Episodes

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Episode 1

Preserve and Protect

Researchers work to preserve our state’s most precious natural resource — water.

21st Century Cancer Care

A 16 year-old patient undergoes an innovative cancer treatment to spare her leg from amputation.

Episode 2

Disaster Response

Texas health institutions train emergency responders and coordinate rescue efforts in disasters such as hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Episode 3

Tornado Alley

Researchers recreate tornado destruction to prepare for real-world twisters.

Marine Scientists

Scientists work to preserve the health of the delicate Gulf Coast ecosystem.

Episode 4

The Best & the Brightest

Educators discuss the changes our society must make to succeed in an increasingly competitive global market.

Eyes in Space

Astronomers in West Texas take us to the farthest reaches of the galaxy.

Episode 5

Homeland Security

Physicians and researchers work to keep our country safe from food contaminants and terrorist-planned disease outbreaks.

High-Tech Warriors

Robots communicate as they learn to take on jobs too dangerous for humans.

Biosafety Level 4

Researchers combat rapidly mutating diseases like the Ebola and West Nile viruses in this high-stakes medical detective story.

Episode 6

The Family Psychologists

Two noted family psychologists discuss why stable, nurturing families help determine the future of us all.

Thinking Small

Scientists use nanotechnology to create artificial muscles.

Fighting Obesity and Diabetes

Health experts explore causes — and potential cures — for these growing epidemics.

Episode 7

Rebuilding the Heart

Researchers use adult stem cells to create a cure for growing numbers of defective hearts.

Skeletons in the Closet

Forensic anthropologists use science to prevent anybody from getting away with murder.

Episode 8

The Number Cruncher

Texas’ state demographer discusses the critical impact of population shifts and growth.

Faces of the New Texas

Experts explain the necessity of providing equal access to higher education for new generations of Texans.

Exploring New Worlds

Students learn about science, literature and the natural world through an innovative summer program.

Episode 9

Shortage of Nurses

Two state-of-the-art programs improve and accelerate training for healthcare workers.

The Economist

A noted economist explains why human beings are the most important resource in our society.

Aging With Dignity

Physicians explore treatments for age-related illnesses, such as Alzheimer’s disease.

Episode 10

Passion for Jazz

A young musician joins an elite ensemble at one of the most famous jazz studies programs in the nation.

The Brain Trust

Medical, science and engineering researchers from across Texas gather to exchange ideas and learn about new areas of research.

The Philosopher

A celebrated philosopher discusses every human's search for meaning and belonging.

Episode 11

Shadow of a Doubt

Law students work to free inmates who are serving time for crimes they did not commit.

The New Urban Century

Experts explore sustainable design and the relationship between manmade environments and public health.

Creative Capital

An art professor explores the convergence of art and life

Episode 12

Clearing the Air

Houston — one of the country’s most polluted cities — strives to become a national model for change.

To Err Is Human

A researcher explores communication — and how language sometimes breaks down when we need it most.

Visualizing the Future

A new generation of 3-D animators brings Hollywood to the third coast.

Episode 13

The Future of Energy

Higher-education experts across the state work to solve our world’s impending energy crisis.