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S52, EP3 "Titanic: Who Owns the Titanic?"James Delgado, director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, delves into the topic of ownership when it comes to the RMS Titanic and artifacts worth millions of dollars that lie at the bottom of the ocean.
S52, EP2 "Titanic: Titanic 2.5 Miles Deep"James Delgado, director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, journeys miles underwater to provide a look at the RMS Titanic wreck.
S52, EP1 "Titanic: The Legacy of the Titanic"James Delgado discusses the RMS Titanic's legacy.
S51, EP8 "The Universe: What Is Dark Matter?"Lisa Randall, theoretical physicist and leading particle and cosmology expert, explores one of physics' greatest mysteries: dark matter.
S51, EP7 "The Universe: What Does Dark Matter Do?"Lisa Randall, theoretical physicist and leading particle and cosmology expert, highlights the importance of dark matter and speculates on its role in the universe.
S51, EP6 "The Universe: What Did the Big Bang Look Like?"Lisa Randall, theoretical physicist and cosmology expert, looks at the Big Bang process that might have created the universe.
S51, EP5 "The Universe: What Are the Basic Properties of Gravity?"Lisa Randall, theoretical physicist and cosmology expert, looks at some of the theories surrounding gravity, including the Randall-Sundrum Model, which she co-authored.
S51, EP4 "The Universe: The Fundamental Questions of Particle Physics"Lisa Randall, theoretical physicist and leading particle and cosmology expert, outlines the most important questions confronting physics today.
S51, EP3 "The Universe: Supersymmetry"Lisa Randall, theoretical physicist and leading particle and cosmology expert, dissects the supersymmetry theory and its role in understanding the hierarchy problem in particle physics.
S51, EP2 "The Universe: Physics and Daily Life"Lisa Randall on humanity's context within the universe.
S51, EP1 "The Universe: Do We Have an Alternate Self in Another Universe?"Lisa Randall, theoretical physicist and leading particle and cosmology expert, separates fact from fiction when it comes to the possible existence of multiple universes.
S49, EP17 "The Internet: Birth of the Commercial Internet"Vint Cerf discusses opening the internet to the masses.
S49, EP15 "The Internet: What Is Net Neutrality?"Nuala O'Connor, Internet and technology expert, discusses the concept of net neutrality and the debate over the issue.
S49, EP12 "The Internet: The Dark Side of the Internet"Vint Cerf, one of the fathers of the Internet, explores its dark side.
S49, EP11 "The Internet: Should the Internet Remain Open?"Nuala O'Connor, Internet and technology expert, evaluates the dangers of a limited and controlled Web.
S49, EP10 "The Internet: Protecting Web Anonymity"Nuala O'Connor, Internet and technology expert, explains the need for anonymity in certain situations.
S49, EP9 "The Internet: Mission of the Center for Democracy and Technology"Nuala O'Connor, Internet and technology expert, discusses the mission of the Center for Democracy and Technology.
S49, EP7 "The Internet: Internet and Privacy"Nuala O'Connor, Internet and technology expert, warns about the consequences of oversharing personal information online.
S49, EP5 "The Internet: How Do You Define the Internet?"Vint Cerf, one of the fathers of the Internet, defines what today's net means to him.
S49, EP3 "The Internet: Can the Internet Limit Decision Making"Nuala O'Connor, Internet and technology expert, warns of the impact targeted digital advertising can have on people's decisions.
S49, EP2 "The Internet: Balancing Privacy and National Security"Nuala O'Connor, Internet and technology expert, discusses the role of governments in managing online threats and protecting their citizens.
S49, EP1 "The Internet: How Did You Develop the Internet?"Vint Cerf, Google's chief Internet evangelist, describes how he and Bob Kahn created the Internet.
S48, EP5 "The Future: The Final Frontier"Visionaries are determined to open the space frontier.
S48, EP4 "The Future: Disrupting Health Care"Peter Diamandis, X Prize founder and technology entrepreneur, believes that personal medical monitors will allow people to become CEOs of their own health, and revolutionize health care around the world.
S48, EP2 "The Future: The Future Before Your Eyes"Peter Diamandis, XPrize founder and technology entrepreneur, sees virtual reality transforming how people live, work and shop, and artificial intelligence leading to a Star Trek universe.
S48, EP1 "The Future: The Trillion Sensor World"Peter Diamandis, X Prize founder and technology entrepreneur, describes the global explosion of interconnected communication devices.
S47, EP6 "The Cosmos: The Birth of Cosmology"Physicist Robbert Dijkgraaf, director of the Institute for Advanced Studies, describes how Albert Einstein's Theory of Relativity shocked scientists' beliefs about the nature of time.
S47, EP5 "The Cosmos: Infinite Universes"Physicist Robbert Dijkgraaf, director of the Institute for Advanced Studies, elucidates the infinite possibilities that lie beyond Earth's universe.
S47, EP4 "The Cosmos: Guardians of the Universe"Physicist Robbert Dijkgraaf, director of the Institute for Advanced Studies, contends that it is mankind's responsibility to observe, appreciate and share the wonders of the cosmos.
S47, EP3 "The Cosmos: Cosmic DNA"Physicist Robbert Dijkgraaf, director of the Institute for Advanced Studies, explains how the moment after the Big Bang shaped the structure of the universe.
S47, EP2 "The Cosmos: Are There More Than Three Dimensions?"Lisa Randall on the possibility of extra dimensions.
S47, EP1 "The Cosmos: Ancient Scientists"Physicist Robbert Dijkgraaf, director of the Institute for Advanced Studies, describes why early man has much to teach today's world about appreciating the wonder of existence.
