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Behind the scenes in Antarctica with the National Science Foundation and Disneynature Penguins
It is no easy task to film thousands of penguins in their natural habitat on a remote Antarctic coastline—but it was made possible with the support of the National Science Foundation-managed U.S. Antarctic Program. See what it was like...
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2014 BIO Convention Innovation Zone features frontier biotech research
NSF-funded small businesses with innovative biomedical technologies based on fundamental research were featured at the 2014 BIO International Convention, the world's largest gathering of the biotechnology industry. The companies were...
Cerebellum
Early Scientific Revolution - Leonhard Fuchs
Europe experienced one of the most remarkable periods in history roughly between 1550 and 1700, when three of history's most important events were occurring simultaneously: the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Scientific Revolution....
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Materials Genome Initiative - Three Years of Progress
Advanced materials are essential to human well-being and are the cornerstone for emerging industries. Yet today, it can take ten to twenty years or more from initial research on a new material to first use. That's why in June 2011...
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Chemistry pioneer sets her sights on rare earth oxides - Science Nation
Investigating high temperature materials critical to everyday electronics Renowned chemist, geochemist and materials scientist Alexandra Navrotsky has become a pioneer in her field over the last 50 years. She even has a mineral named...
Curated Video
Amylase and pH Experiment: Observing and Collecting Results
The video is the second of three lecture presentations on the amylase and pH experiment. It shows Catherine carrying out the experiment and collecting results. The presenter begins by discussing the equipment that Catherine is using,...
The Backyard Scientist
Molten Aluminum Vs. Pie (+Sodium!)
Today I pour molten aluminum on Pumpkin pie, Apple pie, Cranberries, and mashed potatoes & gravy. I also make a Sodium Potassium alloy NaK and put it inside a jar of cranberries. I shoot it with my BB gun to explode it. Finally I toss a...
Physics Girl
Does this look white to you?
When you mix red and green, what do you get? White light is all of the colors, right? So, how do computer screens show you every wavelength of light? Or do they?
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Man makes history at the bottom of the world!
Winter at the South Pole. Six months of darkness. Ice, far as the eye can see. Sub-zero temperatures…and no flights, in or out, from February to October. But none of that has deterred Astrophysicist Robert Schwarz, of the University of...
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What is machine learning? (2)
What is machine learning? Helen Gu, Founder and CEO of Insightfinder Inc., answers your question in this edition of Ask a Scientist. Insightfinder Inc. is supported by America’s Seed Fund powered by the National Science Foundation, a...
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Soft robot arm inspired by octopus attaches, wraps around, carries, and releases
The Tentacle Bot Octopus-inspired robot can grip, move, and manipulate a wide range of objects https://www.seas.harvard.edu/news/2020/02/tentacle-bot Of all the cool things about octopuses (and there’s a lot), their arms may rank among...
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Sierra Nevada Snow Pack & Snow Melt
Snow melt from the snow pack in the Sierra Nevada mountain range provides drinking water to about 30% of California's residents, irrigates key crops in the San Joaquin valley, and runs hydroelectric power plants that supply at least 15%...
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See some of the research carried out by Expeditions in Computing awardees
The Expeditions in Computing awards tackle some of the most challenging computing and information science and engineering issues today. See some of the research being carried out by Expeditions in Computing awardees in this video....
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Science of the Winter Olympics - Downhill Science
In February, Olympic skiers such as Julia Mancuso, Ted Ligety, Marco Sullivan and Scott Macartney will race down Vancouver's Whistler Mountain at speeds of up to 90 miles an hour. Paul Doherty, senior scientist at the Exploratorium in...
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Why are bat viruses so deadly?
Coronavirus outbreak raises question: Why are bat viruses so deadly? It’s no coincidence that some of the worst viral disease outbreaks in recent years — SARS, MERS, Ebola, Marburg and likely the newly arrived COVID-19 — originated in...
The Backyard Scientist
Soxhlet Extraction Capsaicin out of hot peppers!
I used 90% methanol 10% h20 as a solvent. That final product was 10ml of capsaicin oil, I put some on a toothpick and it burned my lips for 20 minutes D: What else can i do with this interesting piece of equipment?
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Fostering Coastal Sustainability: NSF’s Coastal SEES Awards
NSF’s Coastal SEES, or sustainability awards, are leading to new pathways to sustainability along U.S.'s coasts. Learn about these awards with Debbie Bronk, Director, NSF Division of Ocean Sciences.
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Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Recognition Video
AWARDEES ANNOUNCED JULY 2015 On July 1, 2015, President Obama named 107 mathematics and science teachers as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. "These teachers are shaping...
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L.A .COEFFICENT - Fighting Crime With Math
Researchers teamed up with the LAPD to model the math behind spikes in crime. What causes a crime wave and what measures should law enforcement use to reduce the spread of criminal offense? Researchers at UCLA and the University of...
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Drone extends Wi-Fi reach for disaster relief: Smart America Expo
At the Smart America Expo, Yan Wan from the University of North Texas exhibited unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) she developed that are capable of providing wireless communications to storm-ravaged areas where telephone access might be...
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Brain States and Consciousness - Mysteries of the Brain
Neurobiologist Orie Shafer at the University of Michigan is trying to understand how the brain's cells communicate in order to control sleep patterns. To help solve this mystery, Shafer is teaming up with mathematician Victoria Booth to...
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A humanoid robot helps children with Autism Spectrum Disorder! NSF Science Now 12
This week's episode highlights Vanderbilt University's humanoid robot geared to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, University of Michigan researchers harnessing terahertz technology that could one day help doctors see deep into...
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What do butterflies and bubbles have in common?
What do butterflies and bubbles have in common? Both can project iridescent colors in the same way. When a team of biologists happened upon a Florida breeder’s buckeye butterflies--which are usually—brown—sporting brilliant blue wings,...
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Researchers discover unique qualities of porcupine quills! NSF Science Now 6
In this week’s episode of NSF Science Now, we explore climate change and the Colorado River, helping children with disabilities, porcupine’s quills and, finally, the decline of chinstrap penguins.