From religion in space to digital immortality, the future is full of profound challenges and astonishing opportunities. Join the staff of HowStuffWorks.com as we explore some of the most promising -- and perplexing -- global issues of the future.
170 Available Episodes (171 Total)Average duration: 00:04:58
May 30, 2014
What will families be like in the future?
00:03:37
Will overpopulation alter the commonly-accepted family structure? Tune in as General Manager and Editor-in-Chief Conal Byrne discusses how current global trends may alter future societies, and possibly change the concept of 'family' altogether.
May 23, 2014
Will nanotechnology lead to a cure for cancer?
00:02:43
Currently, there's no perfect cure for cancer, and any treatments have serious side effects. Could nanotechnology lead to a cancer cure without the side effects of current treatments? Watch as TechStuff's Jonathan Strickland explains how this could work.
May 16, 2014
What is the future of condoms?
00:05:47
Condoms are by no means a recent invention, and for most of its history the basic design has remained the same. So how will condoms of the future be different? Listen in as Tracy breaks down the future of condoms.
May 09, 2014
Will there be cyborgs in the future?
00:04:18
Whether we're talking about automatons like the Borg or heroes like the Bionic Man, we're all familiar with the cyborgs of science fiction. But how close are we to a cybernetic future? Listen in as Robert Lamb explains the role of cyborgs in the future.
Apr 25, 2014
What is the future of jobs?
00:06:30
Will tomorrow's technology render human employees obsolete? Will globalization doom traditional businesses? Join TechStuff's Jonathan Strickland as he explores the future of employment.
Apr 18, 2014
What is the future of air travel?
00:05:21
It seems that the price of airline tickets keeps increasing, and numerous analysts have made gloomy predictions about the future of air travel. But why? Tune in as Ben explores the obstacles facing aircraft of the future.
Apr 12, 2014
What will movies be like in a hundred years?
00:03:49
The movies of the future may have more in common with online games than with the blockbusters at your local cinema. But how would this work, and what could it mean for future moviegoers? Tune in as Conal Byrne examines the future of entertainment.
Apr 04, 2014
What is the future of seafood?
00:03:52
With experts predicting the collapse of ocean ecosystems within as little as 50 years, the future of commercial fishing -- and ocean wildlife -- seems increasingly dire. Tune in as Ben takes a look at the possible future of seafood.
Mar 28, 2014
Will clothing and pavement of the future generate power?
00:05:05
What if you could power your cell phone just by carrying it around in your pocket? What if pedestrians strolling down the sidewalk could power streetlights with their footsteps? Join HowStuffWorks.com's Ben Bowlin as he explores one possible future of energy.
Mar 21, 2014
What is the future of Smell-O-Vision?
00:04:14
During the 1960s, Hollywood added odors to movies by pumping smells through theaters. The original Smell-O-Vision was a flawed novelty, but new technology may change everything. In this episode, Robert explores the future of Smell-O-Vision.
May 30 | 00:03:37
What will families be like in the future?
May 23 | 00:02:43
Will nanotechnology lead to a cure for cancer?
May 16 | 00:05:47
What is the future of condoms?
May 09 | 00:04:18
Will there be cyborgs in the future?
Apr 25 | 00:06:30
What is the future of jobs?
Apr 18 | 00:05:21
What is the future of air travel?
Apr 12 | 00:03:49
What will movies be like in a hundred years?
Apr 04 | 00:03:52
What is the future of seafood?
Mar 28 | 00:05:05
Will clothing and pavement of the future generate power?
Mar 21 | 00:04:14
What is the future of Smell-O-Vision?
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