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After suffering two sudden cardiac deaths and a number of severe health complications, 32-year-old Tamara Schwab's life was saved by a heart transplant. She's now vowed not to waste a single minute of her second stint at life and is pushing herself to the limit to compete in the World Transplant Games. But can her body take it?

Sperm counts in men worldwide have dropped dramatically in the last 50 years. What could be causing it? Also: determining dolphin sex, breeding ozone resistant rice, and an equation for estimating alien civilizations.

Astonishing new data from the Italian farmers' association: More and more young people are moving away from cities to rural areas in order to work in farming. For many, it's an active choice to change career.

Can a personalized mRNA vaccine stop melanoma before it metastasizes? A major trial is putting it to the test. Plus: blood plasma injections, dog therapy and other new treatments.

Economic insecurity is part of a cycle of disadvantages for women, often caused by discrimination in employment and education. Women often don't control key assets such as the family home, property, or the right to make financial decisions, further limiting their chances to break the poverty cycle. HER meets three women striving to change that.

After suffering two sudden cardiac deaths and a number of severe health complications, 32-year-old Tamara Schwab's life was saved by a heart transplant. She's now vowed not to waste a single minute of her second stint at life and is pushing herself to the limit to compete in the World Transplant Games. But can her body take it?

Some dock workers are living dangerously - because they also work for the mafia. International syndicates can only locate containers with cocaine shipments and smuggle them out of ports with the help of insiders.

Astonishing new data from the Italian farmers' association: More and more young people are moving away from cities to rural areas in order to work in farming. For many, it's an active choice to change career.

EVs cut exhaust pollution, but heavier cars mean more pollution from tire wear. Solving one problem by creating another? In Mexico, female delivery drivers want more safety. EU funding aims to modernize Moldova's trains.

Sudan has been in the grip of a civil war since April 2023. The consequences for the civilian population have been devastating. Hundreds of thousands have sought refuge in the remote Nuba Mountains, where there has been less fighting.

Economic insecurity is part of a cycle of disadvantages for women, often caused by discrimination in employment and education. Women often don't control key assets such as the family home, property, or the right to make financial decisions, further limiting their chances to break the poverty cycle. HER meets three women striving to change that.

Journalists worldwide face unprecedented pressure. Arts Unveiled shows how the fight for the freedom of the press has always been a fight for democracy. And an art exhibition explores the fragility of our freedom.

After suffering two sudden cardiac deaths and a number of severe health complications, 32-year-old Tamara Schwab's life was saved by a heart transplant. She's now vowed not to waste a single minute of her second stint at life and is pushing herself to the limit to compete in the World Transplant Games. But can her body take it?

Sugar has long played a central role in the global economy. But this lucrative business was also a major driver of both colonialism and slavery. To this day, workers are systematically exploited for sugar production.

This week on the 77 Percent, we follow people who have faced discrimination in their own countries based on how they look. In Kenya, we explore how colonial-era stereotypes about dreadlocks still shape reality today. Then we head to Ghana, where young men are challenging these perceptions. In Benin, we look at how body painting is used to tell powerful stories.

Residents aim to transform Bengaluru, inspired by one suburb's waste segregation success. In Pune, citizens heal polluted rivers, and innovators save wind turbines from the scrap heap.

EVs cut exhaust pollution, but heavier cars mean more pollution from tire wear. Solving one problem by creating another? In Mexico, female delivery drivers want more safety. EU funding aims to modernize Moldova's trains.

Astonishing new data from the Italian farmers' association: More and more young people are moving away from cities to rural areas in order to work in farming. For many, it's an active choice to change career.

Economic insecurity is part of a cycle of disadvantages for women, often caused by discrimination in employment and education. Women often don't control key assets such as the family home, property, or the right to make financial decisions, further limiting their chances to break the poverty cycle. HER meets three women striving to change that.

Journalists worldwide face unprecedented pressure. Arts Unveiled shows how the fight for the freedom of the press has always been a fight for democracy. And an art exhibition explores the fragility of our freedom.

