42: The Answer to Almost Everything

Could our economy be organised differently and even shrink?

As early as 2025, more tasks will be performed by robots and artificial intelligence than by human beings. 

It’s the most popular drink in the world after water and a major global industry.

Focus on an innovative approach in Switzerland where psychology is placed at the heart of policing.

How does hope emerge? And what form does it take in art?

Ex-footballer turned anti-poverty activist Neven Subotić discusses the books that changed his life.

Children often experience their first feelings of love at nursery age.  What does it feel like for children? 

Love may drive you crazy - but it also keeps you alive.

Black holes can tell us a lot about the universe. But could they hold the key to understanding our world? 

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

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?

Can infinity be defined? is it something that we can feel? And can we express it in a work of art?