Attacking Cancer with a PillIn this video learn about an innovative approach to a new cancer drug designed to treat pancreatic cancer that is having success in the lab also targeting other types of cancer.
Pasturebox: The Future of Livestock FeedNew April 2023! Is Pasturebox, a fully-automated hydroponic systems using only water, electricity, and seeds the future of livestock feed? Find out in this video.
Boosting Your Mood with Foods That Help You Feel Happier and More ProductiveMeet registered dietician Emily Cutler and learn about ways to break the bad food/bad mood cycle and instead uplift your mood and increase your energy and productivity with different food choices.
The Communications Systems for the Mercury ProjectNew March 2023! Learn directly from NASA engineers and see NASA footage of the time as they describe the communication systems used for the Mercury missions.
Feeding the World with More Resilient CassavaNew March 2023! Cassava is a staple food for much of the world and is being threatened by a DNA geminivirus pathogen, but scientists have promising leads for stemming the problem.
Detecting Alzheimer’s Disease with a Blood TestNew March 2023! Experts speak about the effectiveness of blood testing for Alzheimer’s disease.
Researching Links Between COVID-19 and Mental HealthNew February 2023! Learn about the impact of COVID on mental health and possible strategies to alleviate the effects.
Possible Impacts of COVID-19 on Heart HealthNew February 2023! How is the heart and circulatory system affected by COVID? Find out what we know in this video.
See a UR-10 Robot Take on a Hazardous Task in the WorkplaceNew January 2023! Join a robotics engineer/technician to see a UR-10 robot in action taking on a hazardous workplace task and learn how that helps worker safety and productivity.
Diving Horses and Animal RightsNew January 2023! In the heyday of Atlantic City, diving horses were a main attraction. In this breathtaking spectacle, a horse and rider plunged off a 40-foot platform into a tank of water.
Using a Cyclotron and Proton Therapy to Treat CancerNew January 2023! Cyclotron is a cool name but what it does to cancer cells is even cooler. The particle accelerator generates a beam of protons to target tumors, causing cell death of the cancer.
New Treatment for Sleep ApneaNew January 2023! Dr. David Chang, ENT surgeon, explains the process of a new treatment, named Inspire, for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, which affects up to 30 million Americans.
Innovators and Innovations: Cancer-Killing Technology for Antibody TherapyNew December 2022! Researchers have developed a procedure to direct immune system cells to destroy cancer cells.
Hotspot Locations for EarthquakesNew December 2022! Where are earthquakes most likely to happen? Find out in this video with the director of the SLU Earthquake Center.
The Invention of Cancer GogglesNew November 2022! Meet Dr. Samuel Achilefu and learn how he and his research team invented "cancer goggles" to help surgeons detect and remove cancer cells during surgery.
The Process of Creating Ice Cream Using Liquid NitrogenNew November 2022! The chef at an ice cream parlor demonstrates how he uses liquid nitrogen to create ice cream from scratch for his customers
Detecting Cancers with a Blood TestNew November 2022! New blood tests are able to detect risk for numerous types of cancer before symptoms are even seen. Meet one patient who has decided to find out her risks.
The Science and Business of Medical MarijuanaNew November 2022! Learn about how the study of medical marijuana has come to colleges and universities. Programs cover the science behind the plant and the many medical reasons people use it.
Simple Ways to Age HealthierNew November 2022! Andrew Steele maintains that simple steps, such as losing weight and exercising, can make a real difference in people’s health and even taking these steps later in life, can still ...
Helping the Environment in Your YardNew November 2022! If you could help the environment with five steps, would you? Hear from Douglas Tallamy about the five steps and the benefits of following them.
How to Help the Environment in Your Own BackyardNew November 2022! Author Douglas Tallamy provides five steps people can take to help nurture the environment in their own yards and explains how each step helps.
The Restoration of Shaw’s MuseumNew November 2022! Go behind the scenes of the restoration process for Shaw's Museum at the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Seeking Sunflowers as a Source for RubberCould sunflowers actually become a viable source for natural rubber? Edison Agrosciences thinks so and is working to bring the process to market.
Covercress: Developing a New Cover CropNew November 2022! A weed named field pennycress has been bioengineered into a rotational crop that fits between a corn and soybean crop, which gives farmers a third cash crop per year.
How Thermal Imaging Works for FirefightingNew October 2022! See thermal imaging cameras and learn how they help firefighters save lives.
