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Researchers Discover New Species of Dinosaur in Tanzania
NSF-funded paleontologists at Ohio University have discovered a new species of titanosaurian dinosaur in Tanzania. It was discovered embedded in a cliff wall in the Rukwa Rift Basin of Southwestern Tanzania. Only four have been unearthed...
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Engineering smarter robotic boats for safer, cheaper work on the water - Science Nation
From conducting bridge inspections to search and rescue missions, future unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) will help humans with the dangerous or repetitive work Description: Roboticists Karl von Ellenrieder and Satyandra Gupta may work...
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The Land Before the Wheel - Gil Stein discusses the mound of Tell Zeidan.
Gil Stein, lead researcher and director of the University of Chicago's Oriental Institute discusses finds discovered at the mound of Tell Zeidan, one of the world's first cities. Researchers hope to gather clues about how early societies...
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Recipe for revolution - Finding Your Science
Chemistry Nobel Laureate George Olah talks about doing passionate science. Finding Your Science engages the greatest minds in science to share with you their passion, perspective and inspiration for making breakthrough discoveries.
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Controlling Appliances Remotely : Energy Efficiency - Science Nation
Ever leave the house and then wonder if you left the iron on, or the oven, or maybe the lights? That's something Anthony Rowe doesn't need to worry about. The Carnegie Mellon University Computer Scientist and Electrical Engineer can...
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Adagio - Cloud-based Audio Mixing Application
Jonathan Susman, a musician and software developer, wanted a tool he could use to virtually practice with his band. Adagio, the application he created, ended up being something more. Adagio lets a student break a musical composition into...
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Planetary scientist Bill Bottke - ScienceLives
As a planetary scientist, Bill Bottke can investigate uncharted territory in space and work with other scientists to come up with new ideas about how our solar system formed . . . all from the comfort of his office on Earth. Recently,...
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More Than Just Warming - History Of Climate Change Research
When did we learn that climate change involves more than just the warming of the planet?
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Real-life Mario Fireballs ---- SMS#1
Soaking tennis balls in gasoline? What can go wrong!
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The Effects on Plants and Animals - The Carbon Cycle
How will increased amounts of carbon affect plants and animals?
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The Flint water crisis - Engineering researchers find answers for alarmed residents
In 2015, engineering researchers funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) helped to uncover the dangerously high lead levels in Flint water, and listened to a community in distress. Through a NSF Rapid Response grant awarded to...
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Greenland Ice Sheet is sliding more than anyone realized, impacting sea level rise!
A National Science Foundation-funded team of researchers from the Universities of Wyoming and Montana has discovered that the Greenland Ice Sheet is sliding more than anyone realized. Surprisingly, they found that the ice slides across...
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4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn’t Hear About This Week – Episode 12
WiFi detects weapons, what ants can teach robots, position repercussions on concussions, how saving forests saves kids. It's your weekly briefing on the latest discoveries you might not hear about anywhere else, all with funding from the...
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Smart vents to save energy – CES 2015
NSF-funded small business Keen Home has developed a smart vent that opens and closes to reduce uncomfortable hot and cold spots, save energy in unused rooms, and tailor a home’s heating and cooling to fit specific lifestyles. The new...
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4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn’t Hear About - Episode 32
Crocodile smile, incognito from mosquitoes, future frequent floods, and saving sea otters For more information: '100-year' floods will happen every one to 30 years, according to new flood maps...
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How does this jellyfish sting without touching you?
In warm coastal waters around the world, swimmers can often spot large groups of jellyfish pulsing rhythmically on the seafloor. Unless properly prepared with protective clothing, it is best to steer clear of areas that Cassiopea, or...
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What is a black hole?
What is a black hole? Hans Krimm, an observational astronomer at the National Science Foundation, answers the question on this edition of "Ask a Scientist."
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Kidding Around about Dinosaurs
Kids talk about dinosaurs and are introduced to the largest known dinosaur of them all.
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How do you study Behavioral Science?
How do you study Behavioral Science? Sherry Benton, CEO and Founder of TAO Connect, answers your question in this edition of Ask a Scientist. TAO Connect is supported by America’s Seed Fund powered by the National Science Foundation, a...
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Peter Elmer of Princeton explains how data is critical to understanding fundamental physics
Peter Elmer of Princeton University explains how the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is a Higgs boson factory, and why hunting through its data is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Elmer is the principal investigator on the $25...
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Mitochondria - Chalk Talk
Take a look at the power plant that's inside almost all living organisms with complex cell structures. This animated series of short videos acts as a video glossary to define specific scientific terms or concepts in a fun, easy to...
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Computer Scientist Kyla McMullen - ScienceLives
While companies create visually enhanced movies, TVs and videogames to capitalize on the public fascination with 3-D technology, Kyla McMullen, assistant professor at Clemson University's Human-Centered Computing Lab, works on 3-D...
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Sunny with a Chance of Solar Storms
In a flash, all of your electronics could be gone, and you'd be left thanking a solar storm. However, a collaboration of National Science Foundation-funded scientists has created groundbreaking visualizations to help scientists and...
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Eyes in the Sky - Antarctica
NSF-funded KU researchers successfully test unmanned aircraft system in Antarctica. Check it out!