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Science Now Ep. 11
New NSF Science Now Video: From monsoons to ground-level ozone to Greenland Ice melt-Check out the exciting discoveries!
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NSF funds precision agriculture for food security
Here's a longer version of the story, with grant links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Lf81WZ0VVE Support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) has led to the development by start-up SupraSensor Technologies of a novel sensor to...
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Atmospheric scientist Ralph Cicerone - ScienceLives
If you read Ralph Cicerone’s Massachusetts Institute of Technology profile, it says as an undergraduate he was a bit unprepared when he arrived at the school in 1961. Apparently, the public high school in his small Western Pennsylvania...
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2017 Waterman Award Recipient John V. Pardon
The National Science Foundation recognizes mathematician John V. Pardon as one of two winners of the 2017 Alan T. Waterman Award, the nation’s highest honor for a young scientist or engineer.
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A smart headlight that’s easy on the eyes-Science Now 27
In this week’s episode we’ll test drive a new smart headlight that’s easy on the eyes. Discover the source of gas contamination in drinking water from wells --and finally we’ll learn how one breath could possibly save your life.
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Who inspired you in science or math? #ThankaTeacher
National Science Foundation staff take time out to thank a teacher who challenged, supported and encouraged them toward a career path in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
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How Does It Work? - The Water Cycle
This video uses animation, graphics, and video clips to illustrate and explain each of the "flow" and "storage" processes in the Hydrologic Cycle, more commonly known as the Water Cycle: precipitation, interception, runoff,...
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Novel approach advances home and health sensors - Science Nation
Computer science team successfully taps electronic "noise" to reveal details about water and energy use Description: You may get a breakdown of your home energy use in your monthly bill, but what if you could see how much energy your...
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Rethinking energy consumption and the energy required to manufacture materials
Can we rethink the way buildings use energy? John Ochsendorf, an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Architecture at MIT, is working with his students to change the way buildings are made and how they consume...
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Earthquake resistant bridges columns
The powerful force of an earthquake can collapse bridges instantly, stranding and even killing people. That is why with funding from the National Science Foundation, engineers at Texas A&M University are leading an NSF-funded...
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Hydrogen - Green Revolution
How do we harness the power of hydrogen and turn it into useable energy? This episode of Green Revolution talks to scientists who are up for the hydrogen energy challenge. Visit the full Green revolution interactive at:...
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3D Tele-Rehabilitation Beyond Today’s Internet
At the Beyond Today’s Internet Summit, researchers from The University of Texas at Dallas showed a working prototype of a next generation communication system that uses 3D video and force feedback devices to virtually recreate a physical...
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4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn’t Hear About This Week - Episode 22
A new design for insulin that’s easy to swallow, deep-sea surprise game changer for climate, catching reefs on the flip side, and the physics of how bees chill. For more info: Insulin Pill...
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Your unique voice - Finding Your Science
Science is a social enterprise and you have a unique voice to contribute, says political scientist James Fowler. Finding Your Science engages the greatest minds in science to share with you their passion, perspective and inspiration for...
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Why does group categorization matter?
Why does group categorization matter? Kristina Olson, associate professor of psychology at University of Washington and 2018 Alan T. Waterman Award recipient, answers the question on this edition of "Ask a Scientist."
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What do and don't we know about megathrust earthquakes?
What do and don't we know about megathrust earthquakes? William D. Barnhart, assistant professor at The University of Iowa , answers the question on this edition of "Ask a Scientist."
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Reducing Greenhouse Gases - How Do We Know?
Would reducing greenhouse gas emissions avoid the impacts of climate change immediately?
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How Will Climate Change Affect It? - The Water Cycle
How will climate change affect the water cycle?
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How can I watch the solar eclipse safely?
We asked NSF’s Division of Astronomical Sciences Program Director David Boboltz how people can view the solar eclipse safely
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Snakes On A Super Science Show
In episode 55, Charlie and Jordan explore the venomous relationship between rattlesnakes and squirrels and how it helps scientists better understand how these natural enemies have co-evolved. This research could open the door to better...
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The Honey Bee Algorithm - The Golden Goose Awards
What is the most efficient, and profitable, way to allocate computer servers to ever-changing internet traffic? Researchers funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) turned to honey bees to find the solution. The researchers...
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What dead birds tell us about ecosystems
Wonder why you should spend a glorious day in the summer or a cold, windy day in the winter collecting beach-cast seabird carcasses for a citizen science group? Julia K. Parrish, the Executive Director of COASST—a citizen science group...
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Lucky lady lizards
In episode 24, Jordan and Charlie chat about fruit fly parents, the lizard mating game and "yellow" chemistry.
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Photonics pioneer Leon Esterowitz - ScienceLives
Leon Esterowitz began his academic life as an English major because of his love of literature, but found himself drawn into physics, and ultimately a decades-long career in engineering. That career helped guide the development of the...