Science Now Episode 6

The video covers four main topics: a device called Access for Kids that helps disabled children control tablets, the impact of climate change on the Colorado River and water supply in the Southwest, the decline of chinstrap penguin populations due to warmer temperatures, and how porcupine quills inspire new medical devices. Each section highlights research funded by the NSF, showcasing innovative solutions and studies addressing these diverse challenges.

What unique qualities of porcupine quills are being studied for potential medical applications?

In what ways could the discoveries related to porcupine quills impact the development of medical devices?