NOVA - S38E10: Making Stuff: Smaller

Name: Making Stuff: Smaller
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2011-01-26
Duration: 55 min
Rating: 7

Jan 26, 2011IMDb : 7DocumentarySeason 38, Episode 10

How small can we go? Could we one day have robots taking "fantastic voyages" in our bodies to kill rogue cells? The triumphs of tiny are seen all around us in the Information Age: transistors, microchips, laptops, cell phones. Now, David Pogue takes NOVA viewers to an even smaller world in "Making Stuff: Smaller," examining the latest in high-powered nano-circuits and micro-robots that may one day hold the key to saving lives.

Director: Chris Schmidt, Chris Schmidt

All Episodes - Season 38

01Building the Great CathedralsOct 19, 2010 02Emergency Mine RescueOct 26, 2010 03Trapped in an ElevatorNov 02, 2010 04Dogs DecodedNov 09, 2010 05Secrets of StonehengeNov 16, 2010 06Quest for Solomon's MinesNov 23, 2010 07Secrets Beneath the IceDec 28, 2010 08Deadliest EarthquakesJan 11, 2011 09Making Stuff: StrongerJan 19, 2011 10Making Stuff: SmallerJan 26, 2011 11Making Stuff: CleanerFeb 02, 2011 12Making Stuff: SmarterFeb 09, 2011 13Smartest Machine on EarthFeb 09, 2011 14Crash of Flight 447Feb 16, 2011 15Venom: Nature's KillerFeb 23, 2011 16Japan's Killer QuakeMar 30, 2011 17Power SurgeApr 20, 2011 18How Smart Are Animals?Feb 09, 2011

NOVA S38E10 Synopsis

NOVA "Making Stuff: Smaller" is part of the 1337x catalog. Rated 7.0/10, this episode delivers quality storytelling. Originally aired on 2011-01-26, this episode is part of Season 38 of NOVA. Directed by Chris Schmidt, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. With a runtime of 55m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. How small can we go? Could we one day have robots taking "fantastic voyages" in our bodies to kill rogue cells? The triumphs of tiny are seen all around us in the Information Age: transistors, microchips, laptops, cell phones. Now, David Pogue takes...