Synopsis
Science journalist Latif Nasser investigates the surprising and intricate ways in which we are connected to each other, the world and the universe.
Episodes
Season 11
SurveillanceWhile surveillance technology raises real privacy concerns, some of it is being used in positive ways, especially when it comes to our animal friends.45m2
PoopSure, it's smelly and gross but excrement is more complex than we think. It holds many secrets, many problems, and—potentially—many solutions.46m3
DustA speck of dust seems insignificant, but a swarm of it can do everything from generating oxygen to tempering hurricanes to fertilizing the rainforest.39m4
DigitsLatif explores a law of numerical probability that applies to classical music, contemporary social media, tax fraud and perhaps the entire universe.46m5
CloudsA 19th-century shipwreck led to weather forecasting as we know it, and laid the groundwork for other predictive models as well as ... well, the cloud.49m6
NukesThey may be our worst creations. But Latif uncovers how nuclear bombs did some surprising good and visits those who ensure that they stop blowing up.39m
SurveillanceWhile surveillance technology raises real privacy concerns, some of it is being used in positive ways, especially when it comes to our animal friends.45m2PoopSure, it's smelly and gross but excrement is more complex than we think. It holds many secrets, many problems, and—potentially—many solutions.46m3DustA speck of dust seems insignificant, but a swarm of it can do everything from generating oxygen to tempering hurricanes to fertilizing the rainforest.39m4DigitsLatif explores a law of numerical probability that applies to classical music, contemporary social media, tax fraud and perhaps the entire universe.46m5CloudsA 19th-century shipwreck led to weather forecasting as we know it, and laid the groundwork for other predictive models as well as ... well, the cloud.49m6NukesThey may be our worst creations. But Latif uncovers how nuclear bombs did some surprising good and visits those who ensure that they stop blowing up.39mCast
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