Dr. Tony Knap, of BIOS in Bermuda explains how climate change is causing ocean temperatures to rise, and what impacts it may bring around the world. [6:05]
Learn what a biogeoscientist does as he travels in the sky at 45,000 feet above sea level, studying the Earth's atmosphere in the hope of finding new ways to battle climate change. [5:19]
Learn about the career of Rommie Amaro, a biophysical chemist, what the work involves, the other professionals she works with, and what she had to study in order to develop this career. [5:32]
Meet Ken Maschke, a civil engineer at Thornton Tomasetti in Chicago. He shows us some of the challenges he faces, such as the wind force on top of tall buildings and the importance of green energy, and talks about some of the projects he is working on. Learn also what education one needs in order to pursue this career. [7:35]
Learn what it is like to be a design engineer. Amanda Parks at MIT explains her work in designing objects that incorporate digital technology, for example, a robotic toy that records its own movements, and clothing that generates and stores energy. She talks also about her life outside of work, what led her to her current career, and how rewarding it is. [6:45]
Meet Carlos Barrios, a materials engineer, who shows us some of the latest engineering projects taking place at 3M. His work in adhesives can have applications to such diverse areas as medicine, sports, aerospace, and electronics. He discusses using ideas from nature in developing new materials, steps in the design process, and what the future holds for materials engineering. Learn also what education one needs in order to pursue this career. [6:46]
Meet Nate Ball, a mechanical engineer who designs and builds devices that solve problems and even save lives, for example, vaccination devices for remote or disaster areas. He discusses what it's like to be an engineer, a robot project he is working on, and what he does for relaxation. [8:00]
Scientists predict the rise in sea level will only increase, and they're studying changes in the ocean and land to better understand how and why the water is rising. [6:20]
Astronomers are able to map distant extrasolar planets that orbit stars other than the Sun. They mainly use two methods - the Doppler and the Transit methods. [4:35]
Looks at research astronomers are doing in order to understand what happens when comets hit Jupiter, so we can learn what might happen on Earth if something similar occurred. [4:52]
Scientists from fourteen countries work together to decode the genetic make-up of the tomato. They want to learn which genes control which characteristics, such as flavour, shape, colour, nutritional values, etc. The video looks at the contribution of American scientists. [11:18]
Scientists are researching methods of embedding biomarkers into products to identify them as real as opposed to counterfeit items, using nanotechnology. [5:50]
Describes a technique for reading patterns of veins in the white of an eye in order to identify a person. [5:19]
To engineer Mary Frecker of Pennsylvania State University, origami holds the future for designing tools that could be used in fields such as medicine and space exploration. [5:55]
NBC's Lester Holt breaks down Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion and how it can change how fast players can speed the football up or slow it down. Sceince professors Tony Schmitz and Jim Gates explain why the control of inertia is so vital to the outcome of the game. [3:51]
Looks at how horizontal and vertical velocity affect the parabolic path of a kicked football in this discussion of projectile motion. [4:16]
Explains why passing the puck in ice hockey is such an important skill. The puck is an example of a velocity vector and vectors can be added to determine the direction and speed of the puck. [4:28]
Engine power is constrained at superspeedways like Daytona and Talladega, so teams use aerodynamics to gain an advantage. Teams adjust their cars to minimize drag, but then it's up to the drivers to find 'the draft' and to trust the drivers behind them to literally "bump" them into Victory Lane. [5:29]
Success in auto racing depends on the grip of a car's tires. Grip is the frictional force that holds the tires on the track. Aerodynamic features of a car also improve a car's grip. [5:02]
A fascinating look at research into developing solar-powered fuels that are renewable, can be stored, and could one day be used to power vehicles. [3:11]