Wired Science

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  • 2007
  • 1 Season
  • 7.8  (37)

Wired Science was an American documentary television series that aired on PBS from 2007 to 2008. Hosted by Chris Hardwick and Kamala Lopez, the show aimed to explore the intersection of science and technology and showcase the latest developments and discoveries from various fields of research.

Each episode of the series focused on a different theme, ranging from space exploration to new medical technologies, and featured interviews with leading experts in their respective fields. The show also used dynamic and engaging visuals to demonstrate complex concepts and experiments, making science accessible and entertaining to viewers of all levels of expertise.

In addition to covering cutting-edge scientific research, Wired Science also explored the social and ethical implications of emerging technologies. The show tackled controversial topics such as genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, and climate change, and invited experts to weigh in on the potential risks and benefits of these new technologies.

One of the standout episodes of the series was "Future of Space Travel," which explored the future of space exploration and colonization. Host Chris Hardwick traveled to space centers around the world to witness firsthand the latest advancements in rocket technology and space suits. The episode also featured interviews with astronauts, engineers, and scientists, who explained the challenges and opportunities of long-term space travel and colonization.

Another memorable episode was "The Truth About Global Warming," which tackled the controversial topic of climate change. The episode featured interviews with climate scientists, policymakers, and advocates, who explained the scientific evidence behind global warming and the impacts it could have on the planet. The episode also explored the political and economic challenges of mitigating climate change and transitioning to a low-carbon economy.

Overall, Wired Science was a groundbreaking television series that showed that science could be both informative and entertaining. The series appealed to a broad audience, from science enthusiasts to casual viewers, and helped spark an interest in scientific inquiry and discovery. The show's legacy continues today with many similar programs that seek to make science engaging and accessible to a wider audience.

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Seasons
Episode 10
10. Episode 10
December 26, 2007
Searching for new life forms in the Arctic Ocean; creating smokeless gunpowder from cotton balls; the Wired LivingHome, an ecofriendly, technologically advanced home in L.A.; West Virginia's "quiet zone," where radio astronomers search for life on other planets; creating "perfect water" for movies; how a cold medicine relieves symptoms.
Episode 9
9. Episode 9
December 19, 2007
Building spaceships by reverse-engineering 40-year-old technology; Carnegie Mellon computer scientist Louis von Ahn on digitizing books; a device that helps blind patients "see" with their tongues; geneticist J. Craig Venter; the role of science in making good wines.
Episode 8
8. Episode 8
November 21, 2007
Competitive robot building; Linda Avey and Anne Wojcicki, cofounders of 23andMe, on their goal of providing people information about their genomes; using electricity to fight the symptoms of various diseases; making hot ice; the International Rocketbelt Convention in Niagara Falls, N.Y.; using lasers to preserve ancient sites.
Episode 7
7. Episode 7
November 14, 2007
Sensors that may prevent bridge collapses; restless leg syndrome; TouchTable CEO Rocky Roccanova on the TouchTable's interactive interface; satellite signals; building a UFO hovercraft; colonizing space.
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
November 7, 2007
The peak-water crisis faced by Southwestern desert communities; analog vs. digital sound; using a disposable camera for high-speed photography; the X PRIZE Foundation's competitions, which offer $10 million prizes to people who can solve big challenges; a biobank, which houses body parts, organs and tissue.
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
October 31, 2007
Analog vs. digital sound; the tongue as a surrogate eye; the X PRIZE Foundation's competitions, which offer $10 million prizes to people who can solve major challenges; the solar power of the future.
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
October 24, 2007
Dr. Anthony Atala (Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine) discusses growing organs in laboratories. Also: underground neutrino labs; searching for outer-space rocks in Kansas wheat fields; unmanned aerial vehicles.
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
October 17, 2007
The mechanical engineers who ensure that Major League baseballs have the requisite hardness and bounce; redesigning wheelchairs; cloned animal meat and milk; Hawaii Institute of Geophysics & Planetology associate researcher Milton Garces' studies of infrasonic waves.
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
October 10, 2007
Trash that has accumulated in the North Pacific Gyre; using water, wind and technology to fight fires; the impact of global warming on plant growth; new technology for detecting lies.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
October 3, 2007
The first-season opener of the technology-science magazine examines the Internet botnet attack that targeted Estonia in April and May of 2007. Also: heart surgery performed by a robot; why home-chemistry sets have disappeared; technology that helps children with Asperger's syndrome.
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  • Premiere Date
    October 3, 2007
  • IMDB Rating
    7.8  (37)