Series / Ævar Vísindamaður

Ævar Vísindamaður is an Icelandic Science Show hosted by Ævar Þór Benediktsson. It aired on RÚV from 2013 to 2017.

Recurring segments include:

• Vísindamaður dagsins ("Scientist of the Day"; all seasons): Ævar talks about a famous real-life^note S1 featured both real-life scientists and fictional characters. scientist.
• Sprengjugengi Háskóla Íslands ("Explosion Gang of the University of Iceland"; S1–S3): Katrín Lilja Sigurðardóttir (a chemistry professor) and a guest host perform chemistry experiments that often involve explosions, fire, and things changing color.
• Heimsókn ("Visit"): Ævar visits an Icelandic technology company.
• Myndbandakeppnin ("Video Competiton"; S1): Children send in videos of them doing science experiments.
• Spurning dagsins ("Question of the Day"): Ævar answers various science-related questions from children.
• Tímamót ("Time Capsule"; S2): Ævar puts together a time capsule, and children contribute various items to it.
• Ævar í hægagangi ("Ævar in slow-motion"; S4)

Tropes:

• Dominance Through Furniture: Discussed in S1 E1.
  Ævar: Science is everywhere. ... Observe where you're sitting. [Beat] If you're sitting on your little brother, you should stop it immediately because that isn't comfortable for anyone.
• Don't Try This at Home: Very commonly said during the various experiments.
• Exposed to the Elements: Discussed in the Time Capsule segment of S2 E6, where a girl brings her iPod.
  Ævar: What was on your iPod before it was damaged?
  Girl: Beyoncé. ... But there's something that I can't stand about her.
  Ævar: Yes?
  Girl: She doesn't have any clothes.
  Ævar: [laughs]
  Girl: It's like she's never heard the word "shirt" before.
  Ævar: She'd be very cold if she came here.
  Girl: Yeah, I don't think she'd like Iceland.
• Hilarious Outtakes: S3 E7 is all about mistakes, and shows various bloopers that they made on the show.
• Prejudice Aesop: Ævar delivers one in S3 E9 after discussing why humans have different skin colors.
• Sticky Shoes: S3 E2 features Ævar testing a pair of magnetic shoes.
• Stuff Blowing Up: The Explosion Gang does this all the time.
• Wall Crawl: In S1 E1, Ævar creates a device that uses vacuum-cleaner suction to let the user climb up walls.