Science of Innovation 2016

From 3-D bioprinting that could one day generate heart tissue to origami-inspired structures built for medicine and space exploration, a new set of educational videos continues an exploration begun three years ago inside the creative process that leads to innovation. Six new stories in the "Science of Innovation" video series highlight how innovation can turn fundamental science and engineering ideas into significant societal and economic impacts.

"Science of Innovation" is produced by NBC Learn in partnership with the National Science Foundation and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.