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A powered ankle exoskeleton could make running easier
A powered ankle exoskeleton could make running easier. Feeling a little slow on that run? What if there were a device you could strap on to your ankle to give you a boost? Engineers at Stanford University, with funding from the National...
The Backyard Scientist
Pouring molten aluminum into a pool!!
What can i do with molten aluminum, pour it into anthills maybe.. In this video I pour over 5 POUNDS of red-hot molten aluminum metal into a pool. The metal makes a crazy noise and remains molten all the way to the bottom of a 6 foot...
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Science Behind The News: Tornadoes
Tornadoes are violent, twisting columns of air with wind speeds over 100 miles per hour that can tear communities apart. Josh Wurman, an atmospheric scientist, explains that tornadoes develop in a special type of thunderstorm called a...
Curated Video
Rate of Photosynthesis Experiments: Investigating the Relationship between Light Intensity and Oxygen Production in Pondweed
The video is a lecture presentation on the rate of photosynthesis experiments. The presenter explains the process of photosynthesis and introduces the hypothesis that the rate of photosynthesis in a plant depends on light intensity. The...
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Soft “vine robots” grow into solutions - Science Nation
Engineers design vine-like, inflatable, plastic bots that can change shape to solve problems. Description: Animals inspire many designs for robots, from the gecko-inspired StickyBot to RoboBees. But mechanical engineers at Stanford...
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Musical training affects older adults' speech perception in a noisy environment
Playing a musical instrument can do wonders for our brain. But how does it affect our hearing later on in life? Dr. Nina Kraus of Northwestern University is studying just that.
Science Sparks
How to set up a magic milk experiment
Colourful milk display to demonstrate emulsions. All you need is milk, food colouring and dish soap ( washing up liquid ) See full instructions for how to set up your magic milk experiment here...
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What is machine learning?
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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Wil Wheaton Hosts Gen Nano Awards show with message from Stan Lee
The Generation Nano competition challenged high school students to create unique superheroes based on nanotechnology. The three finalists presented their entries at the 2016 USA Science & Engineering Festival for a panel of expert judges...
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Fresh Water in the Arctic -- Changing Planet
Scientists are concerned that melting Arctic sea ice will increase the amount of fresh water in the Beaufort Gyre, which could spill out into the Atlantic and cause major climate shifts in North America and Western Europe. The Changing...
The Backyard Scientist
Plugging things in that SHOULD NOT be plugged in
I was curious what would happen if you plugged in a subwoofer so thats how this video was born. Then I plug in a hotdog, electrify a can of shaving cream, tickle a pickle (with 120 volts), and show you my new method of rapid plasma...
The Backyard Scientist
CO2 Cartridge powered Rocket Launcher!
Im going to show you how to make rockets using CO2 cartridges. These are used for Airsoft, Paintball, and BB guns. They contain high pressure Carbon Dioxide gas behind a thin metal disc. If you puncture the disc, the gas will escape and...
The Backyard Scientist
Green Flamethrower Squirtgun
In this video I make and demonstrate how I made a green flamethrower from a squirt gun, antifreeze (methanol), and Roach killer (Boric Acid). I hacked this squirt gun flamethrower together for only $10! The ratio of methanol/boric acid...
Science Sparks
Waterproofing experiment
Fun waterproofing experiment for kids. http://www.science-sparks.com/2015/03/02/waterproof-pirate-ship/
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Cancer-scanning device detects residual cancer cells post-surgery – Biotech’s future
Despite a surgeon’s best efforts, residual cancer cells often remain after a tumor is removed. Now, a technology from NSF-funded small business NovaScan detects cancer cells in living tissue in real-time. The cancer-scanning device has...
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4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn’t Hear About This Week - Episode 23
Copper lights the way, nano delivers for osteoarthritis, machine learning fast tracks a gene hunt, and new tech breaks through sign language barriers. It’s 4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn’t Hear About This Week. Copper Lights the...
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Researchers create unique ice storm lab. NSF Science Now 40
In this week’s episode of NSF Science Now, we create an ice storm lab, discover gravitational-waves, track the path of chemo drugs, and finally test out new deep-sea ROV grippers for handling fragile coral and sponges. Check it out.
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Bio-logging collar reveals unprecedented detail about California mountain lions - Science Nation
How do you get to know a free-roaming California mountain lion? Very carefully! Actually, you may never be able to spend time on the trail with a wild cat, but if the cat is wearing the new high tech collar designed by University of...
The Backyard Scientist
Giant Mouse Trap [Smashes Everything]
I've got a bit of a Raccoon problem at my house… I built something to fix the problem. It breaks multiple local ordinances and a few international treaties, but I give you THE GIANT MOUSETRAP! It took over 3 weeks to build and cost...
Cerebellum
Early Scientific Revolution - Tycho Brahe
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....
Visual Learning Systems
Fundamentals of Genetics: Gregor Mendel's Discoveries
In this program Mendel's work is explored in greater detail by using probability to make predictions of the inheritance of specific traits. The use of the Punnett Square is illustrated through easy-to-understand animations. Other...
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New LHC detector technology - Installing the ATLAS IBL
Scientists and engineers installed a new component in the core of the ATLAS detector--one of two general-purpose detectors at the Large Hadron Collider. This new component, called the Insertable B-Layer, sits merely centimeters from the...
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Bumble Bees in Peril!
In NSF Science Now 54, we discover why some bumble bees are in peril; that some of the earliest primates were adept leapers; we explore a new technique that can print drugs and finally, we learn about a new app capable of detecting...
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Tetraamminecopper(II) sulfate and copper hydroxide
Reacting copper sulphate solution with ammonia hydroxide. If you do not want copper hydroxide use an excess of ammonia.