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Growing Plants without Soil
In an effort to combat climate change, many farmers around the country are developing innovative methods of sustainable growing, such as aquaponics. This combination of fish and soilless plant farming is increasing in popularity as a more ecofriendly method of food production. We visit one aquaponics facility in Florida using an intricate system of agricultural engineering.
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27:16
Impactful tech tools; Improving critical thinking; Concussion sensors; Conserving water

27:16
A giant aquifer; Working with composites; Skin cancer detection; Citizen science in Alaska

26:46
Learning about language; Future of eye care; Cleaning beaches; Unpacking climate change

26:46
A remarkable NASA engineer; Spider silk; A wristband that measures cells; Printing homes

26:46
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain; PFAS; Bacteria art; Frogs in the environment

27:16
Bias in AI Technology; Turning water back on; Automotive tech industry; Science of seasons

27:00
The mysteries of gravity; Indoor farming; Squid eyes; A unique high school tech class

26:49
Image of a black hole; Tech driven education; Gull colonies; Hands on learning in tech

26:46
Lab grown meat; Concerns over screen exposure; Making skyscrapers earthquake safe

26:46
The history of paternity science, tech driven education, and restoring seal sight.

26:46
Phone payment solutions; technology in schools; chemistry of cuisine; personal turbines

26:46
In this episode, emojis; arctic drones; water protection; algae blooms in the Great Lakes.