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Science Now Episode 5
This episode explores negative thoughts, robotic fish, Mt. Erebus and finally alligators. Check it out!
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PAEMST Awardee Judith Martinez Discusses Why She Became a Science Teacher
Judith Martinez is a 7th-12th grade Science teacher at Colegio Católico Notre Dame High School in Caguas, Puerto Rico. She is also a 2011 Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching awardee. For more information go to...
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Computer scientist Teresa Dahlberg - ScienceLives
Teresa Dahlberg is professor of computer science and associate dean of undergraduate programs and administration for the College of Computing and Informatics at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She has more than 25 years of...
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Science Now Ep. 11
New NSF Science Now Video: From monsoons to ground-level ozone to Greenland Ice melt-Check out the exciting discoveries!
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2017 Waterman Award Recipient John V. Pardon
The National Science Foundation recognizes mathematician John V. Pardon as one of two winners of the 2017 Alan T. Waterman Award, the nation’s highest honor for a young scientist or engineer.
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Molten Aluminum Vs. Live Toaster
Ever wonder what happens when you pour 1000 degree molten aluminum metal on a plugged in toaster? Sparks fly, plastic melts, and toasters everywhere shed a tear. I Melted 5 pounds of aluminum in my homemade forge/foundry and poured it...
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Understanding coastal seas - NSF grants offer new insights
New NSF grants are helping us better understand our coasts; NSF's David Conover explains.
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Science Now Episode 4
NSF Science Now highlights some of the latest in NSF science & engineering research and discoveries.
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NSF funds precision agriculture for food security
Here's a longer version of the story, with grant links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Lf81WZ0VVE Support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) has led to the development by start-up SupraSensor Technologies of a novel sensor to...
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Atmospheric scientist Ralph Cicerone - ScienceLives
If you read Ralph Cicerone’s Massachusetts Institute of Technology profile, it says as an undergraduate he was a bit unprepared when he arrived at the school in 1961. Apparently, the public high school in his small Western Pennsylvania...
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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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Isopropyl Nitrite - Flames and Science!
Nitrites AKA "Poppers" are extremely flammable liquids.
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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