US have disappeared since 1970. That’s just under three billion animals. In Euro

How car tires drive deforestation

Rainforests are sacrificed to provide the rubber used in tires, even though alternatives exist. 70% of the global rubber

Floods, heavy rain, extreme weather - Why we need to build differently

Billions of people in cities around the world are affected by climate change. Sustainable urban planning can help reduce

What is life like without smells?

Since Covid-19 and the symptoms of loss of smell and taste, many people have begun to realize just how important smell i

India's new generation between luxury and poverty

India, a nation on the verge of becoming a superpower? The country has overtaken China and is now the world’s most pop

European migration? How a continent is sealing itself off

There’s hardly a more divisive topic in Europe than the issue of immigration. When the refugee crisis began in 2015, t

Ozempic - What’s the truth behind the hype?

The hype is enormous: A new weight-loss drug is being aggressively marketed on social media - promising patients a quick

Melting wetlands - How can nature slow down climate change?

Peatlands and wetlands play an important role in global warming because they influence the greenhouse gas cycle. But not

Isolation and dementia - Why we should protect our ears

If you’re young, you don’t usually do enough to protect your hearing. But more than a billion youngsters are at risk

Raid on the Atlantic - Overfishing and exploitation of the sea

West African waters once had some of the richest fish stocks in the world. Today they are severely depleted. Fishermen i

Nuclear fusion's hope - The dream of endless clean energy

Could nuclear fusion generate an infinite amount of clean energy? In contrast to nuclear fission, nuclear fusion looks f

America’s right-wing radicals - US veterans against democracy

On 6 January 2021, hundreds of Donald Trump supporters stormed the Capitol in Washington. Five people were killed and m

Turning vapor into drinking water

Turning vapor into drinking water: a bizarre response to the impact of climate change? Or a stroke of genius? It’s hop

Nicaragua - 45 years after the revolution, a return to dictatorship

This is documentary film about the eventful period following the victory of the Sandinista revolution in Nicaragua and t

Toxic and tenacious - How "forever chemicals” are damaging our health

Coated pans, waterproof clothing, refrigerants for air conditioning systems. All these everyday items contain PFAS. This

Building in harmony with nature

Building in harmony with nature, using renewable materials from the region. Sustainable building is still an adventure.

Protecting the climate

Can the climate still be saved? Scientists like oceanologist Mojib Latif are disillusioned. Neither the warnings from cl

Mental health and body image

For years, Sofia suffered from eating disorders and depression. By talking openly about the issue, she hopes to help oth

Trophy hunting

Elephants, antelopes, lions. Rich people kill animals threatened with extinction, then hang them on their walls as troph

How the Nazis concealed their atrocities

The Nazis meticulously planned and documented their acts of mass murder. They were just as meticulous when it came to co

Endometriosis

190 million women around the world suffer from endometriosis, a chronic disease of the abdomen. For a long time, medicin

Varanasi - Facing death without fear

Urban rats

Rats are seen as transmitters of disease and are hated in the West. But to this day, we don’t know very much about thi

Butchers fighting cheap meat

Mark Junglas is disgusted by conventional factory farming. The trained butcher wants to do better. Eating meat is fine,

Will artificial intelligence save us or kill us?

Will artificial intelligence make life better for humans or lead to our downfall? As developers race toward implementing

The fight against exploitation of migrant workers in Italy

Yvan Sagnet has been campaigning against the exploitation of migrant workers in Italy for years. His organization No Cap

Smart insects

The latest research shows we’ve long underestimated the intelligence of insects. Bumblebees, for example, succeed at b

Climate change or climate hoax? Skeptics and activists

Climate change is real, and it is dangerous. Some people are actively trying to stop it. Others deny or intensify it - o

How climate change threatens coffee production

Trauma in the Middle East: The terror of Hamas and Israel's war in Gaza

How was the attack on the Israeli state prepared? How was it even possible? To mark the first anniversary of the Hamas a

How can ships become cleaner?

