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National Science Foundation: Science Behind the News
A collection of videos highlighting science news. Covers a diverse range of topics such as crowdsourcing, bio-inspired materials, and vaccines.
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National Science Foundation: Science of Innovation
A collection of videos that highlight major innovations in the sciences, such as biofuels, self-driving cars, and 3-D printing. The series was compiled in honor of Thomas Edison's 165th birthday anniversary.
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National Science Foundation: Science in Motion
A collection of short videos highlighting interesting research being done in science and engineering.
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National Science Foundation: Science of Nhl Hockey
A collection of ten videos that examine the physics behind NHL hockey. They cover topics such as Newton's Laws of Motion, projectile motion, and kinematics.
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National Science Foundation: Science of Speed
A collection of videos that examine the physics concepts at play in NASCAR racing. They cover topics such as friction, tires, aerodynamics, balance, and the fire suits worn by drivers.
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National Science Foundation: Science of Nfl Football
A collection of ten videos that examine the physics and math behind NFL football. They cover topics such as Newton's Laws of Motion, the Pythagorean Theory, kinematics, and projectile motion.
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National Science Foundation: Science of the Olympics: Engineering in Sports
A collection of 36 videos that examine the science behind different sports of the Olympics.
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National Science Foundation: Science of the Winter Olympics
A collection of twenty six videos that examine the science behind different sports of the Winter Olympics.
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National Science Foundation: Home Sensors Enable Seniors to Live Independently
Researchers are developing smart home technologies to enhance the safety of residents and monitor their health conditions using sensors and other devices. [2:48]
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National Science Foundation: One Day We May Fill the Tank With Fungi Fuel
Scientists have discovered a way to use microorganisms to generate hydrocarbons. It is hoped that this idea could eventually be used to create fuel. [2:45]
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National Science Foundation: Killing Cancer: Novel Brain Tumor Treatment Inspires Hope
Describes a new type of treatment for deadly brain cancer that uses white blood cells to transport anticancer drugs to tumors. [4:45]
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National Science Foundation: From This...that! Basic Research to Bridge Sensors
Mehdi Kalantari Khandani at the University of Maryland has created a sensor system that constantly monitors different types of stresses on bridge structures and, when it detects anything unusual, alerts those who need to know. [4:00]
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National Science Foundation: Square Bubbles Shop of Physics
A demonstration of how to create square bubbles using a frame made with plastic straws. [3:29]
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National Science Foundation: When Nature Strikes: Tsunamis
Scientists at Oregon State University study the behavior of tsunamis and how they are formed so they can help people to be better prepared for them. [5:59]
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National Science Foundation: Science of Innovation: Bionic Limbs
A robotics engineer explains his work developing exoskeletons to enable people with paralysis to walk again. [5:22]
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National Science Foundation: Science of Innovation: Self Driving Cars
Looks at the self-driving cars being developed by Google. [5:54]
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National Science Foundation: When Nature Strikes: Wildfires
Wildfires can burn thousands of acres, devastate communities, and sometimes even claim lives. Janice Coen at the National Center for Atmospheric Research is studying how weather and fire interact in order to develop a wildfire prediction...
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National Science Foundation: The Road to the New Energy Economy: Wind Energy
The National Science Foundation and Discover Magazine hosted a congressional briefing series examining what steps must be taken to ensure clean, abundant wind, solar, biomass and geothermal energy for America's future. [40:53]
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National Science Foundation: Green Revolution: Discover
As scientific researchers explore cave formations, learn how science and engineering have resulted in advancements that have changed our lives dramatically. Now more than ever, the boundaries between science, technology, and engineering...
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National Science Foundation: Mysteries of the Brain: Evolving Brain
Researchers are studying transparent zebra fish larvae to understand the neural circuitry of the human brain. [4:55]
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National Science Foundation: How Reliable Is Eyewitness Testimony?
Eyewitness testimony is often thought of as solid evidence in criminal cases, but researchers including Iowa State University's Gary Wells have found that our memories aren't as reliable as we think. Sometimes, we can even build false...
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National Science Foundation: Mysteries of the Brain: Brain States and Consciousness
A neurobiologist and a mathematician are studying the fruit fly to learn more about how cells communicate during sleep. [4:45]
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National Science Foundation: Openf Mri Allows Neuroscientists to Share Brain Research Data
Describes a project out of Stanford University where medical researchers will be able to securely share and access fMRI brain scans on a global scale. This sharing of information will do much to advance the progress of brain research....
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National Science Foundation: When Nature Strikes: Earthquakes
John Vidale and his team at the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network are monitoring ground motion across Washington State and Oregon to prepare residents for one of the most powerful natural hazards on the planet--a magnitude 9 "megathrust"...