Scientists virtually unwrap a 1500-year-old scroll! NSF Science Now 36.

The video covers four NSF-funded research projects. It begins with malaria transmission and the discovery of a protein that could help reduce the disease. Next, it explores microbial interactions in Antarctica, focusing on competition for vitamin B12. The third section introduces a technology that allows wireless data transmission in unused TV channels. Finally, it describes the virtual unwrapping of an ancient scroll, revealing text from the Book of Leviticus.

What is the role of the protein called FREP in malaria transmission?

Describe the competition for resources among microbes in the Southern Ocean.

Discuss the implications of the expected growth in demand for mobile data services.

How does the Wi-Fi technology developed by Edward Knightley utilize active TV channels?

What innovative method was used to reveal the text of the ancient scroll discovered in Israel?