NSF-funded researchers build wall-jumping robot! NSF Science Now 48

The video covers various NSF-funded research projects. It starts with the jumping abilities of the Galago and the Salto robot, which mimics this ability for potential search and rescue missions. It then discusses SIG blocks for cognitive testing, crustaceans' camouflage techniques, a new method for detecting nuclear exposure, and the discovery of the oldest known fossil tumor. Each section highlights innovative research and its potential applications.

What is the primary advantage of Salto's jumping mechanism?

• It can jump higher than any other robot.

• It can jump horizontally over long distances.

• It is the lightest robot ever built.

• It can jump continuously without needing to wind up.

What potential application do researchers hope for Salto in the future?

• To be used in space exploration missions.

• To assist in search and rescue operations.

• To perform in robotic sports competitions.

• To entertain in theme parks.

What is the main function of the SIG blocks developed by Case Western Reserve University?

• To build complex structures.

• To detect cognitive issues and relay data wirelessly.

• To enhance physical strength.

• To improve memory retention.

How do midwater crustaceans avoid predators?

• By using an antireflective coating.

• By changing their color rapidly.

• By swimming at high speeds.

• By emitting a strong odor.

What is the significance of the new procedure developed by the University of Missouri?

• It can detect nuclear exposure up to a year later.

• It can cure radiation sickness.

• It can prevent nuclear exposure.

• It can detect all types of chemical exposures.

What did the discovery of the oldest known fossil tumor reveal?

• The tumor was found in a modern mammal.

• It provided insights into the evolution of mammalian features.

• It was the first tumor ever discovered.

• The tumor was malignant.

What group does the Gorgonopsian belong to?

• Dinosaurs

• Amphibians

• Synapsids

• Reptiles