TELEVISION

Brainwaves - Season 1

Series: Brainwaves

(1)

Episodes

Rating

TVG

Year

2001

Language

English

Publisher

Questar

About

Humanity has thrived due in large part to the tremendous frequency of cutting-edge inventions that have improved our lives. Experience the imaginative, innovative life of an inventor by studying inventions of old, and those yet to be born.

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Episodes

1. Brainwaves - Part 1

23m

Meet Sir James Dyson, the man behind the Dyson multinational technology company. Also, what can autonomous underwater vehicles be used for? Is self-heating food possible, and tasty? Finally, discover unique, pesticide-free, insect traps.

2. Brainwaves - Part 2

23m

Discover how we are attempting to reduce car accidents caused by people falling asleep at the wheel. Also, explore a new form of concrete, learn how vehicles can reduce their road spray from rain, and check out a car filled with gadgets.

3. Brainwaves - Part 3

23m

How have improvements in our ability to safely use fireworks expanded our usage of them? Also, meet the man behind the Workmate, learn how we are studying allergies, and witness the latest in prosthetic limb, and baby cup, technology.