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Shade elements inspired by pinecones / Oxygen depletion and rising heat - threats to the underwater world / Bringing back flamingos in Kenya.

Chris lives in North Carolina (USA) with his girlfriend Mimi, a life-size sex doll. He communicates with her using an AI app. A clear-eyed, fascinating look at AI and its social consequences.

What's the best skincare routine for your skin type? Plus: AI-assisted skin screenings, removing unwanted tattoos, and tackling herpes outbreaks.

Their stories inspire others to connect with nature. Women who are role models, leaders, educators and campaigners are paving the way for future generations. They want to share their awareness and understanding of nature with other women, tackling the lack of inclusion and representation in all outdoor spaces.

Is Joseph Haydn's music boring? Not at all, say Paavo Järvi and the musicians of the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. On their musical journey through Haydn's symphonic works, they discover new and surprising things.

In Sudan, the government is waging a bloody civil war against rebels. An estimated 12 million people have fled their homes, either to destinations within the country or to neighboring states. Many of them are seeking help in Chad.

China is pushing into European markets - and striving for ever greater military power. This has already had an impact on the internal and external security of Western countries. How dependent is Germany on China?

Their stories inspire others to connect with nature. Women who are role models, leaders, educators and campaigners are paving the way for future generations. They want to share their awareness and understanding of nature with other women, tackling the lack of inclusion and representation in all outdoor spaces.

Collisions with wildlife. How can they be prevented? What happens to the animals that survive crashes with cars going at speeds of 100 km/h or more? How do elephants react? What should drivers do when an animal suddenly appears on the road? And could high-tech systems prevent these collisions?

More than 140 years after its invention, the car remains a source of fascination for many people. In Germany, for example, there are more vehicles on the road than ever before. For some, the car is a cult object. But it also deeply polarizing.

Madagascar struggles to eradicate polio, the failure of the EU's single-use plastic ban, and timeless tradition in a hotel in the Chilean Andes.

In Sudan, the government is waging a bloody civil war against rebels. An estimated 12 million people have fled their homes, either to destinations within the country or to neighboring states. Many of them are seeking help in Chad.

Shade elements inspired by pinecones / Oxygen depletion and rising heat - threats to the underwater world / Bringing back flamingos in Kenya.

2024 was a record year for Norwegian tourism, with almost 38.6 million overnight stays. The country's cuisine, culture, and unique destinations entice visitors. But tourism brings its own problems.

What's the best skincare routine for your skin type? Plus: AI-assisted skin screenings, removing unwanted tattoos, and tackling herpes outbreaks.

Their stories inspire others to connect with nature. Women who are role models, leaders, educators and campaigners are paving the way for future generations. They want to share their awareness and understanding of nature with other women, tackling the lack of inclusion and representation in all outdoor spaces.

More than 140 years after its invention, the car remains a source of fascination for many people. In Germany, for example, there are more vehicles on the road than ever before. For some, the car is a cult object. But it also deeply polarizing.

2024 was a record year for Norwegian tourism, with almost 38.6 million overnight stays. The country's cuisine, culture, and unique destinations entice visitors. But tourism brings its own problems.

In Sudan, the government is waging a bloody civil war against rebels. An estimated 12 million people have fled their homes, either to destinations within the country or to neighboring states. Many of them are seeking help in Chad.

Their stories inspire others to connect with nature. Women who are role models, leaders, educators and campaigners are paving the way for future generations. They want to share their awareness and understanding of nature with other women, tackling the lack of inclusion and representation in all outdoor spaces.

Is Joseph Haydn's music boring? Not at all, say Paavo Järvi and the musicians of the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. On their musical journey through Haydn's symphonic works, they discover new and surprising things.

‘Stolpersteine', or ‘stumbling stones' placed in the pavement commemorate the victims of Nazism. The squares are made of brass and measure 10cm x 10cm. More than 100,000 of these memorial plaques have been laid in over 30 countries.

In the Western Ghats, locals are learning that tending forests is profitable. Also: green jobs, environmental storytelling, and a river clean-up in Germany.

2024 was a record year for Norwegian tourism, with almost 38.6 million overnight stays. The country's cuisine, culture, and unique destinations entice visitors. But tourism brings its own problems.

Their stories inspire others to connect with nature. Women who are role models, leaders, educators and campaigners are paving the way for future generations. They want to share their awareness and understanding of nature with other women, tackling the lack of inclusion and representation in all outdoor spaces.

Is Joseph Haydn's music boring? Not at all, say Paavo Järvi and the musicians of the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. On their musical journey through Haydn's symphonic works, they discover new and surprising things.

Chris lives in North Carolina (USA) with his girlfriend Mimi, a life-size sex doll. He communicates with her using an AI app. A clear-eyed, fascinating look at AI and its social consequences.

Rilke is treated almost like a pop star on social media, and his poetry has the makings of a hit: the poet Rainer Maria Rilke is, even more than 150 years after his birth, a cult figure. Young influencers interpret his poetry, and Lady Gaga's upper arm is adorned with a tattooed Rilke verse. He appears on calendars and even funeral notices.

Is Joseph Haydn's music boring? Not at all, say Paavo Järvi and the musicians of the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen. On their musical journey through Haydn's symphonic works, they discover new and surprising things.

