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On Saturday February 2, CNN launches Next@CNN, a 30-minute news magazine programme that covers the latest developments and breakthroughs from the worlds of science, technology, space, aviation and environmental affairs. Hosted by CNN correspondent James Hattori, the show includes reports from correspondents from CNN's bureaux worldwide.
"With the launch of Next@CNN, we continue to provide viewers around the world with the most cutting edge technology trends, information and ground-breaking science and space exploration news," states Rena Golden, vice president and general manager of CNN International.
Next@CNN also features the following segments for technology enthusiasts: 'Technofile', a review of the latest digital gadgets and computer accessories; 'Tools', a tutorial on how to utilise the Internet and digital technology; and 'Nothin’ But Net', a profile of noteworthy Web sites.
Stories and reports to feature in the first Next@CNN include:
Next@CNN airs on Saturdays at 0030 GMT, and on Sundays at 2030 GMT.
"With the launch of Next@CNN, we continue to provide viewers around the world with the most cutting edge technology trends, information and ground-breaking science and space exploration news," states Rena Golden, vice president and general manager of CNN International.
Next@CNN also features the following segments for technology enthusiasts: 'Technofile', a review of the latest digital gadgets and computer accessories; 'Tools', a tutorial on how to utilise the Internet and digital technology; and 'Nothin’ But Net', a profile of noteworthy Web sites.
Stories and reports to feature in the first Next@CNN include:
- US Department of Defence Dogs - Ann Kellan reports on how Lackland Air Force Base (Texas) trains their dogs to perform a variety of defence tasks including sniffing out bombs and detecting human hostages.
- Hijack Simulator - Next@CNN host, James Hattori, visits a Seattle company that has developed a video simulation programme to train sky marshals.
- Living Landscapes - From Congo's Ndoki-Likouala to Mamiraua-Amana in Brazil, Gary Strieker unearths some of the planet's most important wild landscapes and finds that they are the focus of a major new conservation project that will try to find more effective ways to protect them.
- EZ Rocket - CNN anchor Miles O'Brien uncovers how one company is racing to corner the space-exploration tourism market with its unique vehicle.
- High-Tech Sledding - Bruce Burkhardt takes a look at the latest innovations in snow sledding.
Next@CNN airs on Saturdays at 0030 GMT, and on Sundays at 2030 GMT.
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