History 101 S02E07 · Lasers

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They're used for everything from entertainment to medicine — and now for weapons straight out of science fiction. Have lasers become too hot to handle?

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1. 1 1. GPS2022-08-25 · 21mOnce a secret military program, GPS now guides our daily lives, from providing directions to finding friends. But what do we trade for this convenience?
2. 2 2. MP3s2022-08-25 · 22mMP3s transformed how we listen to music — and spawned digital piracy. Streaming helped the industry recover, but how can artists get their fair share?
3. 3 3. Credit Cards2022-08-25 · 21mCredit cards changed the global economy and attitudes about personal spending, but record levels of consumer debt beg the question: Just who's in charge?
4. 4 4. Psychedelics2022-08-25 · 24mGrowing evidence suggests that psychedelic drugs could treat brain injuries and psychological problems. But can we get past their controversial history?
5. 5 5. Bottled Water2022-08-25 · 22mBottled water is a big business, selling itself as a tastier and healthier alternative to the tap variety. Is there truth behind the claims?
6. 6 6. Dating Apps2022-08-25 · 23mThanks to dating apps, finding love is easier than ever. But are we now so focused on playing the game that we're missing out on real connection?
7. 7 7. Lasers2022-08-25 · 23mThey're used for everything from entertainment to medicine — and now for weapons straight out of science fiction. Have lasers become too hot to handle?
8. 8 8. Home Workouts2022-08-25 · 22mThe home fitness revolution has exploded into a multibillion-dollar industry. Are home workouts a healthy habit... or just hype?
9. 9 9. IVF2022-08-25 · 24mA groundbreaking medical reproductive procedure has made parenthood possible for millions around the world... but at what cost?
10. 10 10. High Fructose Corn Syrup2022-08-25 · 23mSweet deal or bitter pill? High fructose corn syrup rose up to dominate supermarket shelves, but what is it doing to our health?