Science Now Episode 7

The video discusses three NSF-funded research projects. The first project involves software developed at UCLA to help individuals monitor foot ailments at home using a computer and scanner. The second project, by Princeton University, reveals that body language is more accurate than facial expressions in conveying intense emotions, with implications for security and autism training. The third project involves drilling into Antarctic subglacial lakes to study microbial life, which could provide insights into life in extreme environments on Earth and other planets.

What is the primary purpose of the software developed by the NSF-funded team at UCLA?

• To create digital images of the entire body

• To monitor foot ailments at home

• To diagnose skin conditions remotely

• To replace regular doctor visits entirely

According to the Princeton University research, what is more accurate than facial expressions in portraying intense emotions?

• Verbal communication

• Written descriptions

• Body language

• Facial recognition software

What potential application does the research on body language and emotions have?

• Creating virtual reality experiences

• Developing new communication devices

• Improving facial recognition technology

• Enhancing interrogation and security screening techniques

What was the main goal of the WIZARD project?

• To map the Antarctic ice sheet

• To retrieve biological samples from subglacial Lake Willens

• To study the effects of climate change on ice sheets

• To find new sources of freshwater

What might the samples from Lake Willens help scientists understand?

• The formation of glaciers

• The migration patterns of penguins

• The potential for life on other planets

• The history of Antarctic exploration