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Tongue - The superorgan

Chewing, tasting, swallowing, or speaking ‒ our tongue is essential for survival. Researchers around the world are working to unravel its final mysteries. A film by Luca Bartolotta, airing on August 27 at 8:15 p.m. on 3sat.

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plan b: A fresh start for the knee

Ice baths and cold chambers, exercise, or a cartilage transplant from the nose to the knee: What really helps with knee pain? A film by Judith Arnold and Andrea Zimmermann.

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Brain under current

What chances of recovery do neuroimplants offer patients suffering from conditions such as Parkinson's disease or depression? A film by Judith Arnold.

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37 Grad: Sleepless

More than a third of Germans have sleep problems. When the night becomes a struggle, the day also loses its balance. What happens when sleep no longer brings rest? A documentary by Daniela Hoyer.

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Gigantic appetite for electricity

The energy transition is a task that will take centuries to complete and requires new solutions in generation and storage. How can science help? Our new NANO documentary by Luca Bartolotta and Christiane Henningsen addresses this question.

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Planet e.: Pistachios

Reporter Victoria Reichelt explores the question of what price the environment pays for our hunger for pistachios—and where enjoyment takes on a bitter aftertaste.

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