Secret Life of Scientists RSS feed for PBS programming.http://video.pbs.orgen-ushttp://video.pbs.orgThu, 20 Jun 2013 03:11:32 -0400Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:11:32 -0400http://video.pbs.org/video/2365019886/Mayim Bialik is an Emmy-nominated actress best known for her roles in the series "Blossom" and "The Big Bang Theory." So in her case, her science is actually her secret life. Mayim is the proud possessor of a doctorate in Neuroscience from UCLA and continues to develop curricula and teach young children about science.http://video.pbs.org/video/2365019886/05/30/2013We ask Mayim Bialik 10 final questions.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionScience & NatureScience & NatureBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryPsychology & The MindPsychology & The MindWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2365011095/Hugh Herr is Associate Professor and leads the Biomechatronics research group at MIT's Media Lab. The focus of Hugh's work is on developing bionic limbs for amputees. Two of those bionic limbs are Hugh's own legs, which he uses for rock-climbing and living his life.http://video.pbs.org/video/2365011095/05/13/2013We ask Hugh Herr 10 questions and he talks about beating up the Six Million Dollar Man.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietySports & RecreationSports & RecreationTechnologyTechnologyHealthHealthWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2365009099/Hugh Herr is Associate Professor and leads the Biomechatronics research group at MIT's Media Lab. The focus of Hugh's work is on developing bionic limbs for amputees. Two of those bionic limbs are Hugh's own legs, which he uses for rock-climbing and living his life.http://video.pbs.org/video/2365009099/05/09/2013Hugh Herr loses his own legs, then learns how to make immortal legs for himself & others.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietySports & RecreationSports & RecreationTechnologyTechnologyHealthHealthWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2365009088/Hugh Herr is Associate Professor and leads the Biomechatronics research group at MIT's Media Lab. The focus of Hugh's work is on developing bionic limbs for amputees. Two of those bionic limbs are Hugh's own legs, which he uses for rock-climbing and living his life.http://video.pbs.org/video/2365009088/05/09/2013Hugh Herr has 30 seconds, and he shows that bionic legs can help you think & speak quicklynrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietySports & RecreationSports & RecreationTechnologyTechnologyBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesHealthHealthWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2365003395/Mireya Mayor is a Primatologist, Fulbright scholar and National Science Foundation Fellow who specializes in researching the lemurs of Madagascar. She also often appears on the National Geographic channel to share her love of the natural world. In the not too distant past, Mireya was a cheerleader for the NFL's Miami Dolphins.http://video.pbs.org/video/2365003395/04/29/2013We ask Mireya Mayor 10 questions and she says the words "loin cloth."nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietySports & RecreationSports & RecreationScience & NatureScience & NatureAnimalsAnimalsWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2365001772/Mireya Mayor is a Primatologist, Fulbright scholar and National Science Foundation Fellow who specializes in researching the lemurs of Madagascar. She also often appears on the National Geographic channel to share her love of the natural world. In the not too distant past, Mireya was a cheerleader for the NFL's Miami Dolphins.http://video.pbs.org/video/2365001772/04/25/2013Mireya Mayor gets chased by gorillas and eats rice and beans, all for the love of a lemur.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietySports & RecreationSports & RecreationScience & NatureScience & NatureAnimalsAnimalsWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2365001740/Mireya Mayor is a Primatologist, Fulbright scholar and National Science Foundation Fellow who specializes in researching the lemurs of Madagascar. She also often appears on the National Geographic channel to share her love of the natural world. In the not too distant past, Mireya was a cheerleader for the NFL's Miami Dolphins.http://video.pbs.org/video/2365001740/04/25/2013Mireya Mayor has 30 seconds to describe her science, and ponders over her leftover time.nrScience & NatureScience & NatureAnimalsAnimalsWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2364994241/Paul Frommer is a linguist and professor at the University of Southern California. Away from the classroom, Paul created a new language - Na'vi - that is used in the most popular movie in the history of forever, James Cameron's "Avatar." Paul continues to "curate" the language for the many people around the world who find it fascinating even outside the movie theatre.http://video.pbs.org/video/2364994241/04/11/2013We ask Paul Frommer 10 Questions. He claims that he and Tom Cruise were separated at birthnrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2364994203/Paul Frommer is a linguist and professor at the University of Southern California. Away from the classroom, Paul created a new language - Na'vi - that