This groundbreaking series focuses on the personal qualities that underlie the process of invention — the visionary talent, sheer luck and dogged determination that turn a wild idea into a cutting-edge material.

Hosted by The New York Times technology columnist David Pogue, this groundbreaking series focuses on the personal qualities that underlie the process of invention — the visionary talent, sheer luck and dogged determination that turn a wild idea into a cutting-edge material.

"Making Stuff Stronger" encores on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET.

"Making Stuff Smaller" encores on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET.

"Making Stuff Cleaner" encores on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET..

"Making Stuff Smarter" encores on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET.