NSF Science Now: Episode 35

The video discusses various National Science Foundation-funded projects. It covers the potential for American cities to source food locally, highlighting the work of UC Merced professor Elliott Campbell. It also explores robot learning at UC Berkeley, where robots learn motor skills through trial and error. The video further examines educational video games developed by the University of Wisconsin to engage students in learning. Lastly, it details a climate change study in Duke Forest, North Carolina, focusing on species adaptation to temperature shifts.

What percentage of New York City's population could be fed within 100 miles according to the study?

• 50%

• 30%

• 10%

• 5%

What is one key aspect of food sustainability mentioned in the study?

• Expanding urban areas

• Recycling nutrients, water, and energy

• Increasing food imports

• Reducing food variety

How do the algorithms developed by UC Berkeley researchers help robots?

• By pre-programming tasks

• By following a fixed routine

• By using human intervention

• By learning through trial and error

What inspired the robot learning techniques developed by UC Berkeley researchers?

• Animal behavior

• Human learning processes

• Mathematical models

• Computer simulations

What is the main goal of the educational games developed by Kurt Squire's team?

• To teach programming skills

• To replace traditional textbooks

• To foster critical thinking

• To entertain students

What is the focus of the game 'Citizen Science'?

• Exploring space

• Investigating a polluted lake

• Building virtual cities

• Solving mathematical puzzles

What unique feature does the Duke Forest study site have?

• A large lake

• A mountain range

• A desert ecosystem

• Heat chambers