Be Smart
Be Smart is created and hosted by Joe Hanson, Ph.D. We give you deep answers to simple questions about science and the rest of the universe. (official site)
Featured Videos
Why No One Can Agree What’s Really the Tallest Mountain
S10 Ep9 | 8m 29s
Sand Dunes Shouldn’t Exist (Here’s Why They Do)
S9 Ep13 | 15m 33s
Why Is Blue So Rare In Nature?
S5 Ep11 | 7m 39s
Episodes
Why Embarrassment Is Actually Good For You
S10 Ep18 | 13m 10s
In Search of the Blackest Thing on Earth
S10 Ep17 | 13m 49s
The Unexpected Measure that Makes the Modern World Tick
S10 Ep16 | 14m 24s
Specials
The Mystery of Earth's Disappearing Giants
Special | 21m 29s
Dung Beetles: The Poop-Rolling Stargazers of the Serenget
Special | 17m 8s
These Butt-Tickling Ants Are Endangered Butterfly Bodyguards
Special | 20m 59s
Collections
- In Our Nature Explore the spectacular life and biology of the Serengeti.
- 12 Days of Evolution Some of the biggest evolution questions finally answered.
- Space Videos! All our Space videos from It's Okay to Be Smart!
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