Mission Unstoppable with Miranda Cosgrove

Episode 1

Spinal Surgery, Singing, and Searching the Ocean

Sun, Sep 28, 2025

Nabeel meets a veterinary neurologist who shows him how she repairs spinal fractures, then we discover the math behind music. Dr. Brain busts common myths about our minds, and Fig finds out how one expert explores the ocean's depths.

Episode 2

Bots, Bioengineering and Bacteria

Sat, Oct 11, 2025

Join a high school robotics team as they participate in a robotics competition. A Bioengineer uses titration to find out how much Vitamin C is in three different juices. Find out why foxes scream. Nabeel goes cave diving to find new microbes.

Episode 3

Blacksmithing, Bone Histology and Better Diagnostics

Sat, Oct 18, 2025

Erica discovers the science behind blacksmithing. Learn how climate change is impacting our oceans. A Paleontologist teaches us about bone histology. Nabeel meets a woman creating a diagnostic lab - in a suitcase.

Episode 4

Touching, Talking & Taking Care of Giraffes

Sat, Nov 1, 2025

A computer scientist making virtual reality you can feel. Dr. Brain explains how your mind uses language. A cosmetic chemist makes us cream blush. Fig discovers how to care for the world's tallest land mammal, the giraffe.

Episode 5

Mentorship, Music, and Methods of Observation

Sat, Nov 1, 2025

Discover how valuable mentorship in STEM can be. Learn how musical instruments use science to make noise. Protect your teeth from demineralization. Fig goes kayaking to find out more about observational research.

Episode 6

Delta Waves, Deodorant, and Dazzling Metal Work

Sat, Nov 8, 2025

Episode 7

Cheese, Creating Porus Scaffolds and Clean Water

Sat, Nov 15, 2025

Episode 8

Sports Injuries, Solving Biases and Skunks

Sat, Nov 22, 2025

Episode 9

Flavors, Fossils and Finding Cures

Sat, Dec 27, 2025

Nabeel meets a flavor chemist who uses chemistry to create tasty treats. We get an up close look at an ancient bird-like dinosaur - the Archaeopteryx. Discover the neuroscience behind why you're afraid of failure. And a pediatric cardiologist shows us how a hologram of a patient's heart can help her perform surgery.

Episode 10

Cats, Chemistry, and Climate Change

Sat, Jan 24, 2026

Nabeel discovers how desert cats survive in harsh environments. A bioengineer uses chemistry to find how much vitamin c is in her juice. Discover how climate change is impacting our oceans, and find out about environmental dangers hiding in your city.

Episode 11

Dating, Dinos, and Dinner of the Future

Sat, Jan 31, 2026

Join a high school robotics team as they participate in a robotics competition. Discover how animals "date" in the wild kingdom. The "Punk Rock Paleontologist" teaches us about bone histology. A Graduate researcher shows how to use insects to reduce meat consumption.

Episode 12

Skincare Routine, Self-Identity and Singing Robots

Sat, Feb 7, 2026

Erica discovers the technology that's changing the future of cosmetic clinical trials. Discover the neuroscience behind how you see yourself. We build robots that play us a little song. And Fig visits an astrophysicist to learn about telescopes.

Episode 13

Science of Cheesemaking, Soft Circuits and Soccer

Sat, Feb 14, 2026

Erica heads to Wisconsin to meet a scientist who specializes in cheese making. Dr. Brain busts common myths about our minds. Computer engineer Christina Ernst explains the magic of e-textiles, or "soft" circuits. And we meet three women saving professional soccer stars from ACL injuries.

Episode 14

Noggins, Nucleotides, and Nuclear Fusion

Sat, Feb 21, 2026

Discover how engineers crash test sports gear like helmets. Discover the neuroscience behind your assumptions. Meet a bioengineer who shows us how PCR tests work. And Erica meets a woman making nuclear fusion a reality.

Episode 15

Putting, Paleontology, and Perfecting Code

Sat, Apr 4, 2026

Erica hits the green to learn how understanding math can make you better at golf. Our favorite Punk Rock Paleontologist shows us the tech that helps her study fossils. How can we use our brain to help control our emotions? And Nabeel meets a woman encouraging young girls to get creative with computer coding.

Episode 16

Changing Bacteria, Color Theory, and Cute Opossums

Sat, Apr 11, 2026

Meet a woman editing bacteria DNA with CRISPR technology. Our favorite dental duo shines a light on the chemistry of teeth whitening. Meet North America's only native marsupial. And Fig meets sports medicine physician Dr. Monica Rho.

Episode 17

Surgeries, Scaffolds, and Short Games

Sat, Apr 18, 2026

Nabeel meets a veterinary neurologist who shows him how she repairs spinal fractures. Discover the neuroscience behind why you're afraid of failure. A bioengineer teaches us about the future of medicine with porous scaffolding. And Erica discovers how math can help her short game in golf.

Episode 18

Chemistry of Neon, Concussions and Computer Engineering

Sat, Apr 25, 2026

Erica discovers the science behind creating neon signs with chemist Danielle Bonnet. Learn about the tools you need to do paleontology fieldwork. Dr. Brain explains how your brain reacts to pain. Nabeel meets a computer engineer working with AI.

Episode 19

Conserving Artwork, Catalase Enzymes, and Counting Seconds

Sat, May 2, 2026

Science in art conservation. Liver enzymes and bioengineering. Our perception of time. A mobile science lab.

Episode 20

Faces, Foxes, and Finding Your Voice

Sat, May 9, 2026

Technology in Cosmetic Chemistry. What are foxes saying? The neuroscience of stress. A vocologist helps performers find their voice.

Episode 21

Bright Bacteria, Bird Fossils, and Building a Better Future in Tech

Sat, May 16, 2026

Nabeel meets a woman editing bacteria with CRISPR gene technology. Our Punk Rock Paleontologist shows us one of the world's oldest birds - the Archeopteryx. Astro Athena shares her tips on how to make the most of your stargazing. Learn how an organization is making tech more inclusive.

Episode 22

Creeping Catastrophes, Creeping Rocks, and Cute Snakes

Sat, May 23, 2026

Episode 23

Bugs, Brain Food, and Brilliant Gemstones

Sat, Jul 4, 2026

Nabeel meets an entomologist studying how environments affect our insect neighbors. Discover instruments engineered to mimic the sounds of nature. Dr. Brain explains how food fuels our brains. Learn how a gemologist uses chemistry, physics, and math to determine if gemstones are real or imposters.

Episode 24

Studying Music, Seeing Skunks, and Smashing Helmets

Sat, Jul 11, 2026

Discover how studying music in school helped one woman find her way towards a career in STEM. Say hello to Jam Jar the skunk as we learn about aposematism - or warning colorations on animals. Our favorite dental duo shows us the science behind keeping our teeth strong. Discover how engineers crash test sports gear like helmets.

Episode 25

Catching Neutrinos, Climate Science, and Chile Life Development

Sat, Jul 18, 2026

Nabeel goes deep underground to search for tiny particles known as neutrinos. Our resident wildlife expert shows us the smarter side of raccoons. Atmospheric Scientist Maiya May shares how climate change is warming our oceans. Discover how Child Life Specialists help sick kids in hospitals feel better through the power of play.

Episode 26

Preparing for Disasters, Paleontology, and Preserving Paintings

Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Nabeel discovers how creating disasters can help save lives. Code robots to play Chopsticks. Learn about the tools in a paleontology field kit. Mina Porell and Dr. Rosie Grayburn teach Nabeel about all the science and technology that is used to Analyze and conserve paintings.