Ep 4. Out of Memory / Pizza To Go!
- TV-G
- September 7, 2015
- 26 min
Thomas Edison's Secret Lab is an educational animated show that takes viewers on exciting journeys of discovery with Thomas Edison and his group of science-loving friends. In season 2 episode 4, titled "Out of Memory / Pizza To Go!", the gang faces two interesting challenges as they continue to explore the wonders of science.
In "Out of Memory", Thomas and his friends are working on a project of creating a robotic assistant that can store and retrieve vast amounts of data. They work tirelessly to develop and perfect the robot's memory function for it to perform as expected. However, the robot suddenly stops functioning, and the group of young scientists realize that the robot has run out of memory. Unwilling to give up on the project, they begin searching for ways to enhance the robot's memory.
The group decides to take inspiration from the human brain and create an organic memory chip. They journey to the lab of an esteemed neuroscientist to gather knowledge on brain functions and how they can apply its principles in their project. The neuroscientist teaches Thomas and his friends how neural networks function and transfer of memory between neurons. They get to work on creating an organic memory chip, and their hardwork and creativity pay off. The robotic assistant is now able to store and retrieve unlimited information, and they have successfully created a new way of designing robotic intelligence.
In the second part of the episode, "Pizza To Go!," Thomas and his friends are left to run the local pizzeria while the owner takes a brief leave of absence. With orders flowing in, the team quickly realizes that they are swamped and unable to keep up with the demand. Thomas tries to use his science skills to create a kitchen robot to help with the workload, but the robot keeps malfunctioning and making matters worse.
As the situation grows dire, they notice that the pizza ovens are not warming up as expected. Investigating the problem, they find that the gas supply to the restaurant has been mistakenly shut off, thus explaining the slow warming ovens. Not wanting to disappoint their customers, the young scientists put on their thinking caps and decide to harness the sun's power to cook the pizza. They create a makeshift solar oven using a magnifying glass and solar panels, and they are soon back in business.
Despite the contrasting storylines, "Out of Memory/Pizza To Go!" harks on the importance of using science to solve problems and the relevance of teamwork in coming up with solutions. The episode also stresses the importance of applying scientific theory in real-life problems for everyday advancements.
In conclusion, "Out of Memory / Pizza To Go!" is an excellent mid-season episode of Thomas Edison's Secret Lab that teaches science in an entertaining and engaging way. The show's young audience is bound to learn a thing or two while enjoying the antics of Thomas and his friends, who continue to inspire young minds through their exciting and informative scientific escapades.