It's Okay to 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.
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97% of Climate Scientists Really Do Agree
97% of climate scientists really agree that humans are the main cause of climate change.
97% of Climate Scientists Really Do Agree
Where Did Life Come From? (feat. PBS Space Time and Eons!)
Let’s journey back to the origin of life, as best as we know it.
Where Did Life Come From? (feat. PBS Space Time and Eons!)
Could You Be Immune To Everything?
With scientists learning more about immune systems, could we ever be immune to everything?
Could You Be Immune To Everything?
Why Are There As Many Males As Females?
In most cases, an equal balance of the sexes is the evolutionary stable strategy.
Why Are There As Many Males As Females?
Is overpopulation real? Human overpopulation is a major concern for many people
Defusing the Population Bomb
The Most Extreme Life Forms On Earth… And Beyond?
Extremophiles find a way to survive and expand the possibilities of where life can exist.
The Most Extreme Life Forms On Earth… And Beyond?
How to Figure Out the Day of the Week For Any Date Ever
Here’s a neat mental trick for calculating the day of the week for any day ever.
How to Figure Out the Day of the Week For Any Date Ever
Why Is Blue So Rare In Nature?
Learn how living things make blue, and why this beautiful hue is so rare in nature.
Why Is Blue So Rare In Nature?
How Atom Bombs Can Uncover Forged Art
Here’s some of the amazing ways that science can detect fake art.
How Atom Bombs Can Uncover Forged Art
Why do we feel such a deep sense of connection with our family members?
Why Do You Love Your Family?
Specials
The Surprising Origin of Thanksgiving Foods
I’m thankful for science. And also pie.
The Surprising Origin of Thanksgiving Foods
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