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Making Stuff Season 1 Episodes

  • 2011-2011
  • 1 Season
  • PBS
  • Documentary, Science
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Examining scientific innovations in materials.

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

4 Episodes 2011 - 2011

Episode 1

Stronger

Wed, Jan 19, 2011 60 mins

Kevlar, carbon nanotubes and spider silk are examined in the debut of this documentary series, which focuses on scientific innovations in materials.

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Episode 2

Smaller

Wed, Jan 26, 2011 60 mins

Efforts to make technology smaller. Included: transistors, microchips, laptops and cell phones.

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Episode 3

Cleaner

Wed, Feb 2, 2011 60 mins

Examining cleaner materials, including plastics made of sugar, batteries made from viruses and tires made from orange-peel oil.

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Episode 4

Smarter

Wed, Feb 9, 2011 60 mins

Making smarter materials that can change shape and learn.

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