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Thirteen New Episodes of Scientific Adventures


201 Investigate II
Ice Skating - Minneapolis figure skating stars Eliot and Rhianna search for a new spin on avoiding dizziness while performing.
Kart Racing - Ladies, start your engines: kart racers Ali and Paige of Team "Beat the Boys" use an onboard computer to find the optimum gear ratio for their vehicle (and the fastest road to victory!).
Baby Animals - Matt, Kyndal and Danny track the growth patterns of newborn animals at the Minnesota Zoo
Scientist Profile - Dr. Phillip Tong explains the art and science of inventing new ice cream flavors
Riddle - How do you stop a boat from rocking on stormy seas?

202 Structures
Snow Shelter - Can snow keep you warm? Morgan, Rio and Thianna of Aspen, Colorado, explore the mysteries of insulation by building an igloo-like shelter called a quinzhee.
Straw House - Kids from the Crow Nation in Montana use science to show that their straw house can handle anything the Big Sky can dish out
Scientist Profile - There's nothing shaky about engineer Jose Rostrepo, who designs earthquake-resistant buildings.
Riddle - How do you climb a building without ropes?

203 Sports Science
Soccer - Brainy jocks Dana and Alicia invent a soccer ball-kicking machine to determine how muscle power and leg speed affect their kicks.
Circus Stunts - Ready, steady, GO: a circus stunt team figures out how to balance on the highwire.
Waterskiing - Matt and Kelley practically walk on water to demonstrate the science of waterskiing.
Scientist Profile - Meet Microsoft game designer David Ortiz, mastermind behind Xbox's NFL Fever 2002 game.
Riddle - How do you keep your gym shirt forever fresh?

204 Spinning
Free-Ride Skiing - Freeride skiers Jon, Andrew and Zach hit some of Colorado's most extreme halfpipes, using science to maximize their 360 spins.
Yo-Yo's - John and Kevin look at the scientific ups and downs of yo-yos.
Scientist Profile - Meet Jason Dunion, who will blow you away with his hurricane research.
Riddle - How can you read a message on a spinning Frisbee?

205 Propulsion
Model Rockets - Future Los Angeles rocket scientists Mary Lynn, Jessica and Aren test their model rocket to find out which features bode best during the final countdown.
Kart Racing - And ladies, start your engines: kart racers Ali and Paige of Team "Beat the Boys" use an onboard computer to find the optimum gear ratio for their vehicle, and the fastest road to victory.
Scientist Profile - Dick Yue, creator of "Robotuna," which is (you guessed it) a robotic tuna fish.
Riddle - How do you propel a rollercoaster without the first "killer drop?"

206 Human Body
Ice Skating - Minneapolis figure skating stars Eliot and Rhianna search for a new spin on avoiding dizziness while performing.
Sunscreen - Seeing red (sunburn, that is): learn more about how sunscreens take care of the skin you're in.
Exercise & Memory - Don't forget to check out Jada and Maurna as they test their memories.
Scientist Profile - Dr. Phillip Tong explains the art and science of inventing new ice cream flavors.
Riddle - How can you really "stick it" to warts?

207 Sound
Extreme Sounds - New York City kids pump up the volume, using a decibel meter to monitor the surprising and sometimes dangerous sounds in their favorite urban hang-outs.
Prairie Dog Calls - Julian and Sabrina "go to the dogs," creating sound spectrum snapshots of prairie dog barks to explore animal communication.
Hip Hop Mix - Kyla and her team of musical mix-masters scratch out the science of hip hop.
Scientist Profile - Joseph Pompei pinpoints sound with his "Audio Spotlight."
Riddle - How can you create the sound of 1,000 marching people?

208 Technology
GPS versus Compass - Ravi and his friends pit GPS technology against a good old compass and map in a high-tech orienteering contest set in the rough and rugged Santa Monica Mountains.
Robot War Contest - Join Karl and friends as they perform a real techno-throwdown: robots at war!
Scientist Profile - Ryan Patterson, a teen who invented an electronic glove that translates sign language.
Riddle - How do you light up your bike without electricity or reflectors?

209 Ecosystems
Sand Dunes - Slap on the SPF45 and brave the California sun with a team of young desert scientists as they explore how plants survive the harsh conditions on the Guadalupe-Nipomo Sand Dunes.
Baby Turtles - Next, Carlos and Akeem study the nesting habits of Juno Beach's baby turtles.
Salmon Run - There's something fishy about DFTV's investigation of the Hood Canal's annual salmon run.
Scientist Profile - Meet tree-climbing scientist Nalini Nadkarni, who explores the mysterious survival of forest canopies.
Riddle - How do you cut your grass without a lawnmower?

210 Underwater
ROV's - Dive deep with Florida scientists Chris, Cory, Nikki and Bruce as they use their own deep-sea remotely operated vehicle (ROV) to explore the coral reefs.
Fish Population - Counting crappies: young scientists investigate fish population in northern Minnesota.
Manatees - Kids in Crystal River, Florida study manatees, a seal-like sea creature, by tracking the scars left on them by boat motors (ouch!).
Scientist Profile - Meet aquatic scientist Lisa MacCartney, who proves that the average octopus behaves not unlike an eight-armed human toddler!
Riddle - How do you stop a boat from rocking on stormy seas?

211 Mammals
Baby Animals - Which critters grow the fastest? Matt, Kyndal and Danny track the growth patterns of newborn animals at the Minnesota Zoo.
Pet Handedness - Is Sasha a "southpaw?" DFTV investigates right and left-handed cats!
Sea Lions - Robyn and Alex go to the Pittsburgh Zoo to see if what you feed sea lions affect the amount of time they hunt and play?
Scientist Profile - Primate specialist Lisa Parr, who tests chimpanzees to better understand the human mind.
Riddle - Can you train your cat to go for a walk?

212 Earth Explorations
Mountain Biking - Hit the trail: JR and Ari investigate slick rock mountain biking in Moab, Utah.
Sink Holes - Let this sink in: Caitlyn, Meredith and Margi get into southern Minnesota's sinkholes.
Scientist Profile - Meet Liz Arredondo , a mineralogist who uses garnets to uncover the earth's secrets.
Riddle - How do you look deep inside the earth?

213 Creepy Crawlies
Crocodiles - Join Tess and Matt as they investigate some of Florida's scaliest citizens (see you later, alligator).
Snakes - Slither alert: Minnesota kids get up close and personal with snakes.
Worm Farm - Dig in with Kevin, a young scientist from California, who (literally) digs worms.
Scientist Profile - Meet scientist Betty Faber, who studies the complexities of cockroaches and other creepy crawlies.
Riddle - How can you stop termites before they start snacking on your house?