is used in the most popular movie in the history of forever, James Cameron's "Avatar." Paul continues to "curate" the language for the many people around the world who find it fascinating even outside the movie theatre.http://video.pbs.org/video/2364994203/04/11/2013Paul Frommer invents a language for a popular movie & teaches it to people in blue make-upnrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2364994208/Paul Frommer is a linguist and professor at the University of Southern California. Away from the classroom, Paul created a new language - Na'vi - that is used in the most popular movie in the history of forever, James Cameron's "Avatar." Paul continues to "curate" the language for the many people around the world who find it fascinating even outside the movie theatre.http://video.pbs.org/video/2364994208/04/11/2013Paul Frommer has 30 seconds to explain his science, & uses language to talk about languagenrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyPeople & ProfilesPeople & ProfilesWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2364988884/Tanzeem Choudhury is Associate Professor of Information Science at Cornell University where she leads the People-Aware Computing Lab. She and her team develop cell-phone apps that can track a person's emotional well-being. Tanzeem herself was a digital late bloomer, only touching a computer for the first time in a computer programming class when she was 18 years old.http://video.pbs.org/video/2364988884/04/01/2013We ask Tanzeem Choudhury 10 questions, and she reveals her love for "cool, talking cars".nrTechnologyTechnologyBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2363204749/Tanzeem Choudhury is Associate Professor of Information Science at Cornell University where she leads the People-Aware Computing Lab. She and her team develop cell-phone apps that can track a person's emotional well-being. Tanzeem herself was a digital late bloomer, only touching a computer for the first time in a computer programming class when she was 18 years old.http://video.pbs.org/video/2363204749/03/28/2013Tanzeem Choudhury comes to digital tech later than most, then makes it do amazing things.nrTechnologyTechnologyBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2363204073/Tanzeem Choudhury is Associate Professor of Information Science at Cornell University where she leads the People-Aware Computing Lab. She and her team develop cell-phone apps that can track a person's emotional well-being. Tanzeem herself was a digital late bloomer, only touching a computer for the first time in a computer programming class when she was 18 years old.http://video.pbs.org/video/2363204073/03/28/2013Tanzeem Choudhury turns your phone into a tool for measuring your emotional well-being.nrTechnologyTechnologyBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2363158627/Tanzeem Choudhury is Associate Professor of Information Science at Cornell University where she leads the People-Aware Computing Lab. She and her team develop cell-phone apps that can track a person's emotional well-being. Tanzeem herself was a digital late bloomer, only touching a computer for the first time in a computer programming class when she was 18 years old.http://video.pbs.org/video/2363158627/03/28/2013We gave Tanzeem Choudhury 30 seconds to explain her science. She nailed it on the 3rd try.nrTechnologyTechnologyBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2349402971/Maria Klawe is a mathematician, computer scientist and the President of Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California. When Maria is away from her day job (and sometimes even when she's at her day job), Maria creates beautiful watercolor paintings.http://video.pbs.org/video/2349402971/03/18/2013We ask Maria Klawe 10 questions and she confesses her abiding love for Super Mario Bros.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFine ArtsFine ArtsScience & NatureScience & NaturePhysics & MathematicsPhysics & MathematicsWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2343953608/Maria Klawe is a mathematician, computer scientist and the President of Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California. When Maria is away from her day job (and sometimes even when she's at her day job), Maria creates beautiful watercolor paintings.http://video.pbs.org/video/2343953608/03/14/2013Mathematician Maria Klawe solves hard problems & finds her way out of the painting closet.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFine ArtsFine ArtsScience & NatureScience & NaturePhysics & MathematicsPhysics & MathematicsWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2343940915/Maria Klawe is a mathematician, computer scientist and the President of Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California. When Maria is away from her day job (and sometimes even when she's at her day job), Maria creates beautiful watercolor paintings.http://video.pbs.org/video/2343940915/03/14/2013Maria Klawe in 30 seconds describes her science & discovers the structure of the universe.