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In the Never Furget documentary, scientists, travellers and nature enthusiasts explore the fate of the harp seal population of the White Sea in the Arctic. Years of hunting, global warming, and food shortages has put the harp seal population on the brink of extinction. So what future awaits the cute seal pups, and if they have one? Find out in our film.

In 2022 two brand-new Russian icebreakers will operate on the Northern sea route. These ships can break through ice 118 inches thick, need no refuelling for decades, and travel at sea and along rivers. They opened a new era of Arctic sea economy — now there is a direct path between Northern Europe and Asia, bypassing all European seaports. What new opportunities can it bring?

Russian physicists are undertaking the NICA mega-science project at a research centre in Dubna. The scientists build Nuclotron — a booster that will have charged particles fly towards each other at extra high speeds and then collide. These experiments will help go back to the past, bring state-of-the-art technologies into the future and answer age-old questions about what the universe is made of and how it was formed.

This is a game in which the stake is human life. These people play with death. While the grim reaper stands at the head of the dying person’s bed, waiting for their final breath, volunteers from the Dutch “Ambulance Wish Foundation” arrive. They are prepared to fulfil any last wish of the patient. Completely free of charge! 

Refugee camp Dar Es Salam in Chad is a safe haven for thousands of Nigerians fleeing violent attacks by Boko Haram. This militant religious group has been destroying villages in Nigeria and killing indiscriminately. Those who escaped the terror are looking forward to rebuilding their lives, when a few camp newcomers bring fear and anxiety to this place.

The biotech giants are promising cutting-edge traits in GMO seeds and weed killing chemicals, to feed the hungry and bring farmers bigger harvests of pest-resistant crops. From India to the UK and across the Atlantic, people question the safety of GMOs to both the environment and human health. RTD looks at the hidden dangers of the GM industry and agricultural chemicals.

Endemic poverty in the West African country of Togo is putting crushing pressure on families. Children as young as five toil long hours breaking stones, picking coffee beans, and other manual labour. Their parents are aware of the hard and often dangerous conditions but must send them to work to help the family survive. Many children seek more promising opportunities abroad but end up falling into slavery and prostitution.

YouTube is full of do-it-yourself how-tos and tutorials that rack up millions of views. People spend many hours watching others create new inventions and try out original ways of doing unusual things. If you’ve ever wondered how to launch a squid or install Microsoft Windows in a Soviet car, these guys can show you how.

Some Russian men have volunteered to join the fight against Ukrainian nationalists. The documentary tells the stories of four Russian men who felt they couldn’t just stand aside. Some have combat experience others have never served. Could a 60-year-old become a volunteer? Why are regular office workers willing to go to the front?

Art brut, or outsider art, is traditionally used for self-taught artists, creating art disregarding the normal expectations of society. PsychiARTry is a documentary about outsider art created by people with mental health conditions and facing emotional challenges. Raw and pure, their creativity helps them express their emotions in a non-destructive way. Artists speak of how painting and music become an outlet for their pent up emotions and helps them deal with frustration and suicidal thoughts.

Ten years of war in Syria left millions of broken lives and destroyed families in its wake. Over this period, tens of thousands of people worldwide were drawn into terrorist networks. Why were they willing to give up everything, put their own lives and those of their children at risk, to fight for the so-called caliphate? Listen to the former recruiters and their wives to get your answer.

The Indian state of Punjab is undergoing a severe water crisis. Once an agricultural leader in India, it’s now turning into a desert. Farmers and other rural dwellers are going bankrupt over the need to pay for water delivered from other regions. In this drastic situation, the number of suicides has skyrocketed.

Mica is a shiny mineral that’s all the rage in modern-day makeup, helping to give beauty products a bright gleam and natural-looking glow. This beauty, however, comes at a price that most are unaware of. Those who pay it are the poorest and the most vulnerable. RT Doc visits India’s illegal mica mines where child labour is rife. 

Nestled in the rugged Dagestan mountains, a remote school struggled to find an English teacher. The journey to the school is perilous, with treacherous roads overrun by mountain rivers. However, Musakay Musakaev braves the risks, spending four hours commuting each day to inspire his students, offering them hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Lhasa’s Potala Palace in Tibet is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It crowns the mountainous city, drawing in tourists. To preserve its unique architectural heritage, a local architect is recording all the precious details of the city’s palace, monasteries and old houses. His mission: to keep Tibet’s architectural traditions alive in the 21st century.

In 2022 two brand-new Russian icebreakers will operate on the Northern sea route. These ships can break through ice 118 inches thick, need no refuelling for decades, and travel at sea and along rivers. They opened a new era of Arctic sea economy — now there is a direct path between Northern Europe and Asia, bypassing all European seaports. What new opportunities can it bring?

Russian physicists are undertaking the NICA mega-science project at a research centre in Dubna. The scientists build Nuclotron — a booster that will have charged particles fly towards each other at extra high speeds and then collide. These experiments will help go back to the past, bring state-of-the-art technologies into the future and answer age-old questions about what the universe is made of and how it was formed.

This is a game in which the stake is human life. These people play with death. While the grim reaper stands at the head of the dying person’s bed, waiting for their final breath, volunteers from the Dutch “Ambulance Wish Foundation” arrive. They are prepared to fulfil any last wish of the patient. Completely free of charge! 

Endemic poverty in the West African country of Togo is putting crushing pressure on families. Children as young as five toil long hours breaking stones, picking coffee beans, and other manual labour. Their parents are aware of the hard and often dangerous conditions but must send them to work to help the family survive. Many children seek more promising opportunities abroad but end up falling into slavery and prostitution.

Some Russian men have volunteered to join the fight against Ukrainian nationalists. The documentary tells the stories of four Russian men who felt they couldn’t just stand aside. Some have combat experience others have never served. Could a 60-year-old become a volunteer? Why are regular office workers willing to go to the front?

Art brut, or outsider art, is traditionally used for self-taught artists, creating art disregarding the normal expectations of society. PsychiARTry is a documentary about outsider art created by people with mental health conditions and facing emotional challenges. Raw and pure, their creativity helps them express their emotions in a non-destructive way. Artists speak of how painting and music become an outlet for their pent up emotions and helps them deal with frustration and suicidal thoughts.

Ten years of war in Syria left millions of broken lives and destroyed families in its wake. Over this period, tens of thousands of people worldwide were drawn into terrorist networks. Why were they willing to give up everything, put their own lives and those of their children at risk, to fight for the so-called caliphate? Listen to the former recruiters and their wives to get your answer.

The Indian state of Punjab is undergoing a severe water crisis. Once an agricultural leader in India, it’s now turning into a desert. Farmers and other rural dwellers are going bankrupt over the need to pay for water delivered from other regions. In this drastic situation, the number of suicides has skyrocketed.