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A smart headlight that’s easy on the eyes-Science Now 27
In this week’s episode we’ll test drive a new smart headlight that’s easy on the eyes. Discover the source of gas contamination in drinking water from wells --and finally we’ll learn how one breath could possibly save your life.
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Who inspired you in science or math? #ThankaTeacher
National Science Foundation staff take time out to thank a teacher who challenged, supported and encouraged them toward a career path in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
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Earthquake resistant bridges columns
The powerful force of an earthquake can collapse bridges instantly, stranding and even killing people. That is why with funding from the National Science Foundation, engineers at Texas A&M University are leading an NSF-funded...
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How Does It Work? - The Water Cycle
This video uses animation, graphics, and video clips to illustrate and explain each of the "flow" and "storage" processes in the Hydrologic Cycle, more commonly known as the Water Cycle: precipitation, interception, runoff,...
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Novel approach advances home and health sensors - Science Nation
Computer science team successfully taps electronic "noise" to reveal details about water and energy use Description: You may get a breakdown of your home energy use in your monthly bill, but what if you could see how much energy your...
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Rethinking energy consumption and the energy required to manufacture materials
Can we rethink the way buildings use energy? John Ochsendorf, an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Architecture at MIT, is working with his students to change the way buildings are made and how they consume...
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Hydrogen - Green Revolution
How do we harness the power of hydrogen and turn it into useable energy? This episode of Green Revolution talks to scientists who are up for the hydrogen energy challenge. Visit the full Green revolution interactive at:...
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Snakes On A Super Science Show
In episode 55, Charlie and Jordan explore the venomous relationship between rattlesnakes and squirrels and how it helps scientists better understand how these natural enemies have co-evolved. This research could open the door to better...
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Photonics pioneer Leon Esterowitz - ScienceLives
Leon Esterowitz began his academic life as an English major because of his love of literature, but found himself drawn into physics, and ultimately a decades-long career in engineering. That career helped guide the development of the...
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3D Tele-Rehabilitation Beyond Today’s Internet
At the Beyond Today’s Internet Summit, researchers from The University of Texas at Dallas showed a working prototype of a next generation communication system that uses 3D video and force feedback devices to virtually recreate a physical...
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Your unique voice - Finding Your Science
Science is a social enterprise and you have a unique voice to contribute, says political scientist James Fowler. Finding Your Science engages the greatest minds in science to share with you their passion, perspective and inspiration for...
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Why does group categorization matter?
Why does group categorization matter? Kristina Olson, associate professor of psychology at University of Washington and 2018 Alan T. Waterman Award recipient, answers the question on this edition of "Ask a Scientist."
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How can I watch the solar eclipse safely?
We asked NSF’s Division of Astronomical Sciences Program Director David Boboltz how people can view the solar eclipse safely
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The Honey Bee Algorithm - The Golden Goose Awards
What is the most efficient, and profitable, way to allocate computer servers to ever-changing internet traffic? Researchers funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) turned to honey bees to find the solution. The researchers...
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What dead birds tell us about ecosystems
Wonder why you should spend a glorious day in the summer or a cold, windy day in the winter collecting beach-cast seabird carcasses for a citizen science group? Julia K. Parrish, the Executive Director of COASST—a citizen science group...
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Lucky lady lizards
In episode 24, Jordan and Charlie chat about fruit fly parents, the lizard mating game and "yellow" chemistry.
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Computer scientist Juan E Gilbert - ScienceLives
Juan E. Gilbert is an IDEaS professor and Chair of the Human-Centered Computing Division in the School of Computing at Clemson University. He leads the Human-Centered Computing Lab at Clemson and also is a professor in the Automotive...
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Device to treat stress urinary incontinence in women - Elidah
Elidah, a small business funded by the National Science Foundation, created a medical device to help women with stress urinary incontinence - the inability to control the urge to urinate - a condition which impacts about one in three...
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Choosing "greener" gifts - Green Holidays
Looking to buy "greener" gifts for the holidays? Psychologist Leaf Van Boven gives tips on how to buy "green" gifts for your loved ones this holiday season.
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A cheaper, easier way to test for malaria
For many in sub-saharan Africa, finding out if a fever is due to Malaria often means trekking long miles to a clinic for a relatively pricey blood test, and anxious hours of waiting before the results come in. But the Urine Malaria Test...
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4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn't Hear About This Week - Episode 5
Harpooning DNA, harvesting H2O, hopping ahead of hackers, and a harbinger to heed from down under. It’s your weekly briefing on the latest discoveries you might not hear about anywhere else, all with funding from the National Science...
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4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn’t Hear About This Week - Episode 22
A new design for insulin that’s easy to swallow, deep-sea surprise game changer for climate, catching reefs on the flip side, and the physics of how bees chill. For more info: Insulin Pill...
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What do and don't we know about megathrust earthquakes?
What do and don't we know about megathrust earthquakes? William D. Barnhart, assistant professor at The University of Iowa , answers the question on this edition of "Ask a Scientist."
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Reducing Greenhouse Gases - How Do We Know?
Would reducing greenhouse gas emissions avoid the impacts of climate change immediately?