In the premiere episode of SciTech Now, we investigate the future of the digital age and try to bridge the gap between engineering and the fine arts.
In episode two, seniors take charge of technology and an iconic brain teaser turns 40.
In episode 3, we meet the future women of coding, update an ancient art form with lasers, and explore life under water.
Episode four of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We step inside a museum making math fun, we see drones take flight across America, we learn about the science of song and its effect on the brain, we meet a man trying to revolution the “big box” shopping experience, and we get an inside look at the technology keeping our cities safe.
Episode Five of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We take a look at the changing multi-billion dollar gaming industry, hear about the future of wearable devices and learn about the building blocks of matter.
Episode six of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We see the future of driverless cars, we learn how an unusual creature may save our shorelines, we meet a teen entrepreneur shining a light on political funding, and we take a look at one of the oldest societies on Earth.
Episode Seven of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We take a look at a hands-on approach to science and math, learn how devices have gone digital, meet the creators of a startup revolutionizing the future of coding, look at how trash is being turned to gas in space, and meet a man taking Legos to a new level.
Episode eight of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We take a look at one town trying to crack the code of internet access, we meet a designer and engineer making high tech “kinetic” furniture, Dr. Robbert Dijkgraaf answers the question, “What is the future of the universe?” we learn how to read at lightning speed and see the science of cheese.
Episode nine of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We step into a world-renowned research lab pushing the boundaries of women in science, we take a swim with the snot otter, we learn how big data is shaping our lives, and take a look at robotics in the wild.
Episode ten of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We learn what happens when your house can track every kilowatt of energy you use, physicist Brian Greene and actor Alan Alda deconstruct Einstein’s Theory of Relativity, we meet a man at the cutting edge of virtual reality and get to know the animal misfits of our planet.
Episode eleven of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We look at how Detroit is using innovation to fight urban blight, how some buzzworthy apps will help you stay healthy, and we meet one girl who is determined to be the first person on Mars.
Episode twelve of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We give you an inside look at Google Lunar XPrize race to space and take a behind the scenes tour of one of the world’s largest herbariums.
Episode thirteen of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We meet Wikimedia Foundation’s Special Advisor and take you underwarter to investigate invasive species creeping into our waters.
Episode fourteen of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We find out how farmers are modernizing their water usage and how banking is going digital.
Episode fifteen of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We talk conservation with famed primatologist Jane Goodall and learn about a company that’s trying to send us (back) to the Moon.
Episode sixteen of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We meet the makers of Etsy, learn how St. Louis is updating their aging sewer system, and find out how secure your data really is.
Episode seventeen of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We find out how cities are going digital and check in with another team competing for the Lunar X Prize.
Episode eighteen of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We meet scientists who are testing the upper limits of computing and explore new ways of telling stories in interactive spaces.
Episode nineteen of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We look at LEDs to rethink lighting and meet a group of students who are staying after school to learn STEM.
Episode twenty of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We contemplate mass extinction and meet a new wave of robots that looks remarkably lifelike.
Episode twenty-one of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We find out how farming is becoming more sustainable and how museums are getting modernized.
Episode twenty-two of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We meet the race car driver who fuels his vehicle with food and talk to a tech reporter about the ramifications of online data collection.
Episode twenty-three of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We meet a Catholic astronomer and try to better understand natural disasters.
Episode twenty-four of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We discover the peculiar death rituals of crows and go looking for the pterosaur, elusive cousin of the dinosaur.
Episode twenty-five of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We meet veterans trying to make it in business and the tech experts behind some of the world’s biggest events.
Episode twenty-six of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. Meet the scientists who may have found a cause of autism and discover the technology being used in Antarctica to keep tabs on penguins.
Episode twenty-seven of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. Find out how hibernating grizzly bears may hold the cure for diabetes and see how scientists are trying to bring species back from extinction.
Episode twenty-eight of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. Find out if solar power can save us and how folks are fighting to close the gender gap in tech.
Episode twenty-nine of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We meet an organization based in the South Bronx that’s bringing tech jobs back to cities and learn about how biofluorescence in fish could yield biomedical breakthroughs.
