Wired Science
Wired Science
PBS' newest weekly series, WIRED SCIENCE, translates Wired magazine s award-winning journalism into a fast-paced television show. WIRED SCIENCE brings Wired magazine's cutting-edge vision, stylish design and irreverent attitude to the screen with breakout ideas, recent discoveries and the latest innovations. The first season's 10 episodes will explore the complex research that defines 21st-century culture and innovation and will introduce viewers to the people making it happen.
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Wired Science | GeekDad: Japanese Robots | PBS (#108)
The Maru family of Nagoya, Japan crushes the competition in humanoid robot contests. 07:14
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Wired Science | Health: Bio Banking | PBS (#106)
Full Program: How can we solve the "peak water" crisis? 53:14
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Wired Science | Physics and Chemistry: Ball... (#103)
Full Program: How does science keep America's pasttime honest? 53:24
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WIRED SCIENCE | Technology: Geek Dad, Japanese... (#108)
Full Program: What is "hot ice?" 54:14
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Wired Science | Earth: Flotsam Found (#102)
Full Program: Why is there a giant garbage patch in the middle of the North Pacific? 53:25
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Information For Teachers
- Grade Levels
- 6-8, 9-12
- Curricular Areas
- Math
- Science & Technology
- Series Length
- 21 episodes
- Average Episode Length
- 56 minutes
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- http://www.pbs.org/wiredscienc...
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All Episodes
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Wired Science
Explore the latest happenings in science and technology and its impact on culture and communication. [56 minutes]
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Episode #101
Josh Davis of Wired magazine investigates an internet botnet attack of Estonia's banks & newspapers. [56 minutes]
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Episode #102
A retired oceanographer discovers a giant garbage patch in the middle of the North Pacific Gyre. [56 minutes]
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Episode #103
Milton Garces discusses infrasonic waves. Visit a group of professionals redesigning wheelchairs. [56 minutes]
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Episode #104
Dr. Anthony Atala builds organs in his lab. Head to two underground labs in search of neutrinos. [56 minutes]
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Episode #105
The debate between analog and digital sound. Learn how blind patients see with their tongues. [56 minutes]
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Episode #106
The debate between analog or digital audiophiles is settled with the help of some "golden ears." [56 minutes]
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Episode #107
Travel to Vermont to watch as sensors are placed on a bridge to prevent it from collapsing. [56 minutes]
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Episode #108
Medical professionals work to eliminate symptoms of diseases by supplying electricity to the brain. [56 minutes]
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Episode #109
Learn how spaceships are being reverse-engineered from 40-year-old technology in a space junkyard. [56 minutes]
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Episode #110
An expedition travels to the Arctic Ocean in underwater vehicles to try and discover new life forms. [56 minutes]