SciTech Now: Episode 306

Science on the slopes.  A pair of Pennsylvania inventors turned a failed middle school science project into a growing business.  See how they are using geometry and physics to build what they call the most advanced boards on the planet.

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Come for the bugs, stay for the science. SciTech Now takes you to the Penn State Great Insect Fair. Find out why some scientists call insects the key to developing a sustainable food source for a growing population.

Posted on October 24, 2016

 

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Discover how scientists are trying to avoid food shortages by applying high tech science to traditional farming. Learn about a company in New York Producing microgrids, a therapy tool for post-traumatic stress, and watch a clip from WPSU’s Managing Risk in a Changing Climate.

Posted on May 12, 2017

 

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Discover the world of sunset forecasts being done by Penn State students. Also, see the science inside the biggest recycling plant in New York city, and the ultimate game of memory.

Posted on January 23, 2017

 

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