Tomorrow's World Today
Tomorrow's World Today: Season 4

Air Date

July 24, 2021

Episodes

16 episodes

Tomorrow's World Today

Season 4

Episodes

1. The Science Behind Electronics Recycling

July 24, 2021
25 min

In the World of Innovation, we learn how mining has evolved from the days of the California Gold Rush to harvesting the precious metals found inside our electronic scrap and how electronics recycling helps our environment.

2. The Power of Air

July 31, 2021
25 min

We discover how compressed air--and a math equation from the 1700s--are being used in modern manufacturing. Our field reporter Greg brushes up on his ABCs, and we celebrate the first ever National Pneumatics Day.

3. Innovations in Forestry Management

August 7, 2021
25 min

In the World of Production, we explore how one company is helping to salvage trees after wildfires and how forestry management helps keep our forests healthy.

4. Empty Driver's Seat

August 14, 2021
25 min

You may have seen autonomous cars driving on the road, but did you know that autonomous mining vehicles have been around for decades? We visit the World of Production to explore the past, present, and future of autonomous mining.

5. Semiconductors in Space

August 21, 2021
25 min

In the World of Production, we explore making semiconductors that can work in space and discover how one company is taking a bite out of wafer production by mimicking space's atmosphere right here on earth.

6. Science Behind Relocation

August 28, 2021
25 min

As the demand for real estate increases, George dives deeper into the World of Innovation and sends Darieth to explore the latest technological advances that are revolutionizing the industry for both consumers and for agents.

7. Pipe Dreams

September 25, 2021
25 min

In the World of Production, George sends David to explore how ductile iron pipes are made and discovers how innovating a small part of an invention that has been around for centuries can make a huge difference in our infrastructure.

8. The Clean Factor

October 23, 2021
25 min

In part one of this four-part exploration, George sends Greg to the field to discover how Nuclear Energy is helping us reach our goal of a zero-carbon footprint by 2050.

9. The Past, Present, and Future of Nuclear Energy

October 30, 2021
25 min

In part two of this four-part exploration, George sends Greg to discover the history of nuclear energy, how nuclear energy is being used in today's world, and what tomorrow's nuclear reactors might look like.

10. Big Power in Small Packages

November 6, 2021
25 min

In part three of this four-part exploration, George sends Greg to explore how Small Modular Reactors can help provide power to remote locations or during natural or other major outages.

11. Nuclear Does What, Now?

November 13, 2021
25 min

Greg explores how Nuclear Energy is helping with space exploration and George leads a round table talk with some of nuclear energy's top minds to discuss what nuclear energy looks like in tomorrow's world.

12. Getting Paid to Shop

November 20, 2021
25 min

George sends Greg to the World of Innovation to explore how digitized cash back programs are helping shoppers save with every trip to the grocery store.

13. The Science Behind Supplements

November 27, 2021
25 min

George sends Darieth to the World of Innovation to explore the ways humans can get better nutrient absorption and how technologies inspired by nature are benefiting the supplements we take today.

14. The Tires of Tomorrow

December 11, 2021
25 min

George sends David to the World of Innovation to explore the technology--and sustainability--behind tire manufacturing.

15. Material Science Meets Building Science

December 18, 2021
25 min

George sends Greg to the World of Production to explore how the design and application of new materials is changing the way we build.

16. Cyber Security: Thinking Like an Attacker

January 29, 2022
25 min

George sends Tamara to the World of Innovation to explore how advances in cyber security are defending us against hackers.

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