Shining City

Bioengineer Kit Parker, a former soldier doing research to prevent concussions, including exploring developing a pill that soldiers and athletes may be able to take in the moments immediately after getting hit to prevent a concussion.

Mechanical, electrical, and materials engineer Robert Wood is developing mechanical bees to mimic the work real bees do in areas with low bee population --- perhaps saving the planet in the process, because current bee populations are dying off at an alarming rate, causing a major disruption in the world's ecosystems.

Water expert John Briscoe explores current and future "water wars" and the security of the U.S. water supply.