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Researchers discover the Earth's inner-inner core-Science Now 32
In this week's episode we also explore spot fires, haptic technology for touchscreens, and finally we examine the recent water contamination in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Check it out!
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Observing The Great American Eclipse
In a first of its kind, citizen scientists and researchers created a ninety minute time-lapse video of the sun's inner corona. The Citizen CATE (Continental-America Telescopic Eclipse) Experiment captured images of the inner solar corona...
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Ecologists test stability of Maine ecosystem over two decades - Science Nation
Working on a lobster boat in Swan's Island, Maine, typically means an early wake-up call. The boats head out around 5:30 in the morning. For University of Pennsylvania ecologist Peter Petraitis, California State Northridge biologist...
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AI-powered software identifies voices in noisy environments
Imagine being able to hear a voice with extreme clarity even in the loudest environment. Yobe Inc., a small business funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), is developing speech recognition and voice authentication software that...
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Antarctic glacier melt! NSF Science Now 16.
This week's episode highlights wireless monitors, Antarctic glacier melt, S&E employment and finally a volcano discovery.
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Medical Silk - Innovation Nation
The human body reacts well to silk, which is part of the reason why Tufts University researchers are cooking up some magical medical applications for it. See some of the possibilities they're exploring in this episode of Innovation...
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Torque - Science of NFL Football
"Science of NFL Football" is a 10-part video series funded by the National Science Foundation and produced in partnership with the National Football League. In this segment, NBC's Lester Holt describes what torque is and how the...
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How can data visualization and analysis help identify a dream job?
How can data visualization and analysis help identify a dream job? Katy Borner, Distinguished Professor of Engineering and Information Science at Indiana University, answers the question on this edition of "Ask a Scientist."
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Why we smile on Facebook - Finding Your Science
Political scientist James Fowler makes the connection between smiling profile pictures on Facebook and human evolution. Finding Your Science engages the greatest minds in science to share with you their passion, perspective and...
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Why staying connected is important - Finding Your Science
Political scientist James Fowler provides intriguing evidence for maintaining social bonds with friends even if they may negatively influence you. Finding Your Science engages the greatest minds in science to share with you their...
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Science Behind The News: Crowdsourcing
When humans and computers work together, they can find solutions to many different types of problems. Luis von Ahn, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon University, explains the science behind crowdsourcing and how the concept...
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Fuel Cell Efficiency - Science of Innovation
To operate and function efficiently, machines of all shapes and sizes need a source of energy. A series of innovations is helping to make energy conversion within fuel cells as efficient as possible.
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The Bees Knees
In episode 56, Jordan and Charlie see what the buzz is about with RoboBees, and how researchers at Harvard have found a way to "stick" their landings. Their flying microrobots, or RoboBees for short, can perch by using electrostatic...
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The promise of personal fabricators - Neil Gershenfeld
FabLab creator Neil Gershenfeld of MIT describes the path from minicomputers to PCs to 3-D printing to personal fabricators. For more information visit: http://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=131761
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Fuel Cell Efficiency - Science of Innovation
To operate and function efficiently, machines of all shapes and sizes need a source of energy. A series of innovations is helping to make energy conversion within fuel cells as efficient as possible. Provided by the National Science...