NSF Science Now: Episode 16

The video covers several scientific advancements and studies. It begins with a wireless sensor network developed by the University of Utah to detect falls without body-worn monitors. Next, it discusses NSF-funded research on Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier, revealing how warm sea water contributes to its melting and potential sea level rise. The video also highlights a study on the concentration of scientists and engineers in certain US states, emphasizing their role in regional innovation. Finally, it presents the discovery of Tamu Massif, the largest known single volcano on Earth, located in the Pacific Ocean.

Which U.S. states account for a significant portion of scientists and engineers employment?

What is the significance of the Tamu Massif volcano discovered in the Pacific Ocean?