WissenschaftsdokuSeizoen 2021
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22 Episodes
- Hope in Palliative Care – Dying with Self-DeterminationA2
Hope in Palliative Care – Dying with Self-DeterminationDoctors fight illness and death with every means at their disposal – not infrequently at the expense of patient wellbeing. The end of life is a billion-pound industry built on high-tech medicine that can sometimes cause more suffering than relief in the dying. - Construction Site Bureaucracy – Why Do Major Projects Fail?A5
Construction Site Bureaucracy – Why Do Major Projects Fail?Too late, too expensive, too complex: when the state builds, chaos often looms. Whether in Berlin, Hamburg or Stuttgart – experts agree: the fault with German major projects lies in the system. - Soils in Burnout – How Chemicals Threaten Bees and FieldsA7
Soils in Burnout – How Chemicals Threaten Bees and FieldsIn our agricultural industry geared towards mass yields, the soil is not only tilled but also exhausted. What are the effects of over-fertilisation and pesticides on the environment and people? - The Power of Sound – Music as MedicineA14
The Power of Sound – Music as MedicineMusic shapes us even in 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. Thu 16 Sep 8:15 pm First broadcast Music shapes us even in the womb, touches us at our very core and can drive us to peak performance. The power of sound can also help us live longer, healthier and happier lives. Music acts on every level of the brain with direct access to our emotions. The secrets of rhythms and melodies are therefore also being explored by neuroscientists such as Peter Vuust and Stefan Kölsch, who study the function and development of our brains. Music may help our bodies activate their inherent healing powers better than many medicines, according to Stefan Kölsch of the University of Bergen in Norway. - Self-obsessed, power-hungry, cold-hearted – Our Dark SidesA15
Self-obsessed, power-hungry, cold-hearted – Our Dark SidesPeople with pronounced dark character traits often have a particular magnetism. They can consciously switch their empathy on and off, manipulating others to serve their own interests. But how does one deal with them? - The Winner's Curse – Auctions in CompetitionA17
The Winner's Curse – Auctions in CompetitionBidding for a bicycle online or a valuable painting at Sotheby's – such auctions are well known. Advertising slots, electricity and mobile phone frequencies are now also sold to the highest bidder. Every day, auctions move billions. - Radiant Comeback – Can Nuclear Power Save the Climate?A18
Radiant Comeback – Can Nuclear Power Save the Climate?Electricity in Germany is still predominantly generated from coal. The Federal Republic is Europe's largest producer of CO2 emissions. With climate change in mind, was the decision to phase out nuclear power a mistake? - Understanding Exponential Growth – The Water Lily PrincipleA21
Understanding Exponential Growth – The Water Lily PrincipleFrom coronavirus to compound interest: exponential growth shapes our lives. It can enrich us or destroy us. We should learn to understand it – yet our brains are only partially capable of doing so.