About this season
"Tomorrow's World Today" presents a cutting-edge approach to exploring concepts in science and technology that are changing lives today and making a difference tomorrow. The series introduces innovative pioneers around the world who are forming new ways to utilize natural and technological resources to create a more sustainable society. One of those pioneers is host George Davison, an author/tech ambassador and creator of Inventionland, an immersive work environment for entrepreneurs to design products of the future. Actress/writer Tamara Krinsky reports from the field.
Episodes (13)
1. Banana's to Your Table
Aired 4 May 2019 • 25 min
George sends Tamara to explore the latest sustainable innovations changing the world; heading into the South American jungles, Tamara peels back the science of sustainable banana harvesting and how it can lead to healthier bananas.
2. Growing Power With Tree Sustainability
Aired 4 May 2019 • 25 min
Tamara heads to Alabama where she learns how technology, partnered with sustainable lumber harvesting and forest regeneration, can have a positive impact on the environment.
3. Algae the Power of Tomorrow
Aired 5 May 2019 • 25 min
The transportation industry is rapidly evolving and George wants to know what's next; Tamara heads to California where she gets the inside scoop on biofuels and how algae is being looked at as a fuel of the future.
4. Automobile Protection and GPS
Aired 5 May 2019 • 25 min
George sends Tamara to discover the latest technology surrounding long-lasting automotive coatings; Tamara uncovers the science behind the Global Positioning System (GPS) and the important role it plays in people's lives.
5. Insurance And The Gig Environment
Aired 11 May 2019 • 25 min
Things are getting too busy at Tomorrow's World Today headquarters for just one Field Reporter. George enlists the help of Jackie, an innovation enthusiast who he sends to learn about the latest breakthroughs in the insurance industry.
6. Happy Cows
Aired 11 May 2019 • 25 min
Sustainable agriculture is important, especially when animals are involved. George sends Tamara to Michigan where she sees firsthand how robotics and technology are revolutionizing the dairy industry.
7. Plastic To Fabric
Aired 12 May 2019 • 25 min
George sends Jackie to South America where she gets the inside scoop on plastics and how recycling efforts on the beach are turning ocean plastics into wearable fabric.
8. Paper, Bananas, and the Environment
Aired 12 May 2019 • 25 min
Curious about sustainable packaging, George says "bon voyage" to Tamara as she sets out on her longest journey yet! While on her research mission to Indonesia, Tamara learns about biodegradable plastics and how water reclamation plays an important role in production.
9. World Wide Logistics
Aired 19 May 2019 • 25 min
All this traveling has George thinking about logistics. Recalling the shipping operations Tamara saw while in Guatemala, George sends he off to learn more about the science behind worldwide logistics and long-lasting tires.
10. Future of Plastic, Park Investment & The Inventsons
Aired 25 May 2019 • 25 min
Intrigued by plastic manufacturing, George wants to know how plastics are being manufactured to last longer. Tamara sets out on a research mission to uncover the latest breakthroughs in the plastics industry while George thinks Park of the Future.
11. Closing the Recycling Circle
Aired 25 May 2019 • 25 min
George wants to know more about closing the recycling circle. Jackie heads off to uncover the science behind poly-use plastics and the strides industry leaders are taking to eliminate plastics from landfills.
12. Missing Children
Aired 26 May 2019 • 25 min
Every second counts when it comes to locating missing children. George wants to know how technology is helping search and rescue teams locate children, so he sends Jackie to get the inside scoop with the teams leading the charge.
13. IoT Internet of Things and Healthcare
Aired 26 May 2019 • 25 min
Curious about the Internet of Things (IoT), George wants to know more about how the web is giving us access to everyday objects like never before. From socks to medical devices, Tamara heads off to Arizona in search of answers.