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Tomorrow's World Today

All Episodes 2018 - 2024
TV-G

  • 2018-01-07T13:00:00Zs at 2018-01-07T13:00:00Z on Science
  • 2018-05-05T12:00:00Z
  • 25m
  • 1d 7h 40m (76 episodes)
  • George M. Davison
  • United States
  • English
  • Documentary
"Tomorrow's World Today" presents a cutting-edge approach to exploring concepts in science and technology that are changing lives today and making a difference tomorrow. The series introduces innovative pioneers around the world who are forming new ways to utilize natural and technological resources to create a more sustainable society. One of those pioneers is host George Davison, an author/tech ambassador and creator of Inventionland, an immersive work environment for entrepreneurs to design products of the future. Actress/writer Tamara Krinsky reports from the field.

76 episodes

Series Premiere

2018-05-05T12:00:00Z

1x01 Park of the Future

Series Premiere

1x01 Park of the Future

  • 2018-05-05T12:00:00Z25m

George Davison unveils the Park of the Future for the very first time; this state-of-the-art innovation and inspiration park consists of four worlds: World of Inspiration, World of Creation, World of Innovation, and World of Production.

2018-05-05T12:00:00Z

1x02 The Energy of the Sun

1x02 The Energy of the Sun

  • 2018-05-05T12:00:00Z25m

Energy power to the Park of the Future is on George's agenda; he wants to look at the greatest ways to power his park; solar energy has to be one of the sources in abundance that can help.

2018-05-06T12:00:00Z

1x03 Home Grown Natural Gas

1x03 Home Grown Natural Gas

  • 2018-05-06T12:00:00Z25m

Natural gas is another energy source that George wants to explore for the Park of the Future; he also wants to understand how if you cool it to minus 260 degrees it becomes liquefied and can be safely transported all over the world.

2018-05-06T12:00:00Z

1x04 Sustainable Cotton

1x04 Sustainable Cotton

  • 2018-05-06T12:00:00Z25m

The growing, harvesting and processing of cotton to make clothing is a labor-intensive operation, it also requires copious amounts of energy and water; George seeks to uncover sustainable lessons developed by a cotton clothing manufacturer.

Smart buildings are a way of the future, but they all need to have the utmost fastest connective technology; George wants to uncover how he can create a smart building and the technology required to connect them with fiber optic solutions.

George accompanies Tamara to NASA; they take a journey from the past to the future, starting at the 1962 Mercury Mission Control and finish by buying two tickets to Mars.

2018-05-13T12:00:00Z

1x07 Taking Flight

1x07 Taking Flight

  • 2018-05-13T12:00:00Z25m

George needs to get people to the Park of the Future in the easiest way possible, which is obviously air travel, but is it by plane or by drone? Tamara does some research into airline travel and how they organize and schedule everyone.

1x08 Managing Money For Tomorrow

  • 2018-05-13T12:00:00Z25m

George wants to know more about cyber currency; they start researching what cyber currency means, which leads Tamara to New York City; on her visit to NY she gets to meet the brains behind the millions of credit card transactions.

George takes on his challenge to find companies that can help him design the Park of the Future and the rides in the individual worlds; he also re-visits a group he worked with ten years prior.

George meets up with Garry from Gildan who showed Tamara in an earlier episode how they sustainably manufacture clothing in Honduras. Garry meets with George to talk DNA in clothing.

George wants to know more about robots and sends Tamara out in the field to take a look first hand at a group of different types of robots; she interacts with one of them to see if she can compete head to head with a robot.

Season Premiere

2019-05-04T12:00:00Z

2x01 Banana's to Your Table

Season Premiere

2x01 Banana's to Your Table

  • 2019-05-04T12:00:00Z25m

George sends Tamara to explore the latest sustainable innovations changing the world; heading into the South American jungles, Tamara peels back the science of sustainable banana harvesting and how it can lead to healthier bananas.

Tamara heads to Alabama where she learns how technology, partnered with sustainable lumber harvesting and forest regeneration, can have a positive impact on the environment.

