Europeans in Space

Since the dawn of time, mankind has aspired to one thing only: to go further and further beyond the limits of what he knows. 

Trampoliners can spin up to 50 times in the space of just 20 seconds

The European Space Agency and NASA have both developed probes to deflect asteroids from their trajectories.

In only one year of operation, the James Webb Space Telescope has revolutionised the way the universe is observed.

The European probe Euclid took off successfully on 1 July 2023. Its objective is ambitious: to attempt to solve the enigma of dark matter and above all dark energy, which make up 95% of the universe.

Nowadays it seems normal to rate a hairdresser, an Uber driver, or a hotel room. We take a closer look at online rating.

Sophie, Pablo, Rosemary, Raphaël, and Marco are the ESA astronauts appointed through a lengthy selection process.

Since antiquity, scientists have tracked down the principles behind the movements of moving things, from planets to athletes

French journalist Xavier de La Porte looks at how translation tools work and how they could change language.

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.

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".

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?

A new generation of young people from urban areas is taking on the difficult job of producing food for the nation.

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?