Episode thirty of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. Take a look inside of New York City’s exclusive Explorers Club with an expert from “Science Friday” film by Emily Driscoll.
Episode thirty of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. Take a look at a company in Washington State that has developed a new technology to reuse food waste from grocery stores as fertilizer.
Episode thirty-two of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We get an inside look at the U.S. Department of Energy’s newest particle accelerator, NSLS-II, and the advanced science and technology behind it; World Science Festival gives us a presentation on synesthesia, and more.
Episode thirty-three of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. Heather Savage discusses fracking and its relation to earthquakes in the United States; researchers are exploring ways to use drones in emergency response situations, and more.
Episode thirty-four of SciTech Now brings you the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and innovation. We take a deep look at coral reefs and learn why these diverse ecosystems are at risk around the world. We also take a look inside a hospital where researchers have been working to develop high-tech goggles that can easily detect cancer cells during surgery, and more.
In this episode of SciTech Now, we visit one community in Central Florida that is working to better cohabitate with the area’s black bear population; Hari Sreenivasan sits down with climate scientist Richard Somerville to discuss the Doomsday Clock; we do “Show and Tell” with two tortoises, Hermes and Mud; Hari Sreenivasan speaks with Dr. Michael Lipton about the risks associated with head injuries and we take a closer look at the Theremin, a unique instrument that uses bioelectric magnetic fields to create sound.
In this episode of SciTech Now, we take a look at one school in Washington state pioneering the “flip classroom,” where lecturing is done at home, and problem solving is done in the classroom; we learn about a tenacious vine called the “air potato” posing difficult challenges to wildlife managers who are using small critters to fight back; Hari Sreenivasan sits down with the CEO of Spire, Peter Platzer, who is trying to revolutionize weather forecasting one satellite at a time; we meet the “visionaries” behind the startup One Drop who have developed an innovative new way to help people cope with diabetes and we sit down with Mark Siddall of the American Museum of Natural History who gives us an up-close look at some of the world’s most venomous creatures.
In this episode of SciTech Now, we take a look at a robotics competition that is jumpstarting a lasting interest in STEM for children of all ages; we sit down with the American Museum of Natural History’s “Coolest Dude Alive,” we meet a researcher examining how people fall in an effort to develop programs that can prevent or minimize serious falls for senior citizens; Microbial Ecologist Jack Gilbert answers the question, “What is the human microbiome?” and we get an up-close look at a new species of frog with a very distinct sound.
In this episode of SciTech Now, we meet wildlife cops on the Columbia River working hard to stop poachers from catching and killing valuable sturgeon; we ask a scientist “Does extinction matter?” We go “Inside the Lab” and visit a group of Central Florida engineers who are building a flight simulator; Hari Sreenivasan sits down with MIT Professor Manolis Kellis to discuss this human epigenome; and we meet an expert at the American Museum of Natural History who explains the mysterious phenomenon dark energy.
In this episode of SciTech Now, we take a look at how illegal hunting of deer and elk antlers is sparking controversy in the backcountry wilderness of Oregon and putting the animals in danger; we meet Dr. Kate Mansfield and the turtles she is tracking; Hari Sreenivasan sits down with serial entrepreneur Brian Hecht to discuss nutrition startups; we step inside an aquaponics farm in Florida that is revolutionizing the way we grow food sustainably and we get a visit from the Dinosaur Whisperer Dustin Growick to discuss the accuracies and inaccuracies of the dinosaurs portrayed in the recent film Jurassic World.
In this episode of SciTech Now, we learn about a disease called white-nose syndrome has been killing bats all over the United States; we hear from author Ainissa Ramirez about her book Newton’s Football and how she is making science “cool” again; Hari Sreenivasan sits down with tech columnist Geoffrey Fowler to discuss the concept of the “Uber of Everything,” and we visit an exhibition in Utah called ARTsySTEM that aims to combine art with science education.
Reporter Andrea Vasquez explores the rich history of the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island; Hari Sreenivasan sits down with Yale University’s Dr. David Spiegel to discuss synthetic chemistry and its impact on science and medicine; we take a step into Robofest Tampa Bay, which challenges children to put their programing skills to the test while inspiring future generations to pursue careers in math and science; and we meet Jennifer Funk, a researcher at Chapman University in California, who discusses plant life in drought conditions.
