SciTech Now: Episode 307

Stories include: when eels attack, illuminating the international space station and your home, and virtual reality.

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Field of Elk

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. Watch on the PBS App »

Posted on December 12, 2016

 

many bundles of different size and species wood boards

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. Watch »

Posted on February 3, 2017

 

Man holding a snowboard standing in front of an airstream trailer covered in decals

See how a pair of Pennsylvania inventors use geometry and physics to build what they call the most advanced snow boards on the planet. Watch »

Posted on November 15, 2016

 

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