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Season 2015
Paralyzed man walks again! New dinosaur discoveries! We landed a spacecraft on a comet!! 2014 was a mind-blowing year for science.
Paralyzed man walks again! New dinosaur discoveries! We landed a spacecraft on a comet!! 2014 was a mind-blowing year for science.
What are lightsabers made of? What's actually plausible about them, and can we have them in real life?
What are lightsabers made of? What's actually plausible about them, and can we have them in real life?
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Do STAR TREK's Transporters Turn You Into a Different Person?
Episode overview
Beam me up, Scotty! When STAR TREK's transporter takes apart Captain Picard and his team and reassemble them at their destination, are they really the same people?
Beam me up, Scotty! When STAR TREK's transporter takes apart Captain Picard and his team and reassemble them at their destination, are they really the same people?
How is it possible for The Doctor's Tardis to be bigger on the inside? Is the Assassin's Creed Leap of Faith possible in real life? How do we go about executing artificial gravity?
How is it possible for The Doctor's Tardis to be bigger on the inside? Is the Assassin's Creed Leap of Faith possible in real life? How do we go about executing artificial gravity?
According to Stan Lee, THOR flies using "Hammer Propulsion," but how does it work?
According to Stan Lee, THOR flies using "Hammer Propulsion," but how does it work?
Just how dangerous would a zombie epidemic be? How fast will we get screwed when they eventually take over the world, and can we stop them?!
Just how dangerous would a zombie epidemic be? How fast will we get screwed when they eventually take over the world, and can we stop them?!
Valentine's Day is two days away and Cupid's getting ready to enchant the hearts of romance fanatics around the world. But what would Cupid look like in real life? How would it feel to be struck by one of his arrows?
Valentine's Day is two days away and Cupid's getting ready to enchant the hearts of romance fanatics around the world. But what would Cupid look like in real life? How would it feel to be struck by one of his arrows?
What's the wind velocity required to help Mary Poppins fly through the air? Is it possible to swim through a pool of coins like Scrooge McDuck in Duck Tales? What's the science behind vampires and lycanthropy?
What's the wind velocity required to help Mary Poppins fly through the air? Is it possible to swim through a pool of coins like Scrooge McDuck in Duck Tales? What's the science behind vampires and lycanthropy?
Is there a real way we can have three separate Zelda universes? Kyle makes sense of the Legend of Zelda timeline with science.
Is there a real way we can have three separate Zelda universes? Kyle makes sense of the Legend of Zelda timeline with science.
What is consciousness? Why does it feel like there's so much more inside our heads then 1.5 kilos of squishy meat? Are we ALL Chappie?! Kyle tackles what it means to be human and conscious.
What is consciousness? Why does it feel like there's so much more inside our heads then 1.5 kilos of squishy meat? Are we ALL Chappie?! Kyle tackles what it means to be human and conscious.
ADVENTURE TIME takes place in the Land of Ooo, a post-apocalyptic world one thousand years after a global nuclear war. But how bad would the war have to be to wipe Earth of humanity?
ADVENTURE TIME takes place in the Land of Ooo, a post-apocalyptic world one thousand years after a global nuclear war. But how bad would the war have to be to wipe Earth of humanity?
What are the costs and energy specifications of the Death Star from Star Wars? It's Imperial Engineering 101.
What are the costs and energy specifications of the Death Star from Star Wars? It's Imperial Engineering 101.
Is Scooby-Doo's infamous way of speaking actually the result of a speech disorder? What speech disorder does he have?
Is Scooby-Doo's infamous way of speaking actually the result of a speech disorder? What speech disorder does he have?
Why is the HULK green? Is he just one big bruise? Go behind the science of Bruce Banner's mad transformation.
Why is the HULK green? Is he just one big bruise? Go behind the science of Bruce Banner's mad transformation.
Why doesn't Tony Stark's insides turn into goo as he accelerates in his suit? Kyle dives into the inertia of Iron Man.
Why doesn't Tony Stark's insides turn into goo as he accelerates in his suit? Kyle dives into the inertia of Iron Man.
How does DAREDEVIL protect his neighborhood despite being blind? Kyle tells you all about echolocation and how we can all be more Daredevil-like.
How does DAREDEVIL protect his neighborhood despite being blind? Kyle tells you all about echolocation and how we can all be more Daredevil-like.
Comics aren't always realistic, but Kyle explains how one day science might be able to create Captain America's super-soldier serum.
Comics aren't always realistic, but Kyle explains how one day science might be able to create Captain America's super-soldier serum.
Stephen Hawking and Elon Musk often warn us about the potential dangers of advanced AI. But how soon will we see sentient, Ultron-level AI? Just when will we reach the point of singularity? Should we be wary of Siri?!
