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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    How Big is the Solar System?

    S1 Ep13 |
    Austin's famous moontowers put the enormity of our solar system into perspective.
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    Why Music Moves Us

    S1 Ep12 |
    Why does music make us feel happy or sad? Or angry or romantic?
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    What Are Rainbows?

    S1 Ep10 |
    Rainbows seem to be everywhere. But what are they, really?
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    Space Sounds

    S1 Ep9 |
    If the universe had a voice, what song would it sing?
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    Electric Buzzaloo: How Bees See the Invisible

    S1 Ep8 |
    Joe explores the fascinating visual power of a bee's eyes.
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    Pay Attention!

    S1 Ep7 |
    In this digital age, are our brains being overloaded?
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    What is Wind?

    S1 Ep6 |
    Joe explores the invisible force that surrounds us all: wind.
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    Whose Air do we Share?

    S1 Ep5 |
    Every time you breathe, you could be sharing air with everyone who has ever lived.

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.