S46, EP3 "The Bronze Age: The Invention of Writing"Eric Cline, professor of classics and anthropology at George Washington University, examines the invention and development of writing since ancient Mesopotamia.
S46, EP2 "The Bronze Age: Food and Beverage"Eric Cline, professor of classics and anthropology at George Washington University, discusses the culture of food and wine in the ancient Mediterranean world.
S46, EP1 "The Bronze Age: The Bronze Age"Eric Cline, a professor of classics and anthropology, describes the characteristics of the Bronze Age in the Mediterranean region.
S45, EP3 "Terrorism: What Is the Future of Espionage?"Henry Crumpton, a former U.S. senior counterterrorism official, discusses the complex role of espionage in national security.
S45, EP2 "Terrorism: Political Will to Fight Terrorism"Henry Crumpton, the former head of counterterrorism at the U.S. State Department, discusses the role of politics in the war on terror.
S45, EP1 "Terrorism: Is the U.S. Ready for a Cyberattack?"Analysis of U.S. readiness for a cyberattack.
S44, EP6 "Technology: Education in the Age of Technology"John Seely Brown, a technology and research expert, foresees a change of the traditional structures of learning because of technology.
S44, EP5 "Technology: What Is Ubiquitous Computing?"John Seely Brown, a technology and research expert, discusses the future of technology and the way society will be improved by it.
S44, EP4 "Technology: The Power of Technology"John Seely Brown, a technology and research expert, revisits his time at the Palo Alto Research Center and his experience in developing user-centric computing systems.
S44, EP3 "Technology: Dealing With Information Overload"John Seely Brown, a technology and research expert, provides an easy solution to a modern problem: information overload.
S44, EP2 "Technology: Preservation & Social Media: The Digital Perspective"A digital perspective on preservation of social media.
S44, EP1 "Technology: Library of the 21st Century"Michael Keller of Stanford University discusses digitizing and sharing library assets.
S42, EP21 "Space: The Tragedy of Apollo 1"Roger Launius, senior curator at the National Air and Space Museum, revisits one of NASA's greatest tragedies: the deaths of the Apollo 1 crew and its impact on the program.
S42, EP20 "Space: The Moon Landings"Roger Launius, senior curator at the National Air and Space Museum, revisits the golden age of NASA with its many successful trips to the moon.
S42, EP19 "Space: The Militarization of Space"Roger Launius, senior curator at the National Air and Space Museum, looks at the possibility of military activity beyond Earth.
S42, EP18 "Space: The International Space Station"Roger Launius, senior curator at the National Air and Space Museum, looks at life aboard the International Space Station and the science being performed.
S42, EP17 "Space: The Big Picture From Space"Roger Launius, senior curator at the National Air and Space Museum, describes the overview effect experienced by astronauts when traveling to outer space.
S42, EP16 "Space: The Apollo Astronauts"Roger Launius, senior curator at the National Air and Space Museum, outlines the history of the men chosen to participate in the Apollo program.
S42, EP15 "Space: Robotic Mission to Space"Roger Launius, senior curator at the National Air and Space Museum, traces the history of robotic missions to outer space.
S42, EP13 "Space: NASA's Mission in the 21st Century"Roger Launius, senior curator at the National Air and Space Museum, highlights NASA's present goals and missions, as well as possible destinations and programs in the near future.
S42, EP8 "Space: Favorite Space Artifact"Roger Launius, senior curator at the National Air and Space Museum, describes NASA's Stardust mission to collect and analyze comet dust.
S42, EP6 "Space: Apollo 8: A Morale Boost"Roger Launius, senior curator at the National Air and Space Museum, examines the Apollo 8 mission and the famous Earthrise photograph.
S42, EP3 "Space: Planets by the Thousands"Michael Summers, professor of planetary science and astronomy at George Mason University, marvels at the golden age of planetary science, with thousands of new worlds discovered in recent years.
S42, EP2 "Space: A Fascination With Space Travel"Roger Launius, senior curator at the National Air and Space Museum, explores humanity's early interest in space travel and the secrets of the universe.
S42, EP1 "Space: How Will Nanotechnology Impact Space Exploration?"Eric Drexler, who has been called the father of nanotechnology, discusses how nanoengineering could facilitate future space exploration.
S41, EP1 "Social Networking: Did You Foresee the Growth of Social Networks?"Vint Cerf, one of the fathers of the Internet, reacts to the rise of social networking.
S40, EP8 "Science of the Mind: Is the Brain a Noun or Verb?"Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. Rudy Tanzi, co-authors of "Super Brain," describe the constant center of activity that is the human brain.
S39, EP10 "Science in Society: Advice for Young Scientists"Former NASA astronaut Kathryn Sullivan, the first American woman to walk in space, describes the excitement of real world science beyond the classroom.
S39, EP8 "Science in Society: Will Science Solve the Problems of the Future?"Lisa Randall, theoretical physicist and leading particle and cosmology expert, outlines the importance of using science to tackle long-term global issues.
S39, EP5 "Science in Society: What Do You Say to Science Doubters?"Lisa Randall, theoretical physicist and leading particle and cosmology expert, theorizes on why some individuals don't base their understanding on science.
S39, EP3 "Science In Society: Crime and Forensic Science"How forensic science can tell the story behind a crime.
S35, EP2 "Pluto: Pluto's Exotic Atmosphere"Pluto has the strangest atmosphere in the solar system.
S35, EP1 "Pluto: Planet Pluto"Michael Summers, professor of planetary science and astronomy at George Mason University, gives his opinion on whether Pluto is a planet.
S33, EP7 "Paul Reed Smith: The Greatest Guitar?"Paul Reed Smith discusses the greatest guitars he's played.
