A new series titled Hunting the Fakes delves into a range of technological innovations across science, medicine, and industry. Each episode explores how new tools and techniques are being used to solve real-world problems, from medical breakthroughs to environmental challenges. The series follows journalists as they investigate these developments, offering viewers a glimpse into cutting-edge research and its practical applications. In one segment, Adrienne Murray travels to Iceland to follow NASA scientists studying a rare total solar eclipse, which provides valuable data for understanding solar activity. Meanwhile, Shiona McCallum visits hospitals to see how a new assisted birth technology is being tested by medical staff and expectant mothers. The series also covers highlights from Gamescom, the world's largest gaming convention, and explores how to build a high-performance gaming PC. Another episode takes viewers to the rainforests, where new technologies are used to measure forest health and protect ecosystems, including a look at a program helping former hackers reintegrate into society. The series also ventures into the world of sports and entertainment, with Adrienne Murray getting rare access to Microsoft’s Quantum Lab in Denmark, where researchers are working on the next generation of supercomputers. She also visits a team in Sweden using advanced technology to preserve a historic warship from the sea. Shiona McCallum travels to FIFA’s headquarters in Zurich to see how new tech is being integrated into the World Cup, and she also meets a medical expert testing the future of prosthetics. Adrienne Murray explores how 3D imaging is improving heart surgery, while Andrew Rogers investigates new technologies that allow divers to stay underwater longer. Other segments include a look at how AI is helping solve an art history mystery and a tour of Blenheim Palace, where technology is being used to restore historic buildings. The series also covers research linking climate change to extreme weather events, which is being used in legal cases. Alasdair Keane visits an underground insect farm in Switzerland that turns food waste into animal feed and explores green tourism by testing an electric boat in Norway. Adrienne Murray visits a spaceport in northern Sweden to learn about Europe’s growing space race, while Alasdair Keane visits an Olympic training center in Oslo to see how technology is enhancing athletic performance. The series continues with reports from global events like CES 2026 and MWC Barcelona, showcasing the latest gadgets and trends.