Fw:Thinking

How will climate change impact hurricane formation in the future? We explore the science behind some of the most powerful storms and how they may be getting worse in the future.

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How do bacteria communicate with one another? And how could understanding that help us fight superbugs that have developed resistance to antibiotics?

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How could a video camera pick up sound without a microphone? We look at the science of sound and how any object could become a mic.

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If there are aliens out there, is there any way to know where we should be looking? The team talks about a mathematical model that might give us some direction.

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The team talks about an experiment in the UK in which a robotic arm built, tested and redesigned other robots. Will machines take over the manufacturing world?

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There's a new heavy-hitting laser in Japan. What will it be used for? We explore the use of lasers in science, industry and the future.

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It's time to look at a science fiction technology: teleporters. Could teleportation ever work? Will it allow for faster-than-light travel?

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How do sewers work? How many people today don't have access to a reliable sewer infrastructure? And what can we do to improve them?

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Could something as simple as a search results page affect a major political election? It turns out the answer is yes. We look at how search rankings can influence public opinion.

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Technology has us more plugged in and connected than ever before but it also creates endless opportunities for interruptions. What effect do notifications have on productivity and anxiety? And how could technology help solve a problem it created?

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