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TechKnow

About science, by scientists.

2013Ended4 Seasons102 EpisodesTMDB
Al Jazeera America

Science series exploring how the latest scientific discoveries are changing our lives.

Season 1 Episodes

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Episode 3: Heart-in-a-Box/NYC Electric/NASA Kid

Sep 8, 2013 · 25m

A new device that allows hearts and other organs to live outside the body, explore New York City's ambitious plan to convert its taxi fleet to electric cars and meet a teenager who used a 3-D printer to create a prosthetic, robotic arm.

Episode 5: Face Transplants/Condors

Sep 22, 2013 · 25m

Meet Carmen Tarleton, the seventh person in the U.S. to receive a full face transplant, as she rebuilds her life and meets the donor's daughter.

Episode 6: Bees/Amazon Animal/Wine

Sep 29, 2013 · 25m

Join our expert contributors as they explore high-tech methods to artificially inseminate honey bees, which are dying in record numbers.

Episode 7: Back-to-School / Cow Manure

Oct 6, 2013 · 25m

Join our expert contributors as they explore new technology, including a new kind of high-density plastic that can be inserted into students' backpacks or teachers' white boards in hopes of deflecting gunfire.

Episode 11: E-Cigs/Heart-in-a-Box/Foodology

Nov 1, 2013 · 25m

Crystal, a nicotine researcher, investigates the science behind e-cigarettes and vape culture. Plus, Marita meets chefs and scientists teaming up to create new high-tech restaurants, and Phil gets his hands on a new device that allows hearts.

Episode 15: PTSD / Oysters / Driverless Cars

Dec 15, 2013 · 25m

Lindsay tests out the treatments doctors and therapists are using to help soldiers diagnosed with PTSD and traumatic brain injuries, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy and virtual reality therapy.

Episode 18: 3D Printing/Texas Tech/Vertical Farms

Jan 5, 2014 · 25m

Kosta gets a look at how 3D printing can be used to make everything from home electronics to baked goods—even an artificial heart valve that expands as pediatric patients grow.

Episode 19: Lungs-in-a-Box/Bamboo Bikes

Jan 12, 2014 · 25m

Shini goes to Oklahoma to visit infamous "Tornado Alley" to see new innovations being developed to better track tornadoes and lessen the damage they cause.

Episode 31: Facial recognition, faux eggs, and solar energy

Apr 6, 2014 · 25m

Shini reports on facial recognition software used for law enforcement—and nightclubs. Marita visits a San Francisco lab working to build a better, plant-based egg substitute. Plus Kyle visits a solar field in Nevada.

Episode 34: Sniffing Out Cancer

Apr 27, 2014 · 25m

Taking their cue from cancer-detecting dogs, scientists work towards developing high-tech devices that can sniff out cancer early.

Season 1 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did TechKnow Season 1 premiere?

TechKnow Season 1 premiered on August 25, 2013.

How many episodes are in TechKnow Season 1?

TechKnow Season 1 has 40 episodes.

What is the first episode of TechKnow Season 1?

The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "Harvesting GMO Salmon & Vertical Farms". It aired on August 25, 2013.

Go to Season 1 Episode 1

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