Now playing Next Europe Decoded In the weeds: Germany's plan to legalise cannabis in 2024 in doubt Berlin unveiled its bold project to legalise cannabis in October 2022 but has yet to draft the law it then needs to present to the European Commission to launch talks. 27/01/2023
Now playing Next Health news 'I tried the 12-Hour Walk trend. This is what I learned about my mind' The 12-Hour Walk is becoming a modern pilgrimage for those willing to invest a single day in exchange for perhaps unlocking their best life. 26/01/2023
Now playing Next Living The emissions-saving solutions that also help you live longer Better insulation, less red meat, more exercise: These are the climate-friendly changes that will improve your life expectancy. 26/01/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Seriously injured author Hanif Kureishi gains new online following His tweets, composed by voice recognition technology and with the help of his son and wife, have significantly boosted his online following and read like a beautiful stream of consciousness 23/01/2023
Now playing Next Green News Netherlands to ban unhealthy designer pet breeds Flat-faced dog breeds and cats with folding ears could be included in the ban. 23/01/2023
Now playing Next Health news What music helps you sleep? For many, it’s Billie Eilish and BTS Researchers pored over Spotify sleep-related playlists to determine which songs users turn to for a good night's sleep. 20/01/2023
Now playing Next Health news A mackerel a day? Eating oily fish might ward off kidney disease The beneficial impact of omega 3s on kidneys was only found with fatty acids coming from fish and seafood, scientists say. 19/01/2023
Now playing Next Health news Early hearing tests could help prevent risk of dementia Though there are factors increasing the risk of dementia that we cannot control, there are others we have a great influence on. 19/01/2023
Now playing Next Destinations Dry January: The best places for a sober getaway Say goodbye to hangovers with these tips on how to have a brilliant alcohol-free trip. 18/01/2023
Now playing Next France World's oldest person dies aged 118 Sister Andre died in the early hours of Tuesday morning at her retirement home in France. Last year she had survived contracting COVID-19 The world's oldest person is now María Branyas Morera who is aged 115 and lives in Spain. 18/01/2023
Now playing Next Health news How to fight the winter blues Though there’s no scientific evidence proving that ‘Blue Monday’ is the most depressing day of the year, there’s no doubt that the winter blues are real. 16/01/2023
Now playing Next Smart Regions Return to work: How do you get back on track after a long illness? IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION A European project has developed a method with patients, companies and caregivers for people who want to go back to work and have a long-term illness. 16/01/2023
Now playing Next Health news Inside the US facility that has cryofrozen 199 'patients' and 100 pets This American cryonics facility has preserved "patients" in liquid nitrogen-filled tanks until a future date when technology allows them to be thawed. 15/01/2023
Now playing Next Health news Scientists unwrap what makes chocolate irresistible Scientists think that the secret appeal of chocolate can be harnessed to trick our minds to be content with healthier options. 13/01/2023
Now playing Next Health news New virus surveillance system could predict the next major pandemic The Wellcome Sanger Institute’s programme will build on its work sequencing millions of COVID genomes during the pandemic. 12/01/2023
Now playing Next Health news Artificial pancreas could change lives of type 1 diabetes patients Experts say the new technology is the closest thing patients can get to a real functioning pancreas. 10/01/2023
Now playing Next Travel News Thailand clarifies COVID entry rules after u-turn on vaccinations The Tourism Authority of Thailand has issued a statement clearing up confusion over the country’s COVID-19 entry rules. 10/01/2023
Now playing Next Health news This smart toilet can give you health tips and help you get pregnant U-Scan by Withings is a new device for at-home urine analysis. You place it inside your toilet bowl so it gathers health data from your urine. 08/01/2023
Now playing Next Health news New app seeks to decipher what babies want when they cry Zoundream has created an application that analyses babies’ crying, using machine learning and a bank of data to suggest what a baby wants. 07/01/2023
Now playing Next Health news Hope for humans as scientists restore erections in injured pig penises Previous attempts to repair the injured penile tissue led to issues such as immune system rejection. 04/01/2023