Keystone Stories
Drive-Ins
In the late 1950s, at the height of the drive-in’s popularity, Pennsylvania had more than 180 in operation. Today Pennsylvania still has nearly 30 drive-in theaters in operation, second most in the country. Continue »
Video
Mission: Materials Science
Scientists in Action at Mallouk Labs 2
Christopher Reynolds and Andrew Glaid study the tiny molecules in a human cell that interact with the environment. Continue »
Mission: Materials Science
Slippery Solids
How do layers help things slide? Our presenters pick surprising lubricants to race gummy bears down homemade ramps! Continue »
Keystone Stories
The Forest
In the early days of the Commonwealth, nearly 29 million acres of Pennsylvania were covered in forest. By 1895, this number dropped to 9 million acres. While Pennsylvania provided lumber to build a nation, this invaluable natural resource was almost lost. Continue »
Mission: Materials Science
Scientists in Action at Cremer Lab
Christopher Reynolds and Andrew Glaid study the tiny molecules in a human cell that interact with the environment. Continue »
Mission: Materials Science
Building Boundaries
When two materials come together, curious things can happen where they meet. Continue »
Mission: Materials Science
Scientists in Action at NCCU Lab
Join Antonio Marston and Michael Cruse for a look into their lab as they blaze new trails in the world of super-thin 2D materials. Continue »
Mission: Materials Science
Designing 2D Materials
In this mission, you’ll use fun foods to build a model of a 2D material to explore some of the same features that scientists observe in microscopes. Continue »
World Kitchen
Venezuela
Guest Chef Luciana Alvarez shares recipes from her native Venezuela including Arepas and Pabellon Venezolano. Continue »
Digging Deeper
The Pollinator and Bird Garden at the Arboretum
Penn State President Eric Barron and his guests talk about the Pollinator and Bird Garden at the Arboretum at Penn State. The garden allows guests to experience natural beauty and science in one immersive environment. Continue »
