The latest edition of BBC’s Tech Now considers whether technology can help safeguard the world’s rainforests. Reporter Yasmin Morgan-Griffiths looks at how new technologies are being used to measure forests in more detail than ever before, potentially aiding efforts to protect trees and ecosystems.
In a second segment, Suranjana Tewari goes inside a robotics factory in Beijing, offering a glimpse into the manufacturing of robots and the technology driving automation.
Tech Now routinely explores a wide array of technology topics. Other recent episodes have covered the technology behind the WWE, the race to build the ultimate supercomputer, and the use of 3D imaging in heart surgery.
Viewers seeking information and support for issues raised in the programme are referred to BBC Actionline.