Robotic Fish! NSF Science Now 5

The video covers four main studies: the sensitivity of alligator and crocodile skin, the discovery of an Antarctic exploration camp from 1912, a psychological study on discarding negative thoughts, and research on robotic fish leadership. Each study provides insights into different scientific fields, from animal biology and archaeology to psychology and robotics, highlighting the diverse research funded by the National Science Foundation.

What unique feature makes alligators and crocodiles highly sensitive to touch?

• Their sharp teeth

• Their ability to swim fast

• Their large size

• The small spots on their skin with touch sensors

Who discovered the remains of a camp used during the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration?

• Richard Petty

• Robert Scott

• Mauricio Porfiri

• Clive Oppenheimer

What was the outcome of the race to the South Pole between Scott and Amundsen?

• Scott reached the Pole first

• Amundsen reached the Pole first

• Both reached at the same time

• Neither reached the Pole

According to the Ohio State study, what happens when people write down and discard their negative thoughts?

• They forget the thoughts immediately

• They mentally discard the thoughts

• They become more attached to the thoughts

• They become more anxious

What was the purpose of the robotic fish created by the Polytech Institute of New York University?

• To study the swimming speed of fish

• To determine why some fish lead and others follow

• To test new fish food

• To measure the size of fish schools