

7.047 minSeason 2 • Episode 6
LatestThe world’s electric grids are aging and vulnerable. Now, engineers are making a dangerous trek to prove there is a better way to bring power to the people.
Providing a thought-provoking and imaginative perspective on scientific discovery as it unfolds, each episode follows scientific explorers working on cutting-edge projects with breakthrough potential, revealing the world of tomorrow... today.
Direction
Ron Howard brings narrative heat to dry science.
Production
Slick visuals make petri dishes look cinematic.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Produced by National Geographic, this was part of their push to compete with Netflix's glossy docuseries dominance.