Stephen Hawking and Elon Musk often warn us about the potential dangers of advanced AI. But how soon will we see sentient, Ultron-level AI? Just when will we reach the point of singularity? Should we be wary of Siri?!
How many people do Daenerys' dragons eat daily? Why can Hodor only say his name? Is it really possible to crush a human skull in with one's bare hands?
How many people do Daenerys' dragons eat daily? Why can Hodor only say his name? Is it really possible to crush a human skull in with one's bare hands?
In the MAD MAX universe, gasoline is a precious resource. But will we ever experience this kind of apocalyptic fuel shortage scenario in real life? Kyle explores the concept of peak oil and modern drilling techniques.
In the MAD MAX universe, gasoline is a precious resource. But will we ever experience this kind of apocalyptic fuel shortage scenario in real life? Kyle explores the concept of peak oil and modern drilling techniques.
How does QUICKSILVER hear the music from his Walkman at its original speed despite his speeding up? Does he hear differently from the rest of us?
How does QUICKSILVER hear the music from his Walkman at its original speed despite his speeding up? Does he hear differently from the rest of us?
What's the secret to the strength of Spider-Man's web-shooters? And how do the mechanical shooters differ from the organic ones?
What's the secret to the strength of Spider-Man's web-shooters? And how do the mechanical shooters differ from the organic ones?
What is nature’s version of human clones? Identical Twins! But, how do they happen? Are they really THAT identical?
What is nature’s version of human clones? Identical Twins! But, how do they happen? Are they really THAT identical?
With Jurassic World coming out this week, we explore the science of bringing back the dinosaurs. Is it actually possible? Kyle explains the science of de-extinction.
With Jurassic World coming out this week, we explore the science of bringing back the dinosaurs. Is it actually possible? Kyle explains the science of de-extinction.
Ever wondered if we could really manipulate objects with sound like the Doctor? Kyle explores the science of the Sonic Screwdriver.
Ever wondered if we could really manipulate objects with sound like the Doctor? Kyle explores the science of the Sonic Screwdriver.
Do you find the human meals on Hannibal appetizing? But could eating human brains destroy your own? Kyle digs into cannibalism.
Do you find the human meals on Hannibal appetizing? But could eating human brains destroy your own? Kyle digs into cannibalism.
Terminator: Genisys is coming! Kyle explores the real world possibilities of a Terminator’s skin.
Terminator: Genisys is coming! Kyle explores the real world possibilities of a Terminator’s skin.
Gotta catch ‘em all! But how do Pokeballs actually capture and hold Pokemon?
Gotta catch ‘em all! But how do Pokeballs actually capture and hold Pokemon?
Ant Man hits theaters this week, so we look at the science of small.
Ant Man hits theaters this week, so we look at the science of small.
Batman: Arkham Knight has shown us the joy gliding over Gotham City, but how would that work in real life? Kyle breaks down the numbers.
Batman: Arkham Knight has shown us the joy gliding over Gotham City, but how would that work in real life? Kyle breaks down the numbers.
Ever wonder how a Titan from Attack on Titan would look in the real world? Kyle cuts them down to size.
Ever wonder how a Titan from Attack on Titan would look in the real world? Kyle cuts them down to size.
Flame on! Is it even possible to be like the Fantastic Four’s Human Torch and suddenly burst into flame? Kyle burns the midnight oil to find out.
Flame on! Is it even possible to be like the Fantastic Four’s Human Torch and suddenly burst into flame? Kyle burns the midnight oil to find out.
Everyone could use a little more time well Dragon Ball Z had their own solution! Kyle goes over 9000 with the details.
Everyone could use a little more time well Dragon Ball Z had their own solution! Kyle goes over 9000 with the details.
Clark Kent IS Superman, but why can no one see it?? Kyle explores the science behind the worst kept secret identity.
Clark Kent IS Superman, but why can no one see it?? Kyle explores the science behind the worst kept secret identity.
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Fast and Slow ZOMBIES, Is There a Scientific Difference?
Episode overview
The Walking Dead and 28 Days Later show us that fast or slow zombies are both terrifying, but is there a scientific difference between them? Kyle picks their brains.
The Walking Dead and 28 Days Later show us that fast or slow zombies are both terrifying, but is there a scientific difference between them? Kyle picks their brains.
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Could THE MATRIX Actually Be Powered By Human Batteries?
Episode overview
The Matrix showed us a future where humans are used to power the biggest simulation ever, but is that really possible? Kyle plugs in to find out.
The Matrix showed us a future where humans are used to power the biggest simulation ever, but is that really possible? Kyle plugs in to find out.
We ain’t afraid of no ghost, but we are afraid of the Ghostbusters Proton Pack. Kyle explains why.
We ain’t afraid of no ghost, but we are afraid of the Ghostbusters Proton Pack. Kyle explains why.
Why so serious?? Just what is in Joker’s signature poison and how would it actually work? Kyle puts a smile on that face.
