Breakthrough A Global Series Event

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.

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Documentary
Created By

Ron Howard

First Aired on

Nov 01, 2015

2 seaons till Jun 06, 2017

Popularity: 9.3147
10 votes
Networks
(US)
Production

Imagine Entertainment (US)Asylum Entertainment (US)

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Power to the People

Seasons & episodes

Total 2 seasons, 12 episodes

Season 1

Aired

6 Episodes
  • Episode 1Fighting Pandemics47 min

    Viral outbreaks can become deadly pandemics in a matter of days. To prevent catastrophe, courageous scientists are fighting back with new treatments and vaccines.

  • Episode 2More Than Human47 min

    Scientific advancements are challenging the concept of what it means to be human. In the near future, enhancing the human body with technology could lead to the next stage of our evolution.

  • Episode 3Decoding the Brain47 min

    Using powerful new technologies, scientists are seeking solutions to a variety of mental illnesses by exploring unmapped facets of the human brain.

  • Episode 4The Age of Aging47 min

    New discoveries may help us slow or even turn back our biological clocks.

  • Episode 5Energy From the Edge47 min

    Reliance on fossil fuels is leading us into a global energy crisis. If we act now, developments in energy production could avert disaster and usher in a new era of clean, safe energy.

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