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Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Getting a Handle on Why Fingers Wrinkle

9th - 10th
A discussion of a video about scientific research into what makes the skin on fingers wrinkled after being soaked in water. The scientists were able to relate it to internal blood pressure but could not confirm what use this phenomenon...
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Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Video Pick: Growing a Wastewater Treatment Plant

9th - 10th
The algal turf scrubber uses algae to boost water quality.
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Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: How Large Ships Use Navigation Systems

9th - 10th
After the Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster off the coast of Italy, questions were raised about how this could happen, and whether the ship had the best available electronic navigation system. The International Maritime Organization...