S33, EP6 "Paul Reed Smith: Passing It On"Paul Reed Smith, founder and owner of PRS Guitars, discusses the importance of sharing knowledge with the next generation.
S33, EP5 "Paul Reed Smith: Learning From Artists"Paul Reed Smith, founder and owner of PRS Guitars, explores efforts to improve guitar design by using technology, and the limitations of faced by guitar makers.
S33, EP4 "Paul Reed Smith: Making the Perfect Guitar"Paul Reed Smith, founder and owner of PRS Guitars, explores the challenges of maintaining high standards in guitar craftsmanship.
S33, EP3 "Paul Reed Smith: A Mousetrap for Rockstars"Paul Reed Smith, founder and owner of PRS Guitars, reveals the surprising impact different woods can have on the look, sound and feel of a guitar.
S33, EP2 "Paul Reed Smith: Turning Force Into Sound"Paul Reed Smith, founder and owner of PRS Guitars, explores the roles that craftsmanship and materials play in shaping the sound of a guitar.
S33, EP1 "Paul Reed Smith: The Power of Santana"Paul Reed Smith, founder and owner of PRS Guitars, discusses its early years and the impact of Carlos Santana's endorsement on his business and his life.
S32, EP9 "Oceans: What Is NOAA's Mission?"NOAA Administrator Kathryn Sullivan discusses its mission.
S32, EP8 "Oceans: What Is a Marine Sanctuary?"Dan Basta, NOAA's director of marine sanctuaries, highlights some U.S. refuges and their relationship to society.
S32, EP7 "Oceans: What Can Marine Sanctuaries Teach Us About History?"Dan Basta, NOAA's director of marine sanctuaries, weaves a link to the past by examining the state of the current sanctuaries.
S32, EP6 "Oceans: Uniqueness of Marine Communities"James Delgado, director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, explains the special characteristics that set apart marine communities from those found inland.
S32, EP5 "Oceans: The State of Ocean Health"James Delgado, director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, describes the destructive effect that humanity is having on oceans.
S32, EP4 "Oceans: The Largest Protected Sanctuary/Monument"Dan Basta, NOAA's director of marine sanctuaries, tells the story of Papah Naumoku Kea, the largest protected national monument.
S32, EP3 "Oceans: How Will We Ever Protect the Environment?"Dan Basta, NOAA's director of marine sanctuaries, explains challenges in implementing effective changes to help protect the environment.
S32, EP2 "Oceans: How Humans Impact the Oceans"Dan Basta, NOAA's director of marine sanctuaries, looks at the many ways society is impacting the health of the oceans.
S32, EP1 "Oceans: Do Marine Sanctuaries Protect Fish?"Dan Basta, NOAA's director of marine sanctuaries, examines their role in preserving biodiversity.
S31, EP9 "Nanotechnology: How Will Nanotechnology Revolutionize Medicine?"Jim Phillips, chairman and CEO of NanoMech, shares how nanotechnology will revolutionize the future of medicine.
S31, EP8 "Nanotechnology: What Products Use Nanotechnology?"Jim Phillips, chairman and CEO of NanoMech, discusses the manufacturing potential associated with nanotechnology.
S31, EP7 "Nanotechnology: The Next Tech Revolution"Jim Phillips, chairman and CEO of NanoMech, shares how nanotechnology will revolutionize communications and manufacturing.
S31, EP6 "Nanotechnology: The Nano Scale"Eric Drexler, who has been hailed as the father of nanotechnology, explains the scale of nano engineering.
S31, EP5 "Nanotechnology: The Future of Nanotechnology"Eric Drexler, who has been called the father of nanotechnology, explains the future of nanoengineering.
S31, EP4 "Nanotechnology: The Dark Side of Nanotechnology"Eric Drexler, who has been called the father of nanotechnology, discusses potential dangers associated with nanoengineering.
S31, EP3 "Nanotechnology: Nano-Manufactured Products"Jim Phillips, chairman and CEO of NanoMech, discusses the manufacturing potential associated with nanotechnology.
S31, EP2 "Nanotechnology: Manufacturing at the Nano Scale"Eric Drexler, who has been called the father of nanotechnology, discusses the manufacturing process at the nano scale.
S31, EP1 "Nanotechnology: Can Nanotechnology Lead to Advanced Weapons?"How nanotechnology might revolutionize the weapons industry.
S30, EP7 "Music: Why Do You Sing?"World-renowned violinist Charles Yang explains why he also likes to sing during performances.
S30, EP6 "Music: What's It Like Performing Live?"World-renowned violinist Charles Yang explores the complex emotions that fuel live performances.
S30, EP5 "Music: How Did You Become a World Class Violinist?"Charles Yang, a Juilliard violinist, describes how he developed into a world-class musician.
S30, EP4 "Music: Do You Need to Practice?"Charles Yang, a Juilliard violinist, reveals whether he practices to maintain perfection.
S30, EP3 "Music: What's Your Goal As a Musician?"World-renowned violinist Charles Yang reveals the origins of his artistic voice.
S30, EP2 "Music: Breaking Down Musical Barriers"Violinist Charles Yang reveals the ultimate goal of his eclectic performances.
S30, EP1 "Music: Expanding Beyond Classical Music"Musician Charles Yang describes his metamorphosis from classically-trained violinist to world-renowned artist.
S29, EP9 "Middle East: Why Should Americans Care About the Middle East?"Paul Salem, vice president for policy and research at the Middle East Institute, discusses strategic U.S. interests in the Middle East today.
S29, EP8 "Middle East: Whose Job Is It to Help Iraq?"Paul Salem, vice president for policy and research at the Middle East Institute, examines which countries share an interest in and responsibility for helping Iraq stabilize and rebuild.
