Natural Hydrogen

October 1, 2025  •  EPISODE 280

Could the Earth itself be a source of clean energy? In this episode of Science LIVE, Dr. Roger Billings dives into the world of natural hydrogen—how it forms deep within the Earth’s crust, how scientists discover and measure it, and the possibilities it holds for a low-carbon future. Explore the science, the opportunities, and the challenges that could shape the next chapter of clean energy.

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Dr. Roger Billings is a visionary innovator whose work has touched the lives of millions of students and transformed the landscape of education. Widely known as “DrB” to the countless kids who benefit from his groundbreaking Acellus learning system, Dr. Billings has dedicated his life to advancing education through technology. As part of DrB’s lifelong commitment to supporting education, Science LIVE was launched as a way to “give back” by mentoring students in conjunction with the Roger Billings Scholarship Program.


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188 Comments

  1. Avarie T

    I love Roger Billings and Pajet! Super interesting video!

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  2. Ava

    Hydrogen is so fun ,so interesting, and so cool I love learning about it, and i can’t wait for more

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  3. Pyrsaius P

    very interesting, about having a idea and creating something useable. But having to create other inventions to make it work.

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  4. Brooklyn K

    that is so cool that there is another planet that supports water.

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  5. Ace H

    Hydrogen is so cool I love learning about it.

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  6. Abby

    Hydrogen is really cool! And the hydrogen car built by r-51 was so funny!

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  7. Cordelia

    I had no idea that fuses and the breaker box was invented to control the amount of energy being controlled, to prevent fires. Very cool

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  8. Demetra S

    Maybe you can build the first hydrogen powered school in the world

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  9. Spencer S

    Hydrogen is incredibly neat!

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  10. Talon S

    your jokes had me rolling on the floor keep it up! hydrogen is an amazing thing the world has wow.

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  11. Jacob M

    It’s so nice how Dr. Billings talks about loved ones and reflect how their support help us grow and keep going.

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  12. Nora A

    I just forumd out that Roger billing was the first to make a car out of hydrogen did not know this !!

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  13. Robiya M

    Your jokes just crack me up

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  14. Grady I

    Never knew how versatile hydrogen was, this was cool!

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  15. Conrad S

    Your jokes are hilarious 😂
    How much hydrogen can do so amazing.

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  16. Erika W

    Wow loved this

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  17. Alaina

    It’s so cool learning how the fuses work!

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  18. Joslynn M

    There are so many interesting things to learn about hydrogen, I would like to thank Dr. Billings on his work to found out as much as he can about hydrogen, it truly has been so impactful within our society.

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  19. Mathani

    I love how Roger Billings talked about his wife, this makes think about the people that you are surrounded by have a hude impacton what you do in life.

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  20. ana villegas

    I liked learning about how fuses work

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  21. Mattox Goodman

    That’s so neat how hydrogen just naturally forms in the earth!

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  22. Aysia Cone

    Today I learned that Roger Billings was the first to make a car that runs off of Hydrogen. I also learned the sun, too, runs off of Hydrogen. I never knew there were so many different ways to make and use Hydrogen on planet earth. It makes me greatful that we have such a Natrual and amazing element!

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  23. Liam Eastman

    Hydrogen is a fascinating subject to study.

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  24. Kayla Ferguson

    I love how Rodger Billings mentioned his beautiful solemate! I truly believe the people around us can help us in so many ways!

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  25. Mateo Cortes Mellenthin

    I love the many uses hydrogen has. I didnt know it could be used as an alternative fuel source for various things! I hope that in the future we will see more cars being run on hydrogen in order to reduce pollution

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  26. Caleb Perzhu

    Thank you for explaining how fuses work.

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  27. Sofia Arizmendi

    I love learning with acellus

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  28. Tyson Koeberlein

    love R51

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  29. Peyton W

    It’s very interesting to me how impactful hydrogen is on our environment!!

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  30. Grace

    Loved learning about the natural hydrogen. Its interesting how little we here about hydrogen

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  31. Isabella Petkus

    I like the hydrogen-powered home.

