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Citizen Science - Science Nation
With help from the National Science Foundation, Cornell University's Ornithology Lab is tracking bird breeding biology and the impact of climate change on bird populations. Some of the best information they are getting is from dedicated...
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Bogdan Mihaila describes the extreme software challenges of an upgraded Large Hadron Collider
Bogdan Mihaila describes how the Large Hadron Collider is helping reveal new insights into the universe, and the need for software to handle the extreme challenges presented by its upgrade in 2026. Mihaila is the program officer...
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Molten Aluminum vs Bullets
From my experience, molten aluminum, and bullets look really cool in slow motion so i decided to combine them in what might have been the dumbest/craziest thing i've done. See you at the darwin awards!
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1000 degree Red Hot Rocket Knife
You knew it was coming! Back at it again with the Rocket Knife, but this time i'm going full sellout! 1000 degree, 150mph knife vs Coke, Silly-String, Bread, Wood, Bricks, and Lighters! You all gave me so many good ideas last week, I had...
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Ammonia Sulfate Mistake!
OOPS I forgot to dilute my solutions when making a video on how to grow my favorite crystals!! No mad scientists were hurt in the process. I did not publish this earlier for obvious reasons, but Ive gotten a lot of subscribers recently...
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The Role of Technology in Math Education
To give some perspective on technology and how it can, under specific conditions, help students succeed at mathematics are Jeremy Roschelle, director of the Center for Technology in Learning at SRI International and Ken Koedinger,...
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Spying on Synapses - early concept brain research
Signaling across synapses--the tiny gaps between neurons, over a thousand times thinner than a sheet of paper--requires multiple molecules to work together. To learn how neurons communicate, and ensure they pass across the synapses at...
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One test shows every bacteria, virus, and parasite in your body - Biotech's Future
Aperiomics, a small business funded by the National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research program, is developing a test that can identify a wide range of pathogens in one biological sample. Crystal Icenhour, CEO of...
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On-location for Astronomy on the Mall
In Washington, D.C., on June 2, 2017 visitors were given a free guided tour of the sky at the 8th annual astronomy festival on the National Mall. This free public stargazing was organized by Donald Lubowich, coordinator of astronomy...
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Computer science - Not just for boys or geeks
Mathematics and computer science teacher Jackie Corricelli is out to counter the myths about who should study what. She is a recipient of the 2013 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
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4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn’t Hear About This Week - Episode 29
AI-boosted birdbot, greater tomaters, battery anatomy, and the evolutionary pursuit of carbs Hummingbird robot using AI to go soon where drones can’t...
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How NSF helps drive our nation’s economy
A look at how National Science Foundation investments in basic research and people are critical to maintaining the scientific and technological edge that drives U.S. economic growth.
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4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn’t Hear About This Week - Episode 17
Spooky Antarctic vibes, moving magma matters, tracking the tropics and aging ancient animals. It’s 4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn’t Hear About This Week. Oldest clue of animal life...
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What is Behavioral Science?
Applied behavioral science is a relatively new concept within the business community. This short video is part of planned series of videos to increase awareness and improve the implementation of behavioral science initiatives in...
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Local 3D printing hubs bring manufacturing back to U.S. Smart America Expo
Imaginestics is a start-up out of West Lafayette, Indiana, founded by Nainesh Rathod. At the Smart America Expo, Rathod was part of a team that demonstrated the potential impact of "Smart Shape Technology" on 3D printing and local...
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How Do U.S. Students Fare in Math vs. the Rest of the World?
William Schmidt is university distinguished professor of statistics and education at Michigan State University. He has conducted numerous studies using student achievement data gathered through the Third International Mathematics and...
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Technology - Climate Modeling
Scientists need computers to create climate models. Is the technology keeping up with their needs?
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How infants retain information! NSF Science Now 55
In this week’s episode, we learn how infants retain information; how loud noise can affect birds; we explore snake locomotion, and finally, we discover an ancient Native American population. Check it out!
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Materials scientist Nikhil Gupta - ScienceLives
Materials scientist and mechanical engineer Nikhil Gupta conducts research designed to improve the performance of materials used in safety helmets, armor and other protective gear. His experiments in bone breakage revealed that bone...
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Making Sci-Fi a Reality - Innovators
Much like the early Star Trek tricorders, a new and advanced camera for high-resolution, single particle, cryo-electron microscopy (cryoEM), will help reveal the secrets of biological structures. With support from the National Science...
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Home grown
In episode 29, Charlie and Jordan talk about life at home... microscopic life, that is. This research highlights the impressive amount of microbial diversity in the average household and the degree to which these organisms can tell a...
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DigiMorph: Bringing Fossils to Life - Science Nation
High tech x-ray scanning equipment has opened up a whole new world to scientists studying delicate specimens such as fossils, skeletons and ancient manuscripts. It's called "high resolution X-ray computed tomography," and it essentially...
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Helping health care technologies communicate: Smart America Expo
Julian Goldman, a physician at Mass General Hospital, knows better than most the frustrations that doctors face when they're confronted with computer systems and devices that just won't communicate with each other. His lab has been a...
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AI helps medical professionals interpret, perform ultrasounds – Bay Labs
Bay Labs, a small business funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), uses artificial intelligence to help medical professionals perform and interpret ultrasounds. Bay Labs is using deep learning technology to enable a wider range...