Penn State President Eric J. Barron welcomes professor Chao-Yang Wang and graduate fellow Ryan Longchamps from the Penn State BEST Center to discuss the advancements in lithium battery technology and the future of electric vehicles. Continue »
Local ski slopes need to make snow to survive but you need more than cold air and water to keep the mountains white. SciTech Now takes a look at the atmospheric conditions needed to produce the best powder. Plus the science behind spicy foods. Continue »
On this episode, learn how our bones have changed over human history as our lifestyles became less physically demanding. Also, white pelicans are finding their way to western Washington due to climate change. And learning STEM with Cyberchase. Continue »
Testing the top virtual assistants. Plus, scientists at Penn State are joining forces to fight childhood obesity. Continue »
Precise 3D images created by using the destructive power of a laser. Plus, breeding cattle without the horns. Continue »
Long forgotten, a wood collection at Penn State is getting a second look. Now, one professor is dedicating his time to organizing it and unlocking its secrets to help advance science. Plus, as the climate changes, the outcome for winter sports is unclear. That’s where fat bikes come in. Continue »
SciTech now goes to the Consumer Electronics Show to explore some of the hottest new inventions of the year. Plus, scientists examine the fascinating regenerative properties of lizards. Continue »
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. Continue »
On the this episode of SciTech Now, learn more about how scientists are developing 2D materials, and a tool that lets you talk to fireflies, Also, the driverless car dilemma. Continue »
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. Continue »
Stories include: when eels attack, illuminating the international space station and your home, and virtual reality. Continue »
The United States Military is taking a major interest in 3D printing and a lab at Penn State is playing a major role in the progress. Plus, how veterans and scientists are teaming up to put cutting edge prosthetics to the test. Continue »
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. Continue »
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. Continue »
See how scientists at Penn State produce and plan an award winning show that educates an audience and develops future standouts in the world of meteorology; Epidemiologists in North Carolina track the evolution and geographic spread of Zika; Science Friday shares insights about the mysterious octopus; and much more! Continue »
Penn State scientists are studying turf to improve performance and keep athletes safe. Science Friday looks at a desert phenomenon in Death Valley; how technology and new voting apps are impacting our journey to the polls; how studying craters left by meteors and asteroids can help us understand what killed the dinosaurs; and more! Continue »
With summer just around the corner, so are the chores and checklists for home gardeners. Penn State Extension specialists, John Esslinger and Tom Butzler, join us to share their tips for a successful and enjoyable growing season. Continue »
Education administrator Shirley Malcom discusses the importance of STEM education. Continue »
WPSU's Patty Satalia and guest experts Tom Butzler and John Esslinger discuss how to best prepare your garden for winter, how to get a jump-start on spring planting and what new invasive species you should be on the lookout for. Continue »
As springs turns into summer and everything is in bloom, it’s might be tempting to sit back and smell the roses, but the coming months pose a critical time for gardeners. WPSU's Lindsey Whissel and guests Tom Butzler and John Esslinger discuss how you can best protect your plants and help your garden thrive. Continue »
Chimp Haven President and CEO Cathy Willis Spraetz discusses the work being done at the national chimpanzee sanctuary. Continue »
Patty Satalia and guests Tom Butzler and John Esslinger, horticulture educators with Penn State’s Cooperative Extension, will provide tips to help you get a head start on next year’s garden plans. Continue »
Aired May 15, 20145 With summer just around the corner, it’s time to spring into yard work. But with so much to tackle this time of year, where do you begin? On this edition of Conversations Live, our experts answer YOUR questions and provide tips to help you get your garden off to a good […] Continue »
On this episode of Conversations LIVE our panel of experts will continue our discussion on Lyme disease with a focus on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment in humans. Continue »
On this edition of Conversations Live! our experts will talk about preventing and treating Lyme disease. Continue »
