NSF Science Now: Episode 22

The video discusses various NSF-funded research projects. Researchers at the University of Texas and VTT Finland found that crib mattresses emit harmful chemicals, advising parents to air them out. North Carolina State University developed a stretchable antenna for wearables, maintaining communication when deformed. Arizona State University created simulations of Earth's deep mantle, explaining lava geochemistry. University of Kansas tested a radar-equipped UAS in Antarctica, offering new methods for ice mapping and predicting sea level rise.

What did researchers from the Cockrell School of Engineering discover about infants and crib mattresses?

How do the new simulations developed by researchers at Arizona State University contribute to our understanding of the Earth's deep mantle?

What advancements have been made in radar technology for mapping glacial ice in Antarctica?

What are the potential benefits of the UAS equipped with fine resolution radar for ice sheet modeling?

What steps will the research team take in the coming months regarding the radar technology?