STEPHEN HAWKING'S SCIENCE OF THE FUTURE

Stephen Hawking and his team investigate how science is on the cusp of making urban living not just a richer experience, but more fun too.

The barriers between the physical and virtual worlds begin to blur as Stephen Hawkings and his team of scientists explore the latest innovations: Carin Bondar takes part in a remarkable 3D virtual training program for the military. Aarathi Prasad tests a new system that can map places inaccessible to GPS. Daniel Kraft looks into bio-printing, where designs created on computers are turned into three dimensional living tissue. Chris Eliasmith investigates the latest gaming technology: a breakthrough in virtual reality that promises the most immersive experience yet. And finally, Jim Al-Khalili tests the ultimate VR application: a computer that can read our minds. Stephen Hawking’s Science of the Future: The barriers between the physical and virtual worlds begin to blur as Stephen Hawking and his team of scientists explore the latest innovations. The barriers between the physical and virtual worlds begin to blur as Stephen Hawking and his team of scientists explore the latest innovations. Stephen Hawking’s Science of the Future: Aarathi Prasad road-tests Boston Dynamics' incredible animal-inspired robots. Aarathi Prasad road-tests Boston Dynamics' incredible animal-inspired robots.

Aarathi Prasad road tests Boston Dynamics incredible animal inspired robots. Chris Eliasmith assesses how gecko feet are leading to a new concept in adhesion technology. Daniel Kraft explores how deep water is being used to train astronauts. Jim Al Khlalili looks into how re-engineering a virus to work for us could prevent pandemics, and Carin Bondar discovers how Nikola Tesla's dream of wireless power is finally being realised by harnessing one of nature's greatest phenomena: magnetism.

A look at how breakthroughs in technology are being applied to humans, not only for more effective repairs, but also for upgrading the brain.

Dealing with crises has always been one of science's greatest challenges. In this episode, Stephen Hawking and his team investigate astonishing breakthroughs that are making human life less fragile in the face of danger. First on the agenda, Chris Eliasmith looks into a helicopter that can take people out of the equation by flying without a pilot. Daniel Kraft then tests out the latest high tech bomb disposal robot. Jim Al Khalili takes part in a shooting contest using a sniper rifle equipped with jet fighter style target tracking technology. Carin Bondar examines a face recognition system with the potential to identify criminals in 15 seconds, and finally, Aarathi Prasad checks out a revolutionary innovation that could soon give oxygen to people that can't breathe. Stephen Hawking’s Science of the Future: Experts examine how scientists are fighting for our survival by battling the world's biggest killer diseases. Experts examine how scientists are fighting for our survival by battling the world's biggest killer diseases.

Discover a new age where machines talk to machines, sciences come together to form new disciplines, and new connections are made every day.

Discover a new age where machines talk to machines, sciences come together to form new disciplines, and new connections are made every day.