2x03 Algae the Power of Tomorrow

  • 2019-05-05T12:00:00Z25m

The transportation industry is rapidly evolving and George wants to know what's next; Tamara heads to California where she gets the inside scoop on biofuels and how algae is being looked at as a fuel of the future.

2x04 Automobile Protection and GPS

  • 2019-05-05T12:00:00Z25m

George sends Tamara to discover the latest technology surrounding long-lasting automotive coatings; Tamara uncovers the science behind the Global Positioning System (GPS) and the important role it plays in people's lives.

2x05 Insurance And The Gig Environment

  • 2019-05-11T12:00:00Z25m

Things are getting too busy at Tomorrow's World Today headquarters for just one Field Reporter. George enlists the help of Jackie, an innovation enthusiast who he sends to learn about the latest breakthroughs in the insurance industry.

2019-05-11T12:00:00Z

2x06 Happy Cows

2x06 Happy Cows

  • 2019-05-11T12:00:00Z25m

Sustainable agriculture is important, especially when animals are involved. George sends Tamara to Michigan where she sees firsthand how robotics and technology are revolutionizing the dairy industry.

2019-05-12T12:00:00Z

2x07 Plastic To Fabric

2x07 Plastic To Fabric

  • 2019-05-12T12:00:00Z25m

George sends Jackie to South America where she gets the inside scoop on plastics and how recycling efforts on the beach are turning ocean plastics into wearable fabric.

Curious about sustainable packaging, George says "bon voyage" to Tamara as she sets out on her longest journey yet! While on her research mission to Indonesia, Tamara learns about biodegradable plastics and how water reclamation plays an important role in production.

2019-05-18T12:00:00Z

2x09 World Wide Logistics

2x09 World Wide Logistics

  • 2019-05-18T12:00:00Z25m

All this traveling has George thinking about logistics. Recalling the shipping operations Tamara saw while in Guatemala, George sends he off to learn more about the science behind worldwide logistics and long-lasting tires.

Intrigued by plastic manufacturing, George wants to know how plastics are being manufactured to last longer. Tamara sets out on a research mission to uncover the latest breakthroughs in the plastics industry while George thinks Park of the Future.

2x11 Closing the Recycling Circle

  • 2019-05-25T12:00:00Z25m

George wants to know more about closing the recycling circle. Jackie heads off to uncover the science behind poly-use plastics and the strides industry leaders are taking to eliminate plastics from landfills.

2019-05-26T12:00:00Z

2x12 Missing Children

2x12 Missing Children

  • 2019-05-26T12:00:00Z25m

Every second counts when it comes to locating missing children. George wants to know how technology is helping search and rescue teams locate children, so he sends Jackie to get the inside scoop with the teams leading the charge.

Curious about the Internet of Things (IoT), George wants to know more about how the web is giving us access to everyday objects like never before. From socks to medical devices, Tamara heads off to Arizona in search of answers.

Season Premiere

2020-10-03T12:00:00Z

3x01 Renewable Energy

Season Premiere

3x01 Renewable Energy

  • 2020-10-03T12:00:00Z25m

Powering our world requires innovative, truly renewable energy resources. New field reporter Darieth Chisolm heads to Southern California to investigate biogas & hydrogen batteries powerful enough to run a city bus.

2020-10-10T12:00:00Z

3x02 Power of the Pod

3x02 Power of the Pod

  • 2020-10-10T12:00:00Z25m

Curious about sustainability, George heads to incinnato to explore the evolution of laundry detergent pods and the impact on Water & energy use.

2020-10-17T12:00:00Z

3x03 Printing Aerospace Parts

3x03 Printing Aerospace Parts

  • 2020-10-17T12:00:00Z25m

George is curious about 3D printing and how additive manufacturing could change mass production. He sends Darieth to uncover the world of 3D printing aerospace parts that are no longer manufactured.

2020-10-24T12:00:00Z

3x04 Sustainable Hotels

3x04 Sustainable Hotels

  • 2020-10-24T12:00:00Z25m

Hospitality is important in a world on-the-go, so George sends Jackie to Dubai and Oman to check in and check out the latest uses of Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability in the hotel industry.

