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We associate laughter with jokes or humor. Laughter is both contagious and a social behavior: people laugh 30 times more often in company. The documentary shows how neuroscience and psychology have discovered that humor makes us stronger.

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What really happens when you drive under the influence of cannabis? We put it to the test in a professional driving simulator with police-style impairment tests - walking the line, eye tracking, reflex checks, and cognitive tasks. With experts Dr. Benno Hartung and Dr. Katharina Zube, we find out how weed affects reaction time, focus, steering, and driving safety.

Vision problems can affect people at any age. How can these problems be treated? And worldwide, the number of children who are nearsighted is rising steadily. Why is that? In Good Shape has some tips to make sure you have a clear view ahead.

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Mental health and addiction problems are not talked about in many Asian countries. That can make it especially hard to overcome the crisis and the pain. For this episode of HER, three women take a look back at very difficult periods in their lives and share how they found their way out of the void that surrounded them.

A pioneering initiative for recycling old garments containing synthetic fibers. Plus: secondhand fashion, organically sourced clothes and eco-friendly dyes.

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What really happens when you drive under the influence of cannabis? We put it to the test in a professional driving simulator with police-style impairment tests - walking the line, eye tracking, reflex checks, and cognitive tasks. With experts Dr. Benno Hartung and Dr. Katharina Zube, we find out how weed affects reaction time, focus, steering, and driving safety.

Tigers in Lamborghinis, costumed dogs and cheetahs on the sofa generate clicks on social media. Good business for the "petfluencers". But what price is paid by the animals?

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Palantir is considered one of the most opaque companies in the field of big data. The group's software is used by government agencies and intelligence services worldwide. This film takes a look behind the scenes -- at the tech company, and its CEO, Alex Karp.

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What really happens when you drive under the influence of cannabis? We put it to the test in a professional driving simulator with police-style impairment tests - walking the line, eye tracking, reflex checks, and cognitive tasks. With experts Dr. Benno Hartung and Dr. Katharina Zube, we find out how weed affects reaction time, focus, steering, and driving safety.

Today's episode with host Zahir from Malawi, is all about identity. How to find it, shape it, and even fight for it. Get ready to meet the creative minds that are transforming identity into something bold and beautiful.

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Africa

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Young people usually have large social networks; but now, they also feel lonelier than previous generations. How come? +++ Francesco Zanardi is demanding that Italy's Catholic Church takes decisive action against abuse.

From tackling plastic pollution in urban Nigeria to staying cool in Cairo, making city tourism more sustainable and using dance to inspire climate action.

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What really happens when you drive under the influence of cannabis? We put it to the test in a professional driving simulator with police-style impairment tests - walking the line, eye tracking, reflex checks, and cognitive tasks. With experts Dr. Benno Hartung and Dr. Katharina Zube, we find out how weed affects reaction time, focus, steering, and driving safety.

Palantir is considered one of the most opaque companies in the field of big data. The group's software is used by government agencies and intelligence services worldwide. This film takes a look behind the scenes -- at the tech company, and its CEO, Alex Karp.

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News in Review

A pioneering initiative for recycling old garments containing synthetic fibers. Plus: secondhand fashion, organically sourced clothes and eco-friendly dyes.

What really happens when you drive under the influence of cannabis? We put it to the test in a professional driving simulator with police-style impairment tests - walking the line, eye tracking, reflex checks, and cognitive tasks. With experts Dr. Benno Hartung and Dr. Katharina Zube, we find out how weed affects reaction time, focus, steering, and driving safety.

Africa

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With its young, growing population, India's tastes will grow ever more important to car designers. Will the cars of the future will be designed in India? And: a party bus guarantees fun and safety in Lagos.

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The wolves are back! But that means more farm animals are being killed as the predators spread through Western Europe. So this year, the EU decided to bring hunting back too. Scientists and the courts are calling this unjustified. We look at the case in Germany to figure out the best way to handle the carnivores in our backyard.

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Living in the Digital Age

We associate laughter with jokes or humor. Laughter is both contagious and a social behavior: people laugh 30 times more often in company. The documentary shows how neuroscience and psychology have discovered that humor makes us stronger.

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What really happens when you drive under the influence of cannabis? We put it to the test in a professional driving simulator with police-style impairment tests - walking the line, eye tracking, reflex checks, and cognitive tasks. With experts Dr. Benno Hartung and Dr. Katharina Zube, we find out how weed affects reaction time, focus, steering, and driving safety.

Tigers in Lamborghinis, costumed dogs and cheetahs on the sofa generate clicks on social media. Good business for the "petfluencers". But what price is paid by the animals?