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Special Report: An Eco-Friendly Way to Prevent Landslides (1x15)

Data di messa in onda: Ago 01, 2012

In our "Special Report" segment, we introduce a new method for preventing landslides that not only can be implemented much more quickly than the traditional method, but also preserves the beauty of the scenery. Japan is hit by several typhoons a year in addition to its already abundant rainfall. Needless to say, the threat of landslides is taken very seriously. Until now, the primary method of extreme erosion prevention was to cover the slope with concrete, which is effective, but obviously not great for the environment, and certainly a blight on the landscape. Recently, however, a company in Tokyo has developed a more Eco-friendly method that is just as effective. This new method could be a big step in making them a thing of the past. On Site: Manufacturing World Trade Show 2012 If you build it, they will come...to the Manufacturing World trade show 2012 in Tokyo. On this "On Site" segment, we check out displays showcasing the cutting edge industrial technologies in the fields of construction, machining, medicine and more. Schedule: June 20-22 Location: Tokyo Big Sight It goes without saying that every product we cover on Great Gear has to get made somehow - by hand, machine, or some combination of the two. Manufacturing itself is a big business and there is a constant flow of new technologies to make it more efficient. Many of the businesses featured here at the trade show are small businesses that have developed innovative technologies. Gadgets: Gaze at the Stars in Your Own Bathtub In Japan, taking a bath is about more than just getting clean; it's a time to relax and unwind physically and mentally. So, there are all kinds of bath time products available to make the moment even better. In this "Gadgets" segment, we introduce one that is "light years" beyond all the others. This home planetarium we introduce is not quite the same as the real stars, but you can see where a little starlight ambience could help make bath time more relaxing. The projector dome retails for about US $19.00 and various models include images of the earth, moon, Saturn, shooting stars, and the Andromeda and Milky Way Galaxies. A stellar product you'll be sure to enjoy.