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  32. Dalton mccawley

    A.i is just crazy these days.sooo real

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  33. Ariawna Brimm

    love this!!!

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  34. skyler

    It’s cool that hydrogen is in the ground

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  35. Tatiana Price

    Love how silly R51 is!
    I’m very excited to see more hydrogen in the future!

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  36. Catalina

    The hydrogen home is amazing!

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  37. Aden

    It’s kind of interesting to me how little we see hydrogen talked about in mainstream discussions given how useful it clearly is. I wonder if that’s gonna change anytime soon. Good lecture!

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  38. Ryker Mobley

    Hydrogen is in the ground!? That’s neat! I didn’t know that.

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  39. Ace Morello

    Hydrogen does so many things! I did not know it was in the ground.

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  40. Dylan Barrus

    Hydrogen seems to have many possible uses, hopefully we can find safe ways to use, store and transport.

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  41. Paris Bramlett

    Scientists must continue their clean energy studies to discover more resources that can support our environment in having a potential low-carbon futurity.

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  42. Jessica Romero

    It would be awesome to see more thangs run off of hydrogen. I think its so interesting how hydrogen works in so many ways.

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  43. Eliott

    I need to start watching these more. Hydrogen was so fun to learn about. When Tobias said “I said to my wife that I been tired for 5 years my daughter turned around and said, that’s how old I am” that was funny.

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  44. Elizabeth

    I didn’t know hydrogen could do so much.

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  45. Melodi Shortlidge

    Our earth would definetely be much better and cleaner if we had more things running off hydrogen.

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  46. Selah Firstova-Cook

    Hydrogen is such interesting element!!!

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  47. Jaxtyn

    It would be cool to see more things run off hydrogen.

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  48. Barkot

    wow hydrogen is amazing!!

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  49. karson

    i learned that burnt hydrogen is water

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  50. Emily bass

    the ap government class sounds quite interesting-

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  51. Stephanie villalobos

    Learning everyday is something I never thought would be fun until I started learning on acellus

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  52. Alessio

    Imagine hydrogen cars that would be cool!

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  53. Connor

    Cant wait to see the next chapter of the Natural Hydrogen realm.

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  54. Santino Montes

    Hydrogen is cool

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  55. Parker Brackett

    Hydrogen is the best element of all time.

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  56. Zoe Bradley

    Natural hydrogen offers a potentially clean and cost-effective energy source for industries and applications that are difficult to decarbonize.

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  57. Mila Traweek

    I love learning about clean energy!

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  58. Lyla Traweek

    My Dad has a bottle that adds extra hydrogen to his water

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  59. Edwin Brighton

    I want to know if there is hydrogen on Mars.

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  60. Rhoen B.

    low carbon future sounds awesome

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  61. Violet Moreno De La Torre

    I like how Acellus has another AP class they really help.

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  62. William Wassman

    How long do you think it will be or if ever that the world will run on hydrogen?

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  63. Sebastian Magdaleno

    Hydrogen is an amazing element

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  64. Michael

    what was the first thing you tried to do or problem you tried to solve when you made the first hydrogen car

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  65. Tensaye Colson

    Won’t harvesting hydrogen from Earth’s crust still damage earth?

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  66. Zofia Cardenas

    Natural hydrogen seems like an amazing source of clean energy!

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  67. Arthur Ferreira

    Really cool, would love to learn more about how hydrogen cars could become more safe to use in the future!

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  68. Karen El-halabi

    these episodes never fail to motivate me

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  69. Angela Rivers

    Roger Billings is my favorite inventor!

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  70. Kylie Webb

    Hydrogen’s pretty cool! Can’t wait to see it’s impact in the future!

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  71. Jailore Brazier

    Hydrogen has so much potential for different uses? If hydrogen cars were to become an everyday occurrence, where would it be stored for fuel? In homes or gas stations? And how long could it stay idol in a pump?

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  72. Justin Dohler

    Hydrogen is really cool.

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  73. Taylor Phillips

    I think this could be a revolutionary renewable energy source, very fascinating.

