4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn't Hear About This Week (Episode 13)

A self healing reverse filter. On screen text, 1 centimeter. 1 time real time, 7 to 3 ratio, D I water to glycerol, 0.0083 M S D S. Caption: and it self heals after the object passes.

In this episode, researchers discuss the novel applications for a self-healing reverse filter. For example, researchers are studying its application in unsanitary environments. Scientists also ask the question: Is laziness a fruitful strategy for the survival for some species? Researchers are studying the link between metabolic rate and extinction. In the final segment, weather forecasts are predicting that El Niño and La Niña are likely to intensify wildfires and increase drought risk. Part of the "4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn't Hear About This Week" series.

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  • 4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn't Hear About This Week (Episode 13)

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    National Science Foundation
    Length:
    2 minutes