The Secrets of Pain

The medical field, whose benchmark remains the male body, seems to neglect the physiological particularities of women.

The striking photo of injured French pole-vaulter Margot Chevrier brings home how suffering and injury is an integral part of elite sport.

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

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

How does sex, identity and self-expression interlace? We explore this multi-faceted question through the lives of multiple Berliners

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

When the fear of illness becomes the illness.

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

In this episode of Psyche, we explore burn-out: when exhaustion becomes an everyday reality.

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.  

A look back at the Jeffrey Epstein's life and how the Epstein Files are exposing corruption at the highest level.

Jean-Michel Jarre sets up his equipment on Seville's Plaza de España for an immersive concert-show.

The Iranian regime is under threat both from outside by the United States and Israel, and from inside: many Iranians want an end to authoritarianism. 

Whether at work or on a date - self-confidence makes many things easier. Ronja von Rönne meets people who have overcome their insecurities.

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

Since Elizabeth II passed away, and Charles III took the throne in 2022,  more British people are questioning the legitimacy of the Monarchy

You can’t get rid of the ‘oldest profession in the world,’ but European countries are grappling with how to regulate the sex trade.

With their adopted daughter and foster twins, Jana and Hartmut want to leave Germany for a new life in Greece.