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Researchers are searching for a solution to rainwater and its many pollutants.

Professors and students play their part in helping cities recover using solar technology.

Children worldwide learn to code while diving into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Efforts to maintain a viable ocean based economy have supported entrepreneurial endeavors.

The study of Japanese Rhinoceros Beetles explores their complex sexual selection.

CEO of Evgo Cathy Zoi discusses the Electric Vehicle Charger.

Studying the complex interactions between the air and the surface of the Sea

Saving the American Chestnut

Luke Groskin discusses creating a Hurricane with a flip of a switch.

In 2006, the International Astronomical Union stripped Pluto of its planet status.

Years of timber harvesting and urbanizations has devastated a North Carolina forest.

As more 3D printed products arise, so does the risk for security breaches.

With the rise of electric lights, it's difficult to find true darkness.

Ainissa Ramirez discusses the internet and its impact on the creative side of our brains.

4-D Virtual reality Journey at the Samsung flagship store in New York City.

Mathematicians connecting the dots

Scientist are designing and testing drones that can think for themselves.

P.W. Singer discusses the rising power of Social Media

Firefighters in Syracuse, New York are utilizing the latest technology to fight fires.

Launching a Human to Mars.

Scallops have struggled to exist. A study at in North Carolina is saving them.

Microbiologists at Vast Therapeutics are searching for a super drug to combat superbugs.

Scientists at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York are studying the uses of X-rays.

Science evangelist Ainissa Ramirez explains how the Telegraph is a precursor to Twitter.

Researchers at the University of California-Riverside are studying the birth of Queen Bees

Naked mole rats may hold the answer to the cure for cancer.

A program designed to empower girls to become our Nation's next Aviators.

Small water farmers can use to detect the presence of pathogens like fungi in the crops.

Silicone Gels developed to create skin and muscle for Robots.

The Holy Grail of Online Commerce.

Science may seem like a members-only club for experts and academics, but recent efforts are opening the field to anyone who’s interested. Darlene Cavalier, founder of the science research crowdsourcing site, joins us to discuss.

For almost 60 years, mankind has been placing satellites in orbit. They’re usually large, complex and very expensive, but since 2003, a class of tiny satellites called CubeSats has been democratizing access to space by giving researchers, academics and even school kids the opportunity to participate in space science.

Meet the jerboa, a rodent with long springy legs. About the size of a large mouse, the jerboa has two mighty back legs that can help propel it as high as 3 feet in the air. Now, scientists are studying their appendages to better understand and to manipulate the growth

Nichole Dobo, education reporter for The Hechinger Report, talks to Hari Sreenivasan about an intermediate school in Brooklyn, New York, where blended learning is the new normal.

While corporations race to develop a new renewable energy source using corn plants, a young man in Aurora, Illinois may be ahead of them all. This segment on cellulosic ethanol production was produced in conjunction with The Ethanol Effect, an hour-long special from Detroit Public Television airing Fall 2016.

Urban farms are cropping up in many cities across the country as a strategy to enhance biodiversity, to increase access to healthy food, and to mitigate storm water runoff. Reporter Ann-Marie Berger shows us how a farm in St. Louis, Missouri has taken this to a whole new level.

Are we investing enough resources in science and climate research? Over the last decade, federal spending on research and development as a percentage of our country’s GDP has been declining. Peter deMenocal, director of Columbia University’s Center for Climate and Life, argues that the shortfall is creating an

More than 600 manatees migrate to Florida’s Crystal River every winter, but over the last few decades unwanted algae has invaded this idyllic waterway. If left unchecked, the invasive species could threaten this beloved sea creature’s essential safe haven.

In a world where the precision capabilities of robots are beginning to outpace human skill, cutting-edge technology is being transferred to the operating room. We bring you the story of da Vinci, a robotic surgical assistant that's dexterity rivals that of the human hand.

The Arctic is one of the regions in the world where climate change is significant, yet severely understudied. We follow researchers in northern Alaska who are racing to understand how this changing environment is impacting the breeding and migration of Arctic birds.

Scientist and author Ainissa Ramirez joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss one of her latest podcast episodes, “Why Snowflakes Have 6 Sides.”

The Center for the Intrepid at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas provides patients with state-of-the-art amputee care, helping them to return to their highest physical, psychological and emotional selves.

SIREN is a line of accessories for women that double as a protective device in the event of an assault or attack.

Agriculture may be one of civilization’s earliest innovations, but today, drones and infrared technology are making farming a thing of the future. Where farmers once had to walk the lengths of their fields to look for pests, disease and water damage, drones are helping them monitor their crops from

The organs of one aquatic organism may hold clues for human development. By studying the zebrafish, researchers in Kansas City, Missouri are making new discoveries in developmental biology.

The University of Washington School of Oceanography is embarking on a new high tech way to understand the ocean floor. They’ve teamed up with government agencies and other institutions to map the deep waters of Puget Sound using sonar equipment.

RaceYa uses customizable radio controlled cars to teach kids about science and engineering.

Training wild animals to behave can be a challenging job for Zoo Keepers. We discover how the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse, New York, guides animals to keep them safe and comfortable.

The Laurel versus Yanny debate quickly fascinated the online community worldwide and the debate continues. Neurologist Matthew Leonard from the University of California San Francisco joins Hari Sreenivasan via Google Hangout, to discuss the varying perceptions of Laurel versus Yanny.

Bobtail Squids, a species of Cephalopods closely related to Cuttlefish, have a unique way of protecting themselves against predators at night. With the help of glowing bacteria, the squid camouflages itself against the starlit night sky.

For years some scientists have hypothesized about the existence of the earth’s natural climate cycles. Now, some researchers believe there is physical evidence to support this. Dennis Kent, an expert in paleomagnetism, the study of magnetic fields in rocks, has co-authored a study that analyzes rocks to show how

Deep in space, eight satellites orbit the Earth as part of NASA’s cyclone global navigation system. NASA hopes the data from these satellites will help predict weather patterns and potentially save lives.

Workplace injuries cost the United States up to 250 billion dollars a year. Now the company StrongArm Technologies created a platform that collects and analyzes data to create a safer and more efficient workplace. Michael Kim CTO and co-founder joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss.

From the Long Island Sound to off the coast of Connecticut, a new method of American Agriculture has been created. Greenwave, an organization that promotes ocean farming is developing kelp growth, creating a new form of a sea vegetable. our partner “Science Friday” has the story.

Combining science with art can lead to endless possibilities. New York artist Kenny Greenberg takes us inside his studio for look at what gives neon signs their spark.

Southern California experiences wildfires every year. However, in December 2017 the area experienced the largest wildfire in California’s modern history – the Thomas fire. Let’s take a closer look at how this fire drastically devastated communities and vegetation…and what’s being done to prevent wildfire destruction in the

Wonder how your favorite beer is made? Experts and amateur brewers alike use a combination of chemical and technological techniques to achieve their perfect beer.

Fast fashion is all the rage but there are environmental consequences to making clothes quickly and inexpensively. In this next segment a team of scientists looked to plants and solar energy for a new way to create nylon.

Ainissa Ramirez is a scientist, author, and a self-proclaimed science evangelist. She is the creator of a podcast series called Science Underground. She joins Hari to discuss how satellite cameras made by NASA became the cameras in our cell phones.

According to a 2017 study by the UN, coral reefs may cease to exist by the end of the century. In an effort to save these vital ecosystems, biologists at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta are growing coral in labs.

A high tech submarine allows for better underwater exploration and much more.

Behind the scenes of one at the world's first virtual medical centers.

An underwater robotics program that teaches kids about STEM.

Designing an accessible workplace.