Be Smart

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

Episodes

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    Here's What I Learned…

    S9 Ep18 |
    Here's what I've learned about the possible end of this pandemic.
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    De-Extinction: A Mammoth Undertaking

    S4 Ep34 |
    his week we look at the technical and ethical hurdles behind the science of de-extinction
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    CRISPR and the Future of Human Evolution

    S4 Ep33 |
    In part 4 of our special series on human ancestry and evolution, we look into the future.
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    What’s REALLY Warming the Earth?

    S4 Ep3 |
    As earth temperatures continue to rise, what's really to blame?
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    Engines of Destruction: How Hurricanes Work

    S4 Ep1 |
    The physics of the perfect storm…
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    Are We All Related?

    S4 Ep32 |
    In part3 of our special series on human ancestry we investigate how closely related we are
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    The Invisible Creatures That Keep You Alive!

    S3 Ep50 |
    A complete microbiome lives inside us, and believe it or not, that's a good thing.
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    VENOM: Nature’s Killer Cocktails

    S3 Ep49 |
    Venom comes in all different types, so here's everything you'll ever need to know.
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    Much A-Do About Hair

    S4 Ep31 |
    Learn all about the science of human hair in this week’s video!

Specials

  • Are Some Species More Important Than Others?: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Are Some Species More Important Than Others?

    Can an ecosystem survive without its keystone species?

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.