Emily Driscoll is a science documentary producer in New York, New York.
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Behind the Scenes of the Explorers Club
The Explorers Club houses artifacts from research expeditions over the last century, including the first exploration to the North Pole to the Apollo 11 moon mission.
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Behind-the-Scenes at the Explorers Club
Tour the unique artifacts, including a yeti scalp and four-tusked elephant, collected by Explorers Club members during research expeditions over the last century.
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Birdie In Flight: The Science of Badminton
The key to the badminton’s speed is the unique aerodynamic shape of the birdie and the kinetic movements by players.
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Birdie in Flight
The aerodynamics of the badminton birdie, along with a complex chain of movements executed by players, enables it to reach 200 mph.
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In a Flash: Firefly Communication
Fireflies communicate with a “language of light” that scientists still don’t completely understand.
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Choc Full of Science
Crystal formation is essential in making smooth chocolate that’s solid at room temperature and melts in your mouth.
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EncROACHment: New York’s Invasive Cockroaches
Rutgers University entomologists unravel clues to identify a new invasive roach species in New York City.
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The Winter Roach: New York City’s Invasive Cold Tolerant Roaches
Rutgers University entomologists unravel clues to identify a new invasive species of cockroach and what its emergence represents.