In episode 42 of SciTech Now, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Forensics Laboratory in Oregon is working to solve crimes in the wild with unique investigative processes; Hari Sreenivasan sits down with American Library Association President Sari Feldman on the state of libraries in the digital age; Steve Brown of Intel discusses the complexities of Moore’s Law; and the Financial Times reporter Tanya Powley brings us inside the engineering hub of the supersonic car that is gearing up to break the land speed record.
In episode 43 of SciTech Now, reporter Andrea Vasquez takes us to the world of 3D printing at the Inside 3D Printing Conference and Design Expo in New York City; Eric Arndt of MIT discusses the unique bombardier beetle; Adam Obeng of Columbia University discusses his new app Chirp; a hospital in Florida is developing a new parachute implant for patients suffering from heart disease; and a New Jersey high school is revolutionizing the study of biology with the BioDome: a home for plants and animals.
In episode 44 of SciTech Now, the environmental reporting team EarthFix on the plight of the bald eagle; Ofer Leidner on his wellness app, Happify; we meet the team behind Wubees, a game that strengthens the social interaction skills of children with autism; and an international team of researchers uses the web application Morpho Bank to build evolutionary maps for different species.
In episode 201 of SciTech Now, scientists determine the viability of plant life in space via an experiment aboard the International Space Station; Rod Breslau on the growing popularity of eSports; John Howell of the Univesity of Rochester on the science behind invisibility; and a New Jersey water treatment plant is reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by turning waste into energy.
In episode 202 of SciTech Now, scientists at the University of South Florida use a new method for tracking fish populations; Dr. Martin Blaser on the pitfalls of antibiotics, from allergies to obesity; John Howell of the Univesity of Rochester on the science behind invisibility; and a New Jersey water treatment plant is reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by turning waste into energy.
In episode 203 of SciTech Now, the New York Fashion Tech Lab is a tech accelerator is helping companies at the intersection of retail and technology modernize the fashion industry; Ruth DeFries, professor of Ecology and Sustainable Development and Columbia University’s Earth Institute, explains how the history of human development has impacted our planet; The Blue Ocean Film Festival aims to spread awareness about what lies underwater, with help from aquatic filmmaker and explorer Fabien Cousteau; the Melrose Center is a 26,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility at the Orlando Public Library; and PBS Secrets of the Dead investigates the real possibility that a Trojan Horse could have been used to trick Troy into defeat.
In episode 204 of SciTech Now, go trackside at a Trans Am road race to learn how racers make their cars aerodynamic; Jon Schull, co-founder of e-Nable, discusses how his organization is making low-cost 3-D printed prosthetics available to children around the world; TripExpert co-founder Emily Hughes explains how the site aims to be a definitive statement of the overall quality based on professional reviews, instead of user reviews; the Financial Times investigates whether mass-market sport-related technologies can help mitigate some of the risks associated with contact sports; as the number of social media users continues to grow, some universities have incorporated the communication tool into their curriculum.
In episode 205 of SciTech Now, we take you into the lab to see how robots are changing the surgical landscape; the science educator, the CEO of the Planetary Society, the “Science Guy” himself, Bill Nye, joins us to talk about his new book and about his Kickstarter project to create a breadbox sized spacecraft powered by the light of the sun; Science Friday shows us how a badminton birdie’s unique aerodynamic shape makes badminton the fastest sport around; and Abalone are sea snails that graze on algae and seaweed, but overfishing and poaching have left them on the edge of extinction.
In this episode of SciTech Now, some oil companies are cutting back on their operations and hoping to reduce waste in the process; Springboard Enterprises CEO Kay Koplovitz discusses supporting women in business; we go inside the Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, where staff target the core cause of autism and provide therapy and support for those on the spectrum; and the Financial Times explores how the worlds of biology and robotics are coming together and how bionics is now being applied in healthcare.
