Dopamine

Scientists have long been convinced that the use of psychedelics can sometimes be beneficial.

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

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

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

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

What if the cold was  good for us? This documentary explores the science of cold with elite Finnish cold swimmer Elina as she attempts the Polar Ice Mile in arctic Svalbard.

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

Could microbes hold the key to understanding the increase in a number of chronic conditions and allergies?

Eating disorders can be deadly. Young people talk about their experiences with anorexia, bulimia and eating disorders.

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

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

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

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

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

Schumann, Prokofiev and Mozart are on the programme with pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja as soloist, conducted by Iván Fischer.

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

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

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

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