Season 4
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Season 4
S4E01
The Science Behind Electronics Recycling
Premiered JUL 24, 2021
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.
S4E02
The Power of Air
Premiered JUL 31, 2021
In the World of Innovation, 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.
S4E03
Innovations in Forestry Management
PREMIERED AUG 7, 2021
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.
S4E04
Empty Driver’s Seat
PREMIERED AUG 14, 2021
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.
S4E05
Semiconductors In Space
PREMIERED AUG 21, 2021
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.
S4E06
Science Behind Relocation
PREMIERED AUG 28, 2021
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.
S4E07
Pipe Dreams
PREMIERED SEP 25, 2021
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.
S4E08
The Clean Factor
PREMIERED OCT 23, 2021
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.
S4E09
The Past, Present, and Future of Nuclear Energy
PREMIERED SEP 25, 2021
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.
S4E10
Big Power in Small Packages
PREMIERED NOV 6, 2021
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.
S4E11
Nuclear Does What, Now?
PREMIERED NOV 13, 2021
In the final part of our four-part exploration, Greg explores how Nuclear Energy is helping with space exploration and George leads a roundtable talk with some of nuclear energy’s top minds to discuss what nuclear energy looks like in tomorrow’s world.
S4E12
Getting Paid to Shop
PREMIERED NOV 20, 2021
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.
S4E13
The Science Behind Supplements
PREMIERED NOV 27, 2021
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.
S4E14
The Tires of Tomorrow
PREMIERED DEC 11, 2021
George sends David to the World of Innovation to explore the technology—and sustainability—behind tire manufacturing.
S4E15
Material Science Meets Building Science
PREMIERED NOV 27, 2021
George sends Greg to the World of Production to explore how the design and application of new materials is changing the way we build.
S4E16
Cyber Security: Thinking Like An Attacker
PREMIERED JAN 29, 2022
George sends Tamara to the World of Innovation to explore how advances in cyber security are defending us against hackers.