S29, EP7 "Middle East: Where Were You When bin Laden Was Killed?"Henry Crumpton, former leader of the hunt for al-Qaida after 9/11, reveals how he learned that U.S. special forces had targeted and killed Osama bin Laden.
S29, EP6 "Middle East: Missed Chances -- Osama bin Laden"Henry Crumpton, former leader of the initial U.S. response to 9/11, describes missed opportunities to catch Osama bin Laden years before the terrorist attack.
S29, EP5 "Middle East: Is al-Qaida Still a Threat?"Henry Crumpton, former head of counterterrorism at the U.S. State Department, assesses the threat level posed by al-Qaida today.
S29, EP4 "Middle East: Hope for the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict"Weighing the chances of a two-state solution involving Israel and Palestine.
S29, EP3 "Middle East: Effects of the Arab Spring"Paul Salem, vice president for policy and research at the Middle East Institute, reflects on the consequences the Arab Spring has had for the Middle East.
S29, EP2 "Middle East: Effects of a Diverse Middle East"Paul Salem, vice president for policy and research at the Middle East Institute, discusses the varied social and political cultures that can be found throughout the Middle East.
S29, EP1 "Middle East: Briefing the President After 9/11"Henry Crumpton, former leader of the CIA's hunt for the Taliban after 9/11, details his first briefing with President George W. Bush on the invasion of Afghanistan.
S28, EP3 "Marine Conservation: The Growing Ocean Crisis"Conservationist David Shaw explains the potentially catastrophic consequences of ocean warming and acidification.
S28, EP2 "Marine Conservation: The Challenges of Ocean Conservation"Conservationist David Shaw explores the challenge of building public support for global ocean protection.
S28, EP1 "Marine Conservation: Rising Sea Levels and Coastal Cities"Conservationist David Shaw explores the growing threat of rising sea levels to coastal communities around the world.
S27, EP13 "Marine Archaeology: Who Runs the Marine Sanctuaries?"Dan Basta, NOAA's director of marine sanctuaries, reviews the link between them and the communities they encompass.
S27, EP12 "Marine Archaeology: Marine Archaeology"The oceans form the biggest museum on Earth.
S27, EP11 "Marine Archaeology: What Was the First Marine Sanctuary?"Dan Basta, NOAA's director of marine sanctuaries, delves into the first one: the USS Monitor.
S27, EP10 "Marine Archaeology: USS Arizona"James Delgado, director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, discusses the World War II battleship USS Arizona sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
S27, EP9 "Marine Archaeology: USS Monitor"James Delgado, director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, explores the rich history of the USS Monitor, the first ironclad warship used by the Union Navy during the Civil War.
S27, EP8 "Marine Archaeology: Underwater Archaeology Technology"James Delgado, director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, discusses the impact new and emerging technologies are having on marine archaeology.
S27, EP7 "Marine Archaeology: Thunder Bay Marine Sanctuary"Dan Basta, NOAA's director of marine danctuaries, describes the Great Lakes' Thunder Bay Marine Sanctuary, which houses close to 200 shipwrecks.
S27, EP6 "Marine Archaeology: The Value of Shipwrecks"James Delgado, director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, examines the riches that can be gleaned from exploring shipwrecks.
S27, EP5 "Marine Archaeology: SS Tennessee"James Delgado, director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, tells the story of the steamship Tennessee, which left its bones on the shore of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in California.
S27, EP4 "Marine Archaeology: NOAA's Sanctuaries"James Delgado, director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, takes an in-depth look at its marine sanctuaries and the treasures that can be found there.
S27, EP3 "Marine Archaeology: Inspiring the Next Generation"James Delgado, director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, takes viewers aboard Project Shiphunt, where high-school students are introduced to the intricacies of shipwreck exploration.
S27, EP2 "Marine Archaeology: Fresh Water vs Salt Water Wrecks"James Delgado, director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, compares the state of shipwrecks found in salt water versus fresh water.
S27, EP1 "Marine Archaeology: Robotics or Manned Missions for Undersea Work?"James Delgado, director of the Maritime Heritage Program at NOAA, weighs the pros and cons of using robotics as a means of marine exploration.
S26, EP8 "Innovation: Playing With the System"John Seely Brown, a technology and research expert, explains how failure could be one of the key steps in the process of innovation.
S26, EP7 "Innovation: What Is Innovation?"Ted Leonsis, entrepreneur and venture capital investor, reviews the elements of innovation.
S26, EP6 "Innovation: What Excites You About the Future?"Bran Ferren, a design and technology innovator, discusses the power of technology and how it can reshape the world.
S26, EP4 "Innovation: Is the Internet Fueling Innovation?"Vint Cerf, Google's chief Internet evangelist, describes the Web's impact on innovation.
S26, EP3 "Innovation: How Is Failure Important?"Bran Ferren, a design and technology innovator, explains the need to fail in order to drive innovation.
S26, EP1 "Innovation: Creativity and Innovation"Lisa Randall, theoretical physicist and leading particle and cosmology expert, looks at the concept of innovation.
S25, EP10 "Happiness: What Is Happiness?"Evolutionary psychologist Nancy Etcoff defines the meaning of happiness.
S25, EP9 "Happiness: The Power of Gratitude"Evolutionary psychologist Nancy Etcoff describes the surprising link between gratitude and happiness.
S25, EP8 "Happiness: Secret to a Happy Life"Evolutionary psychologist Nancy Etcoff reveals the secret to a happy life.
S25, EP7 "Happiness: Is There a Happiness Pill?"Evolutionary psychologist Nancy Etcoff reveals whether there is a promising medication for producing happiness in humans.
S25, EP6 "Happiness: Do Our Genes Make Us Happy or Sad?"Evolutionary psychologist Nancy Etcoff reveals the surprising link between DNA and happiness.
