Explore the hidden history and super science of the computer, the Frisbee and silverware.
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We explore the hidden history and super science of the Swiss Army Knife, the Winglet and the English Saddle.
2017 • Technology
We explore the hidden history and super science of the wrist watch, the digital watch and the prosthetic leg.
2017 • Technology
We explore the hidden history and super science of the nylon stocking, the LED and the toaster.
2017 • Technology
We explore the hidden history and super science of the bicycle, encryption and energy bars.
2017 • Technology
This Episode explores the hidden history and super science of the taxi cab, satellite navigation, and the lava lamp.
2017 • Technology
Explore the hidden history and super science of the flag, hovercraft and exercise equipment.
2017 • Technology
Explore the hidden history and super science of the drum, the Slinky and the fencing sword.
2017 • Technology
Explore the hidden history and super science of the computer, the Frisbee and silverware.
2017 • Technology
Explore the hidden history and super science of the glider, Super Glue and the AGA Oven
2017 • Technology
Explore the hidden history and super science of hot air balloons, synthetic rubber and metal detectors.
2017 • Technology
Volkswagen’s Chattanooga facility, situated on 1,400 acres, is more than 3 million square feet. It employs about 3,500 people. In 2011, the Chattanooga plant became the first automobile manufacturing facility in the world to be certified LEED Platinum. More than 100,000 Atlas SUVs and 700,000 Passats have been manufactured at the plant.
S1E4 • Super Factories • 2020 • Technology
The Singularity, or the arrival of superhuman intelligence, has been described as both the “rapture of the nerds” and inevitable. Futurist and philosopher Jason Silva explores the ways in which this radical transformation may occur through biotechnology, nanotechnology and artificial intelligence.
2016 • Technology
Facebook is thought to know more about us than any other business in history, but what does the social network that Mark Zuckerberg built do with all of our personal information? Reporter Darragh MacIntyre investigates how Facebook's powerful algorithms allow advertisers and politicians to target us more directly than ever before, and he questions whether the company's size and complexity now makes it impossible to regulate.
Panorama • 2017 • Technology
To fly an early airplane required skill, courage and a sense of adventure. The advent of the movie camera meant that their exploits could be broadcast to every corner of the globe, and recorded for posterity. The pilots of Germany, France and Britain who were able to master combat flying in time to prevent an early death were known as "Air Aces".
2/13 • The Amazing World Of Aviation • 2009 • Technology
Who will have real power over artificial intelligence? Chua Enlai examines the pursuit of A.I. in America, China, Sweden, and Singapore.
S1E4 • Becoming Human • 2020 • Technology
The oceans are at the heart of the terrestrial climate machine. Without them, there is no life. However, they are subjected to significant changes: heating, acidification, pollution, a loss of biodiversity. In 2050, we will do all it takes to preserve them.
S2E1 • Dream the Future • 2018 • Technology