TV Guide: NextWorld

Video: NextWorld: Mars on Earth

Discovery Channel — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Living on Mars is closer than you think. See researchers simulating the experience here on Earth.

Video: NextWorld: Senior Drivers

Discovery Channel — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

With the safety of all drivers in mind, car makers are looking towards a future when your car can enhance human reflexes and even drive itself.

Video: NextWorld: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Discovery Channel — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, or "UAVs," will be key to search and rescue operations of the future. UAVs can scour extreme, inaccessible terrain and cover a greater amount of area in a shorter amount of time.

Video: NextWorld: WallyIsland

Discovery Channel — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The future of boating for the rich and famous, as you might suspect, is a luxurious one. Check out WallyIsland, a private floating island yacht.

Video: NextWorld: What is a Bio-brain?

Discovery Channel — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Find out how biological computers and nanobots will drive our cars of tomorrow.

Video: NextWorld: Virtual Medicine

Discovery Channel — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Imagine being able to get a check-up from your doctor down the hall from your office. See how technology will make health care more accessible and convenient.

Video: NextWorld: Living in a Virtual World

Discovery Channel — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Alternate reality games like Sim City appeal to the human need to play. See the virtual reality yourself.

Video: NextWorld: Space Plane

Discovery Channel — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

See the latest in aviation style and comfort that will bring you into the space age.

Video: NextWorld: Mapping the Genome

Discovery Channel — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

What's in store for our genetic future? Scientists have mapped the human genome and are making breakthroughs everyday.

Video: NextWorld: NeuroGenesis

Discovery Channel — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Want to pick up a new language or skill as aptly as a child? It will be possible in the future, but at the cost of losing memories -- like, remembering your spouse.

Video: NextWorld: Weather Boats

Discovery Channel — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Small, self-navigating, unmanned boats can take to seas, along hurricane routes and gather information about weather and potentially devastating storms.

Video: NextWorld: Seed Vault

Discovery Channel — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Learn more about the 'Doomesday' Seed Vault, intended to safeguard the planet's precious agricultural legacy.

Video: NextWorld: Virtual Margaret

Discovery Channel — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Meet Margaret. She works in San Jose -- from her home, 1,700 miles away in Texas.