TV Talent

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Solids, Liquids & Gases - Ever wondered why ice disappears from your refrigerator?... probably not.  Mike Davis and the explorer take a ride all over Chicago, as they try to figure out how solids can turn into liquids or gases in The Science of Liquids, Gases and Solids. Part 1:https://youtu.be/c7oCoEKGn4M Part 2: https://youtu.be/pTIo7pzVRww Part 3 https://youtu.be/qjC8LBAZ-YE

Biodiversity - As part of WYCC's Earth Month Mission, Mike Davis and his student explorers will discover a greater understanding of science in our city. Did you think that squirrels and pigeons were the only wildlife in Chicago? Well, think again! In "An Understanding of Biodiversity", Professor Mike will take you on a biological journey through Chicago and show you how urban living can be green! Part 1 https://youtu.be/9TDDu_Kl_ig  Part 2  https://youtu.be/DYR1vs4Nqv0 Part 3 https://youtu.be/MwnFApbJhKk

Sailing : What floats your boat? What makes it sail?  How does a boat sail into the wind? Professor Mike Davis, with the help of a team of experts at the Chicago Yacht Club,  answers these questions and more. Part 1 https://youtu.be/gGVQ8ccbCiw Part 2 https://youtu.be/2h7njMEXdJA Part 3 https://youtu.be/LAyBQT03Ids

Science of Engineering : Do you know what engineers do?  Mike Davis and the explorer will find answers to this and many other questions, as they take us on a discovery trip from robots to solar cars.  All of this in the Science of Engineering. Part 1:https://youtu.be/0BlAayNnmiM Part 2:  https://youtu.be/oi-g1nod95s

Science of Theatre - Professor Mike Davis goes backstage for the "A Christmas Carol" production at the Goodman Theatre.  From sets to lighting to costumes, see how science plays an important role in the theatre! Part 1 https://youtu.be/dmy90jKvUA0  Part 2 https://youtu.be/BydLv614yQ4 Part 3 https://youtu.be/9M5Uy2ajXKs

Great Lakes Science - In this episode, Professor Mike Davis explains the importance of keeping our lakes clean to his student explorer. When the explorer needs a second opinion, Professor Mike takes her on a journey from a recycling center to Lake Michigan itself so that she can understand the fragility and power of our ecosystem and how it must be preserved, one recycled good at a time! Part 1 https://youtu.be/a8pA2lDO020  Part 3 https://youtu.be/3HjynBYYXtE

From X-ray glasses to telescopes, in this episode Mike Davis and his student will take us to an enlightening tour as they explore the electromagnetic spectrum...  Part 1  https://youtu.be/XZqZi_9rnYk Part 2 https://youtu.be/evbvuIcJzbA Part 3 https://youtu.be/OaqopOsysTQ

City Science - Electricity: Where does electricity come from? Demonstrations answer the question- "How many lightbulbs does it take to  change a city?" Part 1  https://youtu.be/Xw6EreCSm9g  2 https://youtu.be/Vp0iECdLO8s Part 3 https://youtu.be/U0lyZVp6u_Y

Ever wonder where the water goes after you flush? Or how slime is made? Or, perhaps, how scientists make those stuffed birds at the Field Museum look so real? Professor Mike Davis, with Dr. Rabiah Mayas, explore the science behind all things gross. Whether it's at the Lincoln Park Zoo  Part 1 https://youtu.be/qTHiPasfYZI  Part 2 https://youtu.be/jWMtGqsM7DU  Part 3 https://youtu.be/qTHiPasfYZI

City Science - Food:  In "You Are What You Eat: The Science of Food", Mike and his student explorer will take you on a gastronomical ride through proteins, fats and carbohydrates! Part 1 https://youtu.be/U1TQ6iN8wqQ Part 2  https://youtu.be/xLIuwzmoO5I Part 3 https://youtu.be/0y0ah7wuDFQ

City Science - Sound : Part 1 https://youtu.be/GIgGBqc5IfA Part 2 https://youtu.be/1Dg6UmLo_Js

City Science - Gases:  There is a lot more to gases than what you might smell! In this episode, Mike Davis will take his student explorer on a mission to find the science behind gases! Whether it's the gas you may breathe that is monitored by EPA experts or the gases that make a door difficult to close, Professor Mike will show you what the stink is all about! Part 1 https://youtu.be/JqciKL168QQ