Can we clean up air travel? Adrienne Murray takes to the skies in Sweden to explore developments in electric flight. Joe Tidy visits rural Zambia to see how Bitcoin is helping electricity projects to get thousands of villagers on the grid. Nick Kwek has the tech developments from the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas. And Alasdair Keane gets up close to the rhinos at a new conservation centre in the UK.
Marc Cieslak has the highlights from the Game Developer Conference in San Francisco, where thousands in the industry come together to share the latest innovation and emerging trends. Zoe Kleinman heads behind the scenes at Microsoft's HQ as the company celebrates its 50th anniversary. Alasdair Keane meets the robots helping to test and develop the soaps and shampoos we use every day. Plus Laura Goodwin takes us into the world of AI scents.
Could nuclear fusion supply endless clean energy? Nick Kwek visits the Fuse testing lab in Montreal - a startup with the goal of using nuclear fusion to solve the world's energy problems. And Zoe Kleinman heads behind the scenes of Microsoft's quantum computing lab. Plus, in gaming news Tom Gerken gets his hands on the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2.
Paul Carter explores how one of the world's fastest supercomputers is shaping climate research. Laura Goodwin finds out how scientists from around the world are mapping the cosmos.
Alasdair Keane visits the McLaren Technology Centre to see how the Formula 1 team is using recycled materials in its cars, as it aims to make the sport more sustainable.
Lara Lewington explores a controversial new form of genetic testing which claims to predict how likely an unborn child is to develop diseases.
Adrienne Murray heads behind the scenes at the European Spallation Source in Sweden, created to produce the world's most powerful source of neutrons.
Ione Wells has behind the scenes access to the Rubin Observatory in Chile's Atacama Desert, while Paul Carter visits an Amazon warehouse introducing a new robot with a sense of touch.
Ione Wells explores the search for Chile's stolen children, decades after they were taken during the country's military dictatorship, and asks if tech can help families find answers.
Exploring some of the latest tech innovations in the world of sport, including AI in boxing, the Esports World Cup, e-bikes and Paralympic wheelchair fencers using biomechanics.
As Chile plans to ramp up lithium mining - a mineral crucial to the EV industry - Ione Wells explores if it can be done more sustainably.
Yasmin Morgan-Griffiths has exclusive behind-the-scenes access to La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona to see how technology is playing a key role in completing Gaudi's vision for this historic landmark.
Joe Tidy explores a controversial new research paper, which forecasts how the rise of artificial intelligence may play out - and if it could destroy humanity.
Wildfires are having an impact across the world, and Alasdair Keane travels to Vancouver to find out how new developments in technology are bringing hope of earlier detection and prevention.
Lara Lewington explores the tech being trialled to find 'hidden' pancreatic cancer cases. Chris Vallance finds out how AI is being used to spot and prevent incidents on our roads.
Alasdair Keane explores the tech highlights at IFA Berlin, one of the world's biggest consumer tech events, while Adrienne Murray visits an advanced recycling plant in Stockholm.
Marco Silva unpacks the science and technology of cloud seeding and why it's back in the spotlight. Alasdair Keane explores the latest tech being used to help underwater search and rescue operations.
Zoe Kleinman meets the scientists in Switzerland trying to make living computers using brain cells. Adrienne Murray is in Denmark to see the world’s first commercial-scale plant making green methanol.
Alasdair Keane heads behind the scenes of a high tech studio transforming the way movie car stunts are made. Adrienne Murray visits a rare earth deposit in Greenland, home to critical minerals needed for many technologies. And Zoe Kleinman chats to the creator of the world wide web, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, about his hopes and vision for it's future.
Shiona McCallum meets an AI startup working to fix erratic clothing sizes in fashion. Jacqui Wakefield meets the researchers developing the latest organ-on-chip technology for medical research.
Tech Now meets the scientists on a quest to improve our predictions of global sea level rise and the impacts it could have. We visit the lab in Wisconsin creating fake glaciers to observe how ice melts, and meet the researchers proposing controversial new ideas to engineer glaciers to slow melting. Plus we hear from people already living with regular flooding in Boston and find out how tech is being introduced to monitor and warn communities.
Adrienne Murray meets the engineers designing icebreaker ship technology for accessing the Arctic. Shiona McCallum visits the UK centre testing robotics for use in offshore renewable energy. Suranjana Tewari explores the latest innovations at CEATEC - Japan's biggest annual tech show. And in gaming, Tom Gerken checks out the new Xbox handheld console.
Nick Kwek visits the National Space Industry Hub in Sydney to meet some of the most innovative startups on the scene. Suranjana Tewari is in Japan, exploring tech solutions to help people with dementia. Ben Derico heads behind the scenes of the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Silicon Valley, home to one of the world's most powerful X-ray lasers. As we head into the festive season, Shiona McCallum looks at the rise of AI toys. Plus Ammie Sekhon checks out the history behind the pop-up ad.
Jacqui Wakefield joins singer KT Tunstall as she sees her musical avatar perform for the first time. Chris Vallance heads out on fatberg patrol to see an AI warning system in action. Zoe Kleinman chats to tech entrepreneur Melanie Perkins, CEO of graphic design platform Canva. And Nick Kwek has the latest on space lasers - beaming power to robots, satellites and other equipment to power them remotely.
The Tech Now team is in Las Vegas checking out the latest trends and innovations at CES 2026, one of the biggest tech events of the year.
Adrienne Murray visits the Esrange Spaceport in the far north of Sweden, to explore the latest tech being developed and tested inside Europe's space race.
Alasdair Keane climbs aboard an electric boat in Norway, while Yasmin Morgan-Griffiths finds out if we can make electronic circuits in our devices more recyclable.
Paul Carter checks out the newest phones, gadgets and trends from MWC Barcelona. Suranjana Tewari explores developments in drone technology at the Singapore Airshow. Alasdair Keane tests a new type of bike helmet designed to bring more protection. And Andrew Rogers visits a Game Jam event in London focusing on new ways to break down barriers for disabled people in gaming.
Alasdair Keane visits the underground insect farm turning food waste into animal feed. Lara Lewington meets the team supercharging the stethoscope. Grace Ekpu finds out how AI and satellite data are being used to track fishing vessels around the world. And Laura Cress explores the enduring popularity of the Resident Evil game franchise on its 30th anniversary.
Nick Kwek visits Austin, Texas, to meet some of the key voices and innovators at this year's SXSW Festival. Paul Carter heads behind the scenes of FC Barcelona's renovated stadium as it reopens to the public. Yasmin Morgan-Griffiths finds out how research linking climate change and extreme weather events is being used in lawsuits against major polluters. Plus, Martin Sharkey takes us on a journey into the history of the emoji.
Shiona McCallum takes a tour behind the scenes of Blenheim Palace to see how new technologies are playing a key role in the restoration of the Unesco World Heritage Site. Lily Jamali asks what's next for Apple as the tech giant marks its 50th anniversary. At the SXSW Festival, Nick Kwek chats to the producer of a high-profile new AI documentary. And Martin Sharkey reviews the latest powerful craft-tech you can use at home.
