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Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz guide curious kids and their grown-ups on a journey into the wonders of the world around them. We'll go inside our brains, out into space and deep into the coolest new stories in science and technology.

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Now Watch Me Drip Drip: The Science Of Slower Melting Ice Cream
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Now Watch Me Drip Drip: The Science Of Slower Melting Ice Cream

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! But what's up with all the melting on hot summer days? Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they scour the globe in search of a special new ingredient, that's said to prevent ice cream from turning into a sticky situation! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of slower melting ice cream! Originally aired July 30th, 2018.

Now Watch Me Drip Drip: The Science Of Slower Melting Ice Cream

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Un-BEE-lievable Bees!
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Un-BEE-lievable Bees!

You won't bee-lieve your ears! Join Detective Mindy and Inspector Raz, an un-bee-table crime fighting duo, as they try to crack the case of the missing bees! It's all in this episode as we explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the world of buzzing bees! Originally Aired July 9th 2018.

Un-BEE-lievable Bees!

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Brain Freeze!
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Brain Freeze!

What in the world is Brain Freeze? Why in the world does it happen when we're enjoying a cold, tasty treat? And how in the world do we get rid of it?! Grab an ice-cold refreshing drink, and get ready to explore the who, what, when, where, why how and WOW in the world of BRAIN FREEZE! Originally Aired July 24th 2017.

Brain Freeze!

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An Eyebrow Evolution!
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An Eyebrow Evolution!

Once upon a time, our earliest human ancestors all had a permanent case of 'angry face' due to the big bony ridges on their foreheads. Over time we've evolved flexible brows that can communicate our complex emotions. Evolutionary anthropologists are trying to figure out why. Join Mindy and Guy Raz for an ancient family reunion, and discover the who, what, when, where, why, how and WOW in the world of eyebrows! Originally Aired August 13th 2018.

An Eyebrow Evolution!

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G-Force Vs. Wasabi: How The Brain Registers Pain
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G-Force Vs. Wasabi: How The Brain Registers Pain

It's time for another spicy smack down in the world of Wow, and this time Gramma G-Force and a Naked Mole Rat go head to head in a battle of...Wasabi?! How will our fearless competitors handle the heat? And what does their brain have to do with it? A new scientific study just might have what it takes to predict the results before the competition even begins! It's The Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of the brain on pain!

G-Force Vs. Wasabi: How The Brain Registers Pain

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A Sunbrella For The Planet
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A Sunbrella For The Planet

Summer days are getting hotter and hotter! For us humans, it's as easy as drinking a cool glass of water, lathering ourselves in sunscreen and putting up a parasol! But what about the planet? How do we keep planet earth cool! On a summer staycation to the beach, Guy and Mindy explore who, what, where, why, how and wow of Geo-Solar-Engineering a nifty new way to keep our planet cool!

A Sunbrella For The Planet

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Dinosaurs Take Flight! How Birds Evolved To Fly
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Dinosaurs Take Flight! How Birds Evolved To Fly

What in the world can a giant ostrich and a prehistoric dinosaur tell us about the evolution of flight? Join Mindy, Guy Raz, a dino robot, and escaped zoo ostrich as they explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of FLIGHT!

Dinosaurs Take Flight! How Birds Evolved To Fly

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Scaredy Sharks & The Science of Fear

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Scaredy Sharks & The Science of Fear

Darkness? Orcas? Turns out, everyone's afraid of something! Even the Great White Shark, the most fearsome predator in the seven seas! But afraid of what? And why? And how can this fear impact the rest of the ocean? Join Guy and Mindy as they head off to the season premiere of the Bruni Soto show to explore the Who, What, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World of fears!

Scaredy Sharks & The Science of Fear

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Getting Nosey About the Science of Smell: Why Different Sniffs Get Different Whiffs!

Scientists have long known that different people experience different smells, well...differently! But Why? And How? Join Mindy and Guy Raz in their new backyard Ol'Factory of bottled up odors, as they explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of SMELL! Wow in the World hide caption

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Getting Nosey About the Science of Smell: Why Different Sniffs Get Different Whiffs!

Scientists have long known that different people experience different smells, well...differently! But Why? And How? Join Mindy and Guy Raz in their new backyard Ol'Factory of bottled up odors, as they explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of SMELL!

Getting Nosey About the Science of Smell: Why Different Sniffs Get Different Whiffs!

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An UnFROGettable Day At the Museum of Wow!
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An UnFROGettable Day At the Museum of Wow!

The Museum of Wow just opened its new amphibian exhibit, and everyone from pollywogs to old croaks agree that the new discoveries featured there are positively ribbeting! Join Mindy, Guy Raz, Reggie, and friends for a fact-filled tour of miniature frogs, a toddler with glow-in-the-dark bones, and a few surprises along the way! It's the latest Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of fantastic FROGS!

An UnFROGettable Day At the Museum of Wow!

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