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July 24, 2021

Season 4

01. The Science Behind Electronics Recycling

In the World of Innovation, we learn how mining has evolved from the days of the California Gold Rush to harvesting the precious metals found inside our electronic scrap and how electronics recycling helps our environment.

25min
July 24, 2021

02. The Power of Air

We discover how compressed air--and a math equation from the 1700s--are being used in modern manufacturing. Our field reporter Greg brushes up on his ABCs, and we celebrate the first ever National Pneumatics Day.

25min
July 31, 2021

03. Innovations in Forestry Management

In the World of Production, we explore how one company is helping to salvage trees after wildfires and how forestry management helps keep our forests healthy.

25min
August 7, 2021

04. Empty Driver's Seat

You may have seen autonomous cars driving on the road, but did you know that autonomous mining vehicles have been around for decades? We visit the World of Production to explore the past, present, and future of autonomous mining.

25min
August 14, 2021

05. Semiconductors in Space

In the World of Production, we explore making semiconductors that can work in space and discover how one company is taking a bite out of wafer production by mimicking space's atmosphere right here on earth.

25min
August 21, 2021

06. Science Behind Relocation

As the demand for real estate increases, George dives deeper into the World of Innovation and sends Darieth to explore the latest technological advances that are revolutionizing the industry for both consumers and for agents.

25min
August 28, 2021

07. Pipe Dreams

In the World of Production, George sends David to explore how ductile iron pipes are made and discovers how innovating a small part of an invention that has been around for centuries can make a huge difference in our infrastructure.

25min
September 25, 2021

08. The Clean Factor

In part one of this four-part exploration, George sends Greg to the field to discover how Nuclear Energy is helping us reach our goal of a zero-carbon footprint by 2050.

25min
October 23, 2021

09. The Past, Present, and Future of Nuclear Energy

In part two of this four-part exploration, George sends Greg to discover the history of nuclear energy, how nuclear energy is being used in today's world, and what tomorrow's nuclear reactors might look like.

25min
October 30, 2021

10. Big Power in Small Packages

In part three of this four-part exploration, George sends Greg to explore how Small Modular Reactors can help provide power to remote locations or during natural or other major outages.

25min
November 6, 2021

11. Nuclear Does What, Now?

Greg explores how Nuclear Energy is helping with space exploration and George leads a round table talk with some of nuclear energy's top minds to discuss what nuclear energy looks like in tomorrow's world.

25min
November 13, 2021

12. Getting Paid to Shop

George sends Greg to the World of Innovation to explore how digitized cash back programs are helping shoppers save with every trip to the grocery store.

25min
November 20, 2021

13. The Science Behind Supplements

George sends Darieth to the World of Innovation to explore the ways humans can get better nutrient absorption and how technologies inspired by nature are benefiting the supplements we take today.

25min
November 27, 2021

14. The Tires of Tomorrow

George sends David to the World of Innovation to explore the technology--and sustainability--behind tire manufacturing.

25min
December 11, 2021

15. Material Science Meets Building Science

George sends Greg to the World of Production to explore how the design and application of new materials is changing the way we build.

25min
December 18, 2021

16. Cyber Security: Thinking Like an Attacker

George sends Tamara to the World of Innovation to explore how advances in cyber security are defending us against hackers.

25min
January 29, 2022