2023

S2.E1 ∙ Heroes, Special Effects, and Fairytales

Sun, Dec 31, 2023

Were such historical figures as Quasimodo, Calamity Jane, Robin Hood, and Merlin the Wizard based on real people? How do cinema's wondrous special effects enhance our movie-going experience? Are fairy-tales beneficial to human development?

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S2.E2 ∙ Hyperconnectivity

Sun, Dec 31, 2023

Devices that adapt to, move with, and even strengthen our bodies, are here, as are devices that can help us communicate with our cats. There are even new applications that can enhance the way we experience love with our significant others.

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S2.E3 ∙ The Intelligence Quotient

Sun, Dec 31, 2023

Does the Intelligence Quotient accurately measure a person's intelligence, and what methods can aid in further developing our intelligence? What are the secrets behind our ability to remember? Are children or adults more adept at learning?

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S2.E4 ∙ Shelter from the Storm

Sun, Dec 31, 2023

How are experts helping us build more intelligently in areas with unique natural features? Discover how countries along the Mediterranean Sea are helping to prevent coastal erosion. What are we doing to better prepare ourselves for storms?

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S2.E5 ∙ Extreme Environments

Sun, Dec 31, 2023

What if the modern comforts you have become accustomed to vanished? Could you survive? What if you found yourself shipwrecked on an island, or lost in a forest? What would you do? We should never take for granted our essential resources.

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S2.E6 ∙ Our Voices

Sun, Dec 31, 2023

Enter the nuanced world of Speech. A world of subtle accents and vocal tones, of depth and emotional content. How have we perfected our talent to sing? We have come a long way in our ability to express ourselves through articulate sounds.

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S2.E7 ∙ Deception

Sun, Dec 31, 2023

What are the secrets behind optical illusions and their ability to trick our brain and optical system? How do animals use camouflage for protection, and how have we learned from the animal kingdom in this capacity? Magic, too, deceives.

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S2.E8 ∙ OCD and Phobias

Sun, Dec 31, 2023

Did You Know takes a moment to focus on issues that can complicate our daily lives, and effect our health, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, and eating disorders. How can we currently help those who are afflicted?

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S2.E9 ∙ High Tech Adventure

Sun, Dec 31, 2023

How have the experts perfected methods to protect us from the sun's rays? What kinds of equipment are available to those of us who enjoy scuba-diving? What can the modern camper expect to find at the local camping store these days?

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S2.E10 ∙ Nature's Wow Factor

Sun, Dec 31, 2023

Explore the fascinating characteristics of oceanic tidal system. What causes the Northern Lights to illuminate the sky, and where on Earth are they most likely to appear? Where do rainbows come from? Also, enter the realm of the storm.

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S2.E11 ∙ Revolutionary Innovations

Sun, Dec 31, 2023

How have drones changed our lives? What is the technology behind their creative design? By 2030, experts predict that every household will have a robot. What functions will they perform? What can we expect from the House of Tomorrow?

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S2.E12 ∙ Alternative Healing

Sun, Dec 31, 2023

In what ways is hypnosis being used in modern medical treatment, and how does it interact with our body and mind? Are there nutritional benefits to fasting, and how does it affect our body? Also, discover three revolutionary innovations.

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S2.E13 ∙ Gender Bias

Sun, Dec 31, 2023

It is time to test whether the gender biases that have become so ingrained in our cultural fabric hold water under scientific scrutiny. In what ways do we respond to emotion? To love? Are men and women really that physically different?

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S2.E14 ∙ Express Yourself

Sun, Dec 31, 2023

Laughter and anger impact our health. But how? Where the rubber meets the road, the range of emotions we experience and express have direct consequences to our health in our minds, bodies, and spirits, both individually and collectively.

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S2.E15 ∙ Time for a Treat

Sun, Dec 31, 2023

Have you ever wondered what makes a kernel of corn explode under pressure to create popcorn? What secrets lie within the tasty marshmallow? Enter the world of sweets and snacks, one that brings a dash of delight into our daily lives.

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S2.E16 ∙ Noise and Silence

Sun, Dec 31, 2023

The ability to hear is an astounding sense that helps us enjoy music, keep our balance, and warn us of potential danger, but too much noise can be detrimental to our lives, as can too little. Are there ways to boost our hearing ability?

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S2.E17 ∙ Misconceptions

Sun, Dec 31, 2023

Is there a cure for hiccups? What should you do if you accidentally burn yourself? Why does our hair grow, or recede? What degree of intelligence do dogs, cats, and birds possess? Upon what foundational basis do our remedial beliefs rest?

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S2.E18 ∙ Dinosaurs

Sun, Dec 31, 2023

How did scientists establish that a meteorite was responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs? If the meteorite had missed Earth, what would our world look like today? Are there animals living among us today that lived with dinosaurs?

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