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1) Gaia Soil
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Paul Mankiewicz is the creator of Gaia Soil, a light-weight soil used for urban gardens. His work couples ecological engineering and restoration with the integration of human communities in natural systems.
3) The Red Dot
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While a sophomore in high school, Riley Ennis used a protein from horseshoe crabs to train the immune system of an octopus to detect and destroy cancerous cells. This innocent first experiment has had rippling effects in the world of cancer research.
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Neil Harbisson was born with achromatopsia, a rare condition that causes complete colour blindness. In 2004, Harbisson and Adam Montandon developed the eyeborg, a sensory device that translates colours into sounds, which Harbisson, the world's first officially recognized cyborg, wears at all times. Directed by Rafel Duran Torrent.
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Dr Edie Widder takes us on a journey deep under the sea. She's used pioneering research with bioluminescent sea creatures to help us shine a light on the levels of pollution we're producing above the ground. Edie's love of the sea - and the simplicity of good science - shine through this journey of wonder. Directed by Alex Gibney.
8) Robot
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Can a robot be your friend? Your teacher? Your Caretaker? The answer is yes and it may not be as scary as you think.
10) Winding Up
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Trevor Baylis is one of a kind-an old-fashioned inventor whose motivation is to help those in the world who are less fortunate. A chance viewing of a TV show led him to a light bulb moment that would save thousands of lives in Africa. Directed by Matthew Scholes.
12) Solar Roadways
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What if roads and highways were solar, fueling enough energy to power electric vehicles as well as nearby communities? Directed by Michele Ohayon.