Being Green in Business—Recycling StrategiesNew October 2022! On a tour of the world's first LEED platinum certified building, learn about recycling strategies used to create a more "green" building.
Going Green in Business—Recycling StrategiesNew October 2022! On a tour of the world's first LEED platinum certified building, learn about recycling strategies used to create a more "green" building.
STEM in Practice: Rescuing the Thai Boys’ Soccer TeamNew September 2022! Author Christina Soontornvat used her engineering background to explain how the rescue mission in Thailand to save 13 people trapped in a cave by flooding came together.
The Meditative Power of LabyrinthsNew September 2022! In evolving his spiritual path, Robert Fishbone discovered the contemplative nature of labyrinths and is now focused on designing and developing these.
Design and Build Process for the Gemini CapsuleNew August 2022! View images and archival footage as engineers describe how the Gemini capsule was designed and built to meet its mission specifications.
Studying Banteng to Prevent ExtinctionNew August 2022! Banteng are a wild special of cattle from Southeast Asia and there are only 8,000 of them left in the wild. Learn what zoos are doing to preserve this species.
COVID-19 and Increased Dementia RiskNew August 2022! Researchers are working to understand how contracting COVID-19 may lead to dementia in some patients and how to treat and prevent this from happening.
The Effort to Eradicate Hepatitis CNew August 2022! Hear from medical and social services professionals about efforts to eradicate Hepatitis C.
Going Green in Architecture—Using a Wind TurbineNew August 2022! On a tour of the world's first LEED platinum certified building, learn how they use a wind turbine to assist energy needs and costs to create a more "green" building.
Being Green in Architecture—Using a Wind TurbineNew August 2022! On a tour of the world's first LEED platinum certified building, learn how they use a wind turbine to assist energy needs and costs to create a more "green" building.
Fantastic Felines: The Cat Genome ProjectNew July 2022! On the prowl for a scientific discovery about domestic cats that can benefit human health, researchers find that cats are more genetically similar to humans than nearly all other mamma...
Executing A Non-Electronic Rock Blast at a Rock QuarryNew July 2022! Go to a rock quarry with an explosives expert and mining engineer to see how a controlled non-electronic blast is set up and executed. See the blast and the science and technology beh...
A Non-Electronic Rock Blast at a Rock QuarryNew July 2022! Go to a rock quarry with an explosives expert and mining engineer to see how a controlled non-electronic blast is set up and executed. See the blast and the technology behind it.
Researching a New Drug for Brain TumorsNew July 2022! Dr. Milan Chheda, MD, is on the frontline in the battle against glioblastoma by actively leading research for new therapies for treating patients with brain tumors.
Fantastic Felines–The Cat Genome ProjectNew July 2022! On the prowl for a scientific discovery about domestic cats that can benefit human health, researchers find that cats are more genetically similar to humans than nearly all other mamma...
Music Therapy for NICU BabiesNew July 2022! Meet a music therapist who works with babies in neonatal intensive care to help them eat better, regulate their stress levels and adjust to stimulation.
Gourmet Grubs: Using Insect Protein in FoodNew June 2022! It’s called entomophagy and it’s something about 2 billion people around the world are already doing. You may want to expand your palate after viewing this story.
Bugs on the Menu: Insect Protein for FoodNew June 2022! It’s called entomophagy and it’s something about 2 billion people around the world are already doing. You may want to expand your palate after viewing this story.
Daydreaming on the Job Can Bring Creative SolutionsNew June 2022!A study finds that daydreaming carries significant creative benefits for people who identify with their profession and care for the work they do.
Study Finds Daydreaming on the Job Can Bring Creative SolutionsNew June 2022! A study finds that daydreaming carries significant creative benefits for people who identify with their profession and care for the work they do.
Setting Up and Executing a Controlled Explosion at a Rock QuarryNew June 2022! Join an explosives expert to see how an explosives team sets up and executes a safe and successful blast at a rock quarry to obtain rock to be used in highway construction.
Inventing Cancer GogglesNew June 2022! Meet Dr. Samuel Achilefu and learn how he and his research team invented "cancer goggles" to help surgeons detect and remove cancer cells during surgery.
Making Sustainable Asphalt from Recycled Plastic WasteNew May 2022! Plastic waste can be found all over the world. Learn how engineers are developing a new, sustainable asphalt pavement mixture using this endemic waste.