Soot, particle pollution and heavy fuel oil: freighters and cruise liners are real climate killers. It’s high time for

Tel Aviv and October 7

The Hamas terror attack of 7 October 2023 has had profound consequences in Israel, Gaza and beyond. This film asks how t

How pandemics, wars and disasters jeopardize global trade

Pandemics, wars and natural disasters jeopardize trade and supply chain security. Even in the best of times, internation

Is prosperity without economic growth possible?

Critics of growth want to bring the economy into harmony with the environment and social well-being. They see a world th

Hiding and surviving - Growing up under National Socialism

"Everyone who survived has a story that you simply can't believe.” Charlotte Knobloch survived the Holocaust - because

Europe’s deadly migration policy

The European Union is investing money in equipping and training North African security forces with the aim of stopping m

How heatwaves impact our lives

Heatwaves. They are occurring more and more frequently, lasting longer and becoming more intense. In Europe, temperature

What are the consequences of Germany's ban on chick killing?

Roosters bring little profit on the poultry market. They lay no eggs and produce little meat. So, many German hatcheries

Teaching in the isolated Venezuelan Andes

Rodolfo Dugarte Sanchez has a dream. The young teacher from the Venezuelan Andes wants the children of the remote villag

Pakistan: Pashtun kids fight for their education

In Pakistan, every third child is out of school – and the situation is dire in particular for children belonging to th

Siberia: Gazprom, a pipeline and the last nomads

The Yamal Peninsula in the Arctic is the heart of the Russian energy empire. It is home to the world's largest natural g

The missing Van Gogh

Indonesia’s environmental disasters

Indonesia is grappling with grave ecological problems. While pollution caused by plastic waste threatens ecosystems, Jak

Europe's shark trade

Europe is the largest exporter of shark meat and fins - in an industry worth several billion euros per year. The tons of

Battle for the Amazon

In the Amazon, the Yanomami staunchly oppose the destruction of their habitat. Since the 1970s, illegal gold mining in p

Smoking - Anatomy of an addiction industry

The World Health Organization says smoking results in the death of eight million people every year. That’s one reason

Lost on the run between Belarus and Poland

More and more people are taking the migratory route through Belarus - and disappearing without a trace. Relatives from t

Cyberbullies - Online hate unmasked

For the first time, a documentary film penetrates deep into the most extreme levels of online hate. Cyberbullies engage

The dark side of mass-produced fashion jewelry from China

Cheap fashion jewelry is a booming business, but its shine hides a dark side. Workers endure starvation wages, and toxic

Collecting, storing and preserving

We humans like to preserve everything, whether we’ve collected or created it. We want to preserve objects, memories an

Fake steak - Future-proof food and lab-grown meat

Industrial livestock farming is responsible for around 15 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. It also requires h

War in Congo- Trapped in a spiral of violence

Life between hearing and deafness

Is the sea swallowing up the land?

The intestine- The body's underappreciated control center and gut health

The intestine is a true marvel. This organ’s complex functions extend far beyond the mere processing of food. The inte

A childhood between Togo and Munich - In search of the truth

Pure luxury or bitter poverty - Living on a roof

The dilemma of international egg donation: going abroad for a baby

For some women, getting pregnant is only possible through egg donation. It’s a pathway to parenthood with children who

Cambodia - How microcredit is making the world's poor even poorer

In the shadow of trauma- Life after Auschwitz

Gas from Africa- Europe’s search for new suppliers

Challenges, heartache and confidence: Stories from Eastern Europe

Should we bring extinct species back to life?

