Episode 325
The science behind riding a bike. Making new material from mushrooms. Perfecting photosynthesis.
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.
The science behind riding a bike. Making new material from mushrooms. Perfecting photosynthesis.
Discover IVER, an autonomous underwater vehicle being developed by a diverse team of engineers, programmers, and a mathematician at Penn State. Also, take a look at researchers adding robotic arms to wheelchairs with the mobility enhancement robotic wheelchair or MEBot. And learn about how employers are working with colleges to bring more skilled workers into the tech industry.
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.