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  74. Corbin Smikal

    Wow, hydrogen flame has no color!

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  75. Angela Baker

    Hydrogen and where it comes from is very interesting. Thanks!

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  76. Genaro cantalupo

    How is natural hydrogen different from grey, green and blue hydrogen.

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  77. Mackenzie

    I think it’s so interesting how hydrogen works in so many different ways

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  78. Dade Tompkins

    I love that you made the first Hydrogen car and bus.

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  79. Kade steimel

    I’m sure in the next 10 years much more cars will be sufficient off of hydrogen

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  80. Naseem B

    I really enjoyed watching and learning! I really wanna see hydrogen cars!

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  81. Robert Still

    Thank you for your presentation. Natural hydrogen is pretty cool! I researched it a little more, and I am amazed at the possibilities it has.

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  82. Hannah Berry

    Cool how it takes other inventions to invent something.

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  83. Destiny Cantera

    how long before the world runs on Hydrogen.

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  84. Timothy

    Watching this one was so fun!!! Thanks 🙂

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  85. Alivia Gonzalez

    I LOVED THIS LIVE SO MUCH!

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  86. Mila M

    I think in the future hydrogen use as a fuel ⛽️ will help heal the atmosphere.

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  87. Aidan Westbrooks

    love learning with acellus.

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  88. MADADLYN TAYLOR

    I ENJOYED LEARNING ABOUT HYDROGEN

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  89. Daniel meisner

    How long is it predicted before the world starts running onhydrogen?

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  90. Brennan

    I never thought about the other inventions that helped make new inventions.

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  91. barbara

    Space is so cool!!

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  92. asher

    Hydrogen peroxide can be used for many thing like cleaning wounds.

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  93. Sydney

    I’m loving these Science lives!

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  94. Amber Cameron

    Is there a limit on hydrogen in the world? Can it be measured?

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  95. Alegria Bustos Ceruti

    I really liked the hydrogen cars explanation! Loved this Science live!

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  96. Jackson

    Hydrogen is pretty cool 👍

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  97. Louis hill

    Acellus the best

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  98. Trevor Fishack

    My favorite is water hydrogen

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  99. Kelleigh Bellack

    Hydrogen is an amazing source of energy

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  100. Camden Vicknair

    I feel bad for R-51.

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  101. Leilani Bednorz

    I love the concept of hydrogen cars!

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  102. Rayne f

    I liked how this episode showed how hydrogen could be clean and sustainable.

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  103. Arya Dröttning

    What are the main applications and benefits of hydrogen as an energy source, and how is it produced and stored sustainably?

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  104. JM

    Hydrogen and its potential is very exciting.

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  105. Marilyn Zambrano

    Love learning with acellus.

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  106. Brycen Alessio

    It’s amazing what the James Webb Telescope can find!

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  107. John Norman

    maybe there is Natural Hydrogen on other planets!!!!

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  108. Aidan Muilenburg

    Hydrogen seems to do a lot of good things.

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  109. Aalyssa Walters

    My dad works with fuses

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  110. Jace Fassoth

    Have they found any other planets that may support water.

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  111. Genesis Lujan

    I think the wrist thing is really cool! I think its a great project. Like imagen using it and writing on your tablet or phone and computer its just wow!.

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  112. Adriana

    This Science Live was amazing—I really enjoyed learning about hydrogen!

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  113. Julia Piatt

    How is natural hydrogen different from green, blue, or grey hydrogen?

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  114. Anna R.

    I always thought the sun was the only source of clean energy along with wind pannels, but in no world would I learn the earth itself can channel clean energy.

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  115. lynzey bridges

    Natural hydrogen is a gas formed naturally underground through geological process primarily the reaction of water with iron rich rocks like olivine

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  116. Harper Maugel

    I think it is so cool that hydrogen is everywhere underground.

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  117. Renee tarantelli

    Another amazing science live!

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  118. Corwin

    I hope this really does happen soon. Very exciting energy source.

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  119. Corwin

    That joke was my favorite so far. Constellation prize!

