S2012 E1 • How to SEE or HEAR the Big Bang

Première diffusion : 6 juin 2012

S2012 E2 • Why do coffee and alcohol make you PEE more?

Like long walks on the beach with a coffee in one hand, and a beer in the other? If there isn't a washroom nearby, you might want to rethink that. Find out why caffeine and alcohol affect the amount of water in your urine, and how it affects your body.

Première diffusion : 12 juin 2012

S2012 E3 • How Prostate Cancer Works

We care about our dads, uncles, grandpas - and all of the men in our lives. So why not understand the basics underlying the 2nd largest cancer killer in America and the UK among men (and 6th worldwide)? We'll strip down the process of cell regulation, cancer, and what is known about prostate cancer.

Première diffusion : 16 juin 2012

S2012 E4 • What causes a Hangover?

We've all been there before - a seemingly innocent night with some friends, ending in a morning from Hell. Why must it be like this? Find out what causes the notorious hangover, and share the truth with the world!

Première diffusion : 22 juin 2012

S2012 E5 • The Scientific Hangover Cure

Don't want a hangover, but love the weekend a bit too much? You've heard all the myths and tried all the pills - but what legitimate ways can you prevent and cure your hangover? Follow these scientifically analysed steps and you'll wake up on your way to being a normal, functioning human again!

Première diffusion : 27 juin 2012

S2012 E6 • The Olympic Altitude Advantage

The Olympics are almost here, and while most athletes have been training day-in and day-out, some endurance competitors have found a secret advantage. Find out how altitude can affect your body and create 'super-athletes'!

Première diffusion : 5 juillet 2012

S2012 E7 • The Science of Superheroes - SPIDER-MAN

The 'Amazing Spiderman' definitely has some unique tricks and abilities, but do any of them stand up to scientific realities? We'll take a look at how some of Spiderman's main attributes could legitimately happen, while others...not so much!

Première diffusion : 10 juillet 2012

S2012 E8 • The Secret to Rising Sea Levels - Thermal Expansion

So you've heard about Global Climate Change, and how it's causing our sea level to rise, but do you know the real reasons why? Find out how the properties of water make it susceptible to changes in temperature, and how this can change the globe.

Première diffusion : 17 juillet 2012

S2012 E9 • The Scientific Power of Naps

Want an excuse to sleep on the job? Take these scientific tips on "Power-Naps" to get the most energy out of your day, while remaining productive and non-reliant of caffeine. If done properly, naps can change your life!

Première diffusion : 24 juillet 2012

S2012 E10 • How to be UnBEETable - Olympic Advantage #2

You were always told to eat your vegetables. But did you ever think that beets could make you unBEETable? Find out how beetroot affects the body and why many Olympic Athletes will be using this incredible vegetable this year.

Première diffusion : 31 juillet 2012

S2012 E11 • The Scientific Power of Music

Is music humanity's drug of choice? What is the mysterious power behind it's ability to captivate, stimulate and keep us coming back for more? Find out the scientific explanation of how a simple mixture of sound frequencies can affect your brain and body, and why it's not all that different than a drug like cocaine.

Première diffusion : 7 août 2012

S2012 E12 • The Science of Appetite - Beating Overeating

Want to lose weight but can't stop eating? There's a reason for that. Find out how you can beat the desire to overeat and bring yourself one step closer to being your healthy self!

Première diffusion : 14 août 2012

S2012 E13 • Scientific Weight Loss Tips

Tired of searching for the perfect diet or pill to shed some pounds? Find out the top weight loss tips, with solid science to back them up.

Première diffusion : 21 août 2012

S2012 E14 • The Creation of Pearls

Ever wonder where that pretty pearl necklace came from? Even though most of us already know that oysters produce pearls, it's a mystery why...until now! Find out why an oyster would go through all that trouble, just to make a pearl for you!

Première diffusion : 31 août 2012

S2012 E15 • The Science of Orgasms

Everything you wanted to know about orgasms, but were too afraid to ask. Who knew science could be so sexy?

