Fw:Thinking

Now that we've detected gravitational waves, what comes next? We look at the science and fiction of what gravitational waves mean for our future.

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What are gravitational waves and how did LIGO detect them? We take a close look at space-time to find out.

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Who was Marvin Minsky and what was his influence on the field of artificial intelligence research? We look back on the life and career of this forward thinker.

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Could future contact lenses detect diseases, environmental hazards and give us augmented reality vision? We explore how companies are hoping to bring a new vision of the future to life.

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Let's get real: Are there any serious weather modification technologies on the horizon? Julie Douglas joins Lauren and Joe in the second part of this discussion about weather control.

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What does the future have in store for the way we interact with and potentially even harness weather? Julie Douglas joins Lauren and Joe to discuss what the future of weather might look like.

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What vaccines are currently in development and what is the future of vaccines?

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Where do vaccines come from and how do they work? In this episode, we explore the origin and mechanics of vaccination.

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Major VR headsets are to debut in 2016. What's the state of VR and will it ever be more than just a gimmick?

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What was operation Plowshare? And are there peaceful applications for nuclear explosions?

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