Psyche

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

We are taught that lying is wrong, but what if lying made the world a better place?

Why are friendships so important for children's personal development? And what do they mean in the digital world?

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.

Neurosciences seem to have pushed out psychoanalysis in understanding human development and behaviour. But could these two disciplines exist side by side and enrich each other?

Absurd images have invaded our social media apps. But is this ‘brain rot’ an interesting aesthetic? Or just mindless content?

Three survivors of the Rwandan genocide level terrible accusations at the French army

Plastic waste at sea is being colonised by bacteria. How will this affect marine ecosystems?

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.

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?

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?

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".

Opened in 1932, the art deco cinema is a major venue for film premieres with its huge auditorium.