Long periods of sunny weather; a few heavy rain showers. That’s all fine...or is it? With increasing frequency, summer days are turning into long periods of drought, while rainfall is causing catastrophic flooding.

The Côte d'Azur stands for glamour and luxury, for film festivals and stars, for yachts and villas. The most famous personalities of the last century met here. The Côte owes its unique mythos to their loves and passions.

Michelin star chef Éric Ripert is introduced to China and Sichuan province by good friend Bourdain who intentionally tortures him with mouth-numbing, sinisterly spicy meals such as Hot pots, green peppercorn fish...etc. and tests his endurance and adaptab...

Why is a small region of China home to an extraordinary number of giant holes containing vast, little explored subterranean forests? One professor is on a dangerous mission to find out.

Doctors predict that by 2030, half of the world's population will be overweight or obese. An epidemic of obesity is causing a rapid rise in diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. It's becoming the biggest health challenge worldwide.

Bourdain explores Japan with Michelin star chef Masa Takayama for a homecoming of sorts, especially Ishikawa Prefecture and Tochigi Prefecture. They indulge in both seafood and mainland produce done in numerous ways with simplicity and reflection of Japan...

Developments in artificial intelligence (AI) are leading to fundamental changes in the way we live. Algorithms can already detect Parkinson's disease and cancer, and control both cars and aircraft. How will AI change our society in the future?

New weapons, state-of-the-art equipment and first-class instruction - the Russian Army is literally rolling out innovative guns to compete in the global military elite. In 2008, the Kremlin launched a program to completely renovate Russia's military stren...

China is building a huge digital surveillance system. The state collects massive amounts of data from willing citizens: the benefits are practical, and people who play by the rules are rewarded. Critics call it "the most ambitious Orwellian project in hu...

Mega-corporations like Amazon and Facebook are becoming more powerful. And their growth shows no signs of slowing down. They are in the public eye -- but are...

Many consider Narendra Modi to be the new strong man on the international stage. The right-wing nationalist has steered India's fortunes since 2014. He is th...