Is It True That...

Can beauty make us happier? And what is the real power of beauty? A philosophical exploration hosted by Ronja von Rönne.

Children and young people share their very personal experiences of their bodies and child psychologists and neurosciencists provide insights.

Who really were our ancestors? And what can our DNA tell us about them and us?

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

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

Are we happier when we live a healthy life? Or does being happy make us healthy?

Ronja meets ex-player Kevin Pannewitz, who was kicked out of professional football due to lack of discipline

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

The dollar remains the world’s reserve currency. Could China upend American hegemony?

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

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

Political pressure and dwindling public funding mean that Europe’s museums are struggling to stay afloat.

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

How can you feed yourself self-sufficiently in the desert? An ancient superfood could hold the answer.

Pornographic deepfakes are among the most unsavoury aspects of AI. Data Sources investigates a worrying trend.

Topographers have been trying to survey Romania's land for years. However, the public register is still one of the most incomplete in the EU.

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?

With seduction and declarations of love, young men emotionally manipulate their ‘girlfriends’ to use them as prostitutes.