Europeans in Space

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

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.

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

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

After a four-year delay, the ESA hopes Ariane 6, which represents an enormous technical challenge, will take off without a hitch.

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

An obsolete communication pylon in the middle of the Belgian countryside. Why is it worth its weight in gold?

Nanoparticles have become a favourite topic for conspiracy theorists. But why?

Many think that sport is a deeply human endeavour. But what happens when big data gets involved? 

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

In Brussels, the Commission is hoping for a fresh start in relations with Hungary.

The conservative Pater Magyar has beaten Viktor Orban with a larger two-thirds majority in parliament.

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

They are reclaiming their bodies and freely expressing their sexuality: A focus on sex positive popstars in contemporary culture.

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

With elections on the horizon in Hungary, Victor Orban’s party produced a deepfake of a rival candidate who is ahead in the polls

A new trainline linking the major Maya archaeological sites is a boon for the tourism industry.

Paris city hall is pursuing a green traffic policy: Less cars, more bicycles. But not everybody is pleased.

White sand, white citrus blossom, white houses – Spain’s Costa Blanca is aptly named.