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Wow in the World
Join hosts Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas on a journey away from your screens, inside your brain, out into space, and deep into the coolest new stories in science, technology, and innovation.
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Episode One: A Hermit Crab Housing Crisis And The Great Human Vs. Rabbit Race
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Created by: Tinkercast
Started: June 5th, 2017
Status: Active, 1105 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
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Episodes
Painting the Town Cool
00:25:09 | Episode: 332 | April 12th, 2021
You might have heard of the phrase ‘Paint the Town Red’ but how about ‘Paint the Town Cool’?! Join Mindy and Guy as they attend an art exhibition showcasing the whitest paint ever created. It might not sound like much, but this paint is set to fight climate change and help us all keep our cool! It’s the who, what, where, why, how and wow of PAINT SCIENCE!
Two Whats?! And A Wow! – What’s in an Age?
00:08:54 | Episode: 331 | April 9th, 2021
How is Mindy going to guess Guy Raz’s age just by looking at his teeth and toenails? We’ve got the answers you need on this age defying round of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We’re challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about AGE!
Rat-A-Tat Tickle Attack: Do Rats Even Like Being Tickled?
00:23:47 | Episode: 330 | April 5th, 2021
Mindy and Reggie are on the top of the Gingerbread Mansion fishing… for rats!? But will they be tickled pink when the rats come to tickle them?! Learn with Mindy and Guy Raz all about a recent study that suggests that, just like us, some rats giggle when they get tickled! It’s the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and WOW in the world of RAT TICKLIN’! Want to learn more about the science behind how rats react to tickling? Click here to see some of the resources we used to help write this episode! Click here for a printable “Wowsheet” to help turn this episode of Wow in the World into a scientific learning adventure!
Two Whats?! And A Wow! – Lightning Bug Lighting
00:09:53 | Episode: 329 | April 2nd, 2021
Mindy and Guy Raz are trying to be more eco-friendly, so Guy is showing off his compost bin. Mindy also had a BRIGHT idea of how she can conserve energy… but what does this have to do with INSECTS?! We’ve got questions AND answers on the Season 3 premiere of Two Whats?! And A Wow! We’re challenging you to find facts from fiction about INSECTS!
Constructing Creativity: How Science And Art Aren’t So Far Apart
00:29:37 | Episode: 328 | March 29th, 2021
After months of hard work, sweat, and cake tiers, Mindy is now ready to unveil her newly remodeled Gingerbread Palace! But when creativity leads to catastophe, it’s up to Mindy, Guy, and their friends to fix this dessert designed disaster! So where do they even begin? By using creative problem solving skills from scientists AND artists! It’s the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World of CREATIVITY! Want to learn more about the science behind creativity? Click here to see some of the resources we used to help write this episode! Click here for a printable “Wowsheet” to help turn this episode of Wow in the World into a scientific learning adventure!
G-Force Vs. Wasabi: How The Brain Registers Pain (encore)
00:23:34 | Episode: 327 | March 22nd, 2021
It’s time for another spicy smack down in the world of Wow, and this time Gramma G-Force and a Naked Mole Rat go head to head in a battle of…Wasabi?! How will our fearless competitors handle the heat? And what does their brain have to do with it? A new scientific study just might have what it takes to predict the results before the competition even begins! It’s The Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of the brain on pain! (originally aired 6/17/19). Want to learn more about the science behind wasabi’s painful kick? Click here to see some of the resources we used to help write this episode! Click here for a printable “Wowsheet” to help turn this episode of Wow in the World into a scientific learning adventure!
An Eyebrow Evolution! (encore)
00:26:18 | Episode: 326 | March 15th, 2021
Once upon a time, our earliest human ancestors all had a permanent case of ‘angry face’ due to the big bony ridges on their foreheads. Over time we’ve evolved flexible brows that can communicate our complex emotions. Evolutionary anthropologists are trying to figure out why. Join Mindy and Guy Raz for an ancient family reunion, and discover the who, what, when, where, why, how and WOW in the world of eyebrows! (originally aired 8/13/18)
Spit-Take! The Science Of Saliva And Those Bitter Bites (encore)
00:24:08 | Episode: 325 | March 8th, 2021
Having trouble breaking through the bitter bites of nature’s leafiest greens and cocoa beans? Well before you do that spit-take, you may want to chew on this nature’s candy just a little longer! New research suggests that the key savoring the bitter flavors of brussel sprouts, kale, and even coffee, can be found in your spit! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of SALIVA! (originally aired 9/10/18)
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On Episode: WeWow Earth Week Day 2: Compost It!
I just really like the characters and content in this show. So well put together and always something good to laugh and learn along with.
(4/5)
by tch
Created by: Tinkercast
Started:
June 5th, 2017
Status: Active, 1105 episodes
Kind: Episodic
Language: English
This is such a hillarious yet insightful episode of Wow In The World! Love the idea of dance as a form of self defence!