SciTech Now: Episode 333

A group of Penn State scientists led by Bo Cheng are trying to figure out how insects like flies, fly. Also, a stunning snapshot of a solar eclipse. And finding every species of fish.

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Testing the top virtual assistants.  Plus, scientists at Penn State are joining forces to fight childhood obesity.

Posted on February 15, 2017

 

Scientist in lab with lithium battery in hand.

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.

Posted on May 5, 2017

 

Young adult female assisting grade school child with science experiement

Visit the Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania, a hands-on museum that seeks to inspire young minds to become scientists and innovators of the future. Also, researching cockroaches, making sustainable guitars, and more!

Posted on July 26, 2017

 

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