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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    Why is the sky any color?

    S1 Ep4 |
    Why is the sky blue? Or red at sunset? Or any color at all? Joe Hanson explains.
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    The Auroras

    S1 Ep3 |
    Joe Hanson explains the science behind Earth's own cosmic light show.
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    The Odds of Finding Life and Love

    S1 Ep2 |
    Joe Hanson delves into the science behind humanity's most intriguing quest: finding love.
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    Life by the Numbers

    S1 Ep1 |
    How successful are we compared to other species?

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.