Première diffusion : 5 septembre 2012

S2012 E16 • Amazing Facts to Blow Your Mind Pt. 1

Time for some interesting facts to make your head explode! Now you can sound even smarter around your friends with these simple but super fun facts about life!

Première diffusion : 12 septembre 2012

S2012 E17 • The Science of Procrastination - And How To Manage It

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Première diffusion : 19 septembre 2012

S2012 E18 • Motion Sickness - What is it?

Feeling a bit under the weather after reading in the car, or spending some time on the sea? Find out the secret behind motion sickness in humans.

Première diffusion : 26 septembre 2012

S2012 E19 • Your Brain on Drugs - Marijuana

This is what you look like, on the inside, when smoking cannabis. The effects of Marijuana on your brain, and how it defines your experience.

Première diffusion : 3 octobre 2012

S2012 E20 • The Science of Lucid Dreaming

Have you ever wanted to take control of your dreams? Now you can, with the science of how to lucid dream! With these simple steps, and a little practice, you'll soon experience sleep like never before.

Première diffusion : 10 octobre 2012

S2012 E21 • Why Do We Blush?

You just experienced the most excruciatingly embarrassing moment, and to top it all off, your face just turned bright red! What exactly is the function of blushing, other than to bring your embarrassment to a new level? Find out how the secret behind this uniquely human phenomenon.

Première diffusion : 16 octobre 2012

S2012 E22 • The Moon Illusion

"Look how big the moon is!" you've shouted before. But what if I told you that the moon never really changes size, and it's simply your brain playing a trick? Find out what The Moon Illusion is, and why it happens!

Première diffusion : 24 octobre 2012

S2012 E23 • Zombie Apocalypse Science

Could zombies exist? Should we be preparing for a Zombie Apocalypse? Find out how these ferocious, flesh-eating creatures could become a reality, through a simple scientific pathway.

Première diffusion : 29 octobre 2012

S2012 E24 • The Monty Hall Problem - Explained

You've made it to the final round of a game show, and get to pick between 3 doors, one of which has a car behind it! You make your choice, and then the host decides to show you one of the wrong answers. He then offers you the chance to switch doors. Should you do it? Find out just how wrong human intuition can be in this classic Monty Hall Problem.

Première diffusion : 6 novembre 2012

S2012 E25 • The Science of 'Morning Wood'

The Sex-Ed class you never got in school! Why do men tend to wake up with "morning wood"? We look at the hard facts and some of the biology of an erection, to discover the mechanism behind this phenomenon.

Première diffusion : 14 novembre 2012

S2012 E26 • Your Brain on Drugs - Alcohol

Understanding your drunken stupor, from the brain's perspective. Find out how alcohol molecules alter your brain, ultimately resulting in a night that you...hopefully remember.

Première diffusion : 21 novembre 2012

S2012 E27 • The Evolution of Life on Earth

What would it look like if we took Earth's 4.5 billion year history, and stuffed it into a normal day's 24 hour time-frame? Follow the magnificent journey of life; where it began, and how it eventually led to humanity as we know it.

Première diffusion : 28 novembre 2012

S2012 E28 • The Science of 'Plan B' - Emergency Contraception

What happens when the condom breaks? Find out what's behind "Plan B" - otherwise known as emergency contraception.

Première diffusion : 4 décembre 2012

S2012 E29 • The Science of Productivity

In today's crazy world, productivity is on the minds of many. So what can science tell us about the human brain and productive work? How do we become more efficient at working, and spend less time working overall?

Première diffusion : 12 décembre 2012

S2012 E30 • Can Money Buy Happiness?

We often hear it, but how true is the phrase 'Money can't buy happiness'? Is there a correlation between the two, and if so, what can we learn from it? It turns out, if you think money and happiness are exclusive, you simply aren't spending it right.

Première diffusion : 20 décembre 2012