All around the world, scientists are working to recreate lost animal species such as the mammoth. Using modern genetic t

How farmers are protecting the soil and our food security

Teenagers of Donbass: Growing up in war

Saving beavers and pond turtles

Haiti- The iron grip of the gangs

The fight for water in Bangalore

Africa‘s tech pioneers- Innovative solutions for a sustainable future

Ten of the world's fastest growing economies are located on the African continent. Companies in the field of science and

The American abortion war

In the USA, abortion rights are tearing the nation apart. Abortions are banned in the state of Texas, but that's not eno

Life in Canada's Great Bear Rainforest

Canada's Great Bear Rainforest is a place where the rainforest and Pacific Ocean meet. This special forest is home to co

The coronavirus pandemic and its consequences

Uganda - Protheses for a new life

Climate protection from moors

Peatlands bind more carbon than forests. But in Germany, almost all the country’s natural peatlands have been drained.

Rivers ans risk- Water crisis on four continents

Water is scarce, but global demand continues to rise. Humanity is facing serious disputes over our most important resour

The return of vultures to Europe

Some twenty years ago vultures were close to extinction in much of Europe. Since then, the birds have been successfully

Luxury clinic for valuable horses

The film explores the work of one of Europe’s largest and most modern equine clinics, where the specialist vet meets c

Panama - Navigating crises at the canal

Panama's famous canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. But, this important gateway for world trade is increasin

Agribusiness in the USA - The dark side of productivity and profitability

In the USA, agriculture is dominated by two magic words: productivity and profitability. The two million farmers in the

Tracking pandemics: Detecting new diseases early

Corona, AIDS and the Spanish flu have claimed many millions of lives. Now, researchers around the world are trying to be

Hackers, malware and the darknet

Cyberspace is less secure than ever before. Hackers exploit human error or technical loopholes to steal data -- or publi

Pirates - Simple sailors or brutal thieves?

Life after violence and explotation- The dark side of sex work

In 2002, a law was passed in Germany to legalize sex work as a service. The change in the law presupposes that people of

The global organ trafficking network

On the internet, the offer looks very serious: a start to a new life without dialysis, with a new kidney in just a few w

Camel racing in Egypt

Eternal Life? The secrets of the centenarians

In the villages on Sardinia's east coast, people live longer than almost anywhere else in the world. But why? Is it due

The life of Pope Francis and its most important moments

In March 2013, Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Argentina was elected 266th Pope, the first South American to become spiritual

Dr. Sanduk Ruit’s Himalayan mission

Sanduk Ruit has devoted his life to healing as many cataracts sufferers as possible. The Nepalese doctor, who himself co

A sperm donor and his 30 children

Francis - A pope for the poor and the marginalized

The papal appointment of Argentine national Jorge Mario Bergoglio wrote history. For the first time, a non-European and

Orlando- The dark side of the world's theme park capital

With dozens of theme parks, Orlando is seen as a paradise for fans of attractions and rollercoasters. But the shiny, fai

The Vietnam War

Using original and archive material, the film tells the story of the Vietnam War, beginning with the Indochina War and l

Bioplastics and other innovations against climate change

Researchers from various disciplines are determined to fight climate change. At Kassel University in the German state of

Nigerian communities vs. Big Oil

The Niger Delta in Nigeria is one of the most polluted areas on earth - due to repeated oil spills. Environmentalists, s

Germany’s rivers are dying - Pollution, extinction and the fight for clean water

Most of Germany’s rivers are in poor condition. Pollutants from industry and agriculture contaminate the water and lea

How our relationship to work is changing

According to estimates, Artificial Intelligence and automation will replace a large proportion of the global workforce i

Buthan- Back to the roots, with a Buddhist monk

Son of the Mullah- Escape from Iran

Danger from the North Sea- The search for explosive ordnance from WWII

Hitler's Reich- Diaries of Nazi supporters, opponents and victims (1/4)

1945- The world after World War Two

Mennonites- A hidden world in Argentina

The cartels that control Mexico's mega market

A tough business- The oyster farmers of Arcachon

José Mujica- Life in a globalized world

Hitler's Reich- Diaries of Nazi supporters, opponents and victims (2/4)

What's life like for Canada's queer indigenous community?

A global longevity movement- Eternal life with biohacking?