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFine ArtsFine ArtsScience & NatureScience & NaturePhysics & MathematicsPhysics & MathematicsWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2339750191/Jessica Banks is a roboticist, engineer and designer who creates kinetic furniture (furniture that moves) that she sells through her company, Rock Paper Robot. Among Jessica's other creative pursuits, she's a skull-ptor - she decorates small animal skulls (without the animals) and turns them into tiny works of art.http://video.pbs.org/video/2339750191/03/01/2013Jessica Banks answers 10 questions, and finds new uses for Frankenstein and Elmer's glue.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesHome & How-ToHome & How-ToHome ImprovementHome ImprovementScience & NatureScience & NaturePhysics & MathematicsPhysics & MathematicsTechnologyTechnologyWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2339479177/Jessica Banks is a roboticist, engineer and designer who creates kinetic furniture (furniture that moves) that she sells through her company, Rock Paper Robot. Among Jessica's other creative pursuits, she's a skull-ptor - she decorates small animal skulls (without the animals) and turns them into tiny works of art.http://video.pbs.org/video/2339479177/02/28/2013Jessica Banks had 30 seconds to describe her science, and she told us about smoothies.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesHome & How-ToHome & How-ToHome ImprovementHome ImprovementScience & NatureScience & NaturePhysics & MathematicsPhysics & MathematicsTechnologyTechnologyBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2339478378/Jessica Banks is a roboticist, engineer and designer who creates kinetic furniture (furniture that moves) that she sells through her company, Rock Paper Robot. Among Jessica's other creative pursuits, she's a skull-ptor - she decorates small animal skulls (without the animals) and turns them into tiny works of art.http://video.pbs.org/video/2339478378/02/28/2013Jessica Banks tries to keep everyone as awake as she is with the awe-inspiring objects shenrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesHome & How-ToHome & How-ToHome ImprovementHome ImprovementScience & NatureScience & NaturePhysics & MathematicsPhysics & MathematicsTechnologyTechnologyBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2336326452/Mayim Bialik is an Emmy-nominated actress best known for her roles in the series "Blossom" and "The Big Bang Theory." So in her case, her science is actually her secret life. Mayim is the proud possessor of a doctorate in Neuroscience from UCLA and continues to develop curricula and teach young children about science.http://video.pbs.org/video/2336326452/02/18/2013We ask Mayim Bialik 10 more questions.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionScience & NatureScience & NatureBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryPsychology & The MindPsychology & The MindWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2334384239/Mayim Bialik is an Emmy-nominated actress best known for her roles in the series "Blossom" and "The Big Bang Theory." So in her case, her science is actually her secret life. Mayim is the proud possessor of a doctorate in Neuroscience from UCLA and continues to develop curricula and teach young children about science.http://video.pbs.org/video/2334384239/02/12/2013Mayim Bialik goes on an epic journey from child star to science geek & Emmy-nom. actress.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionScience & NatureScience & NatureBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryPsychology & The MindPsychology & The MindEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2334620534/Mayim Bialik is an Emmy-nominated actress best known for her roles in the series “Blossom” and “The Big Bang Theory.” So in her case, her science is actually her secret life. Mayim is the proud possessor of a doctorate in Neuroscience from UCLA and continues to develop curricula and teach young children about science.http://video.pbs.org/video/2334620534/02/13/2013We give Mayim Bialik 30 seconds to tell us about psychoneuroendocrinology (eventually).nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionScience & NatureScience & NatureBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryPsychology & The MindPsychology & The MindWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2322323044/Mayim Bialik is an Emmy-nominated actress best known for her roles in the series "Blossom" and "The Big Bang Theory." So in her case, her science is actually her secret life. Mayim is the proud possessor of a doctorate in Neuroscience from UCLA and continues to develop curricula and teach young children about science.http://video.pbs.org/video/2322323044/12/31/2012We ask Mayim Bialik 10 questions and she makes a big bang (without the theory).nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionScience & NatureScience & NatureBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryPsychology & The MindPsychology & The MindWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2331950751/Sabine Seymour is the Director of the Fashionable Technology Lab at Parsons The New School for Design and Assistant Professor in Fashionable Technology. She also runs a company, Moondial, where she puts her ideas about fashionable technology into action. In her off-hours, Sabine loves to go "out of bounds" snowboarding.http://video.pbs.org/video/2331950751/02/04/2013We ask Sabine Seymour 10 questions and she disses Lady Gaga.nrScience & NatureScience & NatureTechnologyTechnologyBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2330984746/Sabine Seymour is the Director of the Fashionable Technology Lab at Parsons The New School for Design and Assistant Professor in Fashionable Technology. She also runs a company, Moondial, where she puts her ideas about fashionable technology into action. In her off-hours, Sabine loves to go "out of bounds" snowboarding.http://video.pbs.org/video/2330984746/01/31/2013Sabine Seymour heads off the beaten path as a scientist and a snowboarder.