In this episode of SciTech Now, archaeology moves underwater as researchers discover clues from the past; planetary physicist Phil Metzger on the New Horizons flyby over Pluto; one southern California couple is going to extreme measures to revolutionize the physical therapy industry; and PBS Secrets of the Dead has the extraordinary story of a young pioneer, whose remains were found in an archaeological excavation.
In this episode of SciTech Now, the largest desalination plant in North America is making Tampa Bay water safer and cleaner; space architecture and engineering expert Madhu Thengavelu discusses building settlements on the Moon and Mars; brain surgery performed while awake helps mitigate symptoms of Parkinson’s disease; and the Financial Times reports on the one-atom thick layer of carbon called graphene that is 200 times stronger than steel and thinner than a sheet of paper.
In this episode of SciTech Now, scientists use algae to trace the origins of sex; the decommissioned space shuttle Atlantis has a new home in Orlando, Florida; the company deCervo explores the neuroscience involved in athletics; and mobile security research that tries to protect us from hackers.
In this episode, viewers get a glimpse of a new, more efficient wind turbine with an unusual beginning; we learn how data and Statcast is changing the experience of watching a baseball game; mirror therapy employs the illusion of reflection to trick the brain into faster motor recovery; and zero-emission motorcycles are helping police departments.
In this episode of SciTech Now, a four-story magnet may hold the key to clean, renewable energy; Jennifer Vento, from the digital marketing firm Women Online, discusses how women around the world are joining together to create innovative new technologies that protect women both on- and offline; Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses the future of space exploration.
Scientists attempt to answer the question, “How many licks does it take to get to the center of a lollipop?”; filmmaker and producer Emily Driscoll discusses the science behind the lollipop mystery; climate scientist Ken Caldeira talks climate intervention strategies; and one school in Tampa is using technology to facilitate classroom learning.
Invasive species threaten Florida’s ecosystem; professor Madhu Thangavelu discusses the future of collaborative robotics; serial entrepreneur Brian Hecht explains how emerging job search engines are altering the employment marketplace; planetary physicist Phil Metzger looks into the future of Mars exploration; and we go behind the scenes at the AMNH.
In this episode of SciTech Now, an international group of computer coders have joined forces with a composer to showcase fractals in a whole new light; the founder of the renewable energy company Uncharted Play has developed unusual sources of electricity for the developing world; at the Tech Sassy Girlz Hackathon in Orlando, middle and high school girls get a crash course in coding; and more.
In this episode, the hunt for dark matter ensues 4,850 feet below the ground; Financial Times reporter Gina Chon discusses the depth and implications of cyber security; and thanks to electrodes implanted in her muscles, athlete Jennifer French can compete once again.
In this episode, shark skin could be the key to combating the spread of harmful bacteria inside hospitals; an innovative device allows you to virtually connect with your dog; researchers find a connection between a child’s socioeconomic status and the surface area of the brain; and more.
In this episode of SciTech Now, we take a look into the most common genetic disorder worldwide: color blindness; Professor Stuart Licht offers a promising, economical solution to the fight against climate change; and ocularists create prosthetic eyes that are both realistic and comfortable, as well as life changing.
In this episode, we explore the usage and benefits of wearable technology; architect Jeffrey Pelletier takes us inside his Lego room and reveals some real world applications of the toy; a global initiative to create marine sanctuaries offers hope for oceans; and new drugs may be able to outsmart germs resistant to antibiotics.
In this episode of SciTech Now, scientists work to grow plants in extreme conditions; an app predicts your seven year romantic outlook; and automation and robots are introduced to one of the oldest trades: brick laying.
In this episode, a high tech submarine allows for better underwater exploration; an average nose can sense 1,200 flavors; mysterious stains on St. Louis’ Gateway Arch prompt a tricky testing procedure; and the U.S. military is turning to microgrids to keep its power reliable and secure.
In this episode, high schools provide both an associated degree and optimal real-world experience; 3D printers create soft tissue; we take a look at the marvelous life of a historic space shuttle; and we learn why we find some animals cute and others not.
We go inside the rapidly expanding aerospace industry; explore virtual reality as possible treatment for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder; meet David Abraham, author of the book “The Elements of Power,” who joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss rare metals and why we’ve come to rely on them; and look at Pando, one of the oldest and largest single organisms on the planet.
