Has the US reached “peak obesity”?
A CDC survey suggests America’s obesity rate may be falling. Is this a turning point in the obesity epidemic? Or just a temporary plateau?
Can humans purge the bots without sacrificing our privacy?
A group backed by Sam Altman is pursuing the creation of “personhood credentials” that would prove an internet user is a real person.
Get inspired with the most innovative stories shaping the world around us.
Series|
Hard Reset
The most secure wireless connection ever: Your body
What if your body could become a USB cable? Ixana, a cutting-edge wearable hardware company, is revolutionizing how we connect our devices by using our bodies as conductors.
Series|
Hard Reset
How the DIY engineering boom will change the world
$20,000, 100 days, no job, 1 garage. This family built a self-driving car during the pandemic. Now, they’re starting a company.
Series|
The Freethink Interview
The solar revolution turning sunlight into synthetic fuel
“10 years ago, my colleagues and I looked at the prognosis for Climate Change, and it looked pretty hopeless. There really was no way out.” But something happened – something good.
Series|
Hard Reset
Disrupting one of the world’s dirtiest industries: Meet the 3D loom
Fast-fashion is over. “Automated Apparel” is here to reduce waste, fit everyone better, and save human time and labor.
Series|
Hard Reset
This company is winning the race to create the first factory in space
The race to build the first space factory is on — and this team is beating everyone to the finish line.
Original Series
This is a show about rebuilding the world from scratch and reimagining everything from first principles.