The Hard-Hitting Truth About the Long-Term Effects of Concussions
Do retired professional football players sustain long-term neurological effects from concussions? In this Spark 101 case challenge, students will learn how researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Cent…
What Do Land Use and Bird Species Tell Us about the Health of the Potomac River?
Join students and educators from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation as they assess the health of the Potomac River based on land use and observed bird species. Additional videos on water testing and a species diversity are rec…
What is the Science Behind the Bottle of Darkness Magic Trick?
Discover how this veteran educator is using magic presentations to ignite students’ excitement in science! Scientists are often called upon to solve mysteries, and magicians use science to ply their craft. In this Spark 1…
Concussion in Professional Football Players - Physics and Engineering in Medicine
Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center discuss their multidisciplinary approach to the exploration of the potential effects of concussion on the brains of former professional football players. …
Managing Hypertension
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can cause strokes, heart attacks, and kidney failure. It is a very treatable disease. In this video, you will explore the problems of treating patients with hypertension as well as ad…