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SciTech Now: Episode 325

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

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Episode 331

Posted on July 17, 2017

On this episode, we show you a rattlesnake hunt. Learn more about how important snakes are to ecosystems. Also, visit outdoor classrooms on an island for a different kind of immersive learning. Then discover how engineers are using data to help robots walk more like humans, and more!

 

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SciTech Now

Episode 332

Posted on July 26, 2017

Visit the Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania, a hands-on museum that seeks to inspire young minds to become scientists and innovators of the future. Also, researching cockroaches, making sustainable guitars, and more!

 

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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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