NOVA - S14E15: Japan's American Genius
Is Detroit inventor Stanford Ovshinsky the new Thomas Edison? Japanese industries are betting that the genius behind amorphous materials-a simpler and less expensive alternative to silicon-is onto something big.
All Episodes - Season 14
01Countdown to the Invisible UniverseJan 20, 198702Children of EveJan 27, 198703Why Planes CrashFeb 03, 198704Orangutans of the Rain ForestFeb 10, 198705Freud Under AnalysisFeb 17, 198706The Hole in the SkyFeb 24, 198707Confessions of a WeaponeerMar 03, 198708Great Moments from NOVAMar 10, 198709Will the World Starve?Mar 24, 198710The Desert Doesn't Bloom Here AnymoreMar 31, 198711Rocky Road to JupiterApr 07, 198712Death of a StarOct 06, 198713Spy MachinesOct 13, 198714Hidden Power of PlantsOct 20, 198715Japan's American GeniusOct 27, 198716A Man, A Plan, A Canal, PanamaNov 03, 198717Volcano!Nov 10, 198718How Good is Soviet Science?Nov 17, 198719Ancient Treasures from the DeepDec 01, 198720Riddle of the JointsDec 08, 198721Secrets of the Lost Red Paint PeopleDec 15, 1987
NOVA S14E15 Synopsis
Stream NOVA "Japan's American Genius" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1987-10-27, this episode is part of Season 14 of NOVA. 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. Is Detroit inventor Stanford Ovshinsky the new Thomas Edison? Japanese industries are betting that the genius behind amorphous materials-a simpler and less expensive alternative to silicon-is onto something big.
