Nobel laureate Hermann Hesse was the most widely read German-language author in the world in the 20th century. Today, in an age defined by multiple crises, his work deserves more than ever to be re-read and re-examined in the context of the present. This documentary marks the 150th anniversary of his birth in June 2027.
For decades, Hollywood has told stories of AI beings as “better humans”. Tech giants like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk grew up with these pop-cultural visions of the future themselves – today, they use them as a PR tool, even invoking the Terminator myth to suggest that their own vision is the only option.
With its recognisable bright red cap with white spots, the fly agaric (Amanita muscaria) seems like the archetypal fairy tale toadstool. But it is also toxic to humans and can lead to hallucinations and psychotic reactions if ingested. A source of fascination and fear, how dangerous is this mushroom? And could it be beneficial to humankind?
What happens if our bodies have long been sounding the alarm – just because we’re awake, eating or sleeping at the wrong time? Chronobiology is completely rethinking health, the mind and medicine: from therapy using light to the question of why a disrupted internal clock can make us ill.
A hundred years ago, in October 1927, Einstein, Heisenberg, Schrödinger, Curie, Bohr and many other leading scientists gathered in Brussels for the fifth Solvay Conference, a kind of summit for physicists and chemists. They discussed a theory that would go on to change the world: quantum mechanics.
Migraine is more than just a headache – yet it remains one of the most neglected conditions of our time. For those affected, it can affect every aspect of their life. In Copenhagen, researchers ask what happens in the brain during an attack, and what really brings relief. The film explores why migraine remains so stigmatised and how new therapies could change lives.
In the shadow of AI, a potentially even more disruptive technological era is emerging. Quantum computing is so revolutionary that every major global power is racing to master it. We follow four international scientists at Forschungszentrum Jülich – Europe’s epicentre of quantum research.
Breathtaking canyons, lakes, rivers and landforms with captivating fauna and flora: from the Tatra Mountains via the Dordogne to the Danube Delta, this series explores extraordinary, still unspoilt corners of Europe. Because of their biodiversity, many are already protected as national parks, UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites or biosphere reserves.
Although the world’s oceans cover around 70% of the Earth’s surface, their depths remain largely unexplored. Fascination Deep Sea reveals the most breathtaking landscapes and the most extraordinary creatures the oceans have to offer. We uncover sunken ships and underwater mineral wealth, and learn why the ocean ecosystem regulates the climate of our entire planet.
Europe plans to spend one trillion euros to strengthen its military readiness against threats from Russia and China and reduce its reliance on the US. But with 178 different weapons systems across its armies, is it building an effective defence or wasting resources?
Rebecca Horn is one of the most fascinating female artists of the 20th century. The film explores her poetic, multifaceted and enigmatic body of work, which spans performances, films, installations, sculptures and drawings.
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