This week, see how the plastic bottles you recycle can wind up back in your home. A person can tell you how soft and breathable clothes are, but when you need to light them on fire, it's best to get a robot. Watch the textile trials! We chat with Neil Degrasse Tyson about science and curiosity, and finally we'll show you a stunning, inside view of life-changing brain surgery.

This week we lose our train of thought......with the science of daydreaming. Big energy needs a big magnet. Watch San Diego scientists design a magnet for fusion power. We chat with scientists and government officials about the possibility of offshore wind energy in North Carolina, and watch as we go for a spin in an electric-pedal hybrid in Asheville.

This week, learn how paleontologists use satellite technology to find dinosaurs more easily. An astronautical engineer explains how humans and robots work together in space. Learn how social media and gaming technology are changing the hiring process. Finally, we profile two medical treatments that use sight and sound to heal hands and feet.

This week, we dive into the science of political polls and how selecting the correct few can reflect the opinions of many. We show you a new type of farming that requires little water, no fertilizer, no pesticides...and no soil. Finally we answer the ancient question, "How many licks to the center of a lollipop?"