Neutrinos are elementary particles smaller than atoms. Research on them often takes place deep underground and opens new perspectives on the immensity of our universe - thanks to its focus on the infinitely small.

Discover five of Germany's most remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Sites! From King Ludwig II's iconic palaces to the vineyard‑lined cliffs of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, we explore medieval urban heritage in Regensburg, the Gothic masterpiece of Cologne Cathedral, and Berlin's Museum Island — home to one of the world's most outstanding museum ensembles.

Journalists worldwide face unprecedented pressure. Arts Unveiled shows how the fight for the freedom of the press has always been a fight for democracy. And an art exhibition explores the fragility of our freedom.

After suffering two sudden cardiac deaths and a number of severe health complications, 32-year-old Tamara Schwab's life was saved by a heart transplant. She's now vowed not to waste a single minute of her second stint at life and is pushing herself to the limit to compete in the World Transplant Games. But can her body take it?

EVs cut exhaust pollution, but heavier cars mean more pollution from tire wear. Solving one problem by creating another? In Mexico, female delivery drivers want more safety. EU funding aims to modernize Moldova's trains.

Since the Islamic Republic of Iran was founded in 1979, there has been a war between Iran, Israel and the US. The war has never been officially declared, and there has been no real reconciliation.

After suffering two sudden cardiac deaths and a number of severe health complications, 32-year-old Tamara Schwab's life was saved by a heart transplant. She's now vowed not to waste a single minute of her second stint at life and is pushing herself to the limit to compete in the World Transplant Games. But can her body take it?

Economic insecurity is part of a cycle of disadvantages for women, often caused by discrimination in employment and education. Women often don't control key assets such as the family home, property, or the right to make financial decisions, further limiting their chances to break the poverty cycle. HER meets three women striving to change that.

Sperm counts in men worldwide have dropped dramatically in the last 50 years. What could be causing it? Also: determining dolphin sex, breeding ozone resistant rice, and an equation for estimating alien civilizations.

EVs cut exhaust pollution, but heavier cars mean more pollution from tire wear. Solving one problem by creating another? In Mexico, female delivery drivers want more safety. EU funding aims to modernize Moldova's trains.

Astonishing new data from the Italian farmers' association: More and more young people are moving away from cities to rural areas in order to work in farming. For many, it's an active choice to change career.

Residents aim to transform Bengaluru, inspired by one suburb's waste segregation success. In Pune, citizens heal polluted rivers, and innovators save wind turbines from the scrap heap.

Can a personalized mRNA vaccine stop melanoma before it metastasizes? A major trial is putting it to the test. Plus: blood plasma injections, dog therapy and other new treatments.

Astonishing new data from the Italian farmers' association: More and more young people are moving away from cities to rural areas in order to work in farming. For many, it's an active choice to change career.

Sperm counts in men worldwide have dropped dramatically in the last 50 years. What could be causing it? Also: determining dolphin sex, breeding ozone resistant rice, and an equation for estimating alien civilizations.

After suffering two sudden cardiac deaths and a number of severe health complications, 32-year-old Tamara Schwab's life was saved by a heart transplant. She's now vowed not to waste a single minute of her second stint at life and is pushing herself to the limit to compete in the World Transplant Games. But can her body take it?

Former poachers in Uganda help save an endangered species. Plus: Women in the DRC upcycle textile waste and create jobs, and online influencers inspire real change.

Some dock workers are living dangerously - because they also work for the mafia. International syndicates can only locate containers with cocaine shipments and smuggle them out of ports with the help of insiders.

Astonishing new data from the Italian farmers' association: More and more young people are moving away from cities to rural areas in order to work in farming. For many, it's an active choice to change career.

India has set its sights on becoming an economic global power. For western entrepreneurs, the country could be a feasible alternative to China. But how sustainable is the current boom?

After suffering two sudden cardiac deaths and a number of severe health complications, 32-year-old Tamara Schwab's life was saved by a heart transplant. She's now vowed not to waste a single minute of her second stint at life and is pushing herself to the limit to compete in the World Transplant Games. But can her body take it?

