Season 1

What Happens When Demographics Change Forever?
Experts warned about population growth. But now it’s slowing down– is that a bad thing?
What Happens When Demographics Change Forever?

Recycling is a Myth – Here’s How We Fix That
Only 9% of global plastic is recycled. Are plastic-eating creatures the solution?
Recycling is a Myth – Here’s How We Fix That

The Dirty Truth About Our Clean Energy Future
We need rare earth metals to power clean energy technology, but they come at a cost.
The Dirty Truth About Our Clean Energy Future

Geoengineering: The Riskiest Way to Save the Planet
Fossil fuel companies lead the push for CO2 removal, but can that stop climate change?
Geoengineering: The Riskiest Way to Save the Planet

Why Tree Planting Campaigns Don’t Work
Deforestation leads to climate change, but the solution isn’t as simple as planting trees.
Why Tree Planting Campaigns Don’t Work

How Talking With Animals Would Change Our World
Decoding the secret language of animals might help us be better caretakers of this planet.
How Talking With Animals Would Change Our World

What If Our Clothes Could Disrupt Surveillance Cameras?
As mass surveillance reaches an all time high, some fashion designers are taking a stand.
What If Our Clothes Could Disrupt Surveillance Cameras?

The Future of Dating is Weirder Than You Think
Tired of swiping? DNA matchmakers and AI companions could change the way we date.
The Future of Dating is Weirder Than You Think

If we want to partner with robots, we might want to make them look like us.
Why Make Humanoid Robots?

Why Scientists Want to Resurrect Extinct Species
This extinct bird might be the key to restoring the biosphere.
Why Scientists Want to Resurrect Extinct Species

Why Male Birth Control Doesn’t Exist (Yet)
Scientists haven’t been able to figure out male birth control – yet.
Why Male Birth Control Doesn’t Exist (Yet)

Can Space Tourism Ever Be Ethical?
Space tourism is heating up, but is it ready for liftoff? And will it ever be ethical?
Can Space Tourism Ever Be Ethical?

This Tech Tackles Climate Change (By Spying on You)
Future smart homes will address privacy concerns to take care of us and the environment.
This Tech Tackles Climate Change (By Spying on You)

The Future (and Challenges) of Lab-Grown Meat
Lab-grown meat is a young and expensive industry. How can it scale up and lower costs?
The Future (and Challenges) of Lab-Grown Meat

Will Cannabis Become the Next Craft Beer?
Experts say the cannabis industry will look a lot like the craft beer industry.
Will Cannabis Become the Next Craft Beer?

How to Stop Aging (and Should We?)
Can science hack the human lifespan? And even if it can, should it?
How to Stop Aging (and Should We?)
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