2020-10-31T12:00:00Z

3x05 Sustainable Distilling

3x05 Sustainable Distilling

  • 2020-10-31T12:00:00Z25m

Following the Bourbon Trail from Grain to Glass, George sends Darieth to Kentucky to explore sustainability initiatives and how tradition is blending with science and innovation.

2020-11-07T13:00:00Z

3x06 Power of Protein

3x06 Power of Protein

  • 2020-11-07T13:00:00Z25m

Health-conscious, George sends Tamara to investigate the discovery and innovation of whey protein. Tamara recruits an "everyday athlete" to take a protein and exercise challenge - will he be proof of how whey boosts nutrition?

3x07 Internal Health of Tomorrow

  • 2020-11-14T13:00:00Z25m

Healthy living starts with the nutrition and ingredients we consume, so George sends Darieth to explore the evolution of organic ingredients in Vermont.

Tracking and managing the shipping of everything from produce to personal protective equipment is no small feat. Ride along as Darieth checks out how one company utilizes GPS and yard management systems to keep distributors and manufacturers across the United States supplied.

Manufacturing fascinates George, but keeping the machines that produce items running in good repair takes special Care. George sends Darieth to Dallas, TX to learn about high-tech manufacturing lubrication.

2020-12-12T13:00:00Z

3x10 From The Ground Up

3x10 From The Ground Up

  • 2020-12-12T13:00:00Z25m

Darieth heads to farm country to explore the advances in renewable resources. Using growing resources to replace petroleum products, the possibilities are endless!

3x11 Climate Control Under Our Feet

  • 2020-12-12T13:00:00Z25m

Green buildings have worldwide attention, so George sends Tamara to investigate climate control using renewable resources.

2020-12-19T13:00:00Z

3x12 The Gift of Life

3x12 The Gift of Life

  • 2020-12-19T13:00:00Z25m

Lifesaving medical technology takes Dareith to San Francisco to explore the world of transplant care. Transplant has evolved with DNA sequencing and Artificial intelligence to give patients the best care before and after transplantation.

3x13 Zero Emissions Apart from Water

  • 2020-12-19T13:00:00Z25m

Futuristic cars may emit water instead of fumes. Tamara heads to Los Angeles to investigate the science behind these hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicles, and take one for a test drive.

2020-12-27T13:00:00Z

3x14 Transplant Control

3x14 Transplant Control

  • 2020-12-27T13:00:00Z25m

Advancements in transplant medicine through DNA research take Darieth Chisolm to San Francisco to explore the world of medical technology.

Season Premiere

2021-07-24T12:00:00Z

4x01 The Science Behind Electronics Recycling

Season Premiere

4x01 The Science Behind Electronics Recycling

  • 2021-07-24T12:00:00Z25m

How mining has evolved from the days of the California Gold Rush; harvesting the precious metals found inside electronic scraps; how electronics recycling helps the environment.

2021-07-31T12:00:00Z

4x02 The ABCs of Pneumatics

4x02 The ABCs of Pneumatics

  • 2021-07-31T12:00:00Z25m

A math equation from the 1700s and compressed air are used in modern manufacturing; field reporter Greg brushes up on his ABCs and celebrates the first-ever National Pneumatics Day.

One company helps salvage trees after wildfires; forestry management helps keep the forests healthy.

2021-08-14T12:00:00Z

4x04 Empty Driver's Seat

4x04 Empty Driver's Seat

  • 2021-08-14T12:00:00Z25m

Discover the past, present and future of autonomous mining.

2021-08-21T12:00:00Z

4x05 Semiconductors in Space

4x05 Semiconductors in Space

  • 2021-08-21T12:00:00Z25m

2021-08-28T12:00:00Z

4x06 Science Behind Relocation

4x06 Science Behind Relocation

  • 2021-08-28T12:00:00Z25m

As the demand for real estate increases, George dives deeper into the world of innovation and sends Darieth to explore the latest technological advances that are revolutionizing the industry for both consumers and for agents.

