The brother-sister duo of Charlie and Kirby Engelman hosts this series that explores the science between the planet and its wildlife. A different topic is explored in each episode by ecologist Charlie and artist Kirby. The siblings look to inspire young people to question the "how" and "why" behind the way the world works and encourage the viewers to go out and try to discover the answers to their own questions about the world.
Sep 05, 2016 |
1. Space RocksDescriptionSpace rocks: asteroids and comets; what happens when interstellar debris collides with Earth. |
Sep 12, 2016 |
2. Storm ChasersCharlie and Kirby look at storms, hurricanes and tornados; storm chasers in Colorado; the science behind weather. |
Sep 19, 2016 |
3. Sunken TreasureCharlie and Kirby learn why shipwrecks happen; researching and exploring sunken treasures. |
Sep 26, 2016 |
4. Dog DaysCharlie and Kirby explore how dogs were domesticated and how different breeds developed. |
Oct 03, 2016 |
5. Sharks!The seven senses that sharks have; getting up close and personal while cageless shark diving. |
Oct 10, 2016 |
6. Animal HeadgearAnimal headgear; how antlers and horns are different. |
Oct 17, 2016 |
7. Survival 101Learning the ropes to survival 101; food and water needs; how elements impact body temperature; tricks to tackling life in the great outdoors. |
Oct 24, 2016 |
8. Alaska's AnimalsAnimals adapt to life in the freezing-cold weather of Alaska. |
Oct 31, 2016 |
9. Buggin' OutSpiders, ladybugs, mayflies and other arthropods. |
Nov 07, 2016 |
10. Animal InvadersInvasive species are the new neighbors no one wants. |
Nov 14, 2016 |
11. Sense-AbilitiesHumans' five senses; taste buds; jobs that use taste as their primary tool; human evolution. |
Nov 21, 2016 |
12. Roller CoastersCharlie and Kirby unlock the secrets behind roller coasters; the physics of extreme rides; thrill-ride design. |
Nov 28, 2016 |
13. Kirby the FalconerKirby explores how to become a master falconer and meets some amazing birds of prey. |
Dec 05, 2016 |
14. CavesCharlie and Kirby explore caves in Virginia; spelunking and rappelling. |
Dec 12, 2016 |
15. Action SportsCharlie and Kirby are off to California to meet some of the most innovative minds on the planet: action sports athletes who have to train like athletes but think like engineers -- and Charlie and Kirby design and execute their own tricks. |
Dec 19, 2016 |
16. The Case of the Stolen BikeA heist has been committed at HQ and now Charlie and Kirby are on the case! |
Dec 26, 2016 |
17. AstronautsCharlie and Kirby are heading off to NASA to unravel the weird world of ASTRONAUTS! |