Animals on Instagram - Costumed dogs and tigers in Lamborghinis

Hitler's Reich - Diaries of Nazi supporters, opponents and victims (3/4)

AI and biodiversity

The sixth extinction of species is in full swing. In the race against time, researchers around the world are relying mor

The new face - The hyaluron beauty hype

Hyaluron has been used with increasing frequency, as social media normalizes lip injections. In Germany, this beauty ind

Illegal cobalt mining in the Congo

Cobalt is a highly prized metal, especially for makers of smartphones and EVs. Almost 75% of global production comes fro

Hitler's Reich- Diaries of Nazi supporters, opponents and victims (4/4)

Australia's king eucalyptus

Vast areas of Australia are covered by forests of giant eucalyptus. According to the Aborigines, the ‘king’ eucalypt

Michelangelo, Raphael and Leonardo da Vinci

The trade in human skulls from the colonial era- A disturbing legacy |

"African human skull, early 20th century, 2,000 euros." Adverts like this can be seen on social media. The trade is lega

Orca interactions- Danger in the Strait of Gibraltar

Since 2020, reports have increased of boats being rammed by orcas along the European Atlantic coast. The whales make a b

The wonderful world of fungi

Life on Earth wouldn’t be possible without fungi. Yet they largely elude our view, as they form a finely tuned network

Exploiting Africa

The global race for the African continent‘s coveted raw materials is unscrupulous. The raw material interests of rich

Why did the Neanderthals die out?

The extinction of the Neanderthals, the one species that dominated the Eurasian continent prior to the arrival of Homo s

The psychological impact of a world in crisis

Natural disasters and wars, each seemingly more devastating than the last. Are we becoming desensitized to this constant

The sacred birches of the Taiga

The taiga is the largest contiguous vegetation zone in the world. The birch plays a special role in this boreal conifero

Defenseless people- The Yazidis and their lives after the genocide

War in Sudan- A surgeon and his team working to save lives in the Nuba Mountains

Artificial intelligence in agriculture

The way we feed ourselves is changing. Agriculture will also be impacted by Artificial Intelligence. Could AI present an

How a village in Senegal is using solar energy to bring itself into the modern age

In a remote village in Senegal, a woman is using solar energy to bring progress. Against her husband's wishes, she train

An endless war: Iran, Israel and United States (1/2)

An endless war: Iran, Israel and United States (2/2)

How the internet warps our emotions

Is the internet making us emotionally numb? Online trolls and influencers expertly manipulate people's feelings, leading

By train to Hudson Bay

Cape Verde: Island paradise with a dark side

Endless beaches, majestic mountains and villages with multi-colored houses: Cape Verde has become one of the hottest new

Switzerland’s gold

Four of the seven largest gold refineries in the world are located in Switzerland. However, the legal regulations are w

Caregivers from South America negotiate Germany's jungle of red tape

Germany is reliant on skilled labor from other countries. But German bureaucracy makes it difficult for people like Yani

Everyday life in the Bosnian War - What happened in Srebrenica?

How sustainable are tomatoes?

Delicious, sweet, low in calories: Tomatoes have a good reputation. They’re the most important vegetable in the world,

Crypto fraud: The OneCoin scandal

OneCoin was launched in 2014 and billed as the world's largest cryptocurrency. Founder Ruja Ignatova earned many million

Superpower or escape from reality: What is maladaptive daydreaming?

Many people daydream. But excessive daydreaming can become a burden. This is because the exaggerated mental digressions,

Oppenheimer after Trinity

American physicist Julius Robert Oppenheimer is regarded as the father of the atomic bomb. Delving into his complex mind

Without time, without light - How do the brain and body react?

14 volunteers live underground for 40 days. With no way to mark time, this is an extreme experiment. How do people adapt

Racism, hatred and terror - The global network of rightwing extremists

Racist and right-wing extremist networks are coalescing, worldwide. They carry out terrorist attacks on minorities and d

New alliances in East Asia?

Deep sea mining: What’s the true cost of renewable energies?

