Scientific American Frontiers

Season 11

A TV version of Scientific American magazine hosted by Alan Alda. This show presents viewers with explorations and developments from the cutting edge of medicine, mechanical and chemical engineering, computer design, environmental science and theoretical physics.

Where to Watch Scientific American Frontiers • Season 11

10 Episodes

  • Changing Your Mind
    E1
    Changing Your MindSome of the nations top neuroscientists uncover new evidence of our brain's ability to change.
  • SuperPeople
    E2
    SuperPeopleDiscover the science behind people who push themselves to the limits of human performance.
  • Life's Really Big Questions
    E3
    Life's Really Big QuestionsHow did life arise on Earth? What separates humans from apes? Will machines one day invent themselves? Learn more here.
  • Affairs of the Heart
    E4
    Affairs of the HeartLearn about advances in the repair and replacement of the hard-working heart.
  • Life's Little Questions II
    E5
    Life's Little Questions IIWhy can't you tickle yourself? Is laughter uniquely human? These little questions might have some big answers.
  • Wild Places
    E6
    Wild PlacesAlan Alda learns that sometimes saving endangered species requires restoring whole ecosystems.
  • The Bionic Body
    E7
    The Bionic BodyResearchers are uniting biology and technology to give hope to the paralyzed.
  • Chimps R Us
    E8
    Chimps R UsGet to know chimpanzees, how they socialize with each other, new dangers they face, and just how similar our species truly are.
  • Flying Free
    E9
    Flying FreeJoin aviation engineer Paul MacCready and Alan Alda as they test fly a variety of unconventional planes.
  • Fat and Happy?
    E10
    Fat and Happy?Alan Alda explores the real science behind fad foods, eating habits and lifestyles.

Cast of Season 11

  • Woodie Flowers
  • Alan Alda

 

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