Chris Anderson visits Cincinnati scientists and researchers. Dr. Clara do Amaral studies frogs that survive winters by freezing themselves, Dr. Brook Crawley uses chemistry to study six foot lemurs that lived long ago in Madagascar.
Dr. Terri Roth shows how the Cincinnati Zoo works to save endangered species. Dr. Richard Lu talks fo genes that influence brain diseases. Dr. Maria Espinoila shares alternative therapy methods for trauma patients.
Dr. Brenda Hunda of the Cincinnati Museum Center explains how ancient creatures can tell us about our planet's history and Rachel Bosch shows how erosion and weathering have shaped Mammoth Cave over 5 million years. Chris laces up his running shoes to show how the Earth has changed over the 4.6 billion years since its formation.
Energy engineer Sid Thatthem and stationary engineer Mojo Allen show how the Central Utility Plant provides the University of Cincinnati and UC Health with electricity. Matt Bayliss shows how the universe continues to expand. Engineers at Bailout Systems use simple physics principles to save the lives of rescue workers.
Stephanie Webster from the Rhined chees shop in Findlay Market shows how bacteria turn milk into cheese. Morehouse Labs researches how jumping spiders find a mate. The Bug Chicks teach how to use bug nets and the best places to find insects.
Maria Gonzales learns how runoff and the humble gizzard sha affect nutrient cycling in Lake Acton. LaTonya Jackson tests how chemicals in our water table impact local ecosystems. Hays Cummins and Donna McCullum show how they've restored 40 acres of farmland into native wetlands and prairie.
Noe Alvarez and his lab research carbon nanotubes and how they can be used to make prosthetics. James Mack explains mechanochemistry and how it could lower industry's impact on the environment. 80 Acres Farms uses renewable energy and robots to farm indoors.