In this episode, we learn why beluga whales are a reflection of the health of a watershed; author and scientist Ainissa Ramirez discusses how bubbles might help NASA catch comets; we explore the importance of studying the physiological changes that occur in traders during financial bubbles and crises; and a collaborative workspace reveals how it serves as a catalyst for new startups and apps.
We go behind the scenes at the famed (and sustainable) Biltmore Estate; Dr. Rudolph Tanzi discusses changing our gene activity; new technology is changing our communication capabilities; aircraft simulation is employed to encourage critical thinking among high school students; and the University of Washington School of Oceanography is expanding our knowledge of the ocean floor.
Tiny satellites called CubeSats have democratized space science; blended learning combines in-person teaching with tech; a high school student and a science corporation pave the way for easier use of ethanol as renewable energy; and a mouse-like creature with massive hind legs teaches us about the growth of human bones.
We explore farming on an urban rooftop; Peter deMenocal, director of Columbia University’s Center for Climate and Life, explains the climate innovation gap; unwanted algae is threatening Florida waterways; and a robotic surgical system makes precise surgery faster and easier.
We explore the warming Arctic through its bird population, learn how snowflakes form and why they have 6 sides, check out state-of-the-art care for our wounded veterans at the Center for the Intrepid at Fort Sam Houston in Texas, and see how drones are modernizing the farming industry.
Researchers studying the zebrafish are making new discoveries in developmental biology; SciStarter founder, Darlene Cavalier, is crowdsourcing science research; the innovators behind RaceYa share their educational toy cars; and a dangerous flesh-eating bacteria is becoming a public health problem in warm coastal waters.
In this episode of SciTech Now, how ants and slime might help us understand collective human behavior; founder of Not Impossible Labs Mick Ebeling discusses “technology for the sake of humanity”; behind the scenes of one at the world’s first virtual medical centers; and a robot that has the potential to change the hotel industry.
In this episode of SciTech Now: thin, flexible screens may be the future of technology; understanding the significance of gravitational waves; a company that’s giving a new kind of voice to those with speech disorders; and how pesticides used a century ago are affecting residents of a Washington town.
In this episode of SciTech Now, how one company in Kansas City, Missouri, is bringing technology to the roadways; busting environmental myths and an answer to the controversial question: paper or plastic?; teaching educators how to integrate new technologies into the classroom; and a unique collection of scientific and medical devices from decades past is shedding light on innovations old and new.
In this episode of SciTech Now, an experimental drug trial that may provide insight into early onset Alzheimer's; how robot teachers are creating new ways of learning; how and why we associate words with shapes; and detectives in Washington state are trying to take down poachers who are illegally selling shellfish on the black market.
In this episode of SciTech Now, archaeology students in North Carolina are using ground-penetrating radar in an attempt to solve a Revolutionary War mystery; the prevalence and dangers of counterfeit microchips; as more universities offer gaming science degrees, some students can now see a future in video game design; and inside the extreme sport of […]
This week on SciTech Now, each and every one of us has a personal microbial cloud wafting around us — but what is it made of?; marine garbage patches are harming our ecosystem; how a popular video game is helping students engage with a variety of topics; and an underwater robotics program that teaches kids […]
In this episode of SciTech Now, an invasive species of crayfish is putting other species at Crater Lake National Park in jeopardy; learn about the Lowline, an underground park set to open in 2020; a community where creativity and science merge; and LED streetlights are changing the way towns feel after dark.
In this episode of SciTech Now, the importance of clear medical communication; what can dental plaque tell us about our ancestors?; a new sketching technology for the 21st century; the best ways to reduce, reuse and recycle; and making health professions more diverse and equal.
In this episode of SciTech Now, a New York-Historical Society exhibit on advancements in tech; the many connections between STEM and hip hop; the importance of charting and naming exoplanets; and the complicated physics behind removing dams.
In this episode of SciTech Now, a hackathon exploring the intersection of hip hop, technology and education; battery powered pills that deliver medication in the body when and where it’s needed; the fascinating manipulation techniques of the orchid flower; and an innovative new wheelchair for people with mobility loss.
