Apr 11 How do you build a robot that’s smaller than an insect? By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy How do you build a robot smaller than the tip of your finger? Inspired by the strength, speed and agility of insects, Sarah Bergbreiter from the University of Maryland is designing tiny robots. Continue reading
Oct 29 Watch Playing Judo with Nature Netherlands scientists play "judo with nature", using nature's own forces against storms. Continue watching
Jul 03 Watch Liver Bud Growth from Human iPS Cells This video shows formation of human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived liver bud. Continue watching
Jun 05 Watch Jamie Munkatchy Teaches Making Biofuel Jamie Munkatchy's students make biofuel in their classroom, with fiery results. Continue watching
May 28 Watch What Bridge Collapse in Wash. State Says About Health of U.S. Infrastructure What Bridge Collapse in Wash. State Says About Health of U.S. Infrastructure… Continue watching
Oct 26 Watch Science Nation – RoboBees: Design Poses Intriguing Engineeri It started with a TV show, "Silence of the Bees," about honeybee populations in steep decline. At Harvard University, electrical engineers Rob Wood and Gu-Yeon Wei, and computer scientist Radhika Nagpal saw a challenge. And, so began the creation of… Continue watching
Oct 04 Dazzling Colors, Wacky Inventions at the Maker Faire By Jenny Marder Scientists, artists, engineers and builders converged at New York City's 2012 Maker Faire last week to celebrate a playful love of invention. The Maker Faire, a family-focused event, is rooted deeply in science, and holds as part of its key… Continue reading
Apr 26 Watch Bridging the Gender Gap: Why More Women Aren’t Computer Scientists, Engineers Bridging the Gender Gap: Why More Women Aren't Computer Scientists, Engineers… Continue watching
Apr 26 Watch “Hard” Sciences: A “Boy Thing?” Judy Woodruff interview Maria Klawe of Harvey Mudd College on women in the sciences. Continue watching
Mar 29 The Dos and Don’ts of Earthquake-Resistant Construction By Justin Scuiletti Here are some tips on building a home that could withstand an earthquake. Continue reading