Available from 2 March

In 2009, race driver Sam Schmidt was paralysed from the neck down in an accident. Today, with the help of Arrow Electronics and a car that can be driven with only your head, he’s back on the racing tracks.

Available from 9 March

This episode explores the ways innovators are bringing superpowers within reach. From Tan Le’s Emotiv brain scanning software which can allow people to ‘use the force’ and move objects with their mind, to SARCOS’ super strong exoskeletons.

Available from 16 March

From microscopic computer chips that disperse like seeds and melt away, to a DNA sequencer for the palm of your hand, we explore the cutting-edge technology helping us stop the rising tide of extinction, and meet the strange Kakapos benefiting from pioneers.

Available from 23 March

A look at the James Webb Space Telescope and what it might mean for our understanding of the universe. How infrared light can unlock the secrets of the first stars, and why spending billions on looking into space can help us here on earth.

Available from 30 March

The world is approaching a data crisis, with current storage methods approaching their limits and guzzling huge amounts of energy. This time, we explore two technologies which could help us preserve our most important information for future generations, from glass that could last as long as the universe, to the fabric of life itself.

Available from 6 April

Take a trip to the cities of the future, from the 3D printed houses that could make construction greener and faster, to the giant vacuum cleaners sucking up smog and turning it into diamonds.

Available from 13 April

Sky taxis are coming to a city near you. We find out how affordable, electric flight is just a few years around the corner. Featuring Duncan Walker from Skyports and Andrew MacMillan from Vertical Aerospace.

Available from 20 April 

The ocean covers 70% of earth, and is critical in providing food, oxygen and regulating the climate. This time, we hear two ways technology can improve the health of our ocean, from data-gathering drones that can sail through the eye of the storm, to a new sport bringing electric racing to the water.

Available from 27 April

What will the next version of the internet look like? We dive into the metaverse, finding out how it will change the online world. Plus, the exhibition from Radiohead pioneering a new form of music entertainment.

Available from 4 May 

Humanity is entering a new era of space exploration, with countries and corporations clamouring to lead the way. We find out about the company offering visits to the edge of space and why, after fifty years, we’re finally going back to the moon.

Why are humans so obsessed with the idea of flying? This episode seeks to understand the magnetic draw of human flight. Astronaut Tim Peake takes us on a journey from planet earth to outer space. Plus, we meet the man who designed a real, working jet suit, and the people attempting to create the Formula 1 of the skies by building electric flying cars.

According to Robert Falck from autonomous truck company Einride, in the next decade it’ll be normal to see vehicles driving down the roads with no one at the wheel. Self-driving vehicles are the future of transport. But how is this change going to come about? That’s what we delve into in this episode, with stories including an autonomous car racing series featuring Formula E star Lucas di Grassi.

Why do we know so little about the ocean? In 2021, it’s still a largely untapped source of knowledge about the planet. Yet the survival of the planet depends on it. In this episode, we meet people using state-of-the-art technology to save the ocean before it’s too late - including Oliver Steeds from Nekton, Yves Behar from Fuseproject, and Fabien Cousteau; the aquanaut and grandson of the great explorer Jacques Cousteau.

What does it take to be the one who actually does the things others are calling ‘impossible’? Tom Mueller, known by friends and co-workers as ‘Rocket Man’, spent the last two decades building rocket engines at SpaceX - and he’s consistently defied cynics with his incredible achievements. But it wasn’t always easy. When things have gone wrong at SpaceX, it’s been on a huge scale and with the eyes of the world upon them. In this episode, we hear Tom’s story and discover why changing the world sometimes means embracing failure. 

How can we understand our bodies in greater depth? How can we make better, faster and more efficient decisions and harness our physiological data in beneficial new ways? Gawain Morrison is developing empathic new technology to help athletes achieve incredible feats, improve road safety and create immersive experiences in the worlds of cinema, gaming and virtual reality. We’ll also meet Katie Coyle from Randox Health, which is revolutionising the amount of data we can access about our own bodies. 

What does it take to make a Mars mission go off without a hitch? Anita Sengupta grew up watching Dr Who and dreaming of becoming a pilot. She went on to forge a career as a rocket scientist and aerospace engineer. Her work has focused on developing parachute systems that can safely land equipment on Mars. Paul Meacham has also dedicated his professional life to the dream of Mars exploration. As the Engineering Manager on the ExoMars Rover project at Airbus, he’s been developing a new vehicle to explore Mars and bring information about the planet back to earth.

How can we move people and things through cities, in a way that’s better for the environment and better for the people living there? The British designer Thomas Heatherwick, known for his version of the classic Routemaster bus, recently unveiled Airo. It’s an electric car that cleans the air around it. We also meet Ahti Heinla, co-founder of Starship, a company making autonomous robots that deliver food orders and other packages to people’s doorsteps.

How can we make meaningful change within motorsports, whether it’s in service of gender equality, or financial accessibility, or leading the way in the fight against climate change? What kind of forward momentum can we create when cutting edge new technology meets real human beings? Jamie Chadwick is 23 years old, and she’s already a development driver for Williams F1. She competes for Veloce in the Extreme E series, which launched its first season this year. We’ll also meet Hrag Sarkissian, the CEO of Eskootr, which is gearing up to launch a global e scooter racing championship.

3D printing is a technology that’s changing the world of manufacturing. It’s opening up new creative avenues in art and fashion. It’s accessible to individual hobbyists through to huge companies and the possibilities for how it can be used are limited only by our imaginations. We hear from Melissa Snover, whose company Nourished makes 3D-printed nutritional supplements and Andy Langfeld from Stratasys, one of the original 3D printing companies.

Seaweed patties replacing beef burgers and robots doing regenerative farming: this week we’re looking at how we can produce food in sustainable ways. With Mark Kulsdom, founder of Dutch Weed Burger and Ben Scott-Robinson from the Small Robot Company.