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Inside China's Tech Boom Preview

In just a few decades, China has transformed into a science and technology superpower. See inside leading Chinese tech companies and labs to discover how they innovate, what drives their rise, and what it means for the future of the global economy.

Inside China's Tech Boom Preview

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    Building Stuff: Change It!

    S51 E17 - 53m 40s

    Humans have been altering Earth’s environment for thousands of years. And now, from electric planes to artificial noses, engineers are inventing new ways to preserve our planet.

  • Building Stuff: Reach It!: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Building Stuff: Reach It!

    S51 E16 - 53m 40s

    Born to explore, we’re constantly inventing new ways to go beyond our comfort zones. From deep sea subs to next-gen space habitats, see how engineers are building the tools humans need to go where we’ve never gone before.

  • Building Stuff: Boost It!: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Building Stuff: Boost It!

    S51 E15 - 53m 40s

    How are leading innovators supercharging our natural abilities? From slingshots that can throw rockets into space to the latest in artificial sight, see how engineers are amplifying the human body’s powers.

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