The idea is that electric cars, solar panels and wind turbines will reduce our consumption of coal, oil and gas. However

Nitrous oxide - How harmless is laughing gas really?

Nitrous oxide, commonly referred to as laughing gas, is often considered a harmless way of getting high. In Germany, you

Are fish smarter than we thought?

For several years, researchers have been trying to understand what goes on in the minds of aquatic creatures. And the la

A small Polish village saves the moors

The Polish village of Rozwarowo in northern Poland is saving the moors. Local thatcher Alfred Smolczynski initiated the

Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union: Operation Barbarossa (1/2)

Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union: Operation Barbarossa (2/2)

Wars and their toxic legacy

Until the 2000s, France submerged, buried or destroyed thousands of tons of ammunition. Long forgotten, these rubbish he

Hiroshima - A story of survival, loss and forgiveness after the atomic bomb

On August 6, 1945, at 8:15 a.m., the first atomic bomb explosion in a war killed more than 70,000 Japanese civilians in

Water - Too much and not enough

Water forms the basis for all life on Earth. It has shaped human activity and influenced the development of entire socie

Burnout - What are the warning signs?

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people worldwide suffer burnout. This mostly invisible and insidious illness often

Treasure islands in the Pacific (1/2)

The Pacific Ocean is larger than the entire land mass of the Earth combined. Today, it is increasingly becoming a strate

Treasure islands in the Pacific (2/2)

On the Chatham Islands, we learn how loneliness becomes a daily challenge when you live surrounded by so much water. A s

Is there an effective alternative to antibiotics?

Is there an effective alternative to antibiotics? Researchers around the world are focusing on bacteriophages. These "go

Surfing - Once upon a wave

The documentary tells the fascinating story of surfing. With breathtaking footage, the film provides insights into a spo

International adoptions - A global scandal

In the last 60 years, over a million "orphans” have been adopted by Western families. Many of them are now discovering

Superpower laughter - How humor makes us strong

Laughter is both contagious and a social behavior: people laugh 30 times more often in company. The documentary shows ho

PFAS - "Forever chemicals" in drinking water

It’s one of the biggest environmental scandals ever to hit Germany. In 2012, a routine inspection uncovers industrial

Can Norway’s wild salmon be saved?

Factory farming is threatening to wipe out wild salmon populations in Norway - due to the dramatic spread of parasitic s

Children in elite sports - A lost childhood

For top-class sport, many people have had to sacrifice their childhood. Even before they reach the age of 10, some have

TikTok, China and the fear of digital propaganda

TikTok is the most popular app among young people, with more than 1.6 billion users worldwide today. Streaming videos fe

Globalization - How crises change our world (1/2)

The battle for raw materials. Climate change. Digitalization. These things have rapidly changed the world. Who wins, who

Globalization - How crises change our world (2/2)

The battle for raw materials. Climate change. Digitalization. These things have rapidly changed the world. Who wins, who

The orphans of World War Two

The Second World War claimed the lives of millions of people and left many children orphaned. One of the worst-affected

Tardigrades - Showing us the way of immortality?

Their appearance is amusing - and they’re extremely hardy. Tardigrades are microscopic creatures. Their lumbering gait

German colonial crimes in Tanzania

DNA tests: Who is getting rich with the data from our genes?

Our immune system - Miracle weapon against cancer?

Our immune system protects us from pathogens, harmful substances and malignant cell changes. For humans, it is indispens

Living with climate change

In the global North, climate change is often still something very abstract. For people in countries like India or the Ph

The San Andreas Fault

California is one of the most active earthquake regions in the world. The San Andreas Fault, a 1,300-kilometer-long frac

Israelis and Palestinians working together for peace

Israelis and Palestinians are working together for peace. Despite the terrorism of Hamas, Israel's brutal war on Gaza, a

The hidden realities of farming (1/2)

Where does our food come from, and where does it end up? This two-part series looks at the journey from production to pl

Autism: Understanding the ‘spectrum’

For people with autism, recognizing a smile or enjoying a touch is often not possible. More and more people, especially

The Cuban Missile Crisis

Women in Mexico fight femicide

The hidden realities of farming (2/2)

The photographer and filmmaker Kadir van Lohuizen embarks on an investigative journey into the food we eat each day. His

Invasive fungal infections - The new threat

Invasive fungal infections are increasingly leading to life-threatening diseases worldwide. And in agriculture, fungi po

How the world is choking on plastic

Plastic is everywhere, not just in our rivers and oceans. It permeates the air, soil, and even our bodies. The problem i

Weapon of war: Sexual violence against men

Amazon: Who pays the price?

