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Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers Season 2 Episodes

  • 1990-2005
  • 15 Seasons
  • Documentary
  • TV-PG
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A TV version of Scientific American magazine hosted by Alan Alda. This show presents viewers with explorations and developments from the cutting edge of medicine, mechanical and chemical engineering, computer design, environmental science and theoretical physics.

Season 2 Episode Guide

Season 2

5 Episodes 1991 - 1992

Episode 1

Episode #2.1

Wed, Oct 23, 1991

Human powered Submarine Race challenge, clinical trial of a muscular dystrophy treatment, the art of Science - Panspermia, sea turtle navigation, computing for common sense

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Episode 2

Episode #2.2

Wed, Nov 20, 1991

a tree that cures cancer, designing racing wheelchairs, the art of Science - storm simulation, restoring prairies, collegiate flying robot challenge

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Episode 3

Episode #2.3

Wed, Dec 18, 1991

The Baidarka (kayak) Re-Born; Spiderwebs - Fatal Attraction; Art of Science - Fractals; Babbling Babies; 3-D Therapy

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Episode 4

Special from France

Wed, Jan 15, 1992

Focus on France: (Coral) Bones from the Ocean; Happy Hens - breeding contentment; Broader Horizons - sailing as physical therapy ; Art of Science - "Imagine"; Argos - GPS tracking system; Toxic Spill simulations

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Episode 5

Episode #2.5

Wed, Feb 12, 1992

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