C2N Diagnostics Has a Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease That’s Now on the MarketNew May 2022! Learn about an innovative blood test can lead to early Alzhiemer's diagnoses.
Researching Glioblastoma Brain TumorsNew May 2022! Dr. Milan Chheda, MD, is on the frontline in the battle against glioblastoma by actively leading research for new therapies and treating patients.
Eat, Prey, Love: Dating and Love in the Bug WorldNew May 2022! If you think dating is tough for humans, try being a bug. Experts at the Missouri Botanical Gardens’ Butterfly House explain how love can be extremely dangerous, even deadly for insects.
Rocks from Mars and What They Can Tell UsNew May 2022! See images of rocks on Mars and learn what they tell us about the planet with Mars Mission member and planetary scientist Dr. Ray Arvidson.
Designing for the Rocket ChallengeStudents share their solution to a STEM lesson plan asking them to design a rocket that can successfully launch.
How Dogs Help HumansExplore well trained canines whose jobs are to connect with people and create positive change.
Take a Tour of a Medical Research LaboratoryDr. Kathryn Tristan, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, shows the tools, equipment and procedures used in medical research.
Inventing Cancer GogglesDr. Samuel Achilefu demonstrates his invention of "cancer goggles," a new virtual reality invention changing the surgical process for cancer patients.
Cahokia Mounds – A Once Great CityTour Cahokia Mounds, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, that was once one of the largest cities in the Americas, and remains home to the largest prehistoric manmade earthen construct in the United States.
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The Power of Pig Poop: Creating Renewable Energy from ManureSee how Roeslein Alternative Energy produces renewable natural gas (RNG) from the anaerobic digestion of swine manure, turning pig poop into power.
The Effects of Climate Change on Flower Blooming Time and PollinationClimate change is creating earlier blooms and a longer flowering season which can be confusing to bees because suddenly there are a lot more flowering options at one time.
Using Other Sources Than Potential Energy to Power a Roller CoasterJeff Havlik, a roller coaster architect, explains how electromagnetically powered roller coasters work.
How Do Brakes on a Roller Coaster Work?Jeff Havlik, a roller coaster architect, explains how brakes are used to dissipate a roller coaster's energy and help it deal with curves, slowing down, and stopping.
How Do You Give a Roller Coaster More Energy in the Middle of the Track?Jeff Havlik, a roller coaster architect, describes ways that he and other roller coaster designers create additional energy in the middle of a roller coaster ride.
How Do You Determine the Initial Height of a Roller Coaster?Jeff Havlik, a roller coaster architect, explains how initial height of a roller coaster ride is determined to create the energy necessary to complete the ride.
Building a Plane to FlySee how the principles of flight are applied as you fly along with Gary Liming in his self-built plane.
Study Finds Snapping Too Many Selfies and Pictures Can Lessen Enjoyment of Experiences and BusinessLearn why a group of researchers have begun advising to live in the moment, without taking pictures or selfies.
Healing Through Music TherapyKathryn Coccia is a hospice music therapist and PhD student who has seen firsthand the positive impact music can have on people at the end of their lives.
The Art and Science of BeerLearn from a brewmaster about the art and science that goes into creating a beer.
Smart Crop – Monitoring Platform Alerts Farmers and Growers About Their CropsDonald Danforth Plant Science Center researchers have created a crop phenotyping station called the PheNode. See how the system helps farmers better monitor their crops to get them to market.
Changing the World Through Science, Lan Yang is an Inspiration for WomenMeet Lan Yang, PhD, Edwin H. and Florence G. Skinner Professor at the McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis.
Sonar Technology for Liquid Forensics to Determine Quality of Water, Beverages, and Motor Oil Too!MU researchers designed an instrument to analyze the quality of liquids using the photoacoustic effect. Sonar technology can determine changes in the physical properties of liquids.
The Power of Pig Poop: Renewable Energy Created from ManureSee how Roeslein Alternative Energy produces renewable natural gas (RNG) from the anaerobic digestion of swine manure, turning pig poop into power.
The Story of ChocolateBrian Pelletier, owner and chief chocolatier at Kakao Chocolate shows how chocolate goes from plants in the field through harvesting, refinement, cooking, sweetening, and forming all the way to your...