Online retailer Amazon has been repeatedly criticized for its business practices. The US company puts pressure on retail

Neuschwanstein - Fairytale castle and architectural icon

Machu Picchu - The secrets of the Inca builders

Images of war - The legacy of photographer Anja Niedringhaus

A revolution in transplant medicine

More donor organs are needed, but too few are available. Could the future of transplant medicine be found in the laborat

Dictators, drugs, discord - Latin America and the USA (1/3)

Dictators, drugs, discord - Latin America and the USA (2/3)

Dictators, drugs, discord - Latin America and the USA (3/3)

The War of the Worlds - The prophetic novel

H.G. Wells redefined science fiction. "The War of the Worlds” was the first story about an invasion by aliens that sim

Inside the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' protest movement in Iran

Cities on the ocean

Cities, floating on the ocean. It sounds like science fiction, but could soon become reality. Researchers are developing

Wildlife in the city

Nature often struggles in the concrete jungles of growing cities. But many animals manage to adapt to the new conditions

Opioid crisis in the US - Business & addiction (1/2)

The United States has a huge drug problem: cheap opioids, thousands of deaths. President Trump blames Latin American car

Martinique: The deadliest volcanic eruption of the 20th century

There are around 1,500 known active volcanoes worldwide. A volcano is considered active if it has erupted in the last 10

Liberland: Crypto paradise or libertarian illusion?

Liberland is a country that doesn’t officially exist. A country that promises voluntary taxes and a lean state. It’s

Humanity in the midst of war - Survival and loss in Ukraine

Opioid crisis in the US - Business & addiction (2/2)

What distinguishes humans from animals?

What made our ancestors evolve in such an extraordinary way? This film presents the latest scientific theories on how th

The raw materials dilemma: Europe, China, and the Green Deal

Europe wants to encourage economic growth, while also saving our planet from climate collapse. The name of the plan to d

Toxic colonialism - Secret chemical warfare in Algeria

The Canary Islands paradox- Desalination plants

Sixty years ago, Europe's first seawater desalination plant was built in the Canary Islands. This technology for produci

Violence against women in India

In India, more than 80 women are raped every day. This number is probably just the tip of the iceberg. In most cases, th

Neutrinos: Do they reveal the secrets of the universe?

Smaller than an atom, and able to race through objects at the speed of light: these mysterious particles are called neut

India - Nuclear Power, space power, economic power?

India has set its sights on becoming an economic global power. For western entrepreneurs, the country could be a feasibl

The secrets of lightning

Lightning is a force of nature. Traveling at a speed of 100,000 km/h, with a temperature five times that of the Sun's su

How sugar created slavery (1/2)

Sugar has long played a central role in the global economy. But this lucrative business was also a major driver of both

How sugar created slavery (2/2)

Sugar has long played a central role in the global economy. But this lucrative business was also a major driver of both

The story of our planet

The documentary shows the evolutionary history of our planet, in which the history of humankind represents only a brief

The heart- The most powerful organ in our body?

Women's hearts differ from men's, and often present subtler heart attack symptoms. This can lead to dangerously late dia

Octopus under threat

Octopus is considered a delicacy - grilled, boiled, or fried. But rising demand has consequences, and in several regions

The Da Vinci Code - Has the mystery been solved?

Dan Brown's novel "The Da Vinci Code” is one of the century’s most successful thrillers worldwide. But how much trut

Gothic architecture

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