CUNY TV's Science & U!
81 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsCUNY TV's Science & U! explores the world of science, taking the headlines and information you need and showing its importance in our everyday life. From technology, research and health to kids, humor and the arts each program explores these topics in clear, concise and engaging presentations designed for audiences of all backgrounds and ages!
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Show #81. August 2018
August 02, 2018 01:00 - 28 minutes - 335 MB VideoScience & U! visits the Smithsonian Cooper Hewitt Museum of Design. We also talk climate change education and outreach, find new nanotechnology discoveries and more.
Show #80. July 2018
July 05, 2018 00:30 - 27 minutes - 314 MB VideoThis month Science & U! enjoys some summer fun. Roller Coaster thrills, Dinosaur world, Basketball science @ MoMath, Ice Cream & Liquid Nitrogen and "Turn This Book Into A Beehive" author & much more!
Show #79. June 2018
June 07, 2018 00:30 - 26 minutes - 312 MB VideoThis month on Science & U!: The bones of gigantic blue whales to the venom of tiny snails. Plus flies in your back yard and flies in space?! And new safety measure for toddlers.
Show #78. May 2018
May 03, 2018 01:00 - 28 minutes - 334 MB VideoS&U! heads to the American Museum of Natural History to learn about oceans. Concussions in sports are given a full examination, while Donna Hanover gets the new Shingles vaccine, and exercise is given additional benefits to aging.
Show #77. April 2018
April 05, 2018 01:00 - 28 minutes - 332 MB VideoS&U! talks the health of our oceans with Fabien Cousteau. A marine biologist turned photographer, a Staten Island facility preserving NYC native plant life and a meteorologist studying jetstreams bring awareness to the issues our climate faces.
Show #76. March 2018
March 08, 2018 02:00 - 28 minutes - 332 MB VideoOn this month's S&U how to avoid flu season, making sure students are ready for jobs in VR, and growing up an adolescent girl.
Show #75. February 2018
February 08, 2018 02:00 - 28 minutes - 333 MB VideoCan breathing slowly relieve stress? What is Cryoablation? How can we turn science reference books into page-turning toys? Find out the answers on our latest. Science & U! Plus, you will get a free tour of the new Liberty Science Center Planetarium!
Show #74. January 2018
January 04, 2018 01:30 - 28 minutes - 336 MB VideoOn this episode of S&U, we explore artificial muscles, coyotes in New York City, marijuana as a pain management alternative, and a green energy community in Brooklyn.
Show #73. December 2017
December 07, 2017 02:00 - 28 minutes - 332 MB VideoScience & U! is back for another show featuring stories on spinal cord injuries, Climate Change, Williams Syndrome plus an in studio visit with astrophysicist Jackie Faherty discussing gravitational waves!
Show #72. November 2017
November 02, 2017 00:00 - 29 minutes - 341 MB VideoIn this edition of Science & U! we hear from Dr. Gavin Schmidt of NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies and Ocean Explorer Fabien Cousteau. Carol Anne Riddell and Dr. Max Gomez ask the experts what they are seeing as a result of climate change.
Show #71. October 2017
October 05, 2017 15:01 - 28 minutes - 323 MB VideoScience & U! learns how video games are changing animation; finds amputees with robotic limbs; gets a lesson on the salt used on our roadways and its environmental impact; meets horses that heal; and found a way for music and technology to come together.
Show #70. September 2017
September 07, 2017 01:00 - 28 minutes - 334 MB VideoScience & U! is taking 3D selfies called "Doobs"; exploring new composting methods; feeling the exhilaration of skydiving; learning Jiu Jitsu; and making glass.
Show #69. August 2017
August 01, 2017 12:00 - 29 minutes - 342 MB VideoScience & U! is foraging for food on a floating barge; trying to understand what makes us addicted to tech; making ourselves look nicer through diet; and explores the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum to get a closer look at drones.
Show #68. July 2017
July 04, 2017 12:00 - 28 minutes - 334 MB VideoScience & U! is all about the kids. In this episode the physics of sports are discussed; icky homemade experiments are conducted; robots are built; and video games are played.
Show #67. June 2017
June 06, 2017 12:00 - 27 minutes - 325 MB VideoScience & U! is learning more about butterflies; takes a look at a Science Mentoring Program; learns of plans for an underground park; and does some window shopping at the International Home and Housewares Trade Show.
Show #66. May 2017
May 02, 2017 12:00 - 26 minutes - 301 MB VideoThis month Science & U! enters the investing world; uses Hip Hop to teach science; discovers a city-wide initiative to teach computer science; studies mummies; and takes an in-depth look at Lewy Body Dementia.
