Roughly 46 million gamers have a type of disability, presenting specific challenges for video game developers. Playground Games, a United Kingdom-based company, whose team designed the popular Forza Horizon 5 driving game, understood the assign

Disrupting Virtual Set Design

Mar 16th, 2022 23m 38s

Lux Machina, a company in Los Angeles specializing in film production, display technology and in-camera VFX, uses LEDs to create immersive movie sets designed to make people feel a part of the story. By producing shots interactively, Lux is spe

A New Class of Robots

Mar 2nd, 2022 26m 36s

Xenobots are very tiny robots composed of organic cellular material. According to researchers, the programmable living things are made of frog stem cells. They can swim in fluid, join forces to act collectively and move small objects, which in

Distilling a New Breed of Spirits

Feb 16th, 2022 22m 25s

Endless West creates award-winning whiskeys and spirits using a process that breaks down the alcoholic beverages to the molecular level. A fine whiskey typically requires 10 years to age, but this tech startup recreates spirits in less than a d

Building a Better Workforce

Feb 2nd, 2022 24m 22s

Interplay Learning is breathing new life into the workforce by bringing skilled trades, like HVAC, plumbing and electrical, into the digital world. The company is closing the skills gap by helping more than 75,000 people build key technical ski

Turning Spent Barley into Tasty Milk

Jan 19th, 2022 22m 45s

Take Two Foods is changing the game for milk lovers everywhere by creating milk made out of barley. The company is encouraging less waste and a healthier planet by upcycling spent grain into a nutrient-rich plant-based protein. This week, Krist

Tackling America’s Water Crisis

Jan 5th, 2022 23m 28s

Aquagenuity tracks water quality in real time using a business intelligence tool that allows consumers to search their ZIP code to learn exactly what’s in their local water supply. By digitizing water quality data using predictive analytics, ar

A New Spin on Vinyl Record Production

Dec 15th, 2021 24m 19s

Gold Rush Vinyl is revolutionizing vinyl record production by producing albums nearly three times faster than the industry standard. Its success lies in producing and hand-inspecting vinyl in house, allowing the company to deliver high-quality

Bringing Hearing Aids Into the Digital Age

Dec 1st, 2021 21m 56s

Starkey is reinventing hearing aids with artificial intelligence that tracks brain and body health and translates languages in real time. The innovation was deemed impossible a decade ago. Now the high-tech company is transforming how people co

This Robotic Quarterback Is Reshaping the Future of Football

Nov 17th, 2021 20m 59s

At 5 a.m. across college football fields nationwide, receivers are catching balls with uncanny athleticism. Instead of starting QBs initiating the action, however, it’s the Seeker, the world’s first robotic quarterback that passes, punts and ki

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Innovation Uncovered Returns for Season 2

Nov 17th, 2021 1m 43s

Some of the most groundbreaking ideas and discoveries are happening around us, transforming how we play, connect, what we consume and more. Join the culture critic Kristen Meinzer for a new season of “Innovation Uncovered.” This season, Meinzer

Dunking With Data

Aug 24th, 2020 25m 57s

What do rocket science and basketball have in common? Hosts Corey S. Powell and Kristen Meinzer explore how the data revolution has fundamentally altered modern basketball, both on and off the court. Technology used to track missiles is now bei

The Quest for Perfect

Aug 10th, 2020 27m 57s

Can special effects in film make reality more … real? Hosts Corey S. Powell and Kristen Meinzer enter the world of movie magic and investigate how it’s changing our perception of reality. Popular films use special effects to alter the appearanc

Using V.R. to Help Seniors Thrive

Jul 27th, 2020 31m 12s

Can V.R. help older people feel more connected to the world — and those who love them? Hosts Corey S. Powell and Kristen Meinzer dive into the new V.R. technology that’s helping seniors feel less isolated. Being lonely and isolated can worsen h

Music in the Algorithm Age

Jul 13th, 2020 29m 31s

Can artificial intelligence write pop songs? Hosts Corey S. Powell and Kristen Meinzer discuss how A.I. and algorithms are changing how music is created and shared — and how musicians are adapting. Concerts are happening virtually. Apps are cur

Uncorking Natural Wine

Jun 29th, 2020 29m 32s

Why did scientists launch a case of Bordeaux into space? Hosts Corey S. Powell and Kristen Meinzer learn now ancient winemaking techniques, complemented by modern technology, are revolutionizing the wine industry and growing the popularity of n

Reinventing Life Indoors

Jun 15th, 2020 29m 21s

A focus on nature is breathing new life into how we design our homes — even our cities. Hosts Corey S. Powell and Kristen Meinzer explore the principles of biophilia: the foundation of a design practice that incorporates the living patterns of

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Welcome to Innovation Uncovered

Jun 1st, 2020 1m 14s

What does innovation mean right now, in light of everything that’s changed — and is still changing? Some of the most groundbreaking ideas and discoveries are unfolding close to home, shifting how we play, what we consume, how we connect. Join s