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SciTech Now Episode 309

Season 3 Episode 309 | 26m 47sVideo has Closed Captions

Imaginary friends; repairing tech; turning waste into gasoline; and injured elephants

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

12/05/2016 | Rating NR

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SciTech Now Episode 309

Season 3 Episode 309 | 26m 47sVideo has Closed Captions

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

12/05/2016 | Rating NR

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