At MIT Media Lab in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Caleb Harper’s CityFARM demonstrates the future of food production. He grows plants through aeroponics, a system that produces plants without soil.
At MIT Media Lab in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Caleb Harper’s CityFARM demonstrates the future of food production. He grows plants through aeroponics, a system that produces plants without soil.
2x2 Doctor uses 3D printer to save a toddler's mind Episode overview
Air date
Sep 02, 2014
For decades, diagnoses and surgical plans have been made based on x-rays and scans. At Boston Children’s Hospital, patient safety is being ensured by a Simulator Program that employs a .. show full overview
For decades, diagnoses and surgical plans have been made based on x-rays and scans. At Boston Children’s Hospital, patient safety is being ensured by a Simulator Program that employs a 3D printer to replicate the exact anatomy of a patient. Can 3D-printed anatomies also save lives?
Sailing is 7,000 years old, but you've never seen a sail like this. It's designed to reduce our fuel usage and help save the earth.
Sailing is 7,000 years old, but you've never seen a sail like this. It's designed to reduce our fuel usage and help save the earth.
2x4 HandUp is like Kickstarter for the homeless Episode overview
Air date
Sep 17, 2014
San Francisco's HandUp crowdfunding system brings a Kickstarter-esque model to the problem of poverty by connecting donors to those in need. Tune in tomorrow to see the full Detours video.
San Francisco's HandUp crowdfunding system brings a Kickstarter-esque model to the problem of poverty by connecting donors to those in need. Tune in tomorrow to see the full Detours video.
The fire hydrant’s design is 100 years old. Now Sigelock Systems is upgrading the essential fire-fighting tool with the Spartan.
The fire hydrant’s design is 100 years old. Now Sigelock Systems is upgrading the essential fire-fighting tool with the Spartan.
2x6 Can a seawall save New York from the next big storm? Episode overview
Air date
Oct 01, 2014
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, New York City looks to a group of architects, engineers, and designers to protect the city against the next big storm. One of the leading proposals .. show full overview
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, New York City looks to a group of architects, engineers, and designers to protect the city against the next big storm. One of the leading proposals is a $335 million, nearly 10 mile long protective wall camouflaged in the city's infrastructure.
2x7 Portland biking gets some help from big data Episode overview
Air date
Oct 08, 2014
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2x8 Recreating the natural habitat we destroyed Episode overview
Air date
Oct 15, 2014
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This episode has no summary.
2x9 Can a concussion sensor help save athletes' lives? Episode overview
Air date
Jan 06, 2015
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This episode has no summary.
2x10Show finale Is solar the solution for millions of people without access to electric light? Episode overview
Air date
Jan 07, 2015
MPOWERD has developed a low-cost, waterproof, solar-powered lantern that could replace kerosene lamps in the developing world.
MPOWERD has developed a low-cost, waterproof, solar-powered lantern that could replace kerosene lamps in the developing world.
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