Psyche

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

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

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

Are we happier when we live a healthy life? Or does being happy make us healthy?

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

We talk about the plastic surgery craze with French plastic surgeons Mauricio de Maio and Oren Marco and philosopher Heather Widdows.

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

After an amputation, Arja has high hopes for a donor hand - but will the risky transplant succeed?

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.  

Naturism has a long history in Germany and in the UK. but fewer young people are taking up the lifestyle. 

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

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

Discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community is on the rise across Europe, despite stronger equal rights laws.

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

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.