Discover how desert sidewinder rattlesnakes slither sandy slopes! NSF Science Now 28

The video covers four main research topics: Ebola control measures in Nigeria, innovations in air traffic control to reduce delays and emissions, the study of sidewinder rattlesnakes to improve robotic movement, and the discovery of Ice Age infants in Alaska. Each section highlights the research methods, findings, and implications for future applications.

What unique locomotion technique do sidewinder rattlesnakes use to move across sand?

How does the collaboration between physics, biology, and robotics benefit the study of sidewinders?

What insights does the discovery of Ice Age infants provide into ancient human culture?