SciTech Now: Episode 319

It’s a women in science takeover featuring some of the brightest minds in central Pennsylvania. Meet a young woman whose love of science started on the farm. Now, it’s taken her to one of the sweetest places in the state. Also, a scientist who is uncovering history using ancient DNA. And learn about the story, behind the story, of NASA’s hidden figures.

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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. Watch »

Posted on June 12, 2017

 

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In this episode of SciTech Now, we visit a Penn State lab that’s working on making batteries last longer, especially for electric vehicles. Also, discover the field of biomedical gerontology in a Google chat with Aubrey de Grey, who’s on a crusade against aging. Watch »

Posted on May 5, 2017

 

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Take a walk in one of Pennsylvania’s most diverse habitats.  The bog at Black Moshannon State park is home to three unique carnivores, and that’s just the plants. Watch »

Posted on November 3, 2016

 

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