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Science Experiment: Coin Battery
Dive into the fascinating world of science with everyday materials. This experiment is a thrilling educational experience that everyone can participate in. Little ones will be amazed to see an LED light up using simple items, and older...
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Christmas Science Experiment with Paper Towels
Join us as we uncover the fascinating world of science using everyday items - this time, it's all about Paper Kitchen Towels! Get ready to be amazed by the simplicity and magic of science in the spirit of Christmas. *What's Inside?* - A...
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Science Experiment: Extinguishing a Candle with CO2
In this incredible science experiment, we demonstrate the power of carbon dioxide by pouring it from a glass over a burning candle. Watch as the flame is quickly extinguished, proving the effectiveness of CO2 as a fire suppressant. This...
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Halloween Science Experiment: How to Make a Raising Skeleton Hand
Looking for a fun and easy Halloween science experiment? Look no further than this raising skeleton hand experiment! All you need is some gloves, a plastic bottle and a clear container with water. Plus, it's a great way to learn about...
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Advanced Wireless Research Initiative - Webcast from 7/15/2016
NSF leads federal effort to boost advanced wireless research
The National Science Foundation announces it will invest more than $400 million over the next seven years to support fundamental wireless research and to develop platforms for...
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Inventing the Way Forward - Graduate Education for the STEM Workforce (2)
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Division of Graduate Education Open House: Inventing the Way Forward: Graduate Education for the STEM Workforce
The first panel, The Big Picture: Challenges and Opportunities in Graduate Education, six...
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Science of the Winter Olympics - Short Track Speed Skating
The U.S. speed skating team has two best hopes against a powerful South Korean team that took three- of-a-possible-four golds in Torino: Apolo Ohno and J.R. Celski--an 18-year-old World Champion in his first Olympics. Speed skating is...
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Improving Outcomes by Reducing Red Tape for Financial Assistance
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidance on Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards Please submit your questions to cofar@omb.eop.gov. For more information on this guidance...
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BIO Distinguished Lecture Series – Michael Dietze
BIO Distinguished Lecture Series – Michael Dietze: "Solving the challenge of predicting nature: How close are we and how do we get there?" Is nature predictable? If so, how can we better manage and conserve ecosystems? Near-term...
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Pouring Molten Metals into Water. COOL! (Aluminum, Thermite, Lead + More!)
I've been pouring 7 different metals into a 24" tall aquarium over the weekend, and the results have been super cool! I poured metals with different melting points to see if they had any different effects when they came in contact with...
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Pouring molten Aluminum into a Pumpkin (cooled with liquid nitrogen!!!)
The inside of a pumpkin has a pretty interesting geometry. I had the idea to cast the inside to see what it looks like, but the inside of the pumpkin is very fragile and the 1000 degree aluminum pretty much destroys it as soon as it...
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Pouring Liquid Nitrogen in a Pool - (I set my pool on fire!!)
I pour Liquid Nitrogen, Diethyl Ether, and Dry Ice into my pool! Can liquid nitrogen put out a fire? what about dry ice? Diethyl ether is one of the most flammable solvents around!
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Molten Aluminum vs Liquid Nitrogen (& Dry Ice!)
Pouring molten aluminum into liquid nitrogen and dry ice are my most requested videos, so today you finally get to see what happens!
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A battery inspired by vitamins
What happens when there isn't any wind to spin the blades of a wind turbine? Or there's no sun to charge those solar panels? National Science Foundation-funded researchers at Harvard University may have a solution. In episode 69, Jordan...
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DIY "Liquid Nitrogen" Liquid Propane!
Hey guys, In this video I use liquid propane as an analogue to liquid nitrogen. Its easy, I just invert a propane cylinder and the propane comes out a a liquid. This liquid is very cold. about -40 degrees! I acts just like liquid...
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What does an environmental engineer do? - Careers in Science and Engineering
What's it really like to be an engineer or a scientist? What do they really do all day? You're about to find out! Meet the next generation of engineers and scientists in these profiles of young professionals, who may just inspire you to...
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Science of the Winter Olympics - Mathletes
It's been called "the Queen of Sciences"--mathematics. It might not be as obvious in Olympic sports as physics or materials-engineering, but math--from simple arithmetic to calculus--is part of every jump, every spin, every move the...
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Hyperlocal mapping within urban heat islands for future forecasting - Science Nation
Researchers lay the groundwork for high resolution “heat maps” to protect residents and improve city planning A quick check on a smartphone will provide you with the day's expected high temperature, but what if you could find out how hot...
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3D Pen - Plastic to metal, Girlfriend spider prank, Dry ice air-hockey. #3D Simo Mini
I've always wanted to play with a 3D pen, they look pretty fun. Ive figured out some practical uses, like turning plastic into metal, and 'welding' broken plastic together. It's easy to turn any 3D drawn or 3D printed plastic object into...
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LIGO detects gravitational waves -- announcement at press conference (part 1)
Press conference announcing the first direct detection of gravitational waves -- February 11, 2016
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Surprising Reasons Why We Need Biodiversity
The hangout covers the benefits of biodiversity—and which benefits have been scientifically tested; how biodiversity boosts innovation; and how researchers are measuring biodiversity in the face of environmental change. Guests: Bradley...
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Airplane disease transmission!
There’s nothing like being stuffed into a cramped, hot airplane cabin to make you feel sick. NSF-funded researchers at Florida State University say passenger movement patterns in these cabins actually can make you sick. In response to...
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BIO Distinguished Lecture Series – Sheila Patek
BIO Distinguished Lecture Series – Sheila Patek "From fast to ultrafast: Evolutionary dynamics and interdisciplinary principles of extreme biological movement." On November 7, 2018, the National Science Foundation's Directorate for...
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Withering Crops -- Changing Planet
As the global population continues to increase, scientists and farmers are concerned about the impacts that climate change could have on the world's crops. To better understand the process of photosynthesis and how plants use water and...