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The Inquiry Episodes

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    How long can we live?

    Life expectancy is rising as medicine advances, but can we beat old age itself?

  2. What Went Wrong in Indonesia?

    Could the earthquake and tsunami that struck Palu, Indonesia have killed fewer people?

  3. Can Delhi Clean Up Its Air?

    Air pollution is suffocating Delhi – what can be done?

  4. Should We Rethink the Ban on Child Labour?

    Most countries have signed up to a ban on child labour – but is this the best approach?

  5. Is Genetic Testing Overrated?

    DNA testing is big business - but could the results be harmful?

  6. The Inquiry Junior - Why are North and South Korea divided?

    The story of how a line on a map becomes a hard state border that no one can cross.

  7. The Inquiry Junior - What’s Killing Africa’s Elephants?

    Poachers, jewellery makers and angry farmers: the story behind the decline of elephants

  8. Is Women’s Sport In Trouble?

    Who gets to compete as a woman?

  9. How Do You Run A Hacking Operation?

    We reveal the secrets of some of the world’s most advanced and secretive cyber-powers.

  10. Who’s in the Driving Seat of the US – Saudi Relationship?

    The forces steering the alliance between the US and Saudi Arabia

  11. Could We See Another Aids Pandemic?

    Are we losing the battle against Aids?

  12. Can We Control 3D Printing?

    Does the 3D printing revolution mean that people anywhere can print anything they want?

  13. Is WhatsApp Fuelling Vigilantism?

    What is it about this simple messaging platform that fuels emotions and spreads fear?

  14. Is Africa’s Longest War Really Over?

    Ethiopia and Eritrea have just signed a peace deal ending two decades of war.

  15. What does Iran think of the West?

    Exploring why many Iranians are suspicious of the motives of the outside world

  16. Can We Ever Understand Animals?

    Humans spend hours studying our fellow animals. But will we ever truly understand them?

  17. Can We Eat Our Way Out Of Climate Change?

    Changing what we eat could be one of the fastest ways to slow down climate change

  18. Are We Heading for a Trade War?

    The high-stakes showdown between the US and China on trade.

  19. Can You Train People To Be Less Prejudiced?

    Businesses spend millions on anti-bias training – but does it work?

  20. How Do You Make People Have Babies?

    How governments are encouraging people to have more children to offset deaths

  21. Trump and Kim: Can they close the deal?

    Top tips from peacemakers who have brokered some of the world’s most unlikely pacts

  22. Is Raqqa Recovering After Islamic State?

    A look inside the city which was once Islamic State’s headquarters.

  23. Can Computers Predict Crimes That Haven’t Happened Yet?

    The ethics of big data in crime forecasting

  24. Is North Korea Broke?

    This isolated economy is showing signs of life that might surprise you.

  25. What Makes a Revolution Successful?

    The factors that need to come together for a successful revolution in the modern world

  26. Trump and Kim: Can They Close the Deal?

    Top tips from peacemakers who have brokered some of the world’s most unlikely pacts

  27. What’s the Real Difference Between the Sexes?

    What is there to learn about men and women from people who’ve lived as both?

  28. What’s Killing Black American Babies?

    Black infants are twice as likely to die in their first year as white infants.

  29. Are Nerve Agents Out of Control?

    Banned over 20 years ago, how do we explain recent attacks?

  30. How Did China Ban Ivory?

    The story of how China ended its love affair with white gold.

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