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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At Penn State, learn about a network of 30 motion sensors that continuously monitors Pennsylvania for seismic activity. Also, finding the speed of light with peeps, and discover how forests use water.
By 1867, settlers wiped out the native elk population in Pennsylvania. Today, the animal is in the midst of an amazing comeback thanks to conservation officers and the science gathered during a limited hunting season. Other stories include women in science, creating your own invisibility cloak, and virtual reality under water.
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