42 - The Answer to Almost Everything

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2021
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The Hidden World Beneath Our Feet
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The deeper you get into the bowels of the earth, the less scientists know about what's there. How far can you dig? And what are the depths hiding? This new documentary series plunges into the heart of the world's mysteries.
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Could We Live on the Moon?
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The new space race has begun. Scientists want to know how humans can carve out a life on the moon. Could humans live there permanently? And who does the moon belong to?
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Should We Replace Voting with a Lottery?
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Corruption, abuse of power, arrogance: are our politicians really able to make decisions for the common good? And is voting for what we want any better than relying on pure dumb luck?
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How Much Does Life Weigh?
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A rhino weighs three tons, a fly weighs five milligrams, and an adult male weighs around 80 kg. But what is the total weight of all living things on Earth?
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Werden wir aufs Wasser ziehen?
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Schreitet der Klimawandel ungebremst voran, werden die Meere bis zum Ende des Jahrhunderts um bis zu 20 Millimeter pro Jahr ansteigen. Nicht nur Inselstaaten wie die Republik Fidschi .. show full overview
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Doctor Algorithm
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The big data craze has not yet revolutionised medicine. But many researchers want to integrate algorithmic data processing into health policy. Is it time to rethink our vision of the .. show full overview
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Why Do We Need Mucus?
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Mucus captures pathogens and protects sensitive organs. Some animals wrap themselves in a protective layer of mucus, like snails. Others use it as a weapon to defend themselves against predators.
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Wie lösen wir das Atommüllrätsel?
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Atomenergie. Sauber und billig - dachte man. Aber es gibt da ein Problem: den Atommüll. Bis er nicht mehr strahlt, muss der radioaktive Abfall in ein Endlager – für eine Million Jahre. .. show full overview
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What if Fear Didn't Exist?
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Life would be fantastic if we were never scared. We could cross deep ravines on tightropes, ski down the steepest mountainsides and feel fine. Unfortunately, fear runs deep inside us.
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What Happens When the Glaciers Disappear?
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Glaciers are wonders of nature and tourist attractions, and they are also the largest reservoirs of drinking water on the planet. In fact, 70% of the world's freshwater resources are .. show full overview
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Do We All hear the Same Thing?
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From birth we are surrounded by sounds which, often without our knowledge, influence our view of the world. But are our reactions to these sounds the same?
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Sind wir zu pessimistisch?
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Viele von uns halten sich für Realisten. Oder gar Pessimisten – lieber keine zu großen Erwartungen haben, denn dann wird man sicher nicht enttäuscht. Tatsächlich ist es aber so, dass die .. show full overview
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Does the Perfect Song Exist?
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What's the recipe for making a song a global hit? Musicologists, brain scientists and professionals in the music industry are actively researching the 'magic formula' for the mega hit.
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Are We Alone in the Universe?
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The universe is big. So big, that surely 'Earthlings' can't possibly be the only form of intelligent life. What then is the probability that extraterrestrials exist? What could they look .. show full overview
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Why Do We Eat What We Eat?
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Tea of coffee? Fish or meat? Every day human beings make around 200 decisions about what to eat. But what drivess these choices? Why do we eat what we eat?
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Was ist das Geheimnis des Lichts?
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So einfach die Frage, so komplex die Antwort: Licht ist allgegenwärtig, aber nicht greifbar. Es ist Welle und Teilchen zugleich und das ist – eigentlich – unmöglich. Warum es sich immer .. show full overview