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  120. Zoe

    Wow! Science is amazing! I love science live! It’s so cool!!

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  121. Aslyn

    While clean energy running the world would be a dream come true, it is still a dream. keep it up, guys.

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  122. Brody

    Its cool when you burn hydrogen it turns to water

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  123. Vayda Schneedle

    Hi from Northern Illinois! I love Science Live! This is the second time I’ve watched this episode!

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  124. Dakota Lee

    I love Science live!

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  125. Brynn Rood

    Love this!

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  126. Revel Burdette

    I enjoyed the explanation of a fuse and the purpose to eliminate the potential of fires when an overcurrent of electricity occurs. I have seen the fuses in a car fuse box, they also simplify the repair.

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  127. Lamees Almanini

    Accelus is so fun!

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  128. Iley Irwin

    Wow! This episode was absolutely enlightening! It is sad that natural hydrogen is not spoken about as a large contender for energy, when it has so much potential! I can’t wait to see the evolution of how we view it in the conversation for how we view energy. Do you think natural hydrogen has the possibility of becoming the default power source one day?

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  129. Luisa Cueto

    I think it is really impressive how technology has changed overtime.

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  130. Kelemi Lewis

    I would like to drive a hydrogen car and I want other people to drive them as well. If we all did this then our world would be much cleaner. Just the way God intended. I am glad that you invented the first hydrogen car to help us keep the environment clean from co2 emissions.

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  131. Coralynn

    Mind blowing episode!
    (car blowing as well)
    It would be great if we could power more homes of Hydrogen, zero polluting.

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  132. Antonia L.

    I really enjoyed this episode of Science Live!
    It was fascinating to learn more about hydrogen as a clean source of energy and its potential to power the future. Knowing that Roger Billings invented the first hydrogen car makes the discussion even more inspiring and interesting.

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  133. Reese

    I can’t wait to see how they go about making hydrogen cleaner hopefully across the globe Very interesting video this week had me and my dad listen together!

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  134. Morgan

    How much hydrogen would it take to run a car?

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  135. Carmen M.

    Could hydrogen replace gas one day for fuel in cars?

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  136. Daniel Boduch

    What are the potential benefits and challenges of using natural hydrogen as a source of clean energy?

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  137. Alanna. H

    AP United States Government and Politics looks fun

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  138. Abel Snyder

    I knew h2o was water but didn’t know what the letters meant

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  139. Mason

    The science of getting clean energy from earth itself is amazing.

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  140. Avery Harden

    Love these videos!!

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  141. Ryan Chapman

    This episode was great! Hopefully one day we can all live in a clean environment.

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  142. Ana Villegas

    I love acellus

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  143. Dewyy

    Oh my gosh yay! R-51 was hilarious in this episode! <3

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  144. Marissa havard

    I love how Science Live makes science so fun!! I love learning new stuff every week.

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  145. Kylie Butts

    I love these I watch every one of them,

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  146. Caitlin Allen

    What does STEM stand for?

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  147. Logan Aaron

    I love the new episodes each week

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  148. Robert RalstonII

    This was my first video and first year using Acellus and I am really enjoying it! Learning about Hydrogen was very interesting. I can not wait for the new video.

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  149. Roland Schambron

    i wonder what the water tastes like from the exhaust of a hydrogen car.

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  150. Tyler

    Love watching these!

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  151. Adelia Golub

    Dr Roger Billings i can’t belive that you made the first hydrogen car when you were a high school student!🤯

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  152. Ryland Haas

    Without natural hydrogen we would die, thank God for hydrogen!

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  153. Bella Rose

    R51 makes me laugh!

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  154. Rebecca

    Love your videos🥰😍🥰

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  155. Trinitee Burton

    The discovery and potential of natural hydrogen really show how much more we have to learn about our amazing planet and its resources. I can’t wait for the next episode!

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  156. Ayden Underwood

    I love learning about science so much

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  157. Trinity Batteast

    Acellus is the best school out here

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  158. Courtley Rae Ferguson

    Thank you Dr B for always teaching us new things! I love learning new facts every week, I also love R-51!

