4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn't Hear About This Week (Episode 22)

A needle engraved inside a downward opening capsule. Caption: This capsule contains a small biodegradable needle.

Researchers have developed a new way of delivering insulin to patients. It is patterned after the shape of a tortoise shell. New research shows that bees keep their hives cool based on the physics of friction and flow. Other segments include the discovery of carbon dioxide reservoirs in the ocean floor and evidence that tropical reef can flip from coral clusters to fields of seaweed. 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 22)

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