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S6 E6 What Will the Future Be Like?

Documentary

9+

52 minutes

13 Nov 2012

The technologies that will transform our lives decades from now are already taking shape in laboratories around the world. Segments include: Humanoid Robots; Mind-Reading Machines; Augmented Reality; Profile - Adrien Treuille.Featuring: David Pogue

Season 6, 6 Episodes

scienceNOW - What Makes Us Human?

What Makes Us Human?,

Explore traits we once thought were uniquely ours- language, tool-making, even laughter- to uncover their evolutionary roots.

scienceNOW - Can Science Stop Crime?

Can Science Stop Crime?,

David Pogue gives the third degree to scientists pushing the limits of technology - not only to solve horrific murders, but to try to prevent crimes.

scienceNOW - How Smart Can We Get?

How Smart Can We Get?,

How Smart Can We Get? How do you get a genius brain? Is it all in the genes? Or is it hard work? Episodes include: Einstein's Brain; Mystery of the Savant Brain; What is Intelligence?; and Profile: Sian Beilock.

scienceNOW - Can I Eat That?

Can I Eat That?,

What are the scientific secrets behind your favorite foods? David Pogue ventures into labs and kitchens to uncover the hidden truths behind the flavors and textures we take for granted every day.

scienceNOW - What Are Animals Thinking?

What Are Animals Thinking?,

Have you ever wondered what’s going on inside your pet’s mind? Segments include: Do Animals Know Right From Wrong?: Pigeon GPS: Hive Genius: and Profile - Laurie Santos.

scienceNOW - What Will the Future Be Like?

What Will the Future Be Like?,

The technologies that will transform our lives decades from now are already taking shape in laboratories around the world. Segments include: Humanoid Robots; Mind-Reading Machines; Augmented Reality; Profile - Adrien Treuille.

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scienceNOW

Documentary

9+

2 Seasons

52 minutes

From the award-winning producers of NOVA, NOVA scienceNOW is a fast-paced and provocative science magazine show that highlights four timely science and technology stories per episode.

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