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Butterfly proboscis and galeal sliding
Enjoy this research video of a butterfly's proboscis and its galeae sliding against one another. Research in this area could hold the secret to gene repair. Learn more below......
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Cougars' diverse diet helped them survive extinction
An NSF-funded research team says cougars may have survived mass extinction 12,000 years ago by not being picky about what they ate. Check it out!
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Evolution researchers discuss "On the Origin of Species"
Some of evolution science's brightest minds discuss the impacts of "On the Origin of Species" in this introductory video for the National Science Foundation's new special report entitled Evolution of Evolution: 150 Years of Darwin's "On...
The Backyard Scientist
Fire-Saber and Other Awesome Experiments!
3 mini experiments rolled into 1 nice video! Its been raining all week, so I got to stay in and play with my new camera! I made a Fire-saber, and I recorded cool footage like watching a fire race across the floor, and hitting a water...
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New breed of drones can navigate without GPS!
Drones give us a unique perspective of the world around us. But just imagine what these small, agile, unmanned aircraft could do if they weren’t completely dependent on GPS to navigate. They could assist in underground search efforts or...
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3D Printing - Science of Innovation
A three-dimensional, digital representation of an object created with a computer and then sent to an inkjet printer that builds the prototype in three-dimensions. This innovative tool is giving scientists, engineers and backyard...
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Smart Concrete - Science of Innovation
By adding carbon fiber to concrete mixture, a slab of concrete is able to conduct electricity. "Smart concrete" has many potential applications, including helping structural engineers to identify trouble spots in a concrete structure...
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Hour of Code at the National Science Foundation
Aimed at getting students excited about computer science, the "Hour of Code" is a global movement that engages millions of young kids. The National Science Foundation discusses involvement in computer science and the "Hour of Code".
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Picture Yourself Where Discoveries Begin - NSF's Senior Executive Service
Dr. José Munoz and Dr. Joanne Tornow, members of the NSF Senior Executive Service, tell about the opportunities and intrinsic rewards while working at the Foundation.
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Living Ink - Sustainable Ink Made from Algae
Living Ink Technologies, a small business supported by the National Science Foundation, is using synthetic biology to develop sustainable ink with algae. The company hopes to replace petroleum-derived products, such as ink, with its...
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How do you get such clear pictures of the galaxy center?
How do you get such clear pictures of the galaxy center
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The strongest bond
In episode 5, Jordan and Charlie delve into life’s strongest bond, listen to a volcano’s eruption sequence and explore the new online hub for neuroscientists. And there’s a new app for that – Science360 radio that is.
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Laser Balloon
This video teaches about color theory using high powered lasers to pop balloons. It is also an experiment in a new kind of educational video that is more interactive for the viewer.
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Lawrence Krauss and why science is about confronting mysteries
Lawrence Krauss, renowned cosmologist, author and the recipient of the 2012 Public Service Award from the National Science Board, explains why science is so fascinating. More info at: http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=123633
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Explosions Optional: Kate the Chemist shares her secrets for exciting audiences about science
From the Late Show with Stephen Colbert to the Wendy Williams Show, Kate the Chemist has been a fixture on the talk show circuit -- blowing things up whenever she gets the chance. But her secret is not in the pyrotechnics. As a professor...
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Expansion microscopy brings the brain in 3-D into focus
While most efforts to understand the brain focus on new technologies to magnify small anatomical features, engineers at the MIT-based Center for Brains, Minds and Machines have found a way to make brains physically bigger. The technique,...
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A stretchable antenna for wearable health monitoring devices! NSF Science Now 22
In this week's episode, we discover hidden dangers in crib mattresses; we learn about a new stretchable antenna for wearable health monitoring devices; we study the dynamics of deep Earth; and, finally, we explore Antarctic ice sheets...
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Dr. France A. Córdova: Passion for science and NSF
NSF's new director shares her passion about science and the National Science Foundation.
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Why do some scientists commercialize their research?
We asked Belinda Pastrana, Chief Executive Officer of Protein Dynamic Solutions, why do some scientists commercialize their research and become entrepreneurs?
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VisWall Opens Door to Many Worlds - Science Nation
A giant video screen that takes up an entire wall, floor to ceiling, is allowing scientists to see details they've never seen before. Developed at Tufts University with help from the National Science Foundation, the Visualization Wall...
The Backyard Scientist
Salvage High voltage supply from an old photocopier. + other goodies
In this video i salvage an old photo copier for some interesting parts. Their is a nice high voltage transformer, I will be using the high voltage supply for my Marx generator in an upcoming video. I also got some nice mirrors, and a...
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National MagLab: The largest, highest powered magnet lab in the world - Science Nation
NSF's National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, or National MagLab, is a global destination for groundbreaking research across scientific disciplines. Nearly 2,000 scientists from around the world use MagLab's facilities each year,...
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Shoe-based sensor system smartens up gait rehabilitation and therapy
It may look like an insole, but this Smart Shoes system developed at the Mechanical Systems Control Lab at UC Berkeley could help physical therapists get their patients walking better, faster. Sensors capture information to create a...