S25, EP5 "Happiness: Diagnosing Happiness"Evolutionary psychologist Nancy Etcoff reveals what brain research is revealing about happiness.
S25, EP4 "Happiness: Can Science Make Us Happier?"Evolutionary psychologist Nancy Etcoff explores whether science will be able to make people happier.
S25, EP3 "Happiness: Can Money Buy Happiness?"Evolutionary psychologist Nancy Etcoff examines whether money can buy happiness.
S25, EP2 "Happiness: Can Anxious People Be Happy?"Evolutionary psychologist Nancy Etcoff explores the impact anxiety can have on happiness.
S25, EP1 "Happiness: Are Happy People Healthier?"Evolutionary psychologist Nancy Etcoff explores whether happy people are healthier.
S23, EP6 "Food Science: Are Genetically Modified Foods Less Healthy?"Agricultural scientist Sonny Ramaswamy weighs in on the potential health implications of genetically modified foods.
S23, EP4 "Food Science: You Are What You Eat"Chef and restaurateur Rick Moonen asserts Americans need to do more to recognize the importance of healthy food.
S23, EP3 "Food Science: The Upside of Fish Farms"Chef and restaurateur Rick Moonen applauds fish farms that operate in a healthy and sustainable manner.
S23, EP2 "Food Science: Cast a Wide Net"Chef and restaurateur Rick Moonen asserts people should open their minds to delicious fish avoided because of their unattractive names.
S23, EP1 "Food Science: Franken-Food"Chef and restaurateur Rick Moonen explains how concerns over genetically modified food led him to become an advocate for natural food.
S22, EP11 "Extraterrestrial Life: Why Do We Search for Other Planets?"Jill Tarter describes why the SETI Institute searches for extraterrestrial life.
S22, EP10 "Extraterrestrial Life: What Is a Radio Telescope?"Jill Tarter, co-founder of the SETI Institute, describes radio telescopes and their importance in the search for extraterrestrial life.
S22, EP9 "Extraterrestrial Life: What If an Alien Signal Is Detected?"Jill Tarter, co-founder of the SETI Institute, outlines protocol that would be followed if an alien signal is detected.
S22, EP8 "Extraterrestrial Life: The Mystery of Life"Michael Summers, professor of planetary science and astronomy at George Mason University, would be surprised if alien life isn't discovered in the next 30 years.
S22, EP7 "Extraterrestrial Life: SETI: The Archaeology of the Future?"Jill Tarter, co-founder of the SETI Institute, explains why the organization's role is that of universal historians.
S22, EP6 "Extraterrestrial Life: SETI Has Been Listening a Long Time"Jill Tarter, co-founder of the SETI Institute, describes the organization's historical search for extraterrestrial life.
S22, EP5 "Extraterrestrial Life: Life As We Imagine It"Michael Summers, professor of planetary science and astronomy at George Mason University, wonders if alien life forms might be utterly different from life as mankind knows it.
S22, EP4 "Extraterrestrial Life: If a Signal Is Detected, Who Replies?"Jill Tarter, co-founder of the SETI Institute, debates the merits of transmitting signals to outer space and wonders if a response is received, who would speak for Earth.
S22, EP3 "Extraterrestrial Life: How Do Radio Wave Signals Look Engineered?"Jill Tarter, co-founder of the SETI Institute, explains the technology behind artificial looking radio waves.
S22, EP2 "Extraterrestrial Life: Extremophiles"Michael Summers, professor of planetary science and astronomy at George Mason University, explains how creatures that survive in extreme conditions on Earth provide a broader perspective on what's possible elsewhere.
S22, EP1 "Extraterrestrial Life: Are We Alone in the Universe?"Jill Tarter, co-founder of the SETI Institute, lists scientific reasons why it is plausible for other life forms to exist in the universe.
S21, EP2 "Espionage: Why Did You Want to Be a Spy?"Henry Crumpton, a former top CIA covert operative, talks about what inspired him to go into the clandestine service.
S21, EP1 "Espionage: Lessons Learned: Time in Africa"Henry Crumpton, a former CIA covert operative, recounts a story from his post in Africa that changed his way of thinking.
S19, EP5 "Entrepreneurs: What Defines a Great Entrepreneur?"Entrepreneur David Shaw explores the personal characteristics needed to succeed in modern business.
S19, EP3 "Entrepreneurs: What Makes a Great Entrepreneur?"Telecommunications pioneer Jim Phillips shares insights on the traits of successful entrepreneurs.
S19, EP2 "Entrepreneurs: What Is Disruptive Technology?"Ted Leonsis, entrepreneur and venture capital investor, explains the transformations that major industries have gone through as a result of new trends.
S19, EP1 "Entrepreneurs: 4 Traits for Successful Enterprises"Ted Leonsis, entrepreneur and venture capital investor, discusses the secrets to leading successful enterprises and creating valuable relationships with employees.
S18, EP3 "Education: Is College Worth the Cost?"Brit Kirwan, chancellor emeritus of the University System of Maryland, addresses whether higher education is worth the ever-increasing price in the long run.
S18, EP2 "Education: Are Kids in the U.S. Undereducated?"Brit Kirwin, chancellor emeritus of the University System of Maryland, believes that access for all to higher education is a social justice issue.
S18, EP1 "Education: Higher Education for the Common Good"John De Gioia, president of Georgetown University, makes a case that higher education is a common good and should be available to all, not a private privilege increasingly only available to the wealthy.
S17, EP8 "Ebola: Worst Case Scenario for the 2014 Ebola Outbreak"J. Stephen Morrison, a global health expert, reviews predictions about the 2014 Ebola outbreak.
