NSF Science Now 5

The video covers four main studies: the sensitivity of alligators and crocodiles, the discovery of a historic Antarctic exploration camp, a psychological study on discarding negative thoughts, and a study on leadership in schools of fish using a robotic fish. Each study provides insights into different scientific fields, from biology and archaeology to psychology and robotics.

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

• Their sharp teeth

• Their large size

• Their ability to swim fast

• 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

• Clive Oppenheimer

• Maurizio Porfiri

• Robert Scott

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

• Scott reached the Pole first

• Neither team reached the Pole

• Amundsen reached the Pole first

• Both teams arrived simultaneously

According to the study, what happens when people write down negative thoughts and throw them away?

• They forget the thoughts immediately

• They become more attached to the thoughts

• They mentally discard the thoughts

• The thoughts become more intense

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

• To measure the size of fish schools

• To determine why some fish lead and others follow

• To study the swimming speed of fish

• To test the intelligence of fish