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October 6, 2018

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The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation - S5 - E2

Host Mo Rocca shows us how science is transforming spinach leaves into new heart tissue; deterring burglars with a fog security system; turning cement pipes into compact housing; and, when U.S. automakers became wartime plane makers.

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The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation: Season 5 - 26 Episode s

5x1 - Flyboard Air
September 29, 2018
Host Mo Rocca shows us the jet hoverboard that flies over 100 mph as high as 9,000 feet; 3-D printed homes built in a day; the new food made from pond scum; and, when the world transitioned from horses to cars.
5x2 - Spinach Leaf Hearts
October 6, 2018
Host Mo Rocca shows us how science is transforming spinach leaves into new heart tissue; deterring burglars with a fog security system; turning cement pipes into compact housing; and, when U.S. automakers became wartime plane makers.
5x3 - Paper Sculptures
October 13, 2018
Host Mo Rocca shows us the innovative artist turning folded paper into unbelievable sculpture; the company turning used shipping containers into indoor farms; a new discovery to grow crops in deserts; and, the historic home where the Wright brothers grew up.
5x4 - Geometric Pies
October 20, 2018
Host Mo Rocca shows us saving homes from floods with an inner tube-like system; the baker using math to create her artistic pies; the French app maker keeping travelers safe by warning of high crime areas to avoid; and, the history of ham radios keeping the world connected.
5x5 - Sunray Art
October 27, 2018
Host Mo Rocca shows us the bright artist using the sun’s rays to make an imprint on the world; the teens creating techie tents for the homeless; the handheld device saving lives by detecting peanuts and gluten in foods; and, the task of moving historic structures to Greenfield Village to keep for posterity.
5x6 - Africa Blood Drone
November 3, 2018
Host Mo Rocca shows us the startup using drones to deliver lifesaving blood to hard-to-reach villages in Africa; the bed fan that’s a hot leg fan; 3D-printed bicycle tires that never go flat; and, how the typewriter changed the history of communication.
5x7 - Young Car Designer
November 10, 2018
Host Mo Rocca shows us the 24-year-old woman designing the cars of our future; the man who created the standing desk; the fruit picking robot that could change the future of produce; and, the evolution of the printing press.
5x8 - Hydrofoil Surfboard
November 17, 2018
Host Mo Rocca shows us the creator of the Jetfoiler Surfboard that rides high above the waves; the device pointing the way to friends lost in crowds or wilderness; the weeding robot keeping gardens growing their best; and, the importance of the train caboose, bringing up the rear.
5x9 - Skylight Balcony
January 12, 2019
Host Mo Rocca shows us the inventor of the Pop Sockets handle for your phone; Denmark to see the skylight that turns into a balcony; the suitcase that doubles as a travel stroller; and, the evolution of the bicycle.
5x10 - Fishing Cannon
January 19, 2019
Host Mo Rocca shows us the fishing cannon that fires your hook and bait hundreds of feet into the water; fighting droughts with rainwater cisterns; self-healing glass; and, how tractors changed the farming world.
5x11 - Edison Talking Dolls
January 26, 2019
Host Mo Rocca shows us the soft-on-the-outside football helmet that’s changing the game of safety; the earbuds that focus on listening to who’s in front of you; how 3D printing is building bridges; and another Thomas Edison invention, the talking doll.
5x12 - Fog Security
February 2, 2019
Host Mo Rocca shows us the fog security system that deters burglars; the jet hoverboard that flies over 100 mph as high as 9,000 feet; the new discovery to grow crops in deserts; and, the history of ham radios keeping the world connected.
5x13 - Stroller Bike
February 9, 2019
Host Mo Rocca shows us the inflatable light keeping night bright; the bicycle that transforms into a stroller; the history of making furniture comfortable; and, we check in on the success of our past innovators.
5x14 - Robot Whisperer
February 16, 2019
Host Mo Rocca shows us the woman who tames robots; keeping your phone clean with a box of light; the headset describing sight for the blind; and, how refrigerators came to our kitchens.
