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A Universe from Nothing Posted by: VideosatNSF
Video duration: 243 seconds Lawrence Krauss, recipient of a 2012 Public Service Award from the National Science Board, describes how quantum mechanics can explain how our universe began. More info at: http://www.nsf.gov/n ews/news_summ.jsp?cn tn_id=123633 |
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Science is About Confronting Mysteries Posted by: VideosatNSF
Video duration: 75 seconds Lawrence Krauss, renowned cosmologist, author and the recipient of the 2012 Public Service Award from the National Science Board, explains why science is so fascinating. More info at: http://www.nsf.gov/n ews/news_summ.jsp?cn tn_id=123633 |
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Global Summit on Merit Review Press Conference Posted by: VideosatNSF
Video duration: 1863 seconds Leaders from a two-day inaugural Global Summit on Merit Review, hosted by the National Science Foundation (NSF), today released a set of merit review principles and established a Global Research Council. Heads of research councils from about 50 countries participated in the summit and joined the Global Research Council. |
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Chalk Talk - Polymers Posted by: VideosatNSF
Video duration: 114 seconds Muscle fibers, DNA and plastics are all examples of polymers. Watch this video to learn more. |
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Robotic Sharks Posted by: VideosatNSF
Video duration: 203 seconds Dive in with NSF funded researcher John Long and his robotic sharks. A professor at Vassar College, Dr. Long and his team study real live sharks and their vertebral columns. They then takes these findings and design computer models and artificial vertebral columns to understand sharks' movement and biomechanics. |
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Laser Balloon Posted by: VideosatNSF
Video duration: 328 seconds This video teaches about color theory using high powered lasers to pop balloons. It is also an experiment in a new kind of educational video that is more interactive for the viewer. |
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Biomass - Green Revolutions Posted by: VideosatNSF
Video duration: 413 seconds How do we turn biological material into energy? This episode of Green Revolution explores how scientists are studying algae, ants, plants, and sawmill waste to help create fuel for the future. |
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Cabinet of Wonders Posted by: VideosatNSF
Video duration: 356 seconds Discovered by a Washington, D.C., lawyer in search of antique furniture, this is truly a Cabinet of Wonders, for inside is the 1700-specimen personal collection of 19th Century British naturalist, field biologist and contemporary of Charles Darwin, Alfred Russel Wallace. Take a look! |