Forging the Future

To create a disease-free world, scientists are pushing the envelope in every conceivable way. This episode features the most cutting-edge scientists—including Nobel-prize winners—who are harnessing the power of "The Microbiome" to heal and prevent disease.

Scientists at large are using gene-editing technologies to revolutionize the food supply chain, prevent famines and reverse global warming. By using gene-editing tools like CRISPR and PRIME editing to “re-program” the genetics of living organisms, scientists can help save the planet.

Is Human Immortality moving from science fiction to science fact? It may no longer be a question of “if,” but “when?” One scientist is making lab-grown organs that grow quickly and can resist rejection. Another biologist has identified the “longevity gene,” which can slow the aging process.

Cyborgs from the movies aren't as far-fetched as we may think. This program features a true-to-life cyborg who, at four months of age, was outfitted with a myoelectric hand. Also see engineers working to give mechanical prosthetics something incredible: the sensation of touch!

Everyone has heard about Artificial Intelligence (or “AI”), but few know what it really is or how it actually works. Bring this abstract topic to life by visiting the most cutting-edge engineering firms where innovative technologists are using AI to transform machines into thinking robots.

The new Space Race is heating up! Will humans get to Mars? Meet the visionaries who are making this future possible. Once exclusively financed by governments, private companies are now developing the means of living in outer space.