NSF Science Now: Episode 37

The video covers advancements in self-tuning powered prosthetics, origami-inspired structures for various applications, the discovery of a new duck-bill dinosaur species in Alaska, and the migration of king crabs to Antarctic waters. These topics highlight innovations in biomedical engineering, structural design, paleontology, and marine biology, emphasizing the impact of technology and climate change on ecosystems.

What advancements have been made in the tuning of powered prosthetics?

How does the new software for powered prosthetics improve functionality?

What unique structural properties do the interlocking tubes discovered by Georgia Tech possess?

What potential applications do the researchers see for the flexible and stiff structures?

What is significant about the newly discovered species of duck-billed dinosaur?

What impact could the migration of king crabs to shallower waters have on the Antarctic ecosystem?

What are the long-term research objectives regarding the king crab population?