Curious Minds: Science in Society Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1

Global Warming: Science Vs. Skeptics

Wed, Mar 18, 2026

Michio Kaku, famed theoretical physicist and founder of string field theory, examines the tension between religious ideology and scientific thoughts in the public arena.

Episode 2

How Did Newton Change World History?

Wed, Mar 18, 2026

Michio Kaku, famed theoretical physicist and founder of string field theory, weighs the impact of Sir Isaac Newton's contribution to mankind's development.

Episode 3

Crime and Forensic Science

Wed, Mar 18, 2026

Episode 4

The Next Sputnik Moment

Wed, Mar 18, 2026

Michio Kaku, famed theoretical physicist and founder of string field theory, examines the scientific powerhouses of the 20th century and how the U.S. is falling behind.

Episode 5

What Do You Say to Science Doubters?

Wed, Mar 18, 2026

Lisa Randall, theoretical physicist and leading particle and cosmology expert, theorizes on why some individuals don't base their understanding on science.

Episode 6

Who Inspired You to Become a Physicist?

Wed, Mar 18, 2026

Michio Kaku, famed theoretical physicist and founder of string field theory, relates his love for Saturday morning television and its impact on his professional life.

Episode 7

Why Do Teens Lose Interest in Science?

Wed, Mar 18, 2026

Michio Kaku, famed theoretical physicist and founder of string field theory, discusses the failure to encourage students' sustained interest in the sciences.

Episode 8

Will Science Solve the Problems of the Future?

Wed, Mar 18, 2026

Lisa Randall, theoretical physicist and leading particle and cosmology expert, outlines the importance of using science to tackle long-term global issues.

Episode 9

The Challenge of Protecting Endangered Species

Wed, Mar 18, 2026

NOAA Administrator Kathryn Sullivan describes the challenge of protecting endangered species in our world's oceans and coastal zones.

Episode 10

Advice for Young Scientists

Wed, Mar 18, 2026

Former NASA Astronaut Kathryn Sullivan, the first American woman to walk in space, describes the excitement of real-world science beyond the classroom.