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. (official site)

Featured Videos

• Why Do You Love Your Family?

  S5 Ep9 | 6m 56s

• 20 MILLION Year-Old Spider!! Unweaving Spider Silk 🕷

  S5 Ep8 | 7m 14s

• Inside an ICE CAVE! - Nature's Most Beautiful Blue

  S5 Ep7 | 5m 45s

Episodes

• The Science of Farts

  S6 Ep18 | 5m 7s

• How Illusions Can Explain Reality

  S10 Ep4 | 19m 7s

• Can Life Really Be Explained By Physics?

  S10 Ep3 | 22m 18s

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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

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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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