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Think Elon Musk is rich? Meet Jakob Fugger. The billionaire of the Middle Ages. His fortune (worth $400 billion today!) gave him power over kings, popes, and emperors. Fugger shaped wars, religion, and politics, just like today's tech moguls shape the future. Find out how history's richest man compares to Musk, Bezos, and the super-rich of today.

Germany's economy is slowing, but innovation endures. U.S. President Donald Trump is rolling back climate action. Young global talent is looking elsewhere.

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It's an adventurous journey into a remote and fascinating world: in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, people search for hidden treasures, explore the consequences of climate change, or dive with whales.

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Africa

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Think Elon Musk is rich? Meet Jakob Fugger. The billionaire of the Middle Ages. His fortune (worth $400 billion today!) gave him power over kings, popes, and emperors. Fugger shaped wars, religion, and politics, just like today's tech moguls shape the future. Find out how history's richest man compares to Musk, Bezos, and the super-rich of today.

Select DW podcasts enrich the program with current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives. There will also be space in the program for lively discussions about social standards and taboos.

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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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Like many fathers, street artist Alex Face is worried about his daughter's future in Thailand. Bangkok might be under water soon - a fate faced by other cities. Alex's graffiti is a call to action. And city planners are transforming their surroundings into landscapes that fight floods. Street artist Alex Face sprays the truth on walls: his daughter standing knee-deep in water.

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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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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.

Select DW podcasts enrich the program with current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives. There will also be space in the program for lively discussions about social standards and taboos.

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Tamil Nadu is one of the most urbanized states in India. There was indiscriminate felling of trees in the state to pave the way for development. This increased the heat wildly and the water also dried up. But there are many examples facing Tamil Nadu that can turn the state into a great place by 2050. Find out how, in this documentary.

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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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.

The Environment Magazine

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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.

This edition of Afrimaxx explores the future of tradition: sci-fi-inspired design from Ghana, Ethiopia's culinary heritage, and a South African artist who fires up memory through clay.

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Select DW podcasts enrich the program with current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives. There will also be space in the program for lively discussions about social standards and taboos.

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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.

The Environment Magazine

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News in Review

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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

The Environment Magazine

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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.

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.

The Science Magazine

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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?