Show #65. April 2017
April 04, 2017 12:00 - 28 minutes - 328 MB VideoThis month Science & U! discusses the possibilities stemming from the Trappist-1 discovery; meets a man recycling NYC trees; detects explosives using plants; looks for ways to save the honeybee; and examines dementia and getting the correct diagnosis.
Show #65. March 2017
March 07, 2017 13:00 - 27 minutes - 321 MB VideoScience & U! examines the life of a caregiver of someone with Dementia; looks at the future of genetics with a tool called “CRISPR”; takes samples of New York City air, water and soil in search for toxicity; and learns from Carmelo the Science Fellow.
Show #64. February 2017
February 07, 2017 13:00 - 28 minutes - 333 MB VideoThis month Science & U! finds a company that is making real human bones; goes on a tour of virtual reality; examines our understanding of Early Onset Dementia; finds a way to exercise in small spaces; and links a healthy diet and our mood.
Show #63. January 2017
January 03, 2017 13:00 - 29 minutes - 344 MB VideoThis month Science & U! examines the difference between Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, possible treatments; visits the NY Hall of Science to learn about the environment; gets into the minds of animals; crams for the big exam in Science and Math.
Show #62. Science and Women
September 13, 2016 14:00 - 25 minutes - 303 MB VideoThis month Science & U! takes a look at women who are playing a major role in the many fields of science. Stories include programs for girls in STEM, computer coding, impressive female doctors, and a re-imaginative professor.
Show #61. Science and Water
August 02, 2016 14:59 - 26 minutes - 306 MB VideoThis month Science & U! examines one of the most crucial elements for life - water. Stories include our oceans, sea level rise, new sources for energy, ecosystems and droughts.
Show #60. Science and Sports
July 05, 2016 12:00 - 26 minutes - 312 MB VideoThis month Science & U! is entering the world of sports and the physics that propel us to do the extraordinary. Stories include wrestling, golf, statistics, tennis and swimming.
Show #59. The Best of Spring
May 03, 2016 12:00 - 26 minutes - 309 MB VideoSpring is here and Science & U! would like to take an encore look at some of our favorite segments about the animal kingdom and the best ways of producing food. From USDA Organic to honeybees importance to our food supply.
Show #58. Science and Genetics
March 01, 2016 13:00 - 29 minutes - 339 MB VideoScience & U! this month is studying our DNA and how genetics can lead to certain diseases and cutting edge breakthroughs in treatment; from cancer treatments to what genetic mutations cause disease, the answer could be personalized care.
Show #57. Science and Technology
February 02, 2016 13:00 - 29 minutes - 345 MB VideoScience & U! this month is looking at technology and it’s new uses in our everyday lives; from the ever growing trend of 3D Printing to healthcare through your phone and a little bit of web coding and design in between.
Show #56. Science and Astronomy
January 05, 2016 13:00 - 29 minutes - 346 MB VideoThis month Science & U! is blasting off into space; from understanding the basics of the universe to exploring it's greatest mysteries like Dark Matter, the Northern Lights and whether we are alone in the universe.
Show #55. The Best of 2015
December 01, 2015 13:00 - 29 minutes - 342 MB VideoThe year is almost over and Science & U! would like to take a look back at some of our favorite segments from 2015.
Show #54. Science and Pain
November 03, 2015 13:00 - 28 minutes - 331 MB VideoScience & U! this month takes a look at pain; how we all experience it differently and what treatments work best for people with specific chronic pain.
Show #53. Science and Women's Health
October 06, 2015 12:00 - 28 minutes - 336 MB VideoScience & U! this month reports on Women’s Health; why women can be at greater risk for certain conditions and what the symptoms are. Speaking with doctors from New York City hospitals to learn the important facts and new treatments.
Show #52. Science and Engineering
September 01, 2015 12:00 - 30 minutes - 324 MB VideoScience & U! this month takes on engineering in our everyday lives with some interesting results. From TVs and cellphones to bridges and tunnels, the inner workings of these modern marvels are explained
Show #51. Science and The Earth
August 04, 2015 12:00 - 29 minutes - 340 MB VideoScience & U! this month takes a closer look at our home, Planet Earth. From living underwater to natural disasters, mother nature is a force to be reckoned with.
Show #50. Science and The Arts
June 02, 2015 12:00 - 30 minutes - 352 MB VideoScience & U! this month explores the artistic side of science. From the acoustics of a venue to the use of biology labs, art can take many forms.
