NSF Science Now 7

The video discusses three NSF-funded research projects. The first project involves software developed at UCLA to help individuals monitor foot ailments at home using a scanner. The second project by Princeton University researchers reveals that body language is more accurate than facial expressions in conveying intense emotions, with implications for security and autism training. The third project involves drilling into Antarctic subglacial lakes to study microbial life, which could provide insights into life in extreme environments on Earth and other planets.

What implications do the findings about body language have for training programs for individuals with autism?

What are the potential benefits of studying microbial life in subglacial lakes?