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SciTech Now: Episode 314

Precise 3D images created by using the destructive power of a laser. Plus, breeding cattle without the horns.

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Episode 313

Posted on February 3, 2017

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.

 

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Episode 325

Posted on May 19, 2017

The science behind riding a bike. Making new material from mushrooms. Perfecting photosynthesis.

 

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Episode 326

Posted on May 23, 2017

Discover the Penn State Herbarium where dead plants gain a new life. Also, learn about acoustic architecture. And see how researchers are tracking pelicans with solar power.

 

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