Dive in to the fascinating world of science with Tomorrow Today. Your weekly dose of science knowledge. A show for everyone who's curious -- about our cosmos and how it works.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 16 hours 49 minutes
Art in Science
Hubble delivers vast amounts of data, to the delight of researchers. Martin Kornmesser and Luis Calcada are data visualization artists who turn the data into stunning, awesome photos and videos, to the delight of the entire human race.
The Hubble Space Telescope
Orbiting above the earth's atmosphere, the observatory has a clear view of the universe. Its findings have changed our understanding of the cosmos.
Comparing vaccines
90%, 94.5% and even 95% — there's been a lot of varying information about the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines recently. But how do they compare to other vaccines? Take a short trip through the history of inoculation.
Why music stirs our emotions
Why do some people get goosebumps when they listen to music? This week's viewer question comes from Katwiy-Afukeze Achuo-Dze in Bamenda, Cameroon.
Markus Reindel talks archeology and the pandemic
The dig in Guadalupe, Honduras, has yielded exciting finds but has had to be suspended because of the pandemic. A lot of the research is done back in the lab anyway.
Apps for agriculture
Smart farming in Bangladesh: Digital technology is starting to change how farming is done. Many farmers use mobile apps for advice on solving problems, like treating diseased plants.
AI for Industry 4.0
The current trends in automation known as Industry 4.0 are dependent on robots with artificial intelligence. Mohammad Wasil, an AI researcher from Indonesia, is helping to develop intelligent industrial robots in Germany.
A milestone in restoring sight
Botond Roska wants to restore eyesight to people who are blind. The Hungarian-born neuroscientist has developed a gene therapy that makes damaged retinas light-sensitive again. He’s just received the 2020 Körber European Science Prize for his work.
Why does the earth have an atmosphere?
This week’s viewer question comes from Chris Humfreez. He asks why the earth has an atmosphere.