Discover how desert sidewinder rattlesnakes slither sandy slopes! NSF Science Now 28

The video covers four main research topics: Ebola control measures in Nigeria, innovations in air traffic control to reduce delays and emissions, the study of sidewinder rattlesnakes to improve robotic movement, and the discovery of Ice Age infants in Alaska. Each section highlights the research methods, findings, and implications for future applications.

What was the key factor in Nigeria's success in controlling the Ebola outbreak?

• International aid

• Early implementation of control measures

• Advanced medical technology

• Vaccination programs

What is the main goal of the MIT team's research on air traffic control?

• To increase the number of flights

• To improve passenger comfort

• To reduce airport noise

• To optimize plane release times to save fuel and reduce emissions

How does the sidewinder rattlesnake's unique locomotion benefit its movement?

• It makes the snake more agile in water

• It enables the snake to traverse sandy slopes more effectively

• It helps the snake conserve energy

• It allows the snake to move faster on flat surfaces

What was the primary objective of the Georgia Tech team's research on sidewinder rattlesnakes?

• To understand the snake's venom

• To develop better robots for challenging terrains

• To track the snake's migration patterns

• To study the snake's diet

What does the research on sidewinder rattlesnakes aim to improve in robotics?

• Energy efficiency of robots

• Speed of robots

• Robots' communication systems

• Robots' ability to navigate through rubble and tight spaces

What makes the discovery of the Ice Age infants in Alaska significant?

• They are the oldest human remains found in North America

• They provide insights into ancient burial practices and social organization

• They were found with advanced tools

• They were preserved in ice

What unusual items were found with the Ice Age infants?

• Clothing

• Jewelry

• Hafted projectile points and decorated antler shafts

• Pottery