The Einstein Challenge

It follows two world-class experts as they compete to best explain seriously complicated concepts to a panel of kids, concepts such as how bad was the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.

1. E1. Amazing Feats of Flight

   Jun 2, 2024

   Two aeronautical experts from NASA face-off to explain everything from how planes take off to how a stealth bomber makes itself invisible.

2. E2. The Daredevil Made Me Do It

   Jun 2, 2024

   Two physicists explain thermodynamics and extreme altitude by tackling questions about parachutes and diving to the ocean's greatest depths.

3. E3. Ancient Weapons

   Jun 2, 2024

   Two historical weapons experts explain ancient warfare by demonstrating the use of weapons like the trebuchet, hwacha and Greek fire.

4. E4. Mega Disasters

   Jun 2, 2024

   Experts in environment studies explain the great garbage patch, the sinking of the Titanic, and the causes of an avalanche, among other natural and man-made disasters.

5. E5. When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth

   Jun 9, 2024

   Paleontologists face-off on the topic of dinosaurs, including the supersonic power of the Apatosaurus' tail, the fearsome jaws of Tyrannosaurus Rex and exactly how a giant asteroid meant the end for dinosaurs.

6. E6. Titans of Industry

   Jun 16, 2024

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