Be Smart

A show about science, but probably not science the way you're used to it.

Episodes

  • The Most Extreme Life Forms On Earth… And Beyond?

    Extremophiles find a way to survive and expand the possibilities of where life can exist.
  • How to Figure Out the Day of the Week For Any Date Ever

    Here’s a neat mental trick for calculating the day of the week for any day ever.
  • Why Is Blue So Rare In Nature?

    Learn how living things make blue, and why this beautiful hue is so rare in nature.
  • How Atom Bombs Can Uncover Forged Art

    Here’s some of the amazing ways that science can detect fake art.
  • Why Do You Love Your Family?

    Why do we feel such a deep sense of connection with our family members?
  • 20 MILLION Year-Old Spider!! Unweaving Spider Silk ?

    Spider silk is as strong, stretchy, and resilient as even humans’ most advanced creations.
  • Inside an ICE CAVE! - Nature's Most Beautiful Blue

    Where do glaciers and icebergs get their beautiful blue color?
  • The Romantic Lure of Moonlight

    Many animals use moonlight and Earth’s lunar cycle to run their biological clock.

Specials

About Be Smart

This is a show about science. But it's probably not about science the way you're used to it. Hosted by Joe Hanson, author of the science blog, It's Okay to be Smart. Part of the PBS Digital Studios network.