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietySports & RecreationSports & RecreationScience & NatureScience & NatureTechnologyTechnologyBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2330982575/Sabine Seymour is the Director of the Fashionable Technology Lab at Parsons The New School for Design and Assistant Professor in Fashionable Technology. She also runs a company, Moondial, where she puts her ideas about fashionable technology into action. In her off-hours, Sabine loves to go "out of bounds" snowboarding.http://video.pbs.org/video/2330982575/01/31/2013Sabine Seymour describes her science and she tries to put computers in our clothes.nrScience & NatureScience & NatureTechnologyTechnologyBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2327570260/Larry Rosenblum is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California Riverside. He specializes in studying our perceptual abilities and how our senses can work together to give us unexpected "super powers." When he hangs up his lab coat for the day, Larry's super power is that he's a magician.http://video.pbs.org/video/2327570260/01/21/2013We ask Larry Rosenblum 10 questions and he talks about sawing people in half.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsScience & NatureScience & NaturePsychology & The MindPsychology & The MindWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2326523002/Larry Rosenblum is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California Riverside. He specializes in studying our perceptual abilities and how our senses can work together to give us unexpected "super powers." When he hangs up his lab coat for the day, Larry's super power is that he's a magician.http://video.pbs.org/video/2326523002/01/17/2013Larry Rosenblum looks for the "wow" in science and in magic.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsScience & NatureScience & NaturePsychology & The MindPsychology & The MindWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2326522142/Larry Rosenblum is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of California Riverside. He specializes in studying our perceptual abilities and how our senses can work together to give us unexpected "super powers." When he hangs up his lab coat for the day, Larry's super power is that he's a magician.http://video.pbs.org/video/2326522142/01/17/2013We give Larry Rosenblum 30 seconds to describe his science and he gets way trippy on us.nrScience & NatureScience & NaturePsychology & The MindPsychology & The MindWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2323781885/Jim Gates is Professor & Director of the Center for String & Particle Theory at the University of Maryland. He also recently received the National Medal of Science from President Obama. We consider Jim a Science/Faith Healer because he often speaks publicly about how human beings don't need science or faith, but that, in fact, we need both.http://video.pbs.org/video/2323781885/01/07/2013We ask Jim Gates 10 questions and he talks about his hair.nrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyReligion & BeliefsReligion & BeliefsScience & NatureScience & NaturePhysics & MathematicsPhysics & MathematicsWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2323078619/Jim Gates is Professor & Director of the Center for String & Particle Theory at the University of Maryland. He also recently received the National Medal of Science from President Obama. We consider Jim a Science/Faith Healer because he often speaks publicly about how human beings don't need science or faith, but that, in fact, we need both.http://video.pbs.org/video/2323078619/01/04/2013Jim Gates describes how faith and science might be more like peanut butter and chocolate tnrCulture & SocietyCulture & SocietyReligion & BeliefsReligion & BeliefsScience & NatureScience & NatureBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesPhysics & MathematicsPhysics & MathematicsWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2322705592/Jim Gates is Professor & Director of the Center for String & Particle Theory at the University of Maryland. He also recently received the National Medal of Science from President Obama. We consider Jim a Science/Faith Healer because he often speaks publicly about how human beings don't need science or faith, but that, in fact, we need both.http://video.pbs.org/video/2322705592/01/02/2013Jim Gates explains that much of his work involves "making things up."nrScience & NatureScience & NaturePhysics & MathematicsPhysics & MathematicsWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2322364667/Jim Gates is Professor & Director of the Center for String & Particle Theory at the University of Maryland. He also recently received the National Medal of Science from President Obama. We consider Jim a Science/Faith