Biz Stream - Season 9 / Year 2026

[On-Site Report: The Ultimate in Urban Mining]
This episode features companies that have come up with innovative ways of extracting strategic minerals such as gold, cobalt, and platinum from urban waste.

[On-Site Report: Back to Grooves and Grain]
This episode features businesses that are capitalizing on the resurgence in popularity of physical media such as vinyl records and self-published books.

[On-Site Report: Gaining the Edge with Materials]
From solar-harvesting fabrics to ultra-light insulation, this episode features new advanced materials and the eye-opening impacts they will bring.

[On-Site Report: Redefining Dental Care]
From a robotic toothbrush to a 3D-printer equipped dental trailer: This episode explores how new dental products and services are making a higher level of oral healthcare available to all.

[On-Site Report: Visionary Eye Tech]
This episode features technology that turns smartphones into professional-grade eye exam equipment and vision-enhancing glasses designed for people with visual impairments.

[On-Site Report: Beans and Beyond]
Change is brewing in Japan. This episode features a grower defying the country's extreme temperature swings to produce domestic coffee beans, and a company that is transforming a regional staple into a unique, caffeine-free coffee alternative.

[On-Site Report: Connecting Craftsmen]
This episode explores how Japan's local factories are using modern tech to pass on skills and share resources.

[On-Site Report: Lessons for Life]
This episode shows how businesses are creating interactive lessons designed to better prepare students for life beyond the classroom.