The Science Show Episode Guide

Episode Guide

• Aeronautics

  Flight principles; jet engines; flight simulators.

• Aging

  The aging process; importance of physical/intellectual exercise; Alzheimer's disease.

• Alternate Sources of Energy

  Traditional energy resources.

• Archaeology

  Traditional techniques of excavation; conserving artifacts; evolution of archaeology.

• Architectural Techniques

  Evolution of architecture; preserving ancient monuments.

• Art and Science

  Art and technology; neon; special effects; photography.

• Artificial Intelligence

  The secrets behind electronic brains.

• Astronomy

  Life and death of stars; extraterrestrial life; astronomic observation.

• Behavioral Sciences

  Behavioral sciences: innate vs. acquired; social and workplace behavior.

• Bionic Humans

  Cochlear implant; Jarvick 2 heart; artificial hand.

• Birds

  Birds' ability to fly; migration.

• The Brain

  Dreams; nerves; center of the brain.

• Cars

  Physical and mental state of drivers; how engines work; robots on assembly lines.

• Chemistry II

  Various chemical reactions.

• Cities

  Urbane ecosystems; the underground infrastructures; engineers; trees and pollution.

• Cold

  Man's adaptation to cold weather; dangers of ice; freezing living organs.

• Colours

  Perception of color; life colors; inks/paints.

• Common Ailments

  Colds; allergies; backaches.

• Conquering the Mountains

  Alps; altitude sickness; mountain climbing; avalanches.

• Conservation of Works

  Conservation techniques.

• Consumption

  Audience meters evaluate ratings of a show or commercial.

• Contribution of Animals to the World

  Zootherapy; lab animals.

• Controlling Pain

  Nature and physiology of pain; chemical drugs; relieving pain with electricity.

• Criminalistics

  Solving crimes; counterfeit money; forged documents.

• Death

  New definitions of death.

• Desert

  Abiotic factors; flora; fauna.

• The Differences Between Men and Women

  Scientists discuss the differences between men and women.

• Ecology

  Principles of ecology; Gaia hypothesis; urban ecology.

• Energy

  Energy of plant and animal cells; electricity; hydrogen.

• Energy: Today and Tomorrow

  Drilling and extraction.

• The Environment

  Global pollution.

• Fish

  Fish.

• The Florida Everglades

  Abiotic system; flora; fauna.

• Food

  Global food production.

• Food and Dietetics

  Making cheese; prolonging food freshness; cholesterol.

• Forest Resources

  Resources found in forests and the technology used to harvest them.

• Forests

  The role of forests in the biosphere.

• Forests II

  Forest fires; insects that ravage forests; reforestation.

• Fragile Ecosystems

  Marshes; soil; atmosphere.

• Genetics

  Unraveling the DNA molecule; ethics.

• Geological Wonders

  Erosion and canyons; volcanism; petrification; astrogeology.

• Geology

  Tectonic plate and continental drift; speleology and rock science; oil exploration.

• Geomorphology

  Changes in Earth's crust; landscape formation; erosion; map-making; satellite surveys.

• Glass and Ceramics

  Creation of glass and ceramic; glass blowing; stained glass; industrial ceramics.

• Global Communications

  Highway; information; telecommunication satellites; television.

• Good Eating
• Hearing

  The ear; recording and the physics of sound; computer and sound synthesis.

• Horticulture

  Horticulture; landscaping techniques; cultivating fruits, flowers.

• Human Demography

  Demography; the increasing human population.

• The Immune System

  The immune system battles viral infection.

• Language

  The development of language.

• Learning
• Mammals

  Mammals; police dogs; cetaceans.

• Materials

  Supraconductivity; polymers; geotextiles.

• Mathematics

  Forms and dimensions; probability; chaos.

• Mathematics and Nature

  Isomorphism of the universe; natural cycles; fractals.

• Medical Trends

  Principles of acupuncture; application of lasers; homeopathy.

• Meteorology

  Climatology; climates around the world; weather forecasts.

• Mines and Metals

  Different uses of metal; mining techniques.

• Modern Science Instruments

  Mercury telescope; electronic microscopes; chromatographs.

• Modern Transportation Management

  Safe, efficient transport; the 'Chunnel.'

• Motion

  Principles of motion; robot locomotion; computer animation.

• Music

  How the brain perceives music; the flute; lute-making; music and technology.

• Navigation

  Modern methods of navigation and marine exploration.

• Neuropsychology

  Memory; emotions; aptitude.

• New Ocean Resources

  Traditional resources of the ocean; oyster farming.

• Nuclear Technology

  Radiation.

• Nuclear Technology II

  Nuclear reactors/health; waste management.

• Nutrition

  Nutritional benefits/behavior; vitamins.

• Oceanography

  Phytoplankton; aquaculture; tides.

• The Performing Arts

  Evolution of the performing arts; complex mechanisms of singing; dancing.

• Pharmacology

  History of pharmacology; drug development; manufacturing.

• Physical Theories

  Einstein's theory of relativity; quantum physics; big-bang theory.

• Plants

  Botany; medicinal plants; genetic erosion.

• Pleasure

  Sources/functions of pleasure; sexual impulses.

• Power of the Mind

  Hypnosis; biofeedback; self-directed training; subliminal power.

• Radars

  Principles of radars; aerial traffic control; satellite missions.

• Recording & Reproduction Techniques

  Image and sound technology.

• Science

  Various scientific methods and instruments.

• Science in the Arena

  Contributions of modern science to athletes.

• Scientific Ethic

  Science and society; ethics and information; biotechnology.

• Sculpture

  Artistic expression; sculpting techniques; bronze statues; technology.

• Sight

  Anatomical properties of sight; correcting eye problems; artificial sight.

• Smell

  How we smell; perfume manufacturing; olfactive memory.

• The South Seas

  Coral; shells; hurricanes.

• Space

  Scientific implications of the conquest of space; Mars; missile shield.

• Space

  Rocket launchers; space shuttles; micro-gravity.

• Speed

  Speed and displacement of vertebrae; human body; aerodynamics.

• Sports and Science

  Muscles in action; scientific training; sports and doping.

• Stress
• Sugar, Salt and Health

  Sugar; salt; health.

• Surgery

  Fractures; anesthesia; heart surgery techniques.

• Telecommunications

  Electromagnetic waves; satellites.

• Textiles

  Silk; microfibers; grafting.

• The Theories of Physics

  Relativity; quantum mechanics; the big bang.

• Three Applications of Electronic Engineering

  Intelligent speakers; light; electronic bomb-sniffer; robot that sees.

• Three Communication Techniques

  Cellular phones; photocopiers and fax machines; computer synthesis and speech recognition.

• Tracking Down the Past

  The origins of man; dating techniques; palynology.

• Transportation

  Car safety; modern airport in the far North; consolidating a bridge.

• Veterinary Medicine

  Sick pets at human hospitals; exposure to animal diseases.

• Virtual Reality

  Technology; Sonor virtual environment; applications.

• Wastes

  Household/hospital waste; pigs.

• Water

  Properties/cycle of water; mineral water; city waterway.

• Wines and Spirits

  Making wine; chemical composition; effects.