Hollywood film studios have been using computers to create special effects for years. But to make computer-generated water look real on the big screen, you have to understand some pretty complicated physics. Adam Rogers goes behind the scenes at one of the world's best visual effects companies, to show us how they cracked the code to create “perfect water” for the third Pirates of the Caribbean film. To see the full segment, visit http://www.pbs.org/kcet/wiredscience/video after original broadcast. Tune in to WIRED SCIENCE on your local PBS station (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wiredscience
A Woods Hole expedition sails to the Arctic Ocean to test autonomous undersea vehicles (AUVs). These underwater robots are used to explore the frigid waters below the ice cap to discover new life forms near volcanic vents along the ocean floor. To see the full segment, visit http://www.pbs.org/kcet/wiredscience/video after original broadcast. Tune in to WIRED SCIENCE on your local PBS station (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wiredscience
Dr. Anthony Atala of Wake Forest University is building organs in his lab. Last year he publicized his success of growing bladders – the first actual living human organs created in a lab and grown unattached to a human being. Correspondent Tamara Krinsky visits with Atala and learns how he “cooks” and grows these organs. We also visit the McGowan Institute of Regenerative Medicine where we learn about the future of regenerative medicine and the challenges that lie ahead. To see the full segment, visit http://www.pbs.org/kcet/wiredscience/video after original broadcast. Tune in to WIRED SCIENCE on your local PBS station (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wiredscience
WIRED SCIENCE host Chris Hardwick and The Office scene-stealer Rainn Wilson (recently named one of People magazine’s “Sexiest Men Alive”) dive deep into the chemical guts of a common household product to discover "What's Inside." Tune in to WIRED SCIENCE on your local PBS station (check local listings). For more information, visit http://www.pbs.org/wiredscience
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This weeks guests are Mimi and Flo from the youtube hit "Same Dude" and "The Mimi and Flo Show". Every week Actress Cara Jedell (Sopranos, Conan O'Brian, 7th heaven) interviews a hot actress or comedianne... on her bed!
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