Why so serious?? Just what is in Joker’s signature poison and how would it actually work? Kyle puts a smile on that face.
Rick and Morty can travel to any place in the universe with their Portal Gun, but most importantly any timeline in the greater Rickstaverse. But how do these universes exist? Kyle ex-ex-explains.
Rick and Morty can travel to any place in the universe with their Portal Gun, but most importantly any timeline in the greater Rickstaverse. But how do these universes exist? Kyle ex-ex-explains.
With the release of Nerdist Presents: The Hive, we have to wonder are there any NON-evil Hive minds in real life?? Kyle explores real life collective intelligence.
With the release of Nerdist Presents: The Hive, we have to wonder are there any NON-evil Hive minds in real life?? Kyle explores real life collective intelligence.
The Martian goes into great detail about the science of getting to Mars, but how close are we in real life? Kyle sciences the crap out of NASA’s plans.
The Martian goes into great detail about the science of getting to Mars, but how close are we in real life? Kyle sciences the crap out of NASA’s plans.
Vampires have the ability to suck blood, but do they really know all the best ways and places on the human body? Kyle teaches some vampire useful human anatomy.
Vampires have the ability to suck blood, but do they really know all the best ways and places on the human body? Kyle teaches some vampire useful human anatomy.
The paralyzing fear of seeing ghosts, spirits, or alien abductions has been documented by many, but is there another common explanation? Kyle explains the science of sleep paralysis.
The paralyzing fear of seeing ghosts, spirits, or alien abductions has been documented by many, but is there another common explanation? Kyle explains the science of sleep paralysis.
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How Many Calories Are in The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man?
Episode overview
In the spirit of Nerdoween, we look at the biggest piece of candy ever, the Ghostbusters’ STAY PUFT MARSHMALLOW MAN. Kyle examines just how massive and filling he would be.
In the spirit of Nerdoween, we look at the biggest piece of candy ever, the Ghostbusters’ STAY PUFT MARSHMALLOW MAN. Kyle examines just how massive and filling he would be.
Back to the Future predicted hoverboards in 2015, but the modern day ones are a little different. Kyle explains all of them.
Back to the Future predicted hoverboards in 2015, but the modern day ones are a little different. Kyle explains all of them.
Fallout 4 is full of awesome weapons, but some of the most powerful ones are the energy weapons. But just how powerful are they to be able to disintegrate things? This week, Kyle changes life in the vault.
Fallout 4 is full of awesome weapons, but some of the most powerful ones are the energy weapons. But just how powerful are they to be able to disintegrate things? This week, Kyle changes life in the vault.
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How Many FALLOUT Nuka Colas Could You Drink Before Dying?
Episode overview
In Fallout, Nuka Cola is the most popular drink in the Wasteland, but restoring health isn’t its only effect. So how much could you actually drink before dying? Kyle has the irradiated nutrition facts.
In Fallout, Nuka Cola is the most popular drink in the Wasteland, but restoring health isn’t its only effect. So how much could you actually drink before dying? Kyle has the irradiated nutrition facts.
Fallout has some things that we may eventually see like Super Mutants or Power Armor, but one thing we hopefully won’t see is THE BUGS…. at least we hope.
Fallout has some things that we may eventually see like Super Mutants or Power Armor, but one thing we hopefully won’t see is THE BUGS…. at least we hope.
Star Wars The Force Awakens shows us an aged Han Solo, but is he actually older than he looks? Thanks to the Milennium Falcon and the Kessel Run, he could be.
Star Wars The Force Awakens shows us an aged Han Solo, but is he actually older than he looks? Thanks to the Milennium Falcon and the Kessel Run, he could be.
Star Wars has a lot of great inventions and one of them is already a reality!
Star Wars has a lot of great inventions and one of them is already a reality!
Ever since the first Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer, people haven’t stopped talking about Kylo Ren’s Lightsaber, but just how does it work? Kyle uses the Force… of science to figure it out.
Ever since the first Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer, people haven’t stopped talking about Kylo Ren’s Lightsaber, but just how does it work? Kyle uses the Force… of science to figure it out.
Westley from Princess Bride escaped death by developing an immunity to poison, but is this really possible? This week, Kyle tries to cheat death.
Westley from Princess Bride escaped death by developing an immunity to poison, but is this really possible? This week, Kyle tries to cheat death.
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Season finale
How Is MEN IN BLACK’S Rocket Car Possible in Real Life?
Episode overview
In Men in Black, Agents K and J use a rocket car to speed through the Queen-Midtown Tunnel. Could something like that really work in real life? This week, Kyle pushes the little red button.
In Men in Black, Agents K and J use a rocket car to speed through the Queen-Midtown Tunnel. Could something like that really work in real life? This week, Kyle pushes the little red button.
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