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Decades ago, gray seals in the Baltic Sea were considered virtually extinct, mercilessly hunted by humans. Thanks to a hunting ban, the population recovered. Now, they're making life difficult for fishermen.

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.

Octopus is considered a delicacy - grilled, boiled, or fried. But rising demand has consequences, and in several regions of Europe, this intelligent cephalopod is already considered overfished.

Decades ago, gray seals in the Baltic Sea were considered virtually extinct, mercilessly hunted by humans. Thanks to a hunting ban, the population recovered. Now, they're making life difficult for fishermen.

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.

In a flood-prone Kampala suburb, singer-songwriter Green Daddy is teaching the next generation to fight climate change. Plus: The cyclist with a vision for Africa's cities.

Magical, autonomous, all-powerful: Artificial intelligence fuels our dreams and nightmares. While tech companies promise us a better future, AI is already causing serious harm.

US carmakers pivot back to combustion engines under Donald Trump, while China pulls ahead in electric mobility. A strategic misstep? And: electric ferries in Lagos, transport woes in Karachi and German firms in Serbia.

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.

Magical, autonomous, all-powerful: Artificial intelligence fuels our dreams and nightmares. While tech companies promise us a better future, AI is already causing serious harm.

Coal dust poses a health risk to people in India's mining regions. Local women are taking it on. The economic impact of extreme weather. And: Alpine olives!

Octopus is considered a delicacy - grilled, boiled, or fried. But rising demand has consequences, and in several regions of Europe, this intelligent cephalopod is already considered overfished.

In a flood-prone Kampala suburb, singer-songwriter Green Daddy is teaching the next generation to fight climate change. Plus: The cyclist with a vision for Africa's cities.

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.

Magical, autonomous, all-powerful: Artificial intelligence fuels our dreams and nightmares. While tech companies promise us a better future, AI is already causing serious harm.

High-speed X-rays let researchers see exactly what happens during a collision. Also on the show: plastic-eating worms, a sailboat for ocean research, and why women in soccer run farther and play harder than men.

Mouth ulcers, gum disease, cavities — even the tongue — can provide warnings of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Learn what your mouth says about health.

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.

Digital technology unlocks new ways to explore history through VR, AR and games — but social media can oversimplify or distort facts.

Coal dust poses a health risk to people in India's mining regions. Local women are taking it on. The economic impact of extreme weather. And: Alpine olives!

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.

High-speed X-rays let researchers see exactly what happens during a collision. Also on the show: plastic-eating worms, a sailboat for ocean research, and why women in soccer run farther and play harder than men.

US carmakers pivot back to combustion engines under Donald Trump, while China pulls ahead in electric mobility. A strategic misstep? And: electric ferries in Lagos, transport woes in Karachi and German firms in Serbia.

In a flood-prone Kampala suburb, singer-songwriter Green Daddy is teaching the next generation to fight climate change. Plus: The cyclist with a vision for Africa's cities.

High-speed X-rays let researchers see exactly what happens during a collision. Also on the show: plastic-eating worms, a sailboat for ocean research, and why women in soccer run farther and play harder than men.

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.

Digital technology unlocks new ways to explore history through VR, AR and games — but social media can oversimplify or distort facts.

In this week's show, we are at the carnival of cultures in Berlin. And from Berlin to Cape Town to Lagos, we look at how dance and music are connecting cultures across the world.

What do young Chinese people dream of? What hopes and goals do they have? Do the grandchildren of the "rising generation” still believe in progress through work, and prosperity for all? Or do they have different values?

In a flood-prone Kampala suburb, singer-songwriter Green Daddy is teaching the next generation to fight climate change. Plus: The cyclist with a vision for Africa's cities.

What do young Chinese people dream of? What hopes and goals do they have? Do the grandchildren of the "rising generation” still believe in progress through work, and prosperity for all? Or do they have different values?

Mouth ulcers, gum disease, cavities — even the tongue — can provide warnings of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Learn what your mouth says about health.

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.

Digital technology unlocks new ways to explore history through VR, AR and games — but social media can oversimplify or distort facts.

In this week's show, we are at the carnival of cultures in Berlin. And from Berlin to Cape Town to Lagos, we look at how dance and music are connecting cultures across the world.

Coal dust poses a health risk to people in India's mining regions. Local women are taking it on. The economic impact of extreme weather. And: Alpine olives!

Magical, autonomous, all-powerful: Artificial intelligence fuels our dreams and nightmares. While tech companies promise us a better future, AI is already causing serious harm.

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.

Digital technology unlocks new ways to explore history through VR, AR and games — but social media can oversimplify or distort facts.

Decades ago, gray seals in the Baltic Sea were considered virtually extinct, mercilessly hunted by humans. Thanks to a hunting ban, the population recovered. Now, they're making life difficult for fishermen.

Octopus is considered a delicacy - grilled, boiled, or fried. But rising demand has consequences, and in several regions of Europe, this intelligent cephalopod is already considered overfished.

In a flood-prone Kampala suburb, singer-songwriter Green Daddy is teaching the next generation to fight climate change. Plus: The cyclist with a vision for Africa's cities.

Magical, autonomous, all-powerful: Artificial intelligence fuels our dreams and nightmares. While tech companies promise us a better future, AI is already causing serious harm.

Coal dust poses a health risk to people in India's mining regions. Local women are taking it on. The economic impact of extreme weather. And: Alpine olives!

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.

Decades ago, gray seals in the Baltic Sea were considered virtually extinct, mercilessly hunted by humans. Thanks to a hunting ban, the population recovered. Now, they're making life difficult for fishermen.

In this week's show, we are at the carnival of cultures in Berlin. And from Berlin to Cape Town to Lagos, we look at how dance and music are connecting cultures across the world.

Magical, autonomous, all-powerful: Artificial intelligence fuels our dreams and nightmares. While tech companies promise us a better future, AI is already causing serious harm.

These are the stories of women giving birth at the hospital in Bethlehem. The Holy Family Hospital is a place of hope, in a region marked by conflict, violence and insecurity.

Coal dust poses a health risk to people in India's mining regions. Local women are taking it on. The economic impact of extreme weather. And: Alpine olives!

These are the stories of women giving birth at the hospital in Bethlehem. The Holy Family Hospital is a place of hope, in a region marked by conflict, violence and insecurity.

Decades ago, gray seals in the Baltic Sea were considered virtually extinct, mercilessly hunted by humans. Thanks to a hunting ban, the population recovered. Now, they're making life difficult for fishermen.

Magical, autonomous, all-powerful: Artificial intelligence fuels our dreams and nightmares. While tech companies promise us a better future, AI is already causing serious harm.

What do young Chinese people dream of? What hopes and goals do they have? Do the grandchildren of the "rising generation” still believe in progress through work, and prosperity for all? Or do they have different values?

These are the stories of women giving birth at the hospital in Bethlehem. The Holy Family Hospital is a place of hope, in a region marked by conflict, violence and insecurity.

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?

Magical, autonomous, all-powerful: Artificial intelligence fuels our dreams and nightmares. While tech companies promise us a better future, AI is already causing serious harm.

US carmakers pivot back to combustion engines under Donald Trump, while China pulls ahead in electric mobility. A strategic misstep? And: electric ferries in Lagos, transport woes in Karachi and German firms in Serbia.

What do young Chinese people dream of? What hopes and goals do they have? Do the grandchildren of the "rising generation” still believe in progress through work, and prosperity for all? Or do they have different values?