S17, EP7 "Ebola: What Is Ebola?"J. Stephen Morrison, a global health expert, discusses the origins of the Ebola virus, tracing it back to 1976.
S17, EP6 "Ebola: The Stages of Ebola"J. Stephen Morrison, a global health expert, discusses symptoms of the Ebola virus in humans.
S17, EP5 "Ebola: Lessons Learned From the 2014 Ebola Outbreak"J. Stephen Morrison, a global health expert, assesses the major lessons learned from the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
S17, EP4 "Ebola: Is Ebola Reshaping West Africa?"J. Stephen Morrison, a global health expert, discusses the effects of the 2014 Ebola crisis on West Africa.
S17, EP3 "Ebola: Is Ebola Changing U.S. Global Health Policy?"J. Stephen Morrison, a global health expert, evaluates changes to the U.S. health agenda based on the 2014 Ebola outbreak.
S17, EP2 "Ebola: How Do You Stop Ebola?"J. Stephen Morrison, a global health expert, explains measures for preventing the spread of the Ebola virus.
S17, EP1 "Ebola: How Do You Contract Ebola?"J. Stephen Morrison, a global health expert, explains various ways the Ebola virus can be contracted.
S16, EP2 "Dinosaurs: The Chicken From Hell"Paleontologist Hans-Dieter Sues marvels how the reality of bizarre dinosaurs can be stranger than creatures found in myth or legend.
S14, EP5 "David McCullough: The Wright Brothers"Historian David McCullough explores how the Wright Brothers achieved the impossible without formal education, government support or powerful friends.
S14, EP4 "David McCullough: The Writer's Life"David McCullough details how he loves the detective hunt of uncovering people from the past and how there is no better way to get to know someone than to read their mail.
S14, EP3 "David McCullough: Truman: The Accidental President"David McCullough traces how President Harry Truman was faced with challenges at every stage of his life.
S14, EP2 "David McCullough: The Men Who Made America"David McCullough points out how there were no guarantees that the American Revolution would succeed.
S14, EP1 "David McCullough: Birth of a Storyteller"Pulitzer prize-winning historian David McCullough describes how a love of childhood books, a fascination with the paintings of N.C. Wyeth, and a lively Scots-Irish family inspired his storytelling gifts.
S13, EP10 "Creativity: What Excites You About the Future?"John Seely Brown, a technology and research expert, explores how the future might be shaped by humans' relationship with machines and their vision of reality.
S13, EP9 "Creativity: What Drives Innovation?"Bran Ferren, a design and technology innovator, looks back at humanity's revolutionary inventions and finds a common ground for them.
S13, EP8 "Creativity: Rethinking the World"John Seely Brown, a technology and research expert, highlights the value of the arts in understanding life and an ever-changing world.
S13, EP7 "Creativity: Orchestrating Serendipity"John Seely Brown, a technology and research expert, urges people to step outside their comfort zones in order to find new things and rethink the knowledge they've learned.
S13, EP5 "Creativity: Creativity in Innovation"Bran Ferren, design and technology innovator, explains the importance of tapping into creativity to find new solutions.
S13, EP4 "Creativity: Can Science Be Creative?"Lisa Randall, theoretical physicist and leading particle and cosmology expert, explains the role of creativity in science.
S13, EP3 "Creativity: Is Creativity Derived From Imagination?"John Seely Brown, a technology and research expert, explains the creative potential of the imagination in constructing new realities.
S13, EP1 "Creativity: Can Science and Art Be Combined?"Bran Ferren, design and technology innovator, proposes melding science and art as a natural option to lead a wholesome life.
S10, EP23 "Brain Health: Will We Ever Cure Alzheimer's?"Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, describes how a cure for the disease might be right around the corner.
S10, EP22 "Brain Health: When Does Alzheimer's Begin to Develop?"Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, examines the pathology that will eventually lead to the disease.
S10, EP21 "Brain Health: What's the Difference Between Alzheimer's and Dementia?"Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, looks at the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
S10, EP20 "Brain Health: What Is Still Unknown About the Brain?"Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, outlines current understanding of the human brain.
S10, EP19 "Brain Health: Is Epilepsy More Common Than We Think?"Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," explains why everyone should be prepared for the possible onset of epilepsy at some point in life.
S10, EP18 "Brain Health: What Is Late-Onset Alzheimer's?"Examining whether the onset of Alzheimer's disease is inevitable as a person ages.
S10, EP17 "Brain Health: What Causes Dementia?"Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, discusses the physical changes that occur in the brain that lead to dementia.
S10, EP16 "Brain Health: What Are the Burdens on the Alzheimer's Caregiver?"Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, explores the emotional and financial costs of the disease on caregivers.
S10, EP15 "Brain Health: Understanding Alzheimer's"Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, provides an overview of this heartbreaking disease that is quickly becoming a worldwide epidemic.
S10, EP14 "Brain Health: Is Alzheimer's a Deadly Disease?"Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, describes how the disease can lead to death as well as how long one can live with it.
S10, EP13 "Brain Health: How Many People in the U.S. Have Alzheimer's?"Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, relates the extent of the population affected by Alzheimer's disease.
S10, EP12 "Brain Health: Is There a Connection Between Alzheimer's and Parkinson's?"The similarities between Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases are explored by Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene.
S10, EP11 "Brain Health: How Do We Eradicate Alzheimer's?"Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, expresses his views on how Alzheimer's disease can be eliminated in future generations.
S10, EP10 "Brain Health: Do Genes Determine Alzheimer's?"Neurologist Dr. Rudy Tanzi examines the role of genetics in Alzheimer's disease.
S10, EP9 "Brain Health: Can We Really Cure Depression?"Evolutionary psychologist Nancy Etcoff explores whether there will ever be a true "cure" for depression.