Why Sharks Evolved Aircraft-Like Attributes of Airplanes or BlimpsPhysics professor Jean Potvin, PhD, has joined researchers from around the globe researching the energetics of shark swimming, buoyancy, and the drag force generated when they swim.
Working with Cells in the Medical Research LabDr. Kathryn Tristan, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, describes the process of working with cells in her medical research work.
Building My Container HomeArtist and designer Zack Smithey describes how he applied STEAM principles in the design and construction of his container home.
How My Work Embodies STEAMArtist Zack Smithey describes how he incorporates principles of STEAM into his work as a painter, sculptor, designer, and builder of container homes.
Touring a Medical Research LaboratoryDr. Kathryn Tristan, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, shows the tools, equipment and procedures used in medical research.
New Breakthroughs in Lighting Up Cancer Cells to Find and Destroy CancerSamuel Achilefu, PhD, Professor of Radiology at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, shows how light-triggered nanoparticles can successfully attack and destroy cancer cells.
How a Bird’s Anatomy Helps it FlyJeffrey Meshach, Director of the World Bird Sanctuary describes how the internal and external anatomy of a bird is all built to help it fly.
What is an Earthquake and How Does it Happen?Learn from Dr. Robert B. Hermann of the Saint Louis University Earthquake Center as he explains the different ways that earthquakes occur.
Nerve Transfer Surgery Is Helping Children with Paralyzing DiseaseCenters for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating Acute Flaccid Myelitis, which is caused by an enterovirus and may lead to paralysis in children.
The Life Cycle of a MosquitoJean Ponzi, Green Resources Manager at the EarthWays Center of the Missouri Botanical Garden, describes the life cycle of the mosquito.
Going Green in Agriculture – Anaerobic DigestionHow do you take an agricultural waste stream and convert it into an eco-friendly revenue stream? You use the digestion process of cattle to your advantage.
Going Green in Architecture – LEED CertificationWhat does it take for a building to become LEED certified? How do LEED buildings impact the environment? Find the answers to these questions and more in this video on the LEED certification process.
The Science Behind NutritionDr. Samuel King, a professor of human nutrition, explains the different nutrition needs of athletes in different sports and how those needs relate to everyday people.
Paper Airplanes and AerodynamicsLearn from four time world record holder Ken Blackburn as he shows how the principles of aerodynamics used in the commercial and military aviation industry apply to building and flying a paper airpla...
Flying an Aerobatic Stunt PlaneApply principles of aerodynamics and think like a stunt pilot with Patrick McAlee, commercial and aerobatic pilot, as he shares some video and describes what it takes to successfully fly a an aerobat...
Designing a Fighter JetThink like an engineer and aviator with Bob Dogwillo, Technical Lead Engineer at Boeing, as he discusses the processes used to develop and build the F-15 Fighter Jet.
Finding a Good Place for FossilsWhere are good places to find fossils? Watch this video and find out.
Do Coasters Where You’re Hanging Rather Than Riding in a Car Have to be Designed Differently?Jeff Havlik, a roller coaster architect, describes the similarities and differences in roller coaster design depending on how the rider is riding.
What Are Some Different Ways That Engineers Dissipate Energy to Slow the Coaster Down as It Enters the Station?Jeff Havlik, a roller coaster architect, explains different methods that are used to dissipate energy on roller coasters.
Some Roller Coasters Do Not Use Potential Energy as Initial Energy. How Do the Roller Coasters That Shoot Out at High Speeds Work?Jeff Havlik, a roller coaster architect, explains how electromagnetically powered roller coasters work.
Does the Material the Coaster is Made of Affect What You Can Do with the Design?Jeff Havlik, a roller coaster architect, explains how roller coaster design varies if the coaster is to be built of wood versus steel or aluminum.
If a Coaster Needs More Energy in the Middle of the Track, How Do the Designers Accomplish This?Jeff Havlik, a roller coaster architect, describes ways that he and other roller coaster designers create additional energy in the middle of a roller coaster ride.
Setting Up and Using the Grid to Record ArtifactsView this video to learn how archaeologists lay out the grid they use to mark locations where artifacts are found.
Tools Used to Forecast the WeatherNational Weather Service meteorologist Wes Browning explains tools used in developing his weather forecasts.
Why Is the Weather So Difficult to Forecast?National Weather Service meteorologist Wes Browning explains challenges in forecasting the weather.