Tomorrow's World Today

Season 4

Host/Co-Creator George Davison, along with Field Reporters Greg Costantino, Tamara Krinsky, Darieth Chisolm, David Carmine, and Jackie Long, embark on a worldwide journey to uncover innovators on the cutting edge of tomorrow's technology.

Where to Watch Season 4

16 Episodes

  • The Science Behind Electronics Recycling
    E1
    The Science Behind Electronics RecyclingIn 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.
  • The Power of Air
    E2
    The Power of AirWe 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.
  • Innovations in Forestry Management
    E3
    Innovations in Forestry ManagementIn 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.
  • Empty Driver's Seat
    E4
    Empty Driver's SeatYou 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.
  • Semiconductors in Space
    E5
    Semiconductors in SpaceIn 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.
  • Science Behind Relocation
    E6
    Science Behind RelocationAs 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.
  • Pipe Dreams
    E7
    Pipe DreamsIn 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.
  • The Clean Factor
    E8
    The Clean FactorIn 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.
  • The Past, Present, and Future of Nuclear Energy
    E9
    The Past, Present, and Future of Nuclear EnergyIn 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.
  • Big Power in Small Packages
    E10
    Big Power in Small PackagesIn 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.
  • Nuclear Does What, Now?
    E11
    Nuclear Does What, Now?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.
  • Getting Paid to Shop
    E12
    Getting Paid to ShopGeorge 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.
  • The Science Behind Supplements
    E13
    The Science Behind SupplementsGeorge 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.
  • The Tires of Tomorrow
    E14
    The Tires of TomorrowGeorge sends David to the World of Innovation to explore the technology--and sustainability--behind tire manufacturing.
  • Material Science Meets Building Science
    E15
    Material Science Meets Building ScienceGeorge sends Greg to the World of Production to explore how the design and application of new materials is changing the way we build.
  • Cyber Security: Thinking Like an Attacker
    E16
    Cyber Security: Thinking Like an AttackerGeorge sends Tamara to the World of Innovation to explore how advances in cyber security are defending us against hackers.

 

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