Be Smart

A show about science, but probably not science the way you're used to it.

Episodes

  • Why Is Sex a Thing?

    We explore the evolutionary enigma of sex and its existence.
  • A Brief (Scientific) History of Butts

    This episode is about the science and evolutionary history of...butts.
  • How Your Brain Makes Its Own Electricity

    How do the neurons in our brain work? Find out here!
  • What is Impossible in Evolution?

    We explore all the questions that teach us what's possible in evolution!
  • Why Are We Warm-Blooded?

    Here's the science behind why humans are warm-blooded.
  • How Ocean Currents Work (and How We Are Breaking Them)

    This could have devastating effects on our future.
  • The Transcontinental Burrito Hypertunnel

    We dug a classic doc that tells the story of the transcontinental burrito hypertunnel.
  • The Golden Ratio: Is It Myth or Math?

    Let's find out exactly what is it!

Specials

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.