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Science in the City: Pneumatic Tubes (clip)

Running Time:
00:03:27

Remember those pneumatic tubes at the drive-up bank? Finessed by modern engineering, this technology is alive and well at Stanford Hospital, where pressurized tubes deliver critical payloads—from medications and specimens to blood for transfusions.

Project: Science in the City | Browse All

Date: June 6, 2012
Format: Expedition
Category: Everyday Science
Subject(s): engineering, physics

Wine: The Science of Wine (webcast)

Running Time:
1:00:29

Winemakers and chefs help you discover which wines go with which foods, and why. Ann Noble from U.C. Davis explains how she trains wine judges with essence tastings and aromas, and gives tips on how to become your own expert.

Project: The Science of Wine | Browse All

Date: November 18, 1999
Format: Demonstration / Activity
Category: Everyday Science
Subject(s): Chemistry, General Science