Wissenschaftsdoku

Season 2022

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25 Episodes

  • The Wonder Fluid Semen – A Teaspoon of Genetic Information
    E1
    The Wonder Fluid Semen – A Teaspoon of Genetic InformationSemen – the substance from which life emerges. The ejaculate: a protein shake. Up to 600 million sperm cells swarm within this wonder fluid. Sperm contain around 1.5 gigabytes of genetic information.
  • The Conquest of the World's Oceans
    E2
    The Conquest of the World's OceansWho owns the world's oceans? Coastal states are fighting over territorial claims, as the seabed promises valuable raw materials. Science is to have the deciding say over the allocation of ocean territories.
  • mRNA – Hype or Hope?
    E3
    mRNA – Hype or Hope?mRNA vaccines transport the blueprint for a viral protein into cells, which then begin to produce the foreign biomolecule. The immune system ramps up its defences against the virus, even though it only encounters a small, harmless part of the pathogen. There are high hopes that this mechanism of action will in future allow a wide range of diseases to be treated – among them cancer, HIV, malaria, cardiovascular diseases, and autoimmune conditions.
  • The Secret of Our Sleep
    E4
    The Secret of Our SleepAt the Interdisciplinary Sleep Centre at Pfalzklinikum in Klingenmünster, Dr Hans-Günter Weeß has been working clinically and scientifically on sleep and its disorders for more than 20 years, and advocates for "a new culture of sleep". This would not only have a positive effect on our health and life expectancy – the world of work and the economy would also benefit from better-rested employees who make fewer mistakes and take less sick leave.
  • Hazardous Waste – Hidden Landfill Sites
    E5
    Hazardous Waste – Hidden Landfill SitesUntil the 1970s, every municipality dumped its waste wherever space was available. Which rubbish ended up where exactly is often unclear. A danger to the environment and to public health.
  • Breathing
    E6
    BreathingEvery person takes around 20,000 breaths per day. The depth and rhythm of breathing influence whether we feel at ease or stressed.
  • Under High Voltage – How Secure Are Our Power Grids?
    E7
    Under High Voltage – How Secure Are Our Power Grids?The coal phase-out by 2038 is a done deal. In future, wind turbines situated near the coast are to take over a large part of this base load. Production is one thing; transmission is another. Two main problems need to be resolved from a technical standpoint: balancing energy fluctuations on days with little wind, and building a direct current grid across Germany.
  • Working Healthier, Living Better – Part-Time for Everyone
    E8
    Working Healthier, Living Better – Part-Time for EveryoneCompulsory office attendance, the forty-hour week, and rigid hierarchies – working models that are decades old are now under scrutiny. Companies must become more creative in order to find new members of staff.
  • The Mysterious Gut Feeling – How Clever Is Our Inner Voice?
    E9
    The Mysterious Gut Feeling – How Clever Is Our Inner Voice?Our lives constantly confront us with decisions. In doing so, we frequently rely on our gut feeling. What drives our intuition – and should we really always trust it?
  • Failure as an Opportunity – How We Learn from Mistakes
    E10
    Failure as an Opportunity – How We Learn from MistakesTo err is human. Yet many people associate mistakes with fear, shame, and feelings of guilt. Research shows, however, that we must learn to fail in order to succeed.
  • Surviving in Water
    E11
    Surviving in WaterWater is humanity's most vital elixir of health and life. Yet water also means mortal danger. Is humankind, a creature of water by nature, losing one of its most important cultural skills?
  • Dangerous Gas – On the Hunt for Methane Leaks
    E12
    Dangerous Gas – On the Hunt for Methane LeaksResearch teams around the world are measuring ever higher concentrations of methane in the atmosphere – a gas that poses a serious threat to the climate. Who is responsible for releasing these large quantities of methane?
  • New Therapies for Parkinson's Disease
    E13
    New Therapies for Parkinson's DiseaseParkinson's disease affects millions of people worldwide. Some symptoms can be alleviated with medication. A cure has not yet been possible. Stem cell therapies are bringing hope.
  • The Heart Revolution – How We Can Age More Healthily
    E14
    The Heart Revolution – How We Can Age More HealthilyThe heart is the engine of our body. Over the course of a lifetime, it beats around three billion times. Precision cardiac medicine and prevention ensure many healthy years – even in cases of heart defects.
  • Disaster Preparedness – How Well Are We Prepared?
    E15
    Disaster Preparedness – How Well Are We Prepared?The war in Ukraine, extreme weather events, the pandemic, and supply shortages are shaping our everyday lives. How can we respond more swiftly and effectively to ever-new crises and threats?
  • The Garden as Ecosystem – How People and Nature Both Benefit
    E16
    The Garden as Ecosystem – How People and Nature Both BenefitIn times of pandemic and crisis, the garden has gained a new appreciation. Green oases offer more than just food and relaxation. The ecosystem protects biodiversity and eases the burden on the climate.
  • Modern Warfare – How New Weapons Are Transforming the Military
    E17
    Modern Warfare – How New Weapons Are Transforming the MilitaryIntelligent weapons, new tactics, and networked strategies are heralding a military turning point. Drones, satellites, AI, and autonomous systems are deciding the course of war and peace.
  • Lights Out – How Artificial Light Is Changing Nature
    E18
    Lights Out – How Artificial Light Is Changing NatureWhen light pollution causes the night to disappear, a fundamental rhythm-setter for life on Earth is thrown out of balance. Animals and plants are under threat from artificial light.
  • The Long COVID Mystery – The Long Road to Recovery
    E19
    The Long COVID Mystery – The Long Road to RecoveryOne in ten Germans continues to suffer from various symptoms weeks and months after a coronavirus infection. "Long COVID" is the name of this new illness, for which there is as yet no cure.
  • Heat Stress in the Mediterranean – An Ecosystem Under Threat
    E20
    Heat Stress in the Mediterranean – An Ecosystem Under ThreatThe Mediterranean is not only one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world – it is also home to ten per cent of all species. Yet tourism, climate change, and industry are putting the ecosystem at risk.
  • Rituals, Esotericism, Superstition – The Search for Meaning Between Spirituality and Science
    E21
    Rituals, Esotericism, Superstition – The Search for Meaning Between Spirituality and ScienceAlongside horoscopes and star signs, stars from the life-coaching scene and ritual designers are gaining ever more followers. They apparently satisfy the human need for spirituality.
  • Talent or Training? The Science of Success
    E22
    Talent or Training? The Science of SuccessResearch shows: with the right training, one can go very far – but the combination of talent and tailored training is unbeatable.
  • The Power of Sound – Music as Medicine
    E23
    The Power of Sound – Music as MedicineMusic shapes us from the womb, touches us at our very core, and can drive us to peak performance. Music can help us live longer, healthier, and happier lives.
  • My Food and Me: Personalised Nutrition
    E24
    My Food and Me: Personalised NutritionRecent studies show: every person processes carbohydrates, fats, and proteins differently. Personalised nutrition is intended to boost performance and aid weight loss.
  • Vulva and Vagina – New Insights into Female Pleasure
    E25
    Vulva and Vagina – New Insights into Female PleasureFemale genitalia have long been under-researched and shrouded in great shame. Unlike the penis, very few people are able to draw an anatomically correct vulva or vagina.

 

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