A thorny debate over the future of dementia

As the population ages, some researchers think dementia cases will rise far less than projected.

In this episode, Katty Kay speaks with Dr Murali Doraiswamy, Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology at Duke University School of Medicine, about a phenomenon called the birth cohort effect. Each generation seems to be arriving at old age with a lower risk of dementia than the people born before them. But no one is exactly sure what is causing the decline.

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Why the television refuses to die

Do we still need televisions? Tech Now explores the future of home entertainment.

Tech Now

Inflation jumps alongside US retail sales

Debbie Hippensteel, of River Wealth Advisors, says the cost of borrowing could 'hit' tech startups going forward.

Opening Bell

A day in the life of a crane operator in Oslo

A job as a crane operator is not for the faint of heart, but the breathtaking views make it all worthwhile.

Work

'Nobody is making films like this'

The cast and director of Tenzing tell the BBC what it took to tell the story of the first men to summit Everest.

Film & TV

The unique Japanese stays teaching guests traditional crafts

In rural Japan, travellers can stay in special guest houses and learn centuries-old crafts from local artisans.

Discover the World

Wall Street and US economy 'resilient' amid inflation

Victoria Scholar, of Interactive Investor, says 'significant' bond volatility has hit fixed income trading.

Opening Bell

A close look at the Bayeux Tapestry's dramatic scenes

Lucy Worsley retells the events that led to the Norman conquest of England depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry.

BBC Select

The Tuscan nonna teaching the internet to cook

The Travel Show learns the secrets of Tuscany's greatest dishes from social media star Nonna Silvi.

The Travel Show

Jakub Józef Orliński: Being a singer is a terrifying thing

The Polish countertenor has built a reputation as one of classical music's most talked-about young artists.

Arts in Motion

Meet the dogs learning to run with assistive mobility tech

From custom-built supports to specialised wheelchairs, tech is transforming the lives of animals with injuries.

Tech Now

Can doing less to your garden do more for the planet?

By giving nature more space to do its own thing, we can help boost biodiversity and create healthier ecosystems.

Fixing the Planet

Wall Street down from record highs

Noah Hamman, of AdvisorShares, says investors are turning their attention to earnings and consumer spending.

Opening Bell

The stunning Austrian castle once ruled by robber barons

Standing high above the Danube, Austria's Aggstein Castle offers breathtaking views and a brutal history.

BBC Select

Norway is building Europe's biggest seaweed industry

Norway is betting big on this versatile, sustainable ocean crop with underwater farms to processing plants.

World of Business

US markets sluggish after weak job report

Anna Rathbun, of Grenadilla Advisory, says the 'tight' US labor market doesn't send a powerful signal to the Fed.

Opening Bell

Survival skills in the Scottish Highlands

Learning the ancient art of survival in Scottish Highlands

The Travel Show heads into the Scottish Highlands to meet a survival expert and learn to navigate the wild.

The Travel Show

US markets open higher as jobs growth slows

Darius Dale, of 42 Macro, says Wall Street is catching on to the US Federal Reserve's decision-making process.

Opening Bell

A rare look inside Amazon's AI chip design lab

Tech Now goes behind the scenes at the Amazon lab creating chips for some of the world's biggest AI workloads.

Tech Now

Wall Street opens higher despite bond turmoil

Rick Pitcairn, of Pitcairn, says investors could be testing the US Federal Reserve's new chair.

Opening Bell

How Napoleon sparked western Egyptomania

Napoleon Bonaparte's invasion of Egypt fueled the West's fascination with the country's ancient past.

BBC Select