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National Science Foundation: Science of Nfl Football: Torque
NBC's Lester Holt describes what torque is and how the application of this force on an object causes it to spin. Professors Tony Schmitz of the University of Florida and Jim Gates of the University of Maryland explain that battles on the...
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National Science Foundation: Science of Nfl Football: Kinematics
Lester Holt and former NFL running back Deuce McAllister explore kinematics on the playing field. NSF-funded scientists Tony Schmitz and John Ziegert explain how the kinematic concepts of position, velocity and acceleration can be used...
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National Science Foundation: Science of Nfl Football: Newton's First Law of Motion
NBC's Lester Holt breaks down Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion and how it can change how fast players can speed the football up or slow it down. Sceince professors Tony Schmitz and Jim Gates explain why the control of inertia is so...
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National Science Foundation: Science of the Summer Olympics: Engineering for Mobility
A biomechanical engineer explains the science behind the design of wheelchairs in a variety of different Paralympic sports. [5:16]
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National Science Foundation: Ocean Temperatures Changing Planet
Dr. Tony Knap, of BIOS in Bermuda explains how climate change is causing ocean temperatures to rise, and what impacts it may bring around the world. [6:05]
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National Science Foundation: Rising Sea Levels
Scientists predict the rise in sea level will only increase, and they're studying changes in the ocean and land to better understand how and why the water is rising. [6:20]