The Land of Mathematics

The European probe Euclid took off successfully on 1 July 2023. Its objective is ambitious: to attempt to solve the enigma of dark matter and above all dark energy, which make up 95% of the universe.

Vertical farming, algorithms and LED lighting to stimulate growth: The Netherlands wants to feed the world with high-tech agriculture.

The European Space Agency and NASA have both developed probes to deflect asteroids from their trajectories.

In only one year of operation, the James Webb Space Telescope has revolutionised the way the universe is observed.

After a four-year delay, the ESA hopes Ariane 6, which represents an enormous technical challenge, will take off without a hitch.

Nowadays it seems normal to rate a hairdresser, an Uber driver, or a hotel room. We take a closer look at online rating.

Sophie, Pablo, Rosemary, Raphaël, and Marco are the ESA astronauts appointed through a lengthy selection process.

Nanoparticles have become a favourite topic for conspiracy theorists. But why?

French journalist Xavier de La Porte looks at how translation tools work and how they could change language.

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

They are reclaiming their bodies and freely expressing their sexuality: A focus on sex positive popstars in contemporary culture.

Vanessa Wagner performs Philip Glass’s Piano Etudes with dancers from the Accrorap company.

Paris city hall is pursuing a green traffic policy: Less cars, more bicycles. But not everybody is pleased.

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

White sand, white citrus blossom, white houses – Spain’s Costa Blanca is aptly named.

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

Bach’s St John Passion from Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie with the NDR vocal ensemble and Concerto Köln conducted by Klaas Stok.

For many, family means love and cohesion but can also be a source of tension and conflict.

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