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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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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
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.
Mapped Out
Kaliningrad is Russia's military stronghold surrounded by NATO states. Now it seems to have become a launchpad for Russian hybrid warfare operations in the Baltic Sea. Could it be a flashpoint for future tensions?
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.
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?
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.
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?
Mapped Out
Kaliningrad is Russia's military stronghold surrounded by NATO states. Now it seems to have become a launchpad for Russian hybrid warfare operations in the Baltic Sea. Could it be a flashpoint for future tensions?
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
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.
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.
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.
Mapped Out
Kaliningrad is Russia's military stronghold surrounded by NATO states. Now it seems to have become a launchpad for Russian hybrid warfare operations in the Baltic Sea. Could it be a flashpoint for future tensions?
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?
Conflict Zone
Sarah Kelly interviews Dovile Sakaliene, Lithuanian Defense Minister.
Mapped Out
Kaliningrad is Russia's military stronghold surrounded by NATO states. Now it seems to have become a launchpad for Russian hybrid warfare operations in the Baltic Sea. Could it be a flashpoint for future tensions?
Focus on Europe
Opposition politician Peter Magyar is leading the polls in Hungary. A spirit of optimism prevails in the country. +++ In Glasgow, Scotland, a pediatric clinic uses computer games - to help.
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 April 1943, the first armed uprising against the Nazi occupiers breaks out, in the Warsaw Ghetto. Borne out of desperation and bound to fail, the revolt becomes one of the key events of World War Two.
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?
Mapped Out
Kaliningrad is Russia's military stronghold surrounded by NATO states. Now it seems to have become a launchpad for Russian hybrid warfare operations in the Baltic Sea. Could it be a flashpoint for future tensions?
Conflict Zone
Sarah Kelly interviews Dovile Sakaliene, Lithuanian Defense Minister.

