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Global Us
The unsung heroes helping their compatriots in war-weary Sudan; Australia taps Aboriginal wisdom to counter bushfires; and why Latvia is losing land to the sea.
Planet A
For centuries, refrigeration tech has stayed the same — energy-hungry and reliant on harmful gases. Enter magnetocaloric cooling: a new solution claiming to be 30% more energy-efficient than current cooling systems. And it's scalable. From fridges to cooling buildings and server farms.
DocFilm
Spectacular cliffs and traces of the Vikings can be found along Ireland’s most beautiful train route. It leads from Rosslare in the southeast via the capital, Dublin, to the Howth Peninsula. In times gone by, the region has been inhabited by Vikings, Normans and the English.
DocFilm
In 2002, a law was passed in Germany to legalize sex work as a service. Vivien worked as an escort and dominatrix for four years. Christina was forced into sex work by her drug-addicted mother.
Planet A
For centuries, refrigeration tech has stayed the same — energy-hungry and reliant on harmful gases. Enter magnetocaloric cooling: a new solution claiming to be 30% more energy-efficient than current cooling systems. And it's scalable. From fridges to cooling buildings and server farms.
Close up
The high-rise housing estates in the north of Marseille are in the grip of drug gangs. Residents of these underserved neighborhoods are forced to live with violence and a lack of opportunities. But not everyone is willing to accept the situation.
Eco Africa
Across Africa, renewable energy is rapidly evolving. From Zambia’s energy crisis sparked by droughts to Nigeria’s dependency on noisy diesel generators, the continent is exploring solar and battery power solutions for a brighter future.
DocFilm
Major chocolate manufacturers have pledged to combat and eliminate child labor. They made this commitment more than 20 years ago. But even today, more than a million minors are still working on cocoa plantations. How is this possible?
REV
Two-time Dakar winner Timo Gottschalk tells us what makes a rally co-driver tick. Inflation is making Pakistani motorists swap gas for electric. And REV tests the new Dacia Bigster. Will it disrupt the SUV-C segment?
Planet A
For centuries, refrigeration tech has stayed the same — energy-hungry and reliant on harmful gases. Enter magnetocaloric cooling: a new solution claiming to be 30% more energy-efficient than current cooling systems. And it's scalable. From fridges to cooling buildings and server farms.
Close up
The high-rise housing estates in the north of Marseille are in the grip of drug gangs. Residents of these underserved neighborhoods are forced to live with violence and a lack of opportunities. But not everyone is willing to accept the situation.
DocFilm
Major chocolate manufacturers have pledged to combat and eliminate child labor. They made this commitment more than 20 years ago. But even today, more than a million minors are still working on cocoa plantations. How is this possible?
Eco India
With more and more people living in cities, how can we improve life in urban areas, ensure food security and ease the burden on the environment? From community and rooftop farms, to cave dwellings and clean air projects in India, Bangladesh and Spain.
Planet A
For centuries, refrigeration tech has stayed the same — energy-hungry and reliant on harmful gases. Enter magnetocaloric cooling: a new solution claiming to be 30% more energy-efficient than current cooling systems. And it's scalable. From fridges to cooling buildings and server farms.
Arts Unveiled
Which is currently a greater threat to the world of books: Being banned, or being replaced by AI? Arts Unveiled looks into the challenges faced by authors and illustrators, amongst others. Also: a visit to a pixel forest made up of 3,000 LED lights.
DocFilm
In 2002, a law was passed in Germany to legalize sex work as a service. Vivien worked as an escort and dominatrix for four years. Christina was forced into sex work by her drug-addicted mother.
Eco Africa
Across Africa, renewable energy is rapidly evolving. From Zambia’s energy crisis sparked by droughts to Nigeria’s dependency on noisy diesel generators, the continent is exploring solar and battery power solutions for a brighter future.
Close up
The high-rise housing estates in the north of Marseille are in the grip of drug gangs. Residents of these underserved neighborhoods are forced to live with violence and a lack of opportunities. But not everyone is willing to accept the situation.
Reporter
Trans people, migrants, Indigenous Americans - since Donald Trump has become president, many members of minority groups fear for their future.
Tomorrow Today
What's lunar time - and when will we have it? Environmental protection in space exploration. A simple way to purify water in rural Brazil. Plus the benefits of circular construction and Sponge Cities.
In Good Shape
Mental health problems in professional football. A taboo to be broken. Plus: how a working mother and German university students are improving their well-being and beating depression and burnout. And why psychotherapy can help improve eczema.
Close up
The high-rise housing estates in the north of Marseille are in the grip of drug gangs. Residents of these underserved neighborhoods are forced to live with violence and a lack of opportunities. But not everyone is willing to accept the situation.
Shift
AI chatbots can help treat mild mental illnesses. But false diagnoses, the misuse of personal data, and the complete absence of human empathy can have serious consequences.
