Fast Forward
Season 1
Fast-Forward is a five-episode documentary series that looks into the future through emerging technologies aimed to tackle some of the most vital challenges that the world is facing today. Our host Nelufar Hedayat visits the companies that are at the forefront of these cutting-edge innovations and interviews some of the most renowned experts in their field. With an entertaining tone and an accessible language, this series will help us understand how these scientific advancements could have a positive impact on our lives. The first season of Fast-Forward will discover cutting-edge technologies that could have a positive impact on our lives. A new atomic reaction as the potential solution to our energy crisis. A sustainable meat alternative made from animal stem cells. The latest robotic prosthetic developments to help amputated people. A new satellite technology to remove the useless objects floating in space. A new digital technology that could revolutionize the internet. Five fascinating and entertaining episodes that will give us a glimpse into the future.
Where to Watch Season 1
5 Episodes
- Space Cleaners
E3Space CleanersSatellites play a big role in our lives. However, most of the objects we've sent into space are already junk, thus becoming a threat to functioning satellites. We'll discover how space-debris removal technology can allow us to track, manoeuvre, and remove these useless objects roaming in orbit. - Lab-Grown Meat
E4Lab-Grown MeatAlthough livestock have a major destructive impact on the environment, meat consumption is still rising in the world. To overcome this problem, scientists working in companies like Mosa Meat are exploring a more sustainable way of eating meat: cultured meat-real meat that has been developed in a lab from animal cells, without having to slaughter the animal.
