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Designer and engineer Zoe Laughlin explores the stuff that shapes our world. From her workshop at the Institute of Making, Zoe travels the country to discover the alchemy behind the latest developments in the science of those materials. From the 3D printing of everlasting dental crowns, to new textiles with thread 8 times stronger than cotton, these burgeoning technologies will change our world.

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The Secret Story of Stuff

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Are we harming our brains with the screens we interact with? How will unprecedented exposure to screens impact humanity? Investigate with experts.

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Smartphones, computers, gaming consoles, and digital tablets are now givens in our daily lives. The electronic intrusion is causing controversy and collective hysteria. Are we damaging our brains with all these screens? How will unprecedented exposure to screens impact humanity? To find out, the filmmakers examine how science has been applied to distinguish between truth and falsehoods, and explore the suspected side effects of screen exposure. The documentary travels through the U.S. and Europe to meet and speak to researchers who are leaders in this field.

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