SciTech Now: Episode 319

It’s a women in science takeover featuring some of the brightest minds in central Pennsylvania. Meet a young woman whose love of science started on the farm. Now, it’s taken her to one of the sweetest places in the state. Also, a scientist who is uncovering history using ancient DNA. And learn about the story, behind the story, of NASA’s hidden figures.

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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 »

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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. Watch »

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