Episode 1
Aired Oct 5, 2024
Modeling, Mobility and Mining
A computer scientist shows how perception of something can vary from reality; the next generation of self-driving wheelchairs; an egg that can bounce; the explosive science behind limestone mining.
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Episode 2
Aired Oct 12, 2024
Lizards, Lovelace and Living Underwater
A herpetologist helps lasso lizards; the woman who helped make computers a reality; chef Claire uses science to bake, even when the pantry isn't fully stocked; the technology that keeps scuba divers safe underwater.
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Episode 3
Aired Oct 19, 2024
Pikas, Planets and Panic Attacks
An adorable animal called the pika; Dr. Moiya McTier talks about exoplanets; tricks to calm one's anxiety; the sticky science of friction.
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Episode 4
Aired Oct 26, 2024
Coasters, Crystals and Chemical Engineering
The physics that make roller coasters a fun ride; Michelle Barboza makes bismuth crystals; an engineer who makes machinery more reliable; a chemical engineer who wants to put human tissue on a microchip.
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Episode 5
Aired Nov 2, 2024
Filtering Water, Frog Babies, and Firefighting
A civil engineer shows how she purifies water; how animals transport their newly born babies; Jupiter's coolest moon; a firefighting squad in Colorado.
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Episode 6
Aired Nov 9, 2024
Conserving Cats, Creating Faces and Crafting Robots
Conserving small desert cat populations; why one sometimes sees faces in inanimate objects; building Morse code robots; making the sustainable fabric of the future.
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Episode 7
Aired Nov 16, 2024
Skydiving, Secreting Poison and Skyscrapers
The physics behind indoor skydiving; why honey is such a magical food; the weird ways animals use poison and venom; how STEM helps build skyscrapers.
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Episode 8
Aired Nov 23, 2024
Protecting Infrastructure, Programming Your Brain and Pop Music
An engineer who does her work underwater; how to build a robot who brews tea; how science helps one woman create hit pop songs.
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Episode 9
Aired Jan 18, 2025
Hot Peppers, Heating Magnets and How Animals See
Growing the spiciest peppers on the planet; how a magnet's power can change with heat; how animals see the world; a sports performance coach shows how she uses science to help athletes stay in good shape.
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Episode 10
Aired Jan 25, 2025
Terminal Velocity, Transporting Babies and Translating Morse Code
The physics behind indoor skydiving; building Morse code robots; how animals transport their babies; an engineer who does her work underwater.
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Episode 11
Aired Feb 1, 2025
Prosthetics, Proboscises and Particle Physics
A woman engineers prosthetic legs for disabled dogs; volcanologist Katia Krafft; the physics that makes one's eye shadow shimmer.
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Episode 12
Aired Feb 8, 2025
Aerobatics, Aggression and Articulate Canines
A ride with an aerobatic pilot; why one may feel aggression when seeing something cute; the chemistry behind under-eye gels; a woman studies how dogs understand human language.
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Episode 13
Aired Feb 15, 2025
Skateboarding, Skincare and Snakes
The physics of skateboarding; a cosmetic chemist creates cream blush; coding a robotic holiday decoration; in search of rare snakes.
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Episode 14
Aired Feb 22, 2025
Theater Engineers, Triboluminescence and Technologists
Two engineers who make Broadway shows possible; some of the animal kingdom's best mimics; the brilliant power hidden in quartz; how gathering better data can improve delivery services.
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Episode 15
Aired Mar 1, 2025
Unusual Attitudes, Unexpected Faces, and Upgrading Tea Time
Nabeel takes a hair-raising ride with an aerobatic pilot; Dr. Brain reveals why you sometimes see faces in inanimate objects; building a robot that brews tea; a woman who engineers prosthetic legs for disabled dogs.
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Episode 16
Aired Apr 12, 2025
Cheerleading, Cooking and Chemistry
Cheerleaders using physics to improve their athletic skills; an eye-opening segment on the immune privilege of one's eyeballs; the science of making the fluffiest pancakes possible; Nabeel tests his skills in karate and chemistry.
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Episode 17
Aired Apr 19, 2025
Scoville Units, Soothing Eye Gels and Skate Science
How the spiciest peppers on the planet are cultivated; the chemistry behind under-eye gels; the animal kingdom's best mimics; the physics of skateboarding.
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Episode 18
Aired Apr 26, 2025
Crash Testing, Cleansers and Conserving Kelp
An engineer who crashes cars for a living; the top five brains of the animal kingdom; facial cleanser; how kelp could become the fuel of the future.
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Episode 19
Aired May 3, 2025
Animatronics, Antiperspirants and Apiarists
How animatronic figures are made; how antiperspirants and deodorants work; how some food combos can help our bodies absorb more nutrients; Fig finds the secret science to raising bees.
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Episode 20
Aired May 10, 2025
Gamma Waves, Gelling Hair and Greeting Sharks
A woman studies what dancing can teach about brain waves; a cosmetic chemist whips up some hair gel; how one's body ingests medications; Erica comes face-to-face with a frilled shark.
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Episode 21
Aired May 17, 2025
Vehicle Safety, Venomous Animals and Volcanoes
Fig learns about the technology behind crash test dummies; Esther teaches us about poison and venom in the animal kingdom; Miranda spills the STEM Tea on volcanologist Katia Krafft; Nabeel discovers the technology used to make drinking water safe.
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Episode 22
Aired May 24, 2025
Creating Animatronics, Cute Aggression and Composting
The art and engineering behind making animatronics; why cute things can make people aggressive; cold light from quartz; the science happening inside a composting bin.
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Episode 23
Aired Jul 5, 2025
Pedicures, Pets and Privacy
Taking care of giraffes; the STEM behind keeping lawns safe for pets; the science behind air fryers; protecting privacy online.
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Episode 24
Aired Jul 12, 2025
Engineering in Playgrounds, Engaging Brains and Earth's Rotation
A playground made with STEM principles; how brains learns things; what would happen if Earth stopped spinning; the science behind zero gravity.
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Episode 25
Aired Jul 19, 2025
Soft Circuits, Selecting Partners and Spelunking
The engineering that makes urban green spaces possible; the fabulous world of soft circuits; spelunking to uncover unique microbes.
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Episode 26
Aired Jul 26, 2025
Broadway Engineers, Botany and Basket Tosses
The engineering behind live entertainment; keeping grass lawns safe for pets; fascinating secrets about one's nose; a former NFL cheerleader using science to mentor the next generation of cheer champions.
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