The Power of Microbes

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

 Twist meets the singular people who dive into dange,r be they artists, scientists, climbers or photojournalists.

Influencers and coaches sell dangerous anabolic steroids to build muscle on social media.

Vertical farming, algorithms and LED lighting to stimulate growth: The Netherlands wants to feed the world with high-tech agriculture.

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

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

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

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

Patients and therapists talk about their experiences of psychotherapy.

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.  

42-year-old Armen Grigoryan is the youngest barber in the timeless atmosphere of the oldest barbershop in Armenia.

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

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

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

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

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

Hybrid warfare and new technologies are putting intelligence services under serious pressure worldwide.