The Economist

Mind-stretching short films every day of the working week

The Oceans series examines the cutting edge science and radical thinking at work in tackling the crisis facing the world’s seas. This series reflects the passion of those at the frontline of marine biology, and tells the story of the challenge now confronting us as we explore the world’s oceans.

Discover the radical thinking and powerful personalities tackling issues of life and death—and everything in between. Global Compass searches for the key to solving some of the world’s biggest and most challenging problems—and reveals how one powerful idea can become the dynamo for change across the globe.

THE AGENDA explores the defining questions of our time and seeks out the stories, solutions and the personalities who might just hold the answers. Discover the mould-breakers experimenting with new ways to approach some of the modern world's most fundamental issues; find out what happens when bold ideas and real life collide, and meet the leaders whose thoughts and actions are themselves helping to shape the agenda.