S10, EP8 "Brain Health: Can Alzheimer's Be Prevented?"Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, shows how to reduce the risks of contracting Alzheimer's disease.
S10, EP7 "Brain Health: Can a Blow to the Head Cause Alzheimer's?"Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, shares how traumatic brain injuries could lead to Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
S10, EP6 "Brain Health: Are There Drugs to Prevent Alzheimer's?"Dr. Rudy Tanzi, neurologist and co-discoverer of the Alzheimer's gene, summarizes the available medications used to fight Alzheimer's disease.
S10, EP5 "Brain Health: What Makes the Teenage Brain So Dangerous?"Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," offers a revolutionary explanation for risky behavior in adolescents.
S10, EP4 "Brain Health: The Teenage Brain and Mental Illness"Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," explains why the first signs of mental illness often emerge during adolescence.
S10, EP3 "Brain Health: Why Do Teenagers Sleep So Much?"Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," uncovers the truth about bizarre sleep patterns and fatigue in adolescents.
S10, EP2 "Brain Health: Are Teenagers Better at Multitasking?"Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," investigates whether adolescents are better at multitasking than adults.
S10, EP1 "Brain Health: The Amazing Childhood Brain"Frances Jensen, neurologist and author of "The Teenage Brain," sheds light on the surprising capabilities of the childhood brain.
S9, EP17 "Astronomy: Why Study Near-Earth Objects?"Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, explains the importance of near-earth objects in understanding the solar system's origins.
S9, EP16 "Astronomy: What Is a Meteor?"Lowell Observatory astronomer Nick Moskovitz describes the differences between meteors, meteoroids and meteorites.
S9, EP15 "Astronomy: The Difference Between Comets and Asteroids"Lowell Observatory astronomer Nick Moskovitz compares comets and asteroids.
S9, EP14 "Astronomy: Russian Meteor Strike"Lowell Observatory astronomer Nick Moskovitz recounts how a meteor struck Russia in 2013.
S9, EP13 "Astronomy: Robotic or Manned Missions?"Lowell Observatory astronomer Nick Moskovitz expounds on the importance of manned space missions.
S9, EP12 "Astronomy: Next Generation of Planetary Scientists"Lowell Observatory astronomer Nick Moskovitz outlines challenges that will motivate a new generation of scientists.
S9, EP11 "Astronomy: Mission to Pluto"An overview of Pluto's atmosphere, surface and seasonality by Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory.
S9, EP10 "Astronomy: Meteor Show And Tell"Nick Moskovitz, astronomer at the Lowell Observatory, displays different meteor fragments and explains where they came from.
S9, EP9 "Astronomy: Is There Life Out There?"Lowell Observatory astronomer Nick Moskovitz highlights what would be mankind's biggest discovery.
S9, EP8 "Astronomy: How Old Is the Universe?"Lowell Observatory astronomer Nick Moskovitz explains how scientists can look into the universe's past.
S9, EP7 "Astronomy: How Many Stars and Planets?"Lowell Observatory astronomer Nick Moskovitz surveys the number of stars and planets believed to exist in the universe.
S9, EP6 "Astronomy: Does Space Have Extremophiles?"Lowell Observatory astronomer Nick Moskovitz describes harsh conditions that might harbor life and which planets might be habitable.
S9, EP5 "Astronomy: Does Jupiter Shield Earth?"Lowell Observatory astronomer Nick Moskovitz explains Jupiter's role as Earth's protector.
S9, EP4 "Astronomy: Did Asteroids Bring Life to Earth?"Lowell Observatory astronomer Nick Moskovitz explains how life might have migrated to Earth from another planet.
S9, EP3 "Astronomy: Could Life Exist on Europa?"Lowell Observatory astronomer Nick Moskovitz examines Europa, one of Jupiter's moons, and whether ingredients found within it could sustain life.
S9, EP2 "Astronomy: Are We Alone in the Universe?"Lowell Observatory astronomer Nick Moskovitz outlines the current search for life beyond Earth.
S9, EP1 "Astronomy: Are Asteroids a Hazard?"Lowell Observatory astronomer Nick Moskovitz explains the dangers posed by asteroids.
S8, EP9 "Anthropology: What Is the American Southwest?"Zebulon Miracle, curator of anthropology at the Museum of Western Colorado, discusses the unique characteristics that shape and define the American Southwest.
S8, EP8 "Anthropology: What Do We Know About Rock Art?"Zebulon Miracle, curator of anthropology at the Museum of Western Colorado, shares current knowledge about rock art, one of the earliest forms of communication.
S8, EP7 "Anthropology: The Role of Museums"Zebulon Miracle, curator of anthropology at the Museum of Western Colorado, examines the role of museums as vaults of human history.
S8, EP6 "Anthropology: Calamity Camp"Zebulon Miracle, curator of anthropology at the Museum of Western Colorado, explores Calamity Camp, one of the first mining settlements in Colorado.
S8, EP4 "Anthropology: Ethnobotany and the Utes"Zebulon Miracle, curator of anthropology at the Museum of Western Colorado, studies the relationship between the Ute tribe and the flora of their region.
S8, EP3 "Anthropology: Why Did Ancient Cultures Study the Skies?"Zebulon Miracle, curator of anthropology at the Museum of Western Colorado, talks about the importance of the sky and constellations to the survival of ancient civilizations.
S8, EP2 "Anthropology: Is Our Understanding of the Past Accurate?"Zebulon Miracle, curator of anthropology at the Museum of Western Colorado, mulls how much is actually known about early civilizations.
S8, EP1 "Anthropology: How Did Humans Migrate to the Americas?"Different methods used by mankind to arrive in the Americas are examined by Zebulon Miracle, curator of anthropology at Museum of Western Colorado.
