The rise of social robots
A glimpse into a future where humans and robots coexist. TechKnow meets social robots in Japan.
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About the show
A series exploring how the latest scientific and technological discoveries are changing our lives. Our group of young, tech-savvy contributors use their diverse backgrounds in science and technology to expose the controversies and celebrate the accomplishments of innovative breakthroughs in the US and around the world.
- Video Duration 24 minutes 10 seconds
Vision for the blind: Disabled life enhancements
- Video Duration 24 minutes 50 seconds
The science of capturing carbon
- Video Duration 25 minutes 18 seconds
Is it too late to save Mexico’s vaquita porpoise?
- Video Duration 24 minutes 51 seconds
The quest to save the world’s coral reefs
- Video Duration 25 minutes 00 seconds
The science of sugar
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A look at solutions for water scarcity from fog catching nets to water-efficient washing machines.
We look into the science of the blue zone, regions where people live extremely long lives.
An innovative gene therapy has produced a significant breakthrough that could lead to a cure for cancer.
An exploration of the global flavour industry and the mechanics of how we taste.
TechKnow explores how new voice technology that sounds ever more human becomes the ultimate gift to the voiceless.
TeckKnow investigates the modern-day Indiana Jones behind the booming business of dinosaur bones.
As high demand for rhino horn continues to fuel illegal poaching, TechKnow investigates how science is fighting back.
We investigate whether GM mosquitoes created in labs can be the new hope in the fight against malaria, Zika and dengue.
TechKnow investigates what’s fuelling the spike in food-related allergies and whether science can cook up a cure.
From a monster El Nino to climate change, TechKnow investigates the cause and effect of the current climate chaos.
