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Submersible Makes Discovery on Ocean Floor Video

Submersible Makes Discovery on Ocean Floor

Our oceans are home to more than 90% of all living creatures.
Researchers are testing the safety and durability of a 10-story structure on the largest ever... Video

Shake, Rattle, & Roll

Researchers are testing the safety and durability of a 10-story structure on the largest ever...
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AI vs Infants | Implications for Humanlike AI

Infants go head-to-head with Artificial Intelligence models in a battle of wits, to test commonsense
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Star Collapses into NEW Black Hole | BioFuel | Growing Robots

A massive star runs out of fuel and collapses into a new black hole while researchers work to...
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Biofabricating a human heart, diagnosing Alzheimer's and saving forests

Today we'll talk about fabricating a human heart, new ways to diagnose Alzheimer's, and...
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Earthquake Lightning Rod and MORE

Now, we investigate an earthquake lightning rod and catch up with quick learning, fast running robot
Robotic sloth hanging from a tree Video

It's National Sloth Day. Meet SlothBot!

He’s cute and slow. He’s SlothBot!
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FloodBot: Using sensors and social media to alert residents of dangerous flash floods.

A rapid flood warning system for Ellicott City, Maryland developed after floods devasted the city.
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Making a smartwatch smarter

Just when you thought your smartwatch could do it all, there’s more.
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Using tiny nanocardboard flyers to explore Mars

Nanocardboard plates able to levitate when light is shone on them could explore other worlds.
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A key to keeping drinking water safe

Developing a fast-responding biosensor to detect harmful toxins in our lakes and reservoirs.
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How to quickly sterilize medical equipment for reuse

Plasma brush used to help medical providers quickly and easily sterilize masks and other equipment.
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Finding hidden ocean traps

A new algorithm could help first responders quickly locate people lost at sea.
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Using a magnetic sponge for oil spill cleanup

A nanocomposite coating of magnetic nanostructures that attracts oil and resists water.
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Life in Antarctica during a pandemic

It’s business as usual here at the National Science Foundation’s McMurdo Station, Antarctica.
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Protecting against COVID-19

Working to make masks and other gear more protective.
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Keeping COVID-19 test samples safe

Developing durable thermal insulation materials to keep specimens safe for transport.
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How do barnacles survive environmental changes?

Work by a Brown University research team confirms acentral metabolic protein Mpi helps.
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What do butterflies and bubbles have in common?

Both butterflies and bubbles can project  iridescent  colors in the same way.
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How Soft Robots Could Shape Our Future

This soft robot combines traditional and soft robotics, making it safe but sturdy.
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Fruit Flies In Living Color

Fruit flies and their ability to see in color.
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NSF Science Now 67

In this week’s episode, we examine how dry lakebeds become dustpans, explore digital storytelling.
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NSF Science Now 66

In this week’s episode, we explore earthquake-resistant bridge columns, track the path of cancer..
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NSF Science Now-Episode 65

In this week’s episode, we examine e-tattoo technology for more accurate health monitoring
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NSF Science Now-Episode 64

In this week’s episode, We examine barnacles and the wealth of information they hold ...
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NSF Science Now-Episode 63

In this week’s episode, We learn about developable mechanisms ...
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NSF Science Now-Episode 62

In this week’s episode, we explore 3D technology to look inside capillaries
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NSF Science Now-Episode 61

Researchers develop modular robots that can autonomously adapt to changing environment.
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NSF Science Now-Episode 60

In this week’s episode, we examine an engineering breakthrough in Type 1 diabetes ...
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NSF Science Now-Episode 59

In this week’s episode, we explore using virtual reality for memory recall
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