2021-09-25T12:00:00Z

4x07 Pipe Dreams

4x07 Pipe Dreams

  • 2021-09-25T12:00:00Z25m

In the world of production, George sends David to explore how ductile pipes are made and discovers how innovating a small part of an invention that has been around for centuries can make a huge difference in infrastructure.

2021-10-09T12:00:00Z

4x08 The Clean Factor

4x08 The Clean Factor

  • 2021-10-09T12:00:00Z25m

In part one of this four-part exploration, George sends Greg to the field to discover how Nuclear Energy is helping us reach our goal of a zero-carbon footprint by 2050.

4x09 The Future of Nuclear Energy

  • 2021-09-30T12:00:00Z25m

In part two of this four-part exploration, George sends Greg to discover the history of nuclear energy, how nuclear energy is being used in today’s world and what tomorrow’s nuclear reactors might look like.

George sends Greg to discover the history of nuclear energy, how nuclear energy is being used in today's world, and what tomorrow's nuclear reactors might look like.

2021-11-13T13:00:00Z

4x11 Nuclear Does What, Now?

4x11 Nuclear Does What, Now?

  • 2021-11-13T13:00:00Z25m

In the final part of our four-part exploration, Greg explores how Nuclear Energy is helping with space exploration and George leads a roundtable talk with some of nuclear energy’s top minds to discuss what nuclear energy looks like in tomorrow’s world.

2021-11-20T13:00:00Z

4x12 Getting Paid to Shop

4x12 Getting Paid to Shop

  • 2021-11-20T13:00:00Z25m

George sends Greg to the World of Innovation to explore how digitized cash back programs are helping shoppers save with every trip to the grocery store.

4x13 The Science Behind Supplements

  • 2021-11-27T13:00:00Z25m

George sends Darieth to the World of Innovation to explore the ways humans can get better nutrient absorption and how technologies inspired by nature are benefiting the supplements we take today.

2021-12-11T13:00:00Z

4x14 The Tires of Tomorrow

4x14 The Tires of Tomorrow

  • 2021-12-11T13:00:00Z25m

George sends David to the World of Innovation to explore the technology and sustainability behind tire manufacturing.

George sends Greg to the World of Production to explore how the design and application of new materials is changing the way we build.

George sends Tamara to the World of Innovation to explore how advances in cyber security are defending us against hackers.

Season Premiere

2022-09-10T12:00:00Z

5x01 Water From The Desert

Season Premiere

5x01 Water From The Desert

  • 2022-09-10T12:00:00Z25m

It’s not a mirage. In the World of Innovation, we discover that there is water in dried up, salty sea beds from 250 million years ago.

2022-09-17T12:00:00Z

5x02 Digital Twins

5x02 Digital Twins

  • 2022-09-17T12:00:00Z25m

In the Worlds of Innovation and Production, we explore how digital twins can monitor, simulate, and adapt to changes in the physical world in order to help us build products and services more sustainably.

2022-09-24T12:00:00Z

5x03 Healing Heroes

5x03 Healing Heroes

  • 2022-09-24T12:00:00Z25m

In the World of Innovation, we explore how we’re using today’s science to keep us healthy in tomorrow’s world.

5x04 What's So Riveting About Tape?

  • 2022-10-29T12:00:00Z25m

Can I tape replace rivets? George sends Greg to the World of Production to explore how one type of tape is so strong it will stick virtually anything together.

Ever wonder how we get what we get to make things? George sends Greg to the World of Production to explore how almost everything we depend on is made using materials extracted from the earth.

5x06 Keep Your Head In The Cloud

  • 2022-11-12T13:00:00Z25m

George sends Greg to the World of Innovation to explore how it’s now easier than ever for businesses and builders to expand and grow on a digital level…and it’s all through the power of the cloud.

2022-12-10T13:00:00Z

5x07 Where’s The Meat?

5x07 Where’s The Meat?

  • 2022-12-10T13:00:00Z25m

George sends Darieth to the World of Production to explore the innovations that have helped consumers be more open-minded about plant-based meal alternatives.

2022-12-17T13:00:00Z

5x08 Copper's King

5x08 Copper's King

  • 2022-12-17T13:00:00Z25m

George sends Greg to the World of Production to explore the technology used to evaluate and separate copper before it even makes it above ground.