S7, EP2 "Animals: Blood Bonds of Vampire Bats"Biologist Gerry Wilkinson discusses the social bonds and behaviors of vampire bats, and how other animals have similar behaviors that help preserve their colonies or communities.
S7, EP1 "Animals: Sexual Selection"Gerry Wilkinson, a biology professor at the University of Maryland, explains male and female animals' behavior when selecting their mates.
S6, EP5 "American History: Soldiers Blue & Gray"American University professor Alan Kraut describes the powerful bond shared by Union and Confederate soldiers in the Civil War.
S6, EP3 "American History: The Ladies of Mount Vernon"Eleanor Breen, deputy director for archeology at Mount Vernon, details how it came to be owned by a private association that pioneered the role of individuals in preserving places of historic significance.
S6, EP2 "American History: Washington's Whiskey"Eleanor Breen, deputy director for archeology at Mount Vernon, describes how slave labor operated George Washington's distillery.
S6, EP1 "American History: Washington the Bachelor"Eleanor Breen, deputy director for Archaeology at Mount Vernon, talks about the significance of analyzing trash from dig sites.
S5, EP9 "Shakespeare: You Are Quoting From This Book"Michael Witmore, director of the Folger Shakespeare Library, explains how the first folio of 1623 gave the world Shakespeare.
S5, EP8 "Shakespeare: You Are Hamlet"For Michael Witmore, director of the Folger Shakespeare Library, Shakespeare's characters embody the mystery of human behavior.
S5, EP7 "Shakespeare: Whores ... Or Shakespeare?"Plays were among amusements available to Londoners in 1600.
S5, EP6 "Shakespeare: The Two Faces of Will"Shakespeare dared to appeal to both common and elite audiences, according to Michael Witmore, director of the Folger Shakespeare Library.
S5, EP5 "Shakespeare: The Thief of Stratford"Shakespeare worked with and borrowed from other writers, according to Michael Witmore, director of the Folger Shakespeare Library.
S5, EP4 "Shakespeare: Shakespeare's Media Wave"Michael Witmore, director of the Folger Shakespeare Library, sees a parallel between modern media and the emergence of public theater in Shakespeare's time.
S5, EP3 "Shakespeare: Shakespeare's Creativity"Michael Witmore, director of the Folger Shakespeare Library, regards Shakespeare's genius as a deep and abiding mystery.
S5, EP2 "Shakespeare: In the Vault With Will"Michael Witmore, director of the Folger Shakespeare Library, describes how the world's largest collection of Shakespeare materials lies protected in a bank like vault.
S5, EP1 "Shakespeare: Dost Thou Tweet?"Michael Witmore, director of the Folger Shakespeare Library, describes how a love of clever language unites the Bard's audiences with Twitter users.
S2, EP5 "Global Food Supply: What Is Food Security?"Agricultural scientist Sonny Ramaswamy explains what the term "food security" means in people's daily lives.
S2, EP1 "Global Food Supply: Farm of the 21st Century"Agricultural scientist Sonny Ramaswamy explores the surprising role technology will play in the future of farming.
S1, EP19 "Climate Change: Tipping Points of Climate Change"Simon Nicholson of American University explores whether humanity will be able to avoid crossing some of the tipping points that could lead to catastrophic climate change.
S1, EP18 "Climate Change: Climate Geoengineering Risks"Simon Nicholson, director of the Global Environmental Politics Program at American University, reveals the hidden dangers of trying to geoengineer the planet to combat climate change.
S1, EP17 "Climate Change: What Is Climate Geoengineering?"Simon Nicholson of American University explains how several geoengineering strategies might be used as a last line of defense against climate change.
S1, EP16 "Climate Change: The Growing Threats of Rising Seas"Bob Gagosian, president emeritus of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, explains why rising seas will likely be the most devastating aspect of global climate change.
S1, EP15 "Climate Change: The Growing Global Water Crisis"Bob Gagosian, president emeritus of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, explains how increasing ocean pollution could have a devastating impact on the availability of clean drinking water.
S1, EP14 "Climate Change: The Hidden Dangers of Warmer Oceans"Bob Gagosian, president emeritus of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, reveals some of the biggest threats from warming seas.
S1, EP13 "Climate Change: Global Warming - Science vs. Politics"Bob Gagosian, president emeritus of the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, explores how the science of climate change became a dangerous political debate.
S1, EP12 "Climate Change: Climate Change and Politics"Simon Nicholson, director of the Global Environmental Politics Program at American University, explores political debates surrounding geoengineering and climate change.
S1, EP11 "Climate Change: Is Global Warming Producing Stronger Hurricanes?"Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson explores whether global warming is fueling more potent hurricanes.
S1, EP10 "Climate Change: The Truth About the Polar Vortex"Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson explains the likely causes and impacts of the polar vortex.
S1, EP8 "Climate Change: Is Climate Change Causing More Severe Weather?"Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson reveals if climate change is producing more severe storms.
S1, EP7 "Climate Change: Global Warming and Drought in America"Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson explores whether global warming will produce more severe droughts in America.
S1, EP6 "Climate Change: Could Climate Change Alter Earth's Jet Streams?"Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson explains how climate change could fundamentally alter weather patterns.
S1, EP5 "Climate Change: Will Technology Improve Weather Forecasting?"Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson explores whether improved technology will continue to improve weather forecasts.
S1, EP2 "Climate Change: Is Global Warming Producing More Tornadoes?"Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson reveals if global warming is spawning more tornadoes.
S1, EP1 "Climate Change: Global Impact - El Nino vs. La Nina"Severe weather expert Jeff Halverson explains why the El Nino and La Nina cycle have a greater impact on weather than climate change.
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