A stretchable antenna for wearable health monitoring devices! NSF Science Now 22

The video covers various NSF-funded research projects. It discusses the discovery of harmful chemicals in crib mattresses, the development of a stretchable antenna for wearable devices, simulations of Earth's deep mantle, and the use of UAS radar technology for mapping Antarctic ice. These projects aim to improve health safety, technological advancements, understanding of Earth's geology, and climate change predictions.

What did researchers find in the foam padding of crib mattresses?

• Excessive moisture content

• Traces of heavy metals

• Microbial contamination

• High levels of volatile organic compounds

What is the primary material used in the stretchable antenna developed by North Carolina State University?

• Carbon fiber

• Elastic composite with nanowires

• Copper wiring

• Silicon-based gel

What do the new simulations by Arizona State University reveal about the Earth's deep mantle?

• It is unaffected by surface activities

• It contains multiple components being carried to the surface

• It is composed entirely of molten lava

• It is a solid mass with no movement

What is the weight of the fully equipped UAS tested in Antarctica?

• 120 pounds

• 50 pounds

• 85 pounds

• 100 pounds

What is the expected benefit of using the radar-equipped UAS in Antarctica?

• To map the distribution of wildlife

• To increase tourism in the region

• To enhance communication with remote stations

• To improve ice sheet models and predict sea level rise