In this episode of SciTech Now, how farming companies are using a carbon rich material to enhance soils and purify waste water; can the Japanese art of paper folding, known as “origami,” save lives?; using apps to improve the lives of low-income Americans; and a look at innovative robotic technology being developed in Tokyo.
In this episode of SciTech Now, using advanced technology to analyze therapy sessions; can eating exotic species help protect our ecosystem?; science filmmaker Emily Driscoll discusses how eating invasive species may help the environment; making it safe to work with robots; and bridging the gap between good ideas and
In this episode of SciTech Now, an underwater drone that explores environmental oceanic conditions; bringing bots into our everyday lives; learning about Menlo Park’s legendary inventor, Thomas Edison; a holistic treatment for depression; and a library that is about more than just books.
In this episode of SciTech Now, accessing oceans for scientific research; what happens when two black holes collide?; giving medical students a new way to study anatomy; and a look inside Howe Caverns, which may provide insight into how the world began.
In this episode of SciTech Now, tracking America’s electronic waste; the psychology of imaginary friends; video producer Luke Groskin introduces Science Friday’s new series about children and their imaginary companions; and designing an accessible workplace.
In this episode of SciTech Now, studying the toxicity of harmful chemicals; using new technology to build smarter cities; a prosthetics lab powered by 3-D printers; and how new technologies are transforming the world of theater.
Part two of Science Friday’s Imaginary Companions series links imagination to creative problem solving; can learning about scientists’ struggles increase student interest in science?; using simple and innovative technologies, disabled scientists work to improve the wheelchair; physicist Robert Davies and the Fry Street Quartet use a multi-sensory approach to educating people about climate change.
In this episode of SciTech Now, wildlife volunteers in Oregon set out into the desert to remove barbed wire and fencing from nature; how complex scientific ideas gain acceptance; the mitochondria, the powerhouse of the cell, may not be integral to all cells; and a team of researchers uses the unique properties of the Jersey […]
In this episode of SciTech Now, Science Friday looks at a desert phenomenon in Death Valley; how technology and new voting apps are impacting our journey to the polls; how studying craters left by meteors and asteroids can help us understand what killed the dinosaurs; and examining the microbiome of the human underarm.
Epidemiologists in North Carolina track the evolution and geographic spread of Zika; CNET’s Ben Fox Rubin discusses how refugees in Greece are using mobile phones, apps and social media; Science Friday shares insights about the mysterious octopus; and a special place in San Antonio, Texas where teens might not have access to
In this episode of SciTech Now, augmented reality’s sudden fame and applications; NASA is creating a smart glasses system that can be used by ground operations technicians on Earth and by astronauts in space; mapping the topography of the brain; and scientists in North Carolina are using the Carolina Chickadee as an example of how
In this episode of SciTech Now, the first biodesign event in New York City; Caleb Scharf explores the possibility of life on other planets; cyborg rights activist Neil Harbisson talks about the present and future of human augmentation; and a San Antonio youth program brings kids and code together.
In this episode of SciTech Now, solar power at the famous Daytona International Speedway; the physics of ketchup; a proposed tax on carbon, a surprising discovery of over 600 miles of coral reef; and using fire to learn about the declining giant oak population in North Carolina.
In this episode of SciTech Now, healthcare technology in the military has meant fewer deaths; Deborah Estrin teaches us what we can learn about our health through small data; the future of autonomous vehicle technology; and how the logs from a stranded whaling has proven quite valuable to climate scientists today.
