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Thirteen New Episodes of Scientific Adventures


301 Investigate !
Whitewater Rafting - While rafting on the American River, Rasheed, Kohner, Scotty, and JB measure the river grade, water flow, and study the flow patterns around eddies, holes, and tongues.
Hovercraft - Rachel and Sarah build their own hovercraft out of plywood, a picnic tablecloth, and a leaf blower.
Horse Ears - Young equestriennes Mallory and Ting don faux horse ears, positioned to signal both contentedness and aggression, to investigate how their horses communicate.
Scientist Profile - Dr. Ayanna Howard, a NASA robotics research engineer, uses artificial intelligence (AI) to make robots "smarter."
Riddle - How can you pedal your bike 80 miles per hour?

302 Sports Science
Ski Jumping - Avid ski jumpers Karl, Garrett, and Johnny use GPS technology to examine the differences between modern and "old school" jumping styles.
Hockey - Hockey players Tess, Alison, and Christina investigate how sticks of different stiffness affect the speed of their shots.
Scientist Profile - Mike Lowe and Brian Sidwell design and test bicycle helmets for ultimate safety and weather resistance.
Riddle - How can you paddle a canoe without using your arms?

303 Wind
Kites - Danielle, an accomplished sport kite flyer, wants to learn how the height-width proportion of a kite (called its aspect ratio) affects the kite’s performance during competitive maneuvers.
Wind Tunnel - Using common household items, Nathanial constructs his own wind tunnel to measure the aerodynamic efficiency of toy racecars.
Scientist Profile - Weather researcher Ameri Gurley studies the damaging affects of tornados and hurricanes.
Riddle - How do you sail in outer space?

304 Forensics
Forensics - Kalia and Caroline use forensic research methods to gather evidence at a birthday party "crime scene."
Coral Castle - Aaron and Tevi examine the construction of the Coral Castle, a Florida landmark consisting of over 1,000 tons of coral, to solve the mysteries behind its construction.
Scientist Profile - Jose Alimirall is a criminalist with the Metro-Dade Police Department in Miami, Florida, where he uses forensic science to solve legal disputes. Using physical evidence such as glass, residue, or drugs, he identifies criminals and helps bring them to justice.
Riddle - How do you catch a graffiti vandal red-handed?

305 Engineering
Hovercraft - Rachel and Sarah build their own hovercraft out of plywood, a picnic tablecloth, and a leaf blower.
Milk Carton Derby - Ciara, Brittney, and Maria engineer a boat entirely out of milk cartons to enter in a hometown race.
Scientist Profile - Mechanical engineer Una-May O’Reilly designs mobile robots. Her research in artificial intelligence (AI) will eventually give human faces and personalities to robots.
Riddle - How can you easily carry 100 pounds of water?

306 Earth Systems
Whitewater Rafting - While rafting on the American River, Rasheed, Kohner, Scotty, and JB measure the river grade, water flow, and study the flow patterns around eddies, holes, and tongues.
Scientist Profile - Underwater geologist Carol Reiss' research helps scientists better understand earthquakes. She has studied the ocean floor firsthand in the submersible, the Turtle.
Riddle - How can you tell the earth is really rotating?

307 Animal Behavior
Horse Ears - Young equestriennes Mallory and Ting don faux horse ears, positioned to signal both contentedness and aggression, to investigate how their horses communicate.
African Penguins - Keshia and Ashley visit the New Jersey Aquarium to explore ways to keep the African penguins busy and active, by observing their behavior at feeding time.
Scientist Profile - Neurobiologist Erich Jarvis studies birds and their songs, to learn how the brain controls complex behaviors, such as language.
Riddle - How can you squirrel-proof your bird feeder?

308 Speed
Speedskating - Speedskaters Eric, Lisa, Ned, and Sarah investigate what types of turns optimize their speed and maneuverability in short track racing.
Mountainboarding - To determine which tire pressure will allow them to maintain speed and control through turns, mountainboarders Sean, Ben and Neil create a mini-course, and ride it at different tire pressures.
Scientist Profile - Ryan Newman, NASCAR driver and engineer, creates faster, safer race cars using mathematics, computer simulations, and other technologies.
Riddle - How can you pedal your bike 80 miles per hour?

309 Health
Pet Therapy - Cancer survivor Jeff and his sister Jenny conduct a study with kids undergoing medical treatments to see if pets can help lessen pain.
Glo Germ - Jordan and Sydney use Glo-Germ technology to track the spread of germs from their hands and their clothes at a party with their friends.
Breakfast Science - Cameron and Ashley investigate if skipping breakfast affects their classmates’ testing abilities.
Scientist Profile - Nutritionist Corey Scott researches the nutritional composition of fruits and vegetables, to help develop healthier snacks.
Riddle - How can you measure just how bad your breath really is?

310 Habitats
Caves - Marie and Michelle explore the California Cavern to discover how speleothems vary with differing conditions in the cave.
Lizard Habitat - Gillian considers the properties of two neighboring lizard habitats to understand why lizards are numerous in one and not the other.
Malformed Frogs - Susie and Katie investigate what's causing the malformations at their neighborhood frog pond.
Scientist Profile - Biologist Erin Gilliam uses a "virtual bat," which is a technology that mimics real bat sounds and calls.
Riddle - How can you return a spider to its natural habitat squish-free?

311 Games
Tug of War - Lara wants to know how she and her fifth-grade friends can gain a competitive advantage against the older kids at YMCA camp.
Basketball - Jay and Jonathan investigate how their starting hand position on the ball affects scoring from the free-throw line.
Midway Games - Mary Jane and Eliza investigate the physics behind carnival games, to increase their chances of winning.
Scientist Profile - Engineer Katie Broughton designs and builds motorized toys that mimic real-life motion.
Riddle - How can you have a water balloon fight without the balloons?

312 Space/Astronomy
Microgravity - Tianna and Sammy investigate weightlessness in space by watching what happens to their favorite toys in a free-fall "drop box."
Mars - Young astronomers T.J. and Trey trek the Arizona desert to learn what infra-red imaging can reveal about the Martian landscape.
Lift Off - Megan, Monica, Jenny, and Emilia create minature weather monitors, launch them on their model rockets, to learn what it takes to successfully record data on a distant planet.
Scientist Profile - Dr. Ayanna Howard is a robotics research engineer who uses artificial intelligence (AI) to make robots "smarter."
Riddle - How can you tell if aliens are trying to contact Earth?

313 Dogs
Sled Dogs - Veteran mushers Alexa, Jenaya, and Miriah want to create a "dream team" of sled dogs, so they test their dogs’ several compatibility factors.
Colorblind Dogs - Elizabeth and Caitlin create a fetching investigation using colored and grey tennis balls to determine if their pets Sassie and Chime are colorblind.
Scientist Profile - Ben Ho trains dogs in search and rescue (SAR) techniques. His work has aided lost hikers, natural disaster victims, and survivors of the extreme 9/11 tragedy in New York City.
Riddle - How can you tell what your dog really wants?