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The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 2014 - 2015
Episode 1
Microscopic Windmills
Sat, Sep 27, 2014 30 mins
A story about teen inventors who are out to stop distracted driving is featured in the series premiere of this science-centric newsmagazine hosted by Mo Rocca. Also: Thomas Edison's many achievements; the drone invasion; a look at how windmills the size of a flea could revolutionize electric power.
Episode 2
Medical MacGyver
Sat, Oct 4, 2014 30 mins
A medical MacGyver who makes health devices from toys is profiled. Other segments explore train spinning; computerized smart shopping carts; and lighting the world with soda bottles.
Episode 3
Voice Magic of Autotune
Sat, Oct 11, 2014 30 mins
Included: the inventor of Auto-Tune; Rosa Parks and the bus that changed American race relations; age-progression software that can predict what a child will look like as an adult; skimming plastic from oceans.
Episode 4
Algae Girl
Sat, Oct 18, 2014 30 mins
Included: a profile of a teenage girl who created sustainable, renewable algae biofuel under her bed; and the story of how the Wright Brothers invented the first airplane. Also: innovations in pet tech; and a 3-D printing pen.
Episode 5
Hollow Flashlight Girl
Sat, Oct 25, 2014 30 mins
A teen who invented a battery-free flashlight is profiled. Also: a story about CAT scans being used on million-dollar violins; a cloth that generates electricity; and the rise of payment technology.
Episode 6
Aging Software
Sat, Nov 1, 2014 30 mins
A look at software that can virtually age a person's face; a futuristic portable home of yesteryear; technology for staying in touch when the power goes out; and a form of wireless communication invented by Hollywood actress Hedy Lamarr.
Episode 7
Nano Clothes
Sat, Nov 8, 2014 30 mins
Examining the possibility of using nanotechnology for self-cleaning clothing. Also: the effect of food packaging on consumer habits; innovations in parking; and inventions to help with the problem of lost keys.
Episode 8
3D Printed Food
Sat, Nov 15, 2014 30 mins
Host Mo Rocca examines 3-D printed food; the history of the helicopter and Igor Sikorsky; the sound of leaves; and how to never lose anything again.
Episode 9
Armband Mouse
Sat, Nov 22, 2014 30 mins
Featured: inventors who can make any car a self-drive vehicle; Henry Ford as a soybean pioneer; the developers of the armband computer mouse; and a story on floating wind turbines.
Episode 10
Facial Recognition and Shopping
Sat, Jan 17, 2015 30 mins
A look at the use of software with facial recognition to target big-ticket shoppers; and a report on how Jock Tech is changing the way people exercise. Also: the legacy of Abraham Lincoln; and a young Irishman who invented a concussion-detecting sports mouth guard.
Episode 11
Salmon Cannon
Sat, Jan 24, 2015 30 mins
A device that shoots spawning salmon over man-made obstructions as the fish swim upstream is featured, along with a soccer ball that generates plug-in power. Also: Mo Rocca visits Noah Webster House in West Hartford, Conn., where the first American Dictionary was written; and put the spotlight on the last generation to know some of the world's greatest inventions.
Episode 12
Innovation
Sat, Jan 31, 2015 30 mins
A look back at the best innovations featured on the show so far. Included: a girl who is growing algae under her bed; Thomas Edison's inventions; the creator of a battery-free flashlight; and a 20-year-old from the Netherlands who is skimming plastic from the ocean.
Episode 13
Electric Paint
Sat, Feb 7, 2015 30 mins
Mo Rocca learns about paint that lights up, a three-wheeled car, and how to clean water with water.
Episode 14
Solar Roads
Sat, Feb 14, 2015 30 mins
The story of an innovator who condensed a TV satellite truck into a backpack is featured, along with a look back at how the Model T car assembly line changed the manufacturing world. Also: examining the importance of solar roads and robot predatory birds.
Episode 15
Snake Robot
Sat, Feb 21, 2015 30 mins
The inventor of the digital camera is profiled; and host Mo Rocca explores the history of the presidential limousine, including President Kennedy's car. Also: how the snake robot can save lives; and clear solar panels that look like glass.
Episode 16
Wrist Air Conditioner
Sat, Apr 4, 2015 30 mins
The inventor of an app that monitors sleep and health is profiled; host Mo Rocca learns about a wrist air conditioner; and three Irish teen biologists discuss their idea for promoting plant growth. Also: a segment on unique trains throughout history.
Episode 17
Pocket Printer
Sat, Apr 11, 2015 30 mins
A look at how hardware store robots give shoppers high-tech help. Other stories examine: the collection of Thomas Edison patent models; the USG Corporation; and a portable pocket printer.
Episode 18
Liter of Light
Sat, Apr 18, 2015 30 mins
The inventors of the armband computer mouse are featured; and a social entrepreneur discusses how he is using soda bottles to bring light to those without electricity. Also: Mo Rocca visits the Rosa Parks bus; and examines technology that would make printing pancakes possible.
Episode 19
Inventor of Email
Sat, Apr 25, 2015 30 mins
Included: the story behind a gel that is helping firefighters save lives; the history of steam engines; a camera that automatically follows its subject and keeps it in frame; and the inventor of e-mail.
Episode 20
Penguin Chick Bot
Sat, May 2, 2015 30 mins
Mo Rocca reports on an energy-efficient vehicle built by students; looks at one of the earliest Apple computers; meets the inventors of a high-tech suitcase; and examines how penguin robots are helping researchers.
Episode 21
Science Restaurant
Sat, May 9, 2015 30 mins
Featured: a chef who uses science to add to the dining experience; a look at the evolution of cars throughout history; a 13-year-old inventor who created an affordable Braille printer; and an electric toothbrush with Bluetooth connectivity.
Episode 22
Robot Birds
Sat, May 16, 2015 30 mins
Featured: the creator of Auto-Tune; wrinkled sheep; an invention that shoots spawning salmon over man-made obstructions as they swim upstream; and a story on robotic birds of prey patrolling the sky.
Episode 23
Shiver Shield
Sat, Jul 4, 2015 30 mins
Mo Rocca reports on Skycam, the overhead camera that gives a bird's-eye view of sporting events. Also: the history of the electric car; an inventor who is working to prevent people from ever being cold again; and a company that's turning ocean plastic into products.
Episode 24
Chairless Chair
Sat, Jul 11, 2015 30 mins
Mo Rocca reports on an electric bike wheel; a restaurant serving a 100-year-old menu; a high-tech sports stadium in Silicon Valley; and the inventors of the Chairless Chair.
Episode 25
Tiny Homes
Sat, Jul 18, 2015 30 mins
Mo Rocca looks at impressive tiny houses; the historic fashion of the Queen of Tires; and words of wisdom from inventors. Also: The maker of the mobile phone is profiled.
Episode 26
Electric Soccer Ball
Sat, Jul 25, 2015 30 mins
Stories focus on the inventor of a soccer ball that generates plug-in power; the aviation designer who built the first working helicopter; snake-like robots that save lives; and advances in penguin research.