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Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers

Chimp Minds (#1504)

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Visit an engaging & unruly bunch with whom we share almost all of our gene, but not much lifestyle.

Program Description: Alan Alda brings his unique blend of curiosity and humor to the exploration of the latest trends in science, medicine, technology and the environment.

All Upcoming Episodes

Coming to America (#1406)

Who were the first Americans, and when did they arrive? Did they get here by land or sea? Did a single group populate the continent, or did many? Experts used to agree that the first Americans walked ...
- Fri, August 1, 1:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, August 2, 4:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, August 2, 10:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Surgical Slimmers (#1501)

In spite of the risks, people are lining up to solve their weight problems in the operating room.
- Thu, August 7, 8:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, August 8, 1:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, August 9, 4:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, August 9, 10:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Cars That Think (#1502)

Explore cars that watch out for hazards, listen to you, read lips and know when you're distracted.
- Thu, August 7, 8:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, August 8, 1:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, August 9, 4:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, August 9, 10:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
Going Deep (#1503)

A look back at the decades of effort that culminated in the deep sub Alvin reaching the ocean floor.
- Thu, August 14, 8:14 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, August 15, 1:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, August 16, 4:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, August 16, 10:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Chimp Minds (#1504)

Visit an engaging & unruly bunch with whom we share almost all of our gene, but not much lifestyle.
- Thu, August 14, 8:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, August 15, 1:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, August 16, 4:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, August 16, 10:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
Hot Planet - Cold Comfort (#1505)

Learn how global warming affects Alaska and what will happen if the Atlantic Conveyor shuts down.
- Thu, August 21, 8:04 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, August 22, 1:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, August 23, 4:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, August 23, 10:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
Hydrogen Hopes (#1506)

Learn how hydrogen can be created from renewable sources like the sun & how it can be safely stored.
- Thu, August 21, 8:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Fri, August 22, 1:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, August 23, 4:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, August 23, 10:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
Hidden Motives (#1507)

Explore how our unconscious determines our behavior, including why we buy things that are "cool."
- Thu, August 28, 8:03 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, August 30, 4:00 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, August 30, 10:00 PM on IPTV Create/World
The Secret Canyon (#1508)

An entire canyon of perfectly preserved 1,000-year-old remains is revealed. Who were these people?
- Thu, August 28, 8:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, August 30, 4:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, August 30, 10:30 PM on IPTV Create/World