Transforming Business
In the race for green technology, the deep ocean is the new battleground. The ocean floor holds more of the rare earth metals we need for the energy transition than all known land deposits, a treasure trove once thought impossible to mine. But now, with the introduction of breakthrough technologies, companies from China, Canada, Norway to Russia, and beyond are competing for dominance.
Eco India
With more and more people living in cities, how can we improve life in urban areas, ensure food security and ease the burden on the environment? From community and rooftop farms, to cave dwellings and clean air projects in India, Bangladesh and Spain.
Global Us
The unsung heroes helping their compatriots in war-weary Sudan; Australia taps Aboriginal wisdom to counter bushfires; and why Latvia is losing land to the sea.
Eco Africa
Across Africa, renewable energy is rapidly evolving. From Zambia’s energy crisis sparked by droughts to Nigeria’s dependency on noisy diesel generators, the continent is exploring solar and battery power solutions for a brighter future.
Close up
The high-rise housing estates in the north of Marseille are in the grip of drug gangs. Residents of these underserved neighborhoods are forced to live with violence and a lack of opportunities. But not everyone is willing to accept the situation.
Reporter
Trans people, migrants, Indigenous Americans - since Donald Trump has become president, many members of minority groups fear for their future.
Transforming Business
In the race for green technology, the deep ocean is the new battleground. The ocean floor holds more of the rare earth metals we need for the energy transition than all known land deposits, a treasure trove once thought impossible to mine. But now, with the introduction of breakthrough technologies, companies from China, Canada, Norway to Russia, and beyond are competing for dominance.
REV
Two-time Dakar winner Timo Gottschalk tells us what makes a rally co-driver tick. Inflation is making Pakistani motorists swap gas for electric. And REV tests the new Dacia Bigster. Will it disrupt the SUV-C segment?
Eco Africa
Across Africa, renewable energy is rapidly evolving. From Zambia’s energy crisis sparked by droughts to Nigeria’s dependency on noisy diesel generators, the continent is exploring solar and battery power solutions for a brighter future.
Eco India
With more and more people living in cities, how can we improve life in urban areas, ensure food security and ease the burden on the environment? From community and rooftop farms, to cave dwellings and clean air projects in India, Bangladesh and Spain.
Tomorrow Today
What's lunar time - and when will we have it? Environmental protection in space exploration. A simple way to purify water in rural Brazil. Plus the benefits of circular construction and Sponge Cities.
Transforming Business
In the race for green technology, the deep ocean is the new battleground. The ocean floor holds more of the rare earth metals we need for the energy transition than all known land deposits, a treasure trove once thought impossible to mine. But now, with the introduction of breakthrough technologies, companies from China, Canada, Norway to Russia, and beyond are competing for dominance.
Close up
The high-rise housing estates in the north of Marseille are in the grip of drug gangs. Residents of these underserved neighborhoods are forced to live with violence and a lack of opportunities. But not everyone is willing to accept the situation.
Shift
AI chatbots can help treat mild mental illnesses. But false diagnoses, the misuse of personal data, and the complete absence of human empathy can have serious consequences.
The 77 Percent
This week: Ghanian students plan the 77 Percent show on sustainable cities. We head to Accra to meet residents frustrated by the city’s sanitation. We experience how traffic jams hinder progress for schoolchildren, and debate how better urban planning can shape Ghana’s growing cities. In Uganda, we ride an eco-friendly bus, and finally, we meet Accra’s Buzstopboys, who keep the streets tidy.
Transforming Business
In the race for green technology, the deep ocean is the new battleground. The ocean floor holds more of the rare earth metals we need for the energy transition than all known land deposits, a treasure trove once thought impossible to mine. But now, with the introduction of breakthrough technologies, companies from China, Canada, Norway to Russia, and beyond are competing for dominance.
Global Us
The unsung heroes helping their compatriots in war-weary Sudan; Australia taps Aboriginal wisdom to counter bushfires; and why Latvia is losing land to the sea.
Made in Germany
How much does US tariff policy impact car exports? Can the EU replace trade with the US by shifting to Asia? How is building sustainably progressing in India and Germany? And how is Medellín transforming: textiles and tourism instead of drugs?
DocFilm
Ten of the world's fastest growing economies are located on the African continent. Companies in the field of science and innovation are being promoted. Climate-friendly ideas for the future are already being realized in African countries.
Global Us
The unsung heroes helping their compatriots in war-weary Sudan; Australia taps Aboriginal wisdom to counter bushfires; and why Latvia is losing land to the sea.
Transforming Business
In the race for green technology, the deep ocean is the new battleground. The ocean floor holds more of the rare earth metals we need for the energy transition than all known land deposits, a treasure trove once thought impossible to mine. But now, with the introduction of breakthrough technologies, companies from China, Canada, Norway to Russia, and beyond are competing for dominance.
Eco Africa
Across Africa, renewable energy is rapidly evolving. From Zambia’s energy crisis sparked by droughts to Nigeria’s dependency on noisy diesel generators, the continent is exploring solar and battery power solutions for a brighter future.