5x15 - Shirt Life Jacket
February 23, 2019
Host Mo Rocca shows us the shirt that inflates to a life jacket; the sponge keeping your kitchen cootie-free; a hydrofoil water bike; and, the history of watchmaking.
5x16 - Gyroscope Boat
March 2, 2019
Host Mo Rocca shows us the device that prevents waves from tossing around a boat; the library giving access to the highest tech tools; a design app laying out future floors; and, the genius invention of the toaster.
5x17 - Rescue Streamer
March 9, 2019
Host Mo Rocca shows us the device helping save those lost at sea and in the wilderness; the patch with hundreds of needles to keep you healthy; the turbine tech charging your life outdoors; and, how lighting inventions lit the world’s way.
5x18 - Cement Pipe Homes
March 30, 2019
Host Mo Rocca shows us the innovative artist turning folded paper into unbelievable sculpture; the start-up using drones to deliver lifesaving blood to hard to reach villages in Africa; turning cement pipes into compact housing; and, when the world transitioned from horses to cars.
5x19 - Speed Reading App
April 6, 2019
Host Mo Rocca shows us the app that ups your reading speed one word at a time; the tape helping athletes stay on the playing field; the phone app that makes your reflection look like perfection; and, how the miracle of the microwave oven changed the world.
5x20 - Dancing Fountains
April 13, 2019
Host Mo Rocca shows us the man behind the world’s most mesmerizing fountains; the new oven that cooks with light; the motorcycle helmet that is the smartest thing on your head; and, the world’s first manufacturing robot.
5x21 - Mars Training
April 20, 2019
Host Mo Rocca shows us the desert research center training people to live on the planet Mars; the app that helps fix your car; the life preserver in a throwable can; and, when school buses began taking kids to class.
5x22 - Food Allergy Sensor
April 27, 2019
Host Mo Rocca shows us the baker using math to create her artistic pies; the creator of the Jetfoiler Surfboard that rides high above the waves; the handheld device saving lives by detecting peanuts and gluten in foods; and, the importance of the train caboose, bringing up the rear.
5x23 - Folding Bike Helmet
May 4, 2019
Host Mo Rocca shows us how tragedy inspired a brother to create a new kind of bike helmet; the countertop dishwasher that runs on a gallon of water; the dad and son team who created a computerized power drill; and, the history of plastic and how it changed the world.
5x24 - Compact Cars
May 11, 2019
Host Mo Rocca shows us the firefighting device that blasts water through walls; the inventors of the car diagnostic module that tells you what needs to be repaired; the inventor of the smart baby bottle that keeps track of an infant’s feeding; and, when cars went from big to compact.
5x25 - App Light Switch
May 18, 2019
Host Mo Rocca shows us the device that can make any light switch or outlet smart; the glass that converts the sun’s rays into usable power; the historic concept of a walking office; and, advice from our past innovators.
5x26 - Algae Food Tubes
May 25, 2019
Host Mo Rocca shows us saving homes from floods with an inner tube-like system; the inventor of the PopSockets handle for your phone; the new food made from pond scum; and, when U.S. automakers became wartime plane makers.

Spinach Leaf Hearts

The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation - S5 - E2

The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation: Season 5 - 26 Episode s

5x1 - Flyboard Air

5x2 - Spinach Leaf Hearts

5x3 - Paper Sculptures

5x4 - Geometric Pies

5x5 - Sunray Art

5x6 - Africa Blood Drone

5x7 - Young Car Designer

5x8 - Hydrofoil Surfboard

5x9 - Skylight Balcony

5x10 - Fishing Cannon

5x11 - Edison Talking Dolls

5x12 - Fog Security

5x13 - Stroller Bike

5x14 - Robot Whisperer

5x15 - Shirt Life Jacket

5x16 - Gyroscope Boat

5x17 - Rescue Streamer

5x18 - Cement Pipe Homes

5x19 - Speed Reading App

5x20 - Dancing Fountains

5x21 - Mars Training

5x22 - Food Allergy Sensor

5x23 - Folding Bike Helmet

5x24 - Compact Cars

5x25 - App Light Switch

5x26 - Algae Food Tubes

The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation: All seasons

S1: Season 1

S2: Season 2

S3: Season 3

S4: Season 4

S5: Season 5

S6: Season 6

S7: Season 7

S8: Season 8

S9: Season 9

S10: Season 10