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6 Episodes 2013 - 0
Episode 1
Fri, Nov 15, 2013 60 mins
In the second-season premiere, Hawking and his team investigate groundbreaking innovations in science inspired by nature. Included are reports on all-terrain robots designed to go where humans and vehicles can't; underwater subs used to train astronauts for deep-space exploration; a fabric that mimics the adhesive ability of gecko feet; the process of reengineering a virus to prevent pandemics; and the realization of Nikola Tesla's dream of wireless power.
Episode 2
Fri, Nov 22, 2013 60 mins
A look at inventions that could change how humans deal with crises in the future. Included: a pilotless helicopter; a high-tech bomb disposal robot; and a sniper rifle equipped with jet fighter target tracking technology.
Episode 3
Fri, Nov 29, 2013 60 mins
Technology that's transforming the idea of reality is highlighted, including a 3-D virtual training program created for the military. Also: a system that maps locations inaccessible by GPS; and 3-D bioprinting.
Episode 4
Fri, Dec 6, 2013 60 mins
A look at innovations in the urban experience. Included: paving tiles that generate electricity from footsteps; a robotic army built to transform online shopping; and smart homes.
Episode 5
Fri, Dec 13, 2013 60 mins
Exploring technologies for improving human performance. Included: a technique that stimulates the brain for mathematical tasks; and cutting-edge bionic limbs.
Episode 6
Fri, Dec 20, 2013 60 mins
Examining how science is adapting and reinventing itself. Included: advanced quadrocopters that work in unison to perform astonishing feats; and a blood-clotting product found in bioengineered shrimp shells.