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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    The Far Future of the Universe

    S2 Ep11 |
    SPOILERS: It doesn't end well.
  • The Amazing Science of DUST?: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    The Amazing Science of DUST?

    S2 Ep10 |
    No use cleaning. The universe is full of dust.
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    Sonic the Hedgehog Is Why You Have Thumbs!

    S2 Ep9 |
    Ever wonder why you have thumbs?
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    There Was No First Human

    S2 Ep8 |
    No, YOUR grandfather was a fish
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    Science of Marathon Running

    S2 Ep7 |
    26.2 miles of awesome human evolution.
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    How The Elements Got Their Names

    S2 Ep6 |
    There's a story inside every box
  • What Are The Most Important Science Images Ever?: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    What Are The Most Important Science Images Ever?

    S2 Ep5 |
    One picture can change the world
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    When Science Fiction Becomes Science Fact

    S2 Ep4 |
    Why is some science fiction so good at predicting actual science?

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.