Season 1, Episode 10
They're building your car right now, keeping your office park secure at night, making the coffee in your kitchen and investigating bomb threats. Robots. They can crawl up walls, swim underwater and drop bombs from drone planes. But there is a whole other side to robots few have considered. Host Daniel Wilson has over a decade of experience studying artificial intelligence to create smart houses that anticipate our desires and automate the functions of our-day to-day life. He'll take us on an insider exclusive tour of the world of the home robot.
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Length: 03:43:11
Aired: 9/25/2008
Season 1, Episode 9
Many of us have marveled to see a man whizzing to earth in free fall wondering how it's possible. Now, we're uncovering the physics, biology and technology behind skydiving. Its history in World War II aside, skydiving today has many surprising applications, from law enforcement to fire jumping, that few ever consider. Find out firsthand why free falling is so thrilling physiologically and how scientists are using skydiving to develop new technology for undersea, outer space and medical uses.
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Length: 03:12:36
Aired: 9/18/2008
Season 1, Episode 8
Nothing combines human engineering with the tactile thrill of speed and power like the motorcycle. But what are the basic physics of the machine, and more importantly those experienced by the rider? From the first steam-powered bike to the latest in hybrid technology, we uncover the science behind the excitement as engineers unveil their latest creations. If you've always wanted to know what a power to weight ratio second to none is, look no further.
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Length: 03:16:30
Aired: 8/28/2008
Season 1, Episode 7
Thomas Edison, Queen Victoria, Lady Churchill, The Rock, Kid Rock. What do they all have in common? Tattoos. From a 5000 year old tattooed mummy to the latest in flash tattoo technology, we experience an inside look at how tattoos are designed, applied, and where the latest inks and hardware are being developed. Surprising applications in law enforcement, mobile digital technology and medicine make the science of tattooing more than just a pretty picture.
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Length: 03:15:56
Aired: 8/21/2008