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.
  • Is Sugar A Drug?: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Is Sugar A Drug?

    S4 Ep7 |
    It's Okay to Be Smart: Is Sugar A Drug?
  • How Does A Canyon Become Grand?: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    How Does A Canyon Become Grand?

    S2 Ep47 |
    And a very Grand Canyon it is…
  • Why Are The Bees Dying?: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Why Are The Bees Dying?

    S2 Ep46 |
    If bees go, will they take us with them?
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    This Rainforest Caterpillar Looks Like Donald Trump

    S4 Ep6 |
    It's Okay to Be Smart: Rainforest Caterpillar
  • Which Came First - Flowers or Bees?: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Which Came First - Flowers or Bees?

    S2 Ep45 |
    Stop and smell the flowers… and watch this video
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    The Surprising Places We Waste Energy

    S2 Ep44 |
    We use a LOT of energy, but we waste a lot too.
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    Why Don't Ants Get Stuck in Traffic

    S4 Ep5 |
    It's Okay to Be Smart! Ants!
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    Why Do More Species Live Near The Equator?

    S4 Ep4 |
    Find out why more species live near the equator!

Specials

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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.