Discovery/Science
Station:
NHK World (GB)
Status:
Running
Start:
2012-01-08
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Science for our future. Cutting edge research, innovation and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.
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S2026E13 - Safely On-time: Railway Innovations
Transitioning Japan's heavily-used railways with automation while maintaining safety and punctuality standards. Plus, a blood test for cancer.
Air Date: 28 Sep 2026 22:00 (CDT)
S2026E14 - Battling Invasive Insects: How Entomologists Protect Island Life and Harvests
Invasive insects are a growing threat. We follow Okinawa's entomologists as they battle the pumpkin fruit fly, drawing on past eradication successes.
Air Date: 05 Oct 2026 22:00 (CDT)
S2026E15 - Protecting the Protectors: Firefighting Innovations
New technologies that give Japan's firefighters more information about fire conditions faster. Plus, protecting buildings from earthquakes.
Air Date: 12 Oct 2026 22:00 (CDT)