Diabetes & Dogs! NSF Science Now 60

The video discusses three scientific breakthroughs. First, a new therapy developed by Purdue engineers could reduce insulin injections for diabetes in dogs and humans. Second, a study by the University of Washington shows that intensive reading programs can improve reading skills and alter brain connectivity in children. Lastly, research on the West Antarctic Ice Sheet reveals historical ice movement, providing insights into future climate change impacts.

What is the primary goal of the new diabetes therapy being developed by Purdue engineers?

• To make insulin injections more painful

• To eliminate the need for insulin injections entirely

• To reduce the frequency of insulin injections

• To increase the dosage of insulin injections

What is the main component of the new therapy that helps in reversing type 1 diabetes?

• A new type of insulin

• A special diet plan

• A collagen formulation

• A new exercise regimen

What was the age range of children who participated in the reading improvement study?

• 5 to 10 years

• 7 to 12 years

• 10 to 15 years

• 12 to 17 years

What did the diffusion MRI scans measure in the reading study?

• The temperature of the brain

• The color of brain tissue

• The movement of water through brain tissue

• The size of the brain

What is the significance of Mount Resnik in the study of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet?

• It is an active volcano causing ice melting

• It provides a record of the ice sheet's motion

• It is a tourist attraction

• It is the highest peak in Antarctica

What does the research suggest about the current thickening of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet?

• It is unrelated to climate change

• It is a short-term event

• It is a permanent change

• It will lead to immediate sea level rise

Why is understanding the past movement of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet important?

• To predict future climate change impacts

• To find new tourist spots

• To increase ice sheet thickness

• To decrease global temperatures