The lasting influence of the compass and the evolution and future of navigation technology.

How the Sony Walkman paved the way for the iPod and streaming a million songs, TV shows and movies from our smartphones.

The impact of the camera — from its technical evolution, to the changed way we see ourselves and historic events.

How the 6,000-year-old invention has come to shape how we keep our valuables safe — physically and digitally.

The evolution of the battery, and how the need for stored energy became one of the biggest demands of our time.

The enormous impact of the birth control pill on our culture, society, and human rights.

Data centres are enormous facilities that store and give us access to our digital lives. But as the amount of digital data we produce soars, so does the energy data centres demand. This week, an updated episode from November 2022.

From the phonograph to field recordings to the cultural impact of mixtapes — a look at how recorded sound gives us access to history, fantasy, joy, and moments of genuine awe from around the world.

How the ability to create cold on demand changed our relationship with food forever.

How the integrated chip changed the world, powering nearly every device we use, from toasters to Telecasters.

From the sophisticated, social squeaks of bats, to the ability of plants to 'hear' where water is, digital technology allows researchers to listen in on the extraordinary sounds of animal and plant life and may hold the key to protecting biodiversity. This week, an updated episode from October 2022

The surprisingly long history and bright future of the light-emitting diode, or LED.