801. Space Encounters
Astronomer & Geochemist
Real Science! kicks off its eighth season discovering the origins of life! First, it's off to Lick Observatory in Mt. Hamilton, California to learn how an astronomer is studying the origins of stars. Then, it's over to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to test the theory that life started on earth from a comet's impact.
802. Exploring You & Me
Biomedical Researcher & Anthropologist
It's time to get 'clued-in' to our bodies and our past! First, grab your lab coats as we head off to Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to get a closer look at proteins and how the human genome project assists research. Then, it's off to Howard University in Washington, DC where anthropologists unlock secrets of an African burial ground.
803. Who's Hoo?
Owl Biologist & Lepidopterist
Get ready to test your knowledge of owls and moths! Get your binoculars out as we head to Mission College in San Jose, California to track the endangered burrowing owl. Then, grab your nets as we go in search of the giant silk moth in the Sierra Foothills.
804. Water Wonders
Aquarist & Marine Biologist
Dive in for a look at some fascinating underwater creatures! First, it's off to Monterey Bay Aquarium to go behind-the-scenes at the new jellies exhibit. Then, journey to Ventura, California to get an intimate look at the elusive abalone.
805. Project Planet
Ecologist & Geologist
Erosion and explosion! These scientists are working to avoid just that. First, visit a neglected creek in Richmond, California that ecologists are working hard to restore. Then, take the windy roads to the Long Valley calderas in Mammoth Lakes, California to discover how a geologist is using lasers to measure seismic pressure.
806. A Healthy Balance
Pediatrician & Wildlife Biologist
Get ready to test your lung capacity and your knowledge! First, see how a pediatrician tests and treats a child with asthma in Oakland, California. Then, watch how a wildlife biologist is helping to restore the ecological balance of the Catalina Islands.
