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World Cup: Game-changing Tech Shiona McCallum heads to FIFA headquarters in Zurich to investigate the innovative technologies currently powering the World Cup. (25 mins)

Building My Body - High Tech Heart Surgery Adrienne Murray examines the role of advanced 3D imaging in enhancing the precision of cardiac procedures. (24 mins)

Deep Dive: Underwater Tech Andrew Rogers takes a look at emerging technological trials designed to extend the duration humans can remain submerged. (25 mins)

Art Mystery: Can AI Solve It? Harriet Bradshaw investigates the application of artificial intelligence in resolving a longstanding enigma in art history. (24 mins)

Blenheim Palace: Can Tech Help to Restore it? Shiona McCallum tours Blenheim Palace to discover the technological tools assisting in its preservation and restoration. (24 mins)

Climate Science in the Courtroom This segment explores how scientific research connecting climate change to extreme weather patterns is utilized in legal proceedings. (24 mins)

Inside the High-Tech Insect Farm Alasdair Keane visits an underground facility that converts food waste into animal feed using advanced insect farming methods. (25 mins)

MWC Barcelona: What's New In Phone Tech? Paul Carter reviews the latest mobile devices, gadgets, and industry trends showcased at MWC Barcelona. (24 mins)

Norway's Fjords: Can Tourism Go Green? Alasdair Keane boards an electric vessel to examine sustainable tourism efforts in Norway’s fjords. (24 mins)

Inside Europe’s Space Race Adrienne Murray travels to the Esrange Spaceport in northern Sweden to observe Europe’s advancements in space exploration. (25 mins)

Winter Olympics: Can Tech Boost Performance? Alasdair Keane visits an Olympic training center in Oslo to see how technology is being used to enhance athlete performance. (24 mins)

Future Farming in Australia Nick Kwek connects with innovators deploying technological solutions to transform Australia’s agricultural sector. (25 mins)

Inside CES Reporting from Las Vegas, this episode highlights the newest trends and innovations presented at CES 2026. (25 mins)

Meeting My Avatar Singer KT Tunstall joins Jacqui Wakefield to meet and interact with her musical digital avatar. (25 mins)

Space Exploration: Can Robots Lead the Way? Nick Kwek visits the National Space Industry Hub in Sydney to explore the role of robotics in space missions. (25 mins)

Icebreaker Tech: Navigating the Arctic Adrienne Murray speaks with engineers developing specialized technology for icebreaker ships operating in the Arctic. (25 mins)

Rising Seas: Can Tech Help Us Prepare? Scientists are described in their efforts to refine global sea level rise predictions through technological advancements. (24 mins)

Fixing Fashion's Sizing Problem Shiona McCallum meets an AI startup dedicated to resolving inconsistencies in clothing sizing within the fashion industry. (24 mins)

Movie Tech: Behind the Scenes Alasdair Keane explores a high-tech studio that is revolutionizing the production of car stunts for films. (25 mins)

Brain Cells and Biocomputing Zoe Kleinman meets researchers attempting to create living computers using biological brain cells. (25 mins)

Cloud Seeding and Conspiracy Theories Marco Silva breaks down the scientific principles and technological methods behind cloud seeding, addressing associated conspiracy theories. (25 mins)

IFA Berlin: The Rise of Smart Tech Alasdair Keane highlights the key technological advancements and smart tech innovations showcased at IFA Berlin. (24 mins)

Detecting Cancer Cases Lara Lewington investigates trial technologies aimed at identifying 'hidden' cases of pancreatic cancer. (25 mins)

Fighting Wildfires: Can Tech Help? This episode looks at how new technologies offer hope for earlier detection and prevention of wildfires. (24 mins)

AI and the Future of Humanity Joe Tidy analyzes the potential trajectories and impacts of the growing influence of artificial intelligence on humanity. (24 mins)

Sagrada FamĂ­lia: Can Tech Help Complete It? Yasmin Morgan-Griffiths gains exclusive access to La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona to explore the technology aiding its completion. (25 mins)

Lithium Mining: The Impact Ione Wells examines whether lithium mining operations can be made more environmentally sustainable. (25 mins)

Esports World Cup This segment explores recent technological innovations within the competitive gaming and sports industry. (24 mins)

Chile’s Lost Children Ione Wells reports on the ongoing search for children stolen during Chile’s history. (25 mins)

Rubin Observatory: Mapping the Universe Ione Wells visits the Rubin Observatory located in Chile’s Atacama Desert to discuss its role in mapping the cosmos. (24 mins)


Source: BBC News Generated at: 2026-05-23 01:00:00 UTC

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