The Science Jim Show is a quirky look at the world of science. Bees, bats, dinosaurs, radiation and more are covered with a fun sense of humor and a light view of the world.
Did you ever wonder what astronomers do during the day? Are they nocturnal like bats? Join Science Jim as he speaks with Ricky O'Steen an astronomer at the University of North Carolina. Ricky spills this inside info on what being an astronomer is really like.
Everyone's all excited about the possible discovery of the Higgs Boson Particle but....what is it?? Well, join Science Jim as gives you the skinny on what makes things massive.
Join Science Jim and Robert Judith as we talk about snot. Yes, snot. Believe it or not, snot is incredibly important for your health and your body has all kinds of fascinating ways to deal with it.
There are aliens right under our noses!!! Well, they aren't aliens since they live on the same planet, and when I say "under our noses" I mean 1 to 2 miles under our noses...but they're still cool!!! Deep under the sea, scientists are discovering new creatures and species that put any science fiction creature to shame! Also, check out the strange and mysterious Moebius strip that Science Jim will show you how to do at home! Episoded filmed 1/14/11 11 minutes
In this episode, Science Jim gets the chance to talk to a very special guest, Avalon Tyson, otherwise known as WanderingWhimsy on YouTube. She's 10 years old and a Jr. Frog Conservationist. In other words, she's working hard to educate folks about frogs, their plight and how to help them. Be sure to check out a great presentation by a fantastic young environmentalist.Aired 3/1/1110 mins
Radiation! Ahhh! Scary, horrible, terrible! What do you mean it's in bananas?!? Yup, there's radiation in bananas, and a lot of other things too! Join Science Jim to check out some facts and some fictions about radiation.Filmed 4/1/1110 mins
Nuclear power plants, what are they and why to we need them? Join Science Jim as we take a look at what a nuclear power plant really is.10 minsFilmed 3/27/11
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a...reptile?!?! Pterosaurs! The pterror of the prehistoric skies! In this show, Science Jim takes a look at some of the newest ideas surrounding these ancient and mysterious beasts. Also, what do nuts and candles have in common? Find out with this episodes "Do-it-yourself" experiment.Episode filmed 1/9/1111 Minutes
In this episode of the Science Jim Show, Science Jim takes a look at some of the weird, creepy, strange and gross things that live on and in you! Believe it or not, there are more life forms living on you then there are humans on planet Earth! Don't watch this one before lunch.Episode Filmed 2/4/1111 minutes
Join Science Jim as he talks to Will Hicks an actual bee expert. We'll discuss bees, what's making them die off, why we should care and what we can do to help out.Filmed 6/7/1113 mins
