Engineers of the New Millennium: Life in 2030
A one-hour special from IEEE Spectrum Radio and the National Science Foundation
Robots that fight fires, cars that drive themselves, clothes that prevent illness—are they the stuff of science fiction? Or are they more likely than we think? “Life in 2030,” a one-hour special from the radio series Engineers of the New Millennium, explores the latest discoveries to give listeners an idea of how technology will shape our lives in the not-too-distant future.
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How Will Humans and Robots Coexist?
Robots will be everywhere in 2030 but not necessarily as humanoid domestic help
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Engineering Textiles to Keep Us Healthier and Happier
Using new technologies, researchers are creating smart fabrics that could protect us from diseases and make our lives better
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Solar Power From Space
The idea of solar panels circling the earth and beaming down power is gaining traction
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Danish Island Tests Smart Grid
In a key step toward going fossil fuel–free, Bornholm is building the power grid of the future
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Self-driving Cars Heading Our Way
Smart vehicles could make the roads safer and ease congestion
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The Impact of the Invisible
Nanotechnology will shape society, but scientists and the public have a say in just how much
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