''Wired Science'' was a weekly television program that covered modern scientific and technological topics. In January 2007

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aired pilot episodes for three different science programs, including ''Wired Science''. Using

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-sponsored research and public feedback, PBS selected ''Wired Science'' for a 10-episode run in the fall schedule. The program was a production of

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. In July 2008, the show was officially cancelled.

References

External links

''Wired Science'' blog
at Wired News
''Wired Science'' episode guide
at PBS * {{DEFAULTSORT:Wired Science PBS original programming 2000s American documentary television series 2007 American television series debuts 2007 American television series endings