Engineering the Future
A new era of space, where small satellites no bigger than a showbox will be deployed not in one or twos, but in their thousands, referred to as satellite swarms.
A new era of space, where small satellites no bigger than a showbox will be deployed not in one or twos, but in their thousands, referred to as satellite swarms.
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The unknown face of Spain. Snow, rain, clouds and cold envelop the land. The ibex migrate to the valleys, and wolves patrol the mountains as vultures circle the skies overhead.
As the woods prepare to sleep, and mushrooms grow as the first rains fall, flocks of cranes migrate home to Spain from their summer season in the north. The stags clash their antlers in pursuit of the does there is little time before winter sets in.
These are the days of thirst: it is hot. Only the mountains are cool everywhere else suffers in heat between 40 and 50C. The rain is long forgotten. Each day is a search for shade and water.
The sun heats the earth and life begins again. The animals wake from hibernation and busy themselves, building their nests in treetops and caves as they prepare to breed. All the spring babies are fighting for survival though their first days.
In this episode we travel to Brittany to find – in Goethe's words 'the underpinning of the earth' - Granite.
In this episode we travel 3.700 miles through the unprotected landscape of the American West. From Utah to New Mexico. By entering the crevice, the unbelievable play of colours begins, this is sandstone.
In this episode we're exploring Hawaii to show us rocks in motion. We see the beauty of rocks after the volcano's magma turns into basalt.
Growth in air transportation is set to soar, carrying over 10 billion passengers every year by 2050. To cope requires us to radically rethink aircraft design. Join us as we look into the world's most innovative research and development labs.
Never in the history of humanity have so many of us been mobile. New innovations propel us into the world of self-driving cars and high-speed trains.
Throughout history, human society has run on trade. The innovations that allowed faster and more accurate oceanic travel revolutionized the world. New inventions now help people and goods move on the water faster for recreation and commerce.
Massoud Hassani has developed the mine kafon drone that could find and get rid of the landmines, fast and cheap.,
Shane Chen is an inventor. Or to use his own words, he is a “tinkerer” – a fellow who makes a living from molding mechanisms into quirky creations.,
Tabb Firchau is a cameraman who co-founded Freefly systems to design and build camera stabilizers and unmanned aerial vehicles that were easy to operate.,
After yet another public transport strike in their hometown Cordoba, Argentina, Lucas Toledo and two of his friends decided to design a foldable electric bike.,
India's ancient traditions have fostered a culture of spirituality which resonates through everything. We explore how India is able to find order in a fast paced world.,
Travel to Taranaki to learn about the innovative surf therapy program, Taupo to learn about the Maori connection with water and other fascinating take homes about our mental health.,
Why are we drawn to water? Is it just a nice view or is there more under the surface. We ask the question – does being close to or in water actually improve our health?,
How is it that some people have been able to reach the pinnacle of our human performance? Guided by Dr. David Behm, an expert in sports physiology, we uncover the fascinating intersection of science and athletic performance.,
In this episode we visit the home of the future, a place where automation, robotics and connectivity combine to create an easier and more sustainable life for its human inhabitants.,
In this episode we look at some of the ways technology is helping us solve the big environmental problems of our age.,
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