Season Premiere

2023-09-09T12:00:00Z

6x01 Smart House

Season Premiere

6x01 Smart House

  • 2023-09-09T12:00:00Z25m

George sends Greg to the World of Innovation to explore how smart home technology is opening the door to the future.

2023-09-16T12:00:00Z

6x02 Sustainable Steel

6x02 Sustainable Steel

  • 2023-09-16T12:00:00Z25m

George sends Greg to the World of Production to explore innovative solutions and sustainable practices being implemented to meet the demand for steel in the electric vehicle industry.

2023-09-23T12:00:00Z

6x03 Horizontal Drilling

6x03 Horizontal Drilling

  • 2023-09-23T12:00:00Z25m

George sends Greg to the World of Production to explore how horizontal drilling technology is paving the way to improve lives through efficient and responsible energy.

2023-09-30T12:00:00Z

6x04 Pizza Pioneers

6x04 Pizza Pioneers

  • 2023-09-30T12:00:00Z25m

George sends Greg to the World of Innovation to explore the future of pizza -- where technology and tradition come together to make the perfect slice.

2023-10-07T12:00:00Z

6x05 Desert Oasis

6x05 Desert Oasis

  • 2023-10-07T12:00:00Z25m

George sends Tamara to the World of Innovation to explore how one hotel balances luxurious experiences with responsible practices and is becoming a highly sought-after eco-conscious travel destination.

2023-10-14T12:00:00Z

6x06 Feel The Sound

6x06 Feel The Sound

  • 2023-10-14T12:00:00Z25m

George sends Tamara to the World of Innovation to explore how spatial audio will help listeners in any environment feel the depth of sound and make listening a truly immersive experience.

2023-10-16T12:00:00Z

6x07 “Barley” Any Waste

6x07 “Barley” Any Waste

  • 2023-10-16T12:00:00Z25m

George sends Greg to the World of Production to explore how one beverage company is using smart business practices and state-of-the-art technology in their manufacturing systems to make the beverages we have all come to know and love.

2023-10-23T12:00:00Z

6x08 Cooling Our World

6x08 Cooling Our World

  • 2023-10-23T12:00:00Z25m

George sends Greg to the World of Innovation where he explores technologies that are revolutionizing how we keep things cool while minimizing environmental impact.

Season Premiere

2024-04-19T12:00:00Z

7x01 Conducting Change

Season Premiere

7x01 Conducting Change

  • 2024-04-19T12:00:00Z25m

George sends Greg to the World of Production to explore how one company is sustainably mining copper while safeguarding our environment for tomorrow’s world.

2024-04-22T12:00:00Z

7x02 Beneath the Surface

7x02 Beneath the Surface

  • 2024-04-22T12:00:00Z25m

George sends Greg to the World of Production to explore how copper is at the forefront of our quest for a greener, more sustainable tomorrow.

2024-04-30T12:00:00Z

7x03 Golden Horizons

7x03 Golden Horizons

  • 2024-04-30T12:00:00Z25m

George sends Greg to the World of Production to explore how the relationship between technology, sustainability, and the precious metals that we need to shape our future, shines with innovation and responsibility.

2024-05-06T12:00:00Z

7x04 Digging for Dinner

7x04 Digging for Dinner

  • 2024-05-06T12:00:00Z25m

George sends Greg to the World of Production to explore how phosphate and potash are mined…and why we should have a newfound appreciation for the complex world that’s beneath our feet.

2024-05-12T12:00:00Z

7x05 Road Rubber

7x05 Road Rubber

  • 2024-05-12T12:00:00Z25m

George sends Greg to the World of Innovation to explore how one company is transforming the tire shopping sector and creating a future where every customer can effortlessly navigate the tire market and find their ideal fit.

2024-05-20T12:00:00Z

7x06 Web Wise

7x06 Web Wise

  • 2024-05-20T12:00:00Z25m

George sends Greg to the World of Innovation to explore how one company is empowering small businesses to thrive in today’s digital world.

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