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.

Describe the significance of the subglacial lakes discovered beneath the Antarctic ice sheet.

What are the goals of the Wizard team in processing the samples retrieved from the subglacial lake?