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Alan Alda brings his unique blend of curiosity and humor to the exploration of the latest trends in science, medicine, technology, and the environment. Join Alan as he takes us from the depths of the conscious mind to the outer reaches of space.
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Scientific American Frontiers | Robot Pals
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Scientific American Frontiers | Robot Pals We'll meet three robots - including a future ... We'll meet three robots - including a future member of an astronaut team. (25:36)
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Scientific American Frontiers | Cybersenses
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Scientific American Frontiers | Cybersenses Replacement synthetic senses for people are n... Replacement synthetic senses for people are now a reality. (25:33)
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Scientific American Frontiers | The Secret Canyon
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Scientific American Frontiers | The Secret Canyon The best kept secret of American archeology i... The best kept secret of American archeology is now revealed. (25:34)
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Scientific American Frontiers | Hidden Motives
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Scientific American Frontiers | Hidden Motives If you think you know why you do things, you'... If you think you know why you do things, you're probably wrong. (25:33)
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Scientific American Frontiers | Hydrogen Hopes
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Scientific American Frontiers | Hydrogen Hopes We've all heard of hydrogen as the fuel of th... We've all heard of hydrogen as the fuel of the future, but what will it take to get there? (25:35)
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Scientific American Frontiers | Hot Planet - Cold Comfort
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Scientific American Frontiers | Hot Planet - Cold Comfort So you think global warming won't affect you? So you think global warming won't affect you? (25:29)
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Scientific American Frontiers | Chimp Minds
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Scientific American Frontiers | Chimp Minds A visit with an engaging if unruly bunch of c... A visit with an engaging if unruly bunch of cousins. (25:43)
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Scientific American Frontiers | Going Deep
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Scientific American Frontiers | Going Deep The deep sub Alvin, past and future. The deep sub Alvin, past and future. (25:44)
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Scientific American Frontiers | Cars That Think
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Scientific American Frontiers | Cars That Think Cars that do your thinking for you are just a... Cars that do your thinking for you are just around the corner. (25:44)
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Scientific American Frontiers | Surgical Slimmers
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Scientific American Frontiers | Surgical Slimmers People are lining up to solve their weight pr... People are lining up to solve their weight problems in the operating room. (25:53)