Sugar has long played a central role in the global economy. But this lucrative business was also a major driver of both colonialism and slavery. To this day, workers are systematically exploited for sugar production.

Former poachers in Uganda help save an endangered species. Plus: Women in the DRC upcycle textile waste and create jobs, and online influencers inspire real change.

Some dock workers are living dangerously - because they also work for the mafia. International syndicates can only locate containers with cocaine shipments and smuggle them out of ports with the help of insiders.

This week on the 77 Percent, we follow people who have faced discrimination in their own countries based on how they look. In Kenya, we explore how colonial-era stereotypes about dreadlocks still shape reality today. Then we head to Ghana, where young men are challenging these perceptions. In Benin, we look at how body painting is used to tell powerful stories.

India has set its sights on becoming an economic global power. For western entrepreneurs, the country could be a feasible alternative to China. But how sustainable is the current boom?

Astonishing new data from the Italian farmers' association: More and more young people are moving away from cities to rural areas in order to work in farming. For many, it's an active choice to change career.

Journalists worldwide face unprecedented pressure. Arts Unveiled shows how the fight for the freedom of the press has always been a fight for democracy. And an art exhibition explores the fragility of our freedom.

The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, "Close up" is informative, gripping and visually powerful.

India has set its sights on becoming an economic global power. For western entrepreneurs, the country could be a feasible alternative to China. But how sustainable is the current boom?

Astonishing new data from the Italian farmers' association: More and more young people are moving away from cities to rural areas in order to work in farming. For many, it's an active choice to change career.

The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, "Close up" is informative, gripping and visually powerful.

Former poachers in Uganda help save an endangered species. Plus: Women in the DRC upcycle textile waste and create jobs, and online influencers inspire real change.

Lightning is a force of nature. Traveling at a speed of 100,000 km/h, with a temperature five times that of the Sun's surface, it strikes the Earth millions of times a day.

EVs cut exhaust pollution, but heavier cars mean more pollution from tire wear. Solving one problem by creating another? In Mexico, female delivery drivers want more safety. EU funding aims to modernize Moldova's trains.

The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, "Close up" is informative, gripping and visually powerful.

Lightning is a force of nature. Traveling at a speed of 100,000 km/h, with a temperature five times that of the Sun's surface, it strikes the Earth millions of times a day.

Residents aim to transform Bengaluru, inspired by one suburb's waste segregation success. In Pune, citizens heal polluted rivers, and innovators save wind turbines from the scrap heap.

Journalists worldwide face unprecedented pressure. Arts Unveiled shows how the fight for the freedom of the press has always been a fight for democracy. And an art exhibition explores the fragility of our freedom.

India has set its sights on becoming an economic global power. For western entrepreneurs, the country could be a feasible alternative to China. But how sustainable is the current boom?

Former poachers in Uganda help save an endangered species. Plus: Women in the DRC upcycle textile waste and create jobs, and online influencers inspire real change.

The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, "Close up" is informative, gripping and visually powerful.

Lightning is a force of nature. Traveling at a speed of 100,000 km/h, with a temperature five times that of the Sun's surface, it strikes the Earth millions of times a day.

Sperm counts in men worldwide have dropped dramatically in the last 50 years. What could be causing it? Also: determining dolphin sex, breeding ozone resistant rice, and an equation for estimating alien civilizations.

Can a personalized mRNA vaccine stop melanoma before it metastasizes? A major trial is putting it to the test. Plus: blood plasma injections, dog therapy and other new treatments.

The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, "Close up" is informative, gripping and visually powerful.

Residents aim to transform Bengaluru, inspired by one suburb's waste segregation success. In Pune, citizens heal polluted rivers, and innovators save wind turbines from the scrap heap.

The weekly half-hour program delivers in-depth reporting on topical political issues and newsworthy events. Revealing the story behind the stories, "Close up" is informative, gripping and visually powerful.