Show #49. Science and Profiles
May 05, 2015 12:00 - 29 minutes - 335 MB VideoScience & U! this month revisits some segments from our past that profile some remarkable individuals in the world of science. From NFL cheerleaders to movie consultants, they each have lent a hand to creating a more scientific future or imagination.
Show #48. Science and The Environment
April 07, 2015 12:00 - 26 minutes - 309 MB VideoScience & U! this month honors Earth Day by taking a look back at some past segments that open our eyes to the environment. From the pine beetles of New Jersey to talking whales with Fabien Cousteau this episode will share the wonders of our world.
Show #47. Science and Medical Advances
March 03, 2015 13:00 - 28 minutes - 326 MB VideoScience & U! this month revisits some segments from our past that show some great advancements in medicine. From vaccines, breast cancer, infertility, obesity and integrative medicine Science & U explores this generation of modern medicine.
Show #46. Science and The Brain
January 27, 2015 13:00 - 28 minutes - 323 MB VideoScience & U! gets inside our heads. Studying the human brain can be very complex but there are some amazing discoveries out there regarding our understanding of the brain and how we may be able to combat diseases that impact the brain.
Show #45. The Best of S&U! 2014
December 23, 2014 13:00 - 29 minutes - 335 MB VideoScience & U! revists some of the most exciting stories of this past season. From museums going digital to the chemistry of your cocktail a lot was covered over the last year.
Show #44. Science and Children's Health
November 25, 2014 13:00 - 28 minutes - 320 MB VideoWith health being so important in the developmental years Science & U takes a look at the important facts in regards to keeping our kids healthy by getting the right amount of sleep, vaccinations and being informed about possible food allergies.
Show #43. Science and Alternative Healing
October 28, 2014 12:00 - 28 minutes - 320 MB VideoScience & U looks into alternative healing from bees and leeches to treat inflammation and pain to aromatherapy to relieve stress. Donna Hanover also talks with Dr. Martin Ehrlich to get a full overview of integrative medicine.
Show #42. Science and Men’s Health
September 23, 2014 12:00 - 24 minutes - 281 MB VideoScience & U examines Men's Health from different cancers to general overviews of why men are reluctant to see a doctor. Tinabeth Pina also gets the facts when it comes to Low T while Carol Anne Riddell makes a connection between marriage and heart health.
Show #41. Science and Food
August 26, 2014 12:00 - 25 minutes - 293 MB VideoScience & U explores the chemistry of what we eat, drink and even how our brain interprets smell and taste. Lisa Beth Kovetz also experiments with the process of making beer while Donna Hanover talks with author Josie Iselin about seaweed.
Show #40. Science and Summer Fun
July 22, 2014 12:00 - 26 minutes - 304 MB VideoIt's time for some summer fun as Science & U! plays with the Rubik's Cube, tours the Sony Wonder Technology Lab, American Museum of Natural History, Long Island Children's Museum, and the Maritime Aquarium, along with going kite flying!
Show #39. Science and Animals
June 24, 2014 12:00 - 29 minutes - 331 MB VideoOn Science & U! some animals are helping children read better, improving their health and helping humans through their own intelligence and service training.
Show #38. Science and Exercise
May 27, 2014 12:00 - 27 minutes - 313 MB VideoThis month's Science and U! takes us into the world of exercise and the positive impacts exercising has on our mental and physical health.
Show #37. Science and The Environment
April 22, 2014 12:00 - 29 minutes - 331 MB VideoTHIS MONTH’S SCIENCE & U! FOCUSES ON OUR ENVIRONMENT AND HOW WE CAN WORK AT MAKING IT … AND KEEPING IT…GREEN AND HEALTHY.
Show #36. SCIENCE AND THE INTERNET
March 25, 2014 12:00 - 29 minutes - 323 MB VideoThis week on "Science and U!" we look at how the Internet has changed our daily lives from socializing to health care.
Show #35. Science and Infertility
January 29, 2014 13:00 - 29 minutes - 338 MB VideoThis week on "Science and U!" we look at how various women have struggled with infertility and the different options that are possible in order to create a family.
Show #34. THE BEST OF SCIENCE &U! 2013
December 24, 2013 13:00 - 27 minutes - 312 MB VideoTHE BEST OF SCIENCE &U! 2013
Show #33. “SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY”
November 26, 2013 13:00 - 29 minutes - 338 MB VideoIn this episode of "Science and U!" we explore how some of the most cutting edge technology can help us dive deeper into the world of science!