Healer because he often speaks publicly about how human beings don't need science or faith, but that, in fact, we need both.http://video.pbs.org/video/2322364667/12/31/2012Jim Gates has 30 seconds. He describes his science as cutting things up into tiny pieces.nrWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2321310975/Robert Lynch is currently completing his doctorate in Evolutionary Biology at Rutgers University. One of his main areas of study is the evolutionary utility of laughter, i.e. why laughter is so important to the human species. Robert doesn't just talk and write about laughter; he also creates it as a stand-up comedian in New York City comedy clubs.http://video.pbs.org/video/2321310975/12/27/2012We ask Robert Lynch 10 questions and he shows us how hard it is to fake-laugh.nrScience & NatureScience & NatureBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesNatural HistoryNatural HistoryWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2319346134/Robert Lynch is currently completing his doctorate in Evolutionary Biology at Rutgers University. One of his main areas of study is the evolutionary utility of laughter, i.e. why laughter is so important to the human species. Robert doesn't just talk and write about laughter; he also creates it as a stand-up comedian in New York City comedy clubs.http://video.pbs.org/video/2319346134/12/20/2012Robert Lynch explains why - and acts out - why the truth is so darn funny.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsScience & NatureScience & NatureBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2319343430/Robert Lynch is currently completing his doctorate in Evolutionary Biology at Rutgers University. One of his main areas of study is the evolutionary utility of laughter, i.e. why laughter is so important to the human species. Robert doesn't just talk and write about laughter; he also creates it as a stand-up comedian in New York City comedy clubs.http://video.pbs.org/video/2319343430/12/20/2012We give Robert Lynch 30 seconds to describe his science and he does it way too fast.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsScience & NatureScience & NatureBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2314266458/Bruce Jackson is Professor and Head of the Biotechnology Programs at Massachusetts Bay Community College. His work focuses on how DNA - in conjunction with other tools - can help solve mysteries of ancestry, forensics and evolution. Bruce is also an expert scuba diver and the founder of the Diving Buddies program, where he shares his love of diving with young children.http://video.pbs.org/video/2314266458/12/10/2012We ask Bruce Jackson 10 questions and he tells us about cold cuts, including baloney.nrScience & NatureScience & NatureBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2313157053/Bruce Jackson is Professor and Head of the Biotechnology Programs at Massachusetts Bay Community College. His work focuses on how DNA - in conjunction with other tools - can help solve mysteries of ancestry, forensics and evolution. Bruce is also an expert scuba diver and the founder of the Diving Buddies program, where he shares his love of diving with young children.http://video.pbs.org/video/2313157053/12/06/2012Bruce Jackson uses detective work in the lab and under water to trace people’s roots.nrScience & NatureScience & NatureBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2313158521/Bruce Jackson is Professor and Head of the Biotechnology Programs at Massachusetts Bay Community College. His work focuses on how DNA - in conjunction with other tools - can help solve mysteries of ancestry, forensics and evolution. Bruce is also an expert scuba diver and the founder of the Diving Buddies program, where he shares his love of diving with young children.http://video.pbs.org/video/2313158521/12/06/2012Bruce Jackson has 30 seconds to explain his science and helps sort good guys from the bad.nrScience & NatureScience & NatureBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2310199163/We ask Tom Yang 10 Questions, and he tells us about a surprise Elvis sighting. Tom Yang is a food technologist for the US Army’s Food Processing, Engineering and Technology Team. In his off-hours, Tom makes like his idols, Elvis Presley and Mick Jagger, and sings his heart out karaoke-style.http://video.pbs.org/video/2310199163/11/27/2012We ask Tom Yang 10 Questions, and he tells us about a surprise Elvis sighting.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentMusicMusicScience & NatureScience & NatureTechnologyTechnologyMilitary & EspionageMilitary & EspionageWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2309464800/Tom Yang really and truly takes off his lab coat... and sings like an angel in a Hawaiian shirt. Tom Yang is a food technologist for the US Army's Food Processing, Engineering and Technology Team. In his off-hours, Tom makes like his idols, Elvis Presley and Mick Jagger, and sings his heart out karaoke-style.http://video.pbs.org/video/2309464800/11/26/2012Tom Yang really and truly takes off his lab coat... and sings like an angel in a HawaiiannrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentMusicMusicHealthHealthFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionScience & NatureScience & NatureBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesTechnologyTechnologyMilitary & EspionageMilitary & EspionageWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2309470551/We give Tom Yang 30 Seconds to explain his science, and he tells us why he's like a "mom." Tom Yang is a food technologist for the US Army's Food Processing, Engineering and Technology Team. In his off-hours, Tom makes like his idols, Elvis Presley and Mick Jagger, and sings his heart out karaoke-style.http://video.pbs.org/video/2309470551/11/26/2012We give Tom Yang 30 Seconds to explain his science, and he tells us why he's like a "mom."nrHealthHealthFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionScience & NatureScience & NatureTechnologyTechnologyMilitary & EspionageMilitary & EspionageWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2301851243/Ian Lipkin is a self-described “microbe hunter.” A professor at Columbia University, he does research on a wide array of infectious diseases. When Ian’s not in the lab, he helps Hollywood put science up on the silver screen. Among his many other contributions to the film "Contagion," Ian taught Gwyneth Paltrow how to have a seizure.http://video.pbs.org/video/2301851243/11/08/2012We ask Ian Lipkin 10 questions and he talks about flesh-eating bacteria.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesScience & NatureScience & NatureBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2301839253/Ian Lipkin is a self-described “microbe hunter.” A professor at Columbia University, he does research on a wide array of infectious diseases. When Ian’s not in the lab, he helps Hollywood put science up on the silver screen. Among his many other contributions to the film "Contagion," Ian taught Gwyneth Paltrow how to have a seizure.http://video.pbs.org/video/2301839253/11/08/2012We give Ian Lipkin 30 seconds to describe his science, and he tells us that he's tired.nrHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesScience & NatureScience & NatureBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2301836017/Ian Lipkin is a self-described “microbe hunter.” A professor at Columbia University, he does research on a wide array of infectious diseases. When Ian’s not in the lab, he helps Hollywood put science up on the silver screen. Among his many other contributions to the film "Contagion," Ian taught Gwyneth Paltrow how to have a seizure.http://video.pbs.org/video/2301836017/11/08/2012Ian Lipkin fights infectious diseases in the lab and at the movies.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFilm & TelevisionFilm & TelevisionHealthHealthHealth Care & IllnessesHealth Care & IllnessesScience & NatureScience & NatureBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2295911602/We ask Michelle Thaller 10 questions, and she talks a lot about Carl Sagan. Michelle Thaller is an astronomer at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. She loves to study binary stars and the life cycles of the stars. In her off-hours, Michelle often puts on about 30 lbs of Elizabethan garb and performs intricate Renaissance dances.http://video.pbs.org/video/2295911602/10/24/2012We ask Michelle Thaller 10 questions, and she talks a lot about Carl Sagan.nrScience & NatureScience & NatureAstronomyAstronomyWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2295897242/We give Michelle Thaller 30 seconds to describe her science, and she tells us where she came from. Michelle Thaller is an astronomer at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. She loves to study binary stars and the life cycles of the stars. In her off-hours, Michelle often puts on about 30 lbs of Elizabethan garb and performs intricate Renaissance dances.http://video.pbs.org/video/2295897242/10/24/2012We give Michelle Thaller 30 seconds to describe her science.nrScience & NatureScience & NatureAstronomyAstronomyEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2295908875/Michelle Thaller finds dance partners across time and space. Michelle Thaller is an astronomer at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. She loves to study binary stars and the life cycles of the stars. In her off-hours, Michelle often puts on about 30 lbs of Elizabethan garb and performs intricate Renaissance dances.http://video.pbs.org/video/2295908875/10/24/2012Michelle Thaller finds dance partners across time and space.nrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsScience & NatureScience & NatureAstronomyAstronomyBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2289485418/Susan Barry is a neurobiologist and professor at Mt. Holyoke College. Born with crossed eyes, she only learned to focus them so she could see the world in three dimensions at the age of 48. She says that what she most loves about her work is that it's "optimistic."http://video.pbs.org/video/2289485418/10/10/2012Neurobiologist Susan Barry studies the brain and learns to see in 3D at the age of 48.nrHealthHealthScience & NatureScience & NatureEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2289486469/Susan Barry a neurobiologist and professor at Mt. Holyoke College. Born with crossed eyes, she only learned to focus them so she could see the world in three dimensions at the age of 48. She says that what she most loves about her work is that it's "optimistic."http://video.pbs.org/video/2289486469/10/10/2012Neurobiologist