Roots

Over the last ten years, the number of young farmers has risen by 13% in Italy, more than anywhere else in Europe.

Agriculture has radically transformed the land and our way of life. But could foodstuffs created with biotechnology spell the end of traditional farming?

Sustainable consumption: is it all just greenwashing and deception?

Why does the European Union allow deadly pesticides banned at home to be exported to developing countries? 

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

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

The scale of our world tests the capacity of the human brain, which struggles to understand the vastness of the universe.

You might think that human beings are unique for their superior brain power. And yet, we are by no means the only species with intelligence.

The probability of life existing nowhere else but on Earth is slim.

In the 17th century, many Dutch women painters excelled at depicting the natural world in their art.

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

Black market Botox clinics and DIY injections are putting people’s health at risk.

Was everything better in the past? Twist meets nostalgia enthusiasts to find out.

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

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

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

To compete with the glamourous cities of the West, Warsaw commissioned inventive neon lighting across the city. 

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

The Donut Daddy makes a doughnut on TikTok. Is this pornography or a cooking lesson?