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 (16)
1. The Science Behind Electronics Recycling
Aired 24 July 2021 • 25 min
In the World of Innovation, we learn how mining has evolved from the days of the California Gold Rush to harvesting the precious metals found inside our electronic scrap and how electronics recycling helps our environment.
2. The Power of Air
Aired 31 July 2021 • 25 min
We discover how compressed air--and a math equation from the 1700s--are being used in modern manufacturing. Our field reporter Greg brushes up on his ABCs, and we celebrate the first ever National Pneumatics Day.
3. Innovations in Forestry Management
Aired 7 August 2021 • 25 min
In the World of Production, we explore how one company is helping to salvage trees after wildfires and how forestry management helps keep our forests healthy.
4. Empty Driver's Seat
Aired 14 August 2021 • 25 min
You may have seen autonomous cars driving on the road, but did you know that autonomous mining vehicles have been around for decades? We visit the World of Production to explore the past, present, and future of autonomous mining.
5. Semiconductors in Space
Aired 21 August 2021 • 25 min
In the World of Production, we explore making semiconductors that can work in space and discover how one company is taking a bite out of wafer production by mimicking space's atmosphere right here on earth.
6. Science Behind Relocation
Aired 28 August 2021 • 25 min
As the demand for real estate increases, George dives deeper into the World of Innovation and sends Darieth to explore the latest technological advances that are revolutionizing the industry for both consumers and for agents.
7. Pipe Dreams
Aired 25 September 2021 • 25 min
In the World of Production, George sends David to explore how ductile iron pipes are made and discovers how innovating a small part of an invention that has been around for centuries can make a huge difference in our infrastructure.
8. The Clean Factor
Aired 23 October 2021 • 25 min
In part one of this four-part exploration, George sends Greg to the field to discover how Nuclear Energy is helping us reach our goal of a zero-carbon footprint by 2050.
9. The Past, Present, and Future of Nuclear Energy
Aired 30 October 2021 • 25 min
In part two of this four-part exploration, George sends Greg to discover the history of nuclear energy, how nuclear energy is being used in today's world, and what tomorrow's nuclear reactors might look like.
10. Big Power in Small Packages
Aired 6 November 2021 • 25 min
In part three of this four-part exploration, George sends Greg to explore how Small Modular Reactors can help provide power to remote locations or during natural or other major outages.
11. Nuclear Does What, Now?
Aired 13 November 2021 • 25 min
Greg explores how Nuclear Energy is helping with space exploration and George leads a round table talk with some of nuclear energy's top minds to discuss what nuclear energy looks like in tomorrow's world.
12. Getting Paid to Shop
Aired 20 November 2021 • 25 min
George sends Greg to the World of Innovation to explore how digitized cash back programs are helping shoppers save with every trip to the grocery store.
13. The Science Behind Supplements
Aired 27 November 2021 • 25 min
George sends Darieth to the World of Innovation to explore the ways humans can get better nutrient absorption and how technologies inspired by nature are benefiting the supplements we take today.
14. The Tires of Tomorrow
Aired 11 December 2021 • 25 min
George sends David to the World of Innovation to explore the technology--and sustainability--behind tire manufacturing.
15. Material Science Meets Building Science
Aired 18 December 2021 • 25 min
George sends Greg to the World of Production to explore how the design and application of new materials is changing the way we build.
16. Cyber Security: Thinking Like an Attacker
Aired 29 January 2022 • 25 min
George sends Tamara to the World of Innovation to explore how advances in cyber security are defending us against hackers.