Susan Barry studies the brain and learns to see in 3D at the age of 48.nrHealthHealthScience & NatureScience & NatureEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/2289460203/Susan Barry is a neurobiologist and professor at Mt. Holyoke College. Born with crossed eyes, she only learned to focus them so she could see the world in three dimensions at the age of 48. She says that what she most loves about her work is that it's "optimistic."http://video.pbs.org/video/2289460203/10/10/2012Neurobiologist Susan Barry studies the brain and learns to see in 3D at the age of 48.nrHealthHealthScience & NatureScience & NatureEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/1881274265/Katharine Hayhoe is a Research Associate Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at Texas Tech University. In addition to doing cutting-edge research on climate change, Katharine is also a "climate change evangelist." She recently wrote a book about climate change targeted toward the evangelical Christian audience. Her co-author? Her husband, who is the pastor at their church.http://video.pbs.org/video/1881274265/04/29/2011Secret: Climate Change EvangelistnrScience & NatureScience & NatureEarthEarthTechnologyTechnologyEnergy & EnvironmentEnergy & EnvironmentWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/1881274276/A recent finalist in Intel's Science Talent Search, Alan Sage recently began his first year as an undergraduate at Yale. Alan's research into how the "root memory" of plants may have an impact on future Alzheimer's treatments. In his spare time, Alan writes poetry and raps fiercely.http://video.pbs.org/video/1881274276/04/26/2011Secret: RappernrHealthHealthFitness & NutritionFitness & NutritionScience & NatureScience & NatureBiology & ChemistryBiology & ChemistryWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/1863196047/Currently working toward her Ph.D. at MIT, Emily Whiting explores the intersection of architecture, structural engineering, and computer graphics. Using her studies of very old buildings, Emily creates animations that help guide the efficient and effective creation of new buildings. When not thinking about megabytes and concrete, Emily scales really, really tall things - she's a rock-climber.http://video.pbs.org/video/1863196047/04/12/2011Secret Life: Rock ClimbernrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFine ArtsFine ArtsScience & NatureScience & NatureBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/1844791197/A Professor of Neurology & Psychiatry at Columbia, Dave Sulzer studies how different parts of the brain communicate with each other and what impact these processes could have in treating various diseases. An accomplished musician in his own right, Dave conducts the "largest orchestra in the world," the Thai Elephant Orchestra.http://video.pbs.org/video/1844791197/03/16/2011Secret: Elephant Band LeadernrMusicMusicPerforming ArtsPerforming ArtsScience & NatureScience & NaturePsychology & The MindPsychology & The MindWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/1826173944/Shaundra Daily is a computer scientist and engineer, who earned her Ph.D. at MIT's Media Lab. She designs technologies to help adults and children reflect on their beliefs, values, and attitudes. A former arena football cheerleader and "Golden Girl" at Florida State University, Shaundra continues to pursue her passion for dancing, sometimes with her two daughters.http://video.pbs.org/video/1826173944/03/02/2011Secret: DancernrScience & NatureScience & NaturePsychology & The MindPsychology & The MindTechnologyTechnologyTransportation & InfrastructureTransportation & InfrastructureWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/1799164029/Andre Fenton is Associate Professor of Physiology and Pharmacology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. He is especially interested in memories and how we can access some, but not others. A devotee of meditation, Andre tries to bring mindfulness and focus to his everyday activities like cooking and running.http://video.pbs.org/video/1799164029/02/18/2011Secret: MeditatornrScience & NatureScience & NaturePsychology & The MindPsychology & The MindWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/1771013465/Steffie Tomson is doing research and working toward her Ph.D. in Neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine. She specifically studies synesthesia, a perceptual condition that manifests as a blending of the senses. Steffie brings a special perspective to her research, since she herself is a synesthete.http://video.pbs.org/video/1771013465/02/09/2011Secret: SynesthetenrScience & NatureScience & NatureBiography & ProfilesBiography & ProfilesPsychology & The MindPsychology & The MindWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisodehttp://video.pbs.org/video/1754147255/A product designer, Judy Lee brings her experience in mechanical engineering and industrial design to the creation of new products like play mats for children and tampons for teenage girls. Judy also gets to act like a kid and use lots of power tools as host of the PBS series, "Design Squad Nation."http://video.pbs.org/video/1754147255/01/20/2011Secret: TV HostnrArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentFine ArtsFine ArtsWeb ExclusiveWeb ExclusiveEpisode