Episodes
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What Could We See with a Planet-Sized Telescope?
S13 Ep6 |Just how big would a telescope need to be to actually see an alien world in detail?
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The Argument for De-Extinction: Explained
S13 Ep5 |Dire wolves are back—sort of. - Embedded Video LinkImage URL
Will Earth Run Out of Oxygen
S13 Ep4 |The key enzyme behind photosynthesis isn’t actually all that great at its job. - Embedded Video LinkImage URL
What’s Inside the Oldest Rocks in the World?
S13 Ep3 |The oldest rocks on Earth are more than just ancient—they’re time machines! - Embedded Video LinkImage URL
Why Your Grandma Is an Evolutionary Mystery
S13 Ep2 |This is one of the weirdest mysteries of human evolution: Why do we have grandmas? - Embedded Video LinkImage URL
The Weird Science That Lets Insects Fly in the RainThe Weird Science That Lets Insects Fly in the Rain
S13 Ep1 |Insects and birds have an awesome superpower that repels water and keeps them airborne in the rain. - Embedded Video LinkImage URL
What Synesthesia Feels Like
S12 Ep18 |Why do some people taste music or hear colors? Let’s talk about synesthesia. - Embedded Video LinkImage URL
Why Useless Knowledge Can Be So Useful
S12 Ep17 |How a chemical in lizard spit inspired one of the most important medical advancements. - Embedded Video LinkImage URL
How Scientists Cracked the Secret To Making Diamonds
S12 Ep16 |These diamond makers create one of the most amazing materials on Earth — from dead people.
Specials
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The Mystery of Earth's Disappearing Giants
Africa is the only continent where these megafaunas still exist. But, why?
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Dung Beetles: The Poop-Rolling Stargazers of the Serenget
We meet some interesting bugs that use truly extreme senses to navigate their world. - Embedded Video LinkImage URL
These Butt-Tickling Ants Are Endangered Butterfly Bodyguards
We look at some surprising ways that species use teamwork in order to survive. - Embedded Video LinkImage URL
These Death-Eating Scavengers Are Real Life-Savers
We look at ecosystems at their largest and smallest scales of time and size. - Embedded Video LinkImage URL
Elephant Moms Carry the Wisdom of Generations
Seemingly distant ecosystems, even half a world apart, are connected in surprising ways. - Embedded Video LinkImage URL
Are Some Species More Important Than Others?
Can an ecosystem survive without its keystone species? The Superb Owl!
Let’s celebrate a champion of the bird world: Stealthy and silent owls!The Surprising Origin of Thanksgiving Foods
I’m thankful for science. And also pie.
About Be Smart
Join Joe Hanson as he explores curiosity and illuminates the science behind… well, everything.