In Assam, decades of conflict kept Bodo and Santhal communities apart. Now the traditional martial art Khomlainai is bringing children together, who have never spoken or played with each other before. Mejing Narzary, a former Bodo underground fighter, and Khermu Karmakar, a former general of the Santhal insurgent force, have achieved this miracle.

Facial recognition is now part of daily life - unlocking phones, verifying identities, and helping law enforcement. But in government hands, it can become a serious threat to privacy and civil liberties.

In Venezuela, years of halted imports, sky-high tariffs, and economic collapse have left drivers stuck between aging Toyotas and pricey Chinese SUVs in a distorted market. Plus: REV puts the new Mazda 6e to the test.

China is pushing into European markets - and striving for ever greater military power. This has already had an impact on the internal and external security of Western countries. How dependent is Germany on China?

In Assam, decades of conflict kept Bodo and Santhal communities apart. Now the traditional martial art Khomlainai is bringing children together, who have never spoken or played with each other before. Mejing Narzary, a former Bodo underground fighter, and Khermu Karmakar, a former general of the Santhal insurgent force, have achieved this miracle.

Their stories inspire others to connect with nature. Women who are role models, leaders, educators and campaigners are paving the way for future generations. They want to share their awareness and understanding of nature with other women, tackling the lack of inclusion and representation in all outdoor spaces.

Shade elements inspired by pinecones / Oxygen depletion and rising heat - threats to the underwater world / Bringing back flamingos in Kenya.

Facial recognition is now part of daily life - unlocking phones, verifying identities, and helping law enforcement. But in government hands, it can become a serious threat to privacy and civil liberties.

In Venezuela, years of halted imports, sky-high tariffs, and economic collapse have left drivers stuck between aging Toyotas and pricey Chinese SUVs in a distorted market. Plus: REV puts the new Mazda 6e to the test.

An NGO has been planting araucaria trees for 40 years to protect Brazil's Atlantic rainforest. In India, the AI boom is leading to increasing conflicts over water supply.

2024 was a record year for Norwegian tourism, with almost 38.6 million overnight stays. The country's cuisine, culture, and unique destinations entice visitors. But tourism brings its own problems.

In the Western Ghats, locals are learning that tending forests is profitable. Also: green jobs, environmental storytelling, and a river clean-up in Germany.

What's the best skincare routine for your skin type? Plus: AI-assisted skin screenings, removing unwanted tattoos, and tackling herpes outbreaks.

An NGO has been planting araucaria trees for 40 years to protect Brazil's Atlantic rainforest. In India, the AI boom is leading to increasing conflicts over water supply.

2024 was a record year for Norwegian tourism, with almost 38.6 million overnight stays. The country's cuisine, culture, and unique destinations entice visitors. But tourism brings its own problems.

Shade elements inspired by pinecones / Oxygen depletion and rising heat - threats to the underwater world / Bringing back flamingos in Kenya.

In Assam, decades of conflict kept Bodo and Santhal communities apart. Now the traditional martial art Khomlainai is bringing children together, who have never spoken or played with each other before. Mejing Narzary, a former Bodo underground fighter, and Khermu Karmakar, a former general of the Santhal insurgent force, have achieved this miracle.

Facial recognition is now part of daily life - unlocking phones, verifying identities, and helping law enforcement. But in government hands, it can become a serious threat to privacy and civil liberties.

Youth humor to fight fossil fuels, solar grandmas in Ghana; bamboo to save homes from landslides and sacred sites protecting biotopes in Uganda.

More than 140 years after its invention, the car remains a source of fascination for many people. In Germany, for example, there are more vehicles on the road than ever before. For some, the car is a cult object. But it also deeply polarizing.

2024 was a record year for Norwegian tourism, with almost 38.6 million overnight stays. The country's cuisine, culture, and unique destinations entice visitors. But tourism brings its own problems.

China is pushing into European markets - and striving for ever greater military power. This has already had an impact on the internal and external security of Western countries. How dependent is Germany on China?

In Assam, decades of conflict kept Bodo and Santhal communities apart. Now the traditional martial art Khomlainai is bringing children together, who have never spoken or played with each other before. Mejing Narzary, a former Bodo underground fighter, and Khermu Karmakar, a former general of the Santhal insurgent force, have achieved this miracle.

‘Stolpersteine', or ‘stumbling stones' placed in the pavement commemorate the victims of Nazism. The squares are made of brass and measure 10cm x 10cm. More than 100,000 of these memorial plaques have been laid in over 30 countries.

Youth humor to fight fossil fuels, solar grandmas in Ghana; bamboo to save homes from landslides and sacred sites protecting biotopes in Uganda.

An NGO has been planting araucaria trees for 40 years to protect Brazil's Atlantic rainforest. In India, the AI boom is leading to increasing conflicts over water supply.

More than 140 years after its invention, the car remains a source of fascination for many people. In Germany, for example, there are more vehicles on the road than ever before. For some, the car is a cult object. But it also deeply polarizing.

In this week's show, Edith Kimani meets with Afro-Americans who have relocated to Ghana and locals to explore the challenges and opportunities sparked by the 'Year of Return'.

China is pushing into European markets - and striving for ever greater military power. This has already had an impact on the internal and external security of Western countries. How dependent is Germany on China?