In this episode of SciTech Now, Kenneth Catania of Vanderbilt University studies the curious behaviors of electric eels; learn how lightbulbs can change our daily lives; Meet Dr. Aziz Sancar, winner of the 2015 Nobel Prize in chemistry; and engineers in Orlando, Florida, are using VR technology to give soldiers real-world training
In this episode of SciTech Now, developing methods to improve cochlear implants; invisibility cloaks may be more than science fiction; how dysphagia patients are recovering quicker, thanks to a new biofeedback machine; how dopamine works in our brains; and an underwater virtual reality game that’s helping patients with multiple sclerosis gain mobility
In this episode of SciTech Now, child psychologists discover how and why many children develop imaginary friends; learn why technology companies design products that consumers cannot repair at home; RTI International is building a biofuels reactor, which turns wood waste into gasoline; and Utah’s Hogle Zoo is connecting sick children with injured animals to help them understand the healing process
In this episode of SciTech Now, scientists are discovering ways to use 3D printed tissue in organ transplants; Joey Stein has invented a device to communicate with fireflies; Professor of Philosophy Shannon Vallor discusses the ethical issues behind driverless cars; and how officials, scientists, and politicians are working together to fight the Zika virus in Florida.
In this episode of SciTech Now, Hari learns to play Pokemon Go in Central Park with Visual Reality expert Mark Swarek; Ainissa Ramirez reveals some mysteries of magnetism; Sims Municipal Recycling facility in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, processes 800 tons of recyclables; and scientists are researching how the brain stores and recalls information at the first annual “Tampa Bay Memory Tournament.”
In this episode of SciTech Now, scientists are studying the axolotl salamander’s ability to regenerate their limbs; Brian Hecht unveils some of the latest apps in the music industry; the company Made in Space is making a spacecraft out of asteroids; self-cleaning nanostructures that could help reduce infections; and Adrienne Bennett, the first African American woman to become a master plumber.
In this episode of SciTech Now, a new winter sport that is designed to adapt to climate change; a mechanical engineer and a physical therapist teamed up to develop a device that helps stroke victims relearn how to walk; the grandson of Charles Lindbergh is pioneering clean, quiet, sustainable flight; and video games are helping patients cope with chronic pain.
In this episode of SciTech Now, an attraction in New Jersey is helping visitors picture their backyards with dinosaurs; goTenna is a new device that allows you to communicate without service; geneticists and biotech researchers are breeding cattle without horns; a new tool for film composers; and researchers in Florida are learning
In this episode of SciTech Now, from cell phones to espresso machines, smart devices are doubling as personal assistants; Bailey McCann discusses the future of fingerprinting technology; Dr. Katherine Luker is working tirelessly to answer the question: what is breast cancer?; and proton therapy is a new, less invasive, way to combat cancer.
In this episode of SciTech Now, American White Pelicans are disappearing from eastern Oregon–meet the citizen scientists who are tracking their flight patterns; how NASA is using augmented reality to train astronauts and explore the surface of Mars; a group of students engineered an electric hybrid racecar; and a middle school is putting on a STEM fair based on the PBS series, Cyberchase.
In this episode of SciTech Now, spiciness explained; tech startups moving fashion forward; climate history on Mars; and cyber security experts explain the need for protecting ourselves from digital invaders.
In this episode of SciTech Now, a pacifier that delivers medicine; meet Sharon Abreu, creator of the Climate Monologues; estimating the likelihood of an earthquake; and learn how fireflies synchronize their flashing light patterns.
In this episode of SciTech Now, the science behind goosebumps, an interview with NPR Science Desk reporter, Adam Cole; how do you measure vision? Minority inclusion in genome sequencing; and engineering the perfect pop-up book.
In this episode of SciTech Now, the physics of snowboarding; a look at the Maker Movement with serial inventor Michael Dubno; the untold story of the African American women who helped NASA win the Space Race; and researchers at Yellowstone National Park are tracking grizzly bears.
In this episode of SciTech Now, a wheelchair that allows dancers with disabilities to move in new directions; the online platform, IssueVoter uses tech to promote civic engagement; a biotech company creates spider silk; and the science behind making beer.
In this episode of SciTech Now, how turf grass is impacting sports; an app and sensor that collects and graphs temperature data for tenants; a British researcher challenges how we look at aging; and innovative technology for people with disabilities.
In this episode of SciTech Now, MycoWorks uses mycelium from fungus to create leather-like goods; metal 3D printing; altering the process of photosynthesis; and a woman driving the automotive industry.
In this episode of SciTech Now, creating an electromagnetic football; a conversation with the author of “The War on Science”; an app that helps people manage and invest money; a robotics summer camp; and why do squid release ink?
