Be Smart

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

Episodes

  • Here's What I Learned…: asset-mezzanine-16x9
    Embedded Video Link

    Here's What I Learned…

    S9 Ep18 |
    Here's what I've learned about the possible end of this pandemic.
  • Why People Don't Believe In Climate Science: asset-mezzanine-16x9
    Embedded Video Link

    Why People Don't Believe In Climate Science

    S2 Ep35 |
    Scientists overwhelmingly agree that our climate is changing.
  • Building Curiosity: asset-mezzanine-16x9
    Embedded Video Link

    Building Curiosity

    S2 Ep34 |
    An ode to curiosity… with LEGO
  • The Sixth Extinction: asset-mezzanine-16x9
    Embedded Video Link

    The Sixth Extinction

    S2 Ep33 |
    This time, we're the asteroid
  • Why Are Some People Left-Handed?: asset-mezzanine-16x9
    Embedded Video Link

    Why Are Some People Left-Handed?

    S2 Ep32 |
    The science of their sinister ways…
  • Why I'm Scared of Spiders: asset-mezzanine-16x9
    Embedded Video Link

    Why I'm Scared of Spiders

    S2 Ep31 |
    The science of… OH GOD IS THAT A SPIDER?!
  • Why Does The Earth Have Layers?: asset-mezzanine-16x9
    Embedded Video Link

    Why Does The Earth Have Layers?

    S2 Ep30 |
    …or why we live on an onion made of magma
  • Why Do Clouds Stay Up?: asset-mezzanine-16x9
    Embedded Video Link

    Why Do Clouds Stay Up?

    S2 Ep29 |
    There's nothing wrong with having your head in the clouds
  • A Slice of Pizza Science!: asset-mezzanine-16x9
    Embedded Video Link

    A Slice of Pizza Science!

    S2 Ep28 |
    How does math keep a folded slice from drooping?

Specials

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

    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.