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Tracing the history of guns; gun technology found in everyday objects; urine is a key ingredient in gunpowder; the future of ammunition.
Tracing the history of guns; gun technology found in everyday objects; urine is a key ingredient in gunpowder; the future of ammunition.
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S1, EP7 "Tattoos"The history of tattoos; how tattoos are designed and applied; surprising tattoo applications in law enforcement, mobile digital technology and medicine.
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S1, EP9 "Skydiving"Host Daniel H. Wilson uncovers the physics, biology and technology behind skydiving; military, firefighting and law enforcement applications of skydiving; why free falling is so thrilling physiologically.
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S1, EP6 "Guns and Ammo"Tracing the history of guns; gun technology found in everyday objects; urine is a key ingredient in gunpowder; the future of ammunition.
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S1, EP10 "Robots"Host Daniel H. Wilson, who has more than a decade of experience studying artificial intelligence which can create smart houses, explores the world of robots.
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S1, EP5 "Sneakers"Some scientists believe sneakers might represent the next step in human evolution; biomechanical engineers perfect new designs; global industry.
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S1, EP3 "Power Tools"Tracing the history of power tools; power tools that can slice mountains; developments in nanotechnology.
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S1, EP2 "Steel"Steel's advantages as material; the secret that makes 3,500 kinds of steel possible; steel's applications in law enforcement, music and art.
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S1, EP1 "Garbage"Disposing of garbage; following New York City trash to its final destination in a landfill; swirling vortex of trash in the Pacific Ocean; recycling; energy conversion; host: Daniel Wilson.
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