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  159. Nathan

    Love these videos

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  160. Brooklyn Garlow

    Another amazing episode! Roger Billings and Pajet Monet are amazing!

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  161. Sofia Arizmendi

    I love how Science Live makes science so fun!! I love learning new stuff every week.

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  162. Mackenzie

    Acellus is the best online school i love it.

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  163. Zayden

    How can we help get the government to fund hydrogen studies?

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  164. Adelyn

    *car explodes*
    meanwhile R51: “I TOLD YOU IT WOULD WORK!”

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  165. Trevor

    Mind blowing episode, who knew hydrogen could be naturally occurring. Can’t wait to see how this changes the future of clean energy.

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  166. Aavielle

    I love the science lives they’re so informational and inspirational! Thank you so much Roger Billings

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  167. Jamie

    I really enjoyed learning about hydrogen and how it can be used as a source of energy. I didn’t know that burning hydrogen is a much cleaner energy source than what we use today! Which is incredibly awesome for the environment. My question is could hydrogen eventually replace gas as a cleaner energy source in the future? And how will that look like?

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  168. Chloe

    That’s so strange that a good majority of the wood turns to ash! I agree with Ms.Pajet that the smell of a campfire is really nice!

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  169. Aiden

    I can’t believe that roger billings has actually drank from the exhaust of his hydrogen car.

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  170. Aubree Skaggs

    So my dad works for a natural gas company and my question is is hydrogen cleaner and safer for your home than natural gas? Would it be more expensive than natural gas! My dad thought it was a very cool way you came about this he was very interested in listening with me.

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  171. Hasna

    I already knew that hydrogen was the building block of life but I wouldn’t have guessed that hydrogen could be an efficient source of fuel/energy. A hydrogen powered house seems really innovative and I would like to see how energy from hydrogen can or will be used in the future.

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  172. Marcel

    The episode on Natural Hydrogen was really interesting. I didn’t realize that hydrogen gas can occur naturally underground and might be a clean energy source. It’s surprising how little attention it gets compared to solar or wind. If scientists can figure out how to extract and use it efficiently, it could play a big role in reducing carbon emissions. I also thought it was cool how natural hydrogen seeps have been discovered in places like Mali and Russia. Definitely made me think differently about the future of energy.

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  173. Deacon

    Tell R-51 I said HES A GENIUS!

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  174. Mackenzie

    The wristband was pretty cool. How did they think to make something like that? I never knew that there is so much to hydrogen. Cool! Loved R-51!!!
    Love you Lady Pajet, you’re such a good influence and beautiful as always!!!

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  175. Ellie

    DR. Roger billings I love science Live so much. I like watching r. 51 I love Roger billings.

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  176. Kaylee

    I would love for Roger Billings to invent a hydrogen phone! btw, I LOOOOVE Pajet Monet!!!!!!

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  177. Eli

    will people be able to use hydrogen as a replacement of solar panels one day

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  178. Zachery

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  179. Markian

    I loved this episode of R-51 he was so funny! Thank you Roger Billings for making science live so memorable!

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  180. Goshen

    It would be really cool to see electrical signals being able to pick up small signals, and with them training their AI model with 6000 different people they were able to move the device and operate like using a cursor with minimal gestures, and even to write and have it translate it to text digitally!

    And learning about hydrogen being a stable element with one electron, and their sharing with two electrons, the burn result of hydrogen is water.

    I wanna thank Roger Billings, Pajet Monet and Acellus Team for Science Live, making learning fun and awesome for students!

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  181. Logan

    Roger billings is the smartest person I have ever known.

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  182. Nayla

    Natural hydrogen is a type of clean energy that comes straight from the Earth, not made in factories. Scientists have found that it can form underground, like in rocks or near volcanoes, and it can be collected to use as fuel. What’s really cool is that when you burn hydrogen, it only makes water, not pollution, so it could help fight climate change.

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  183. Sonny

    R51 is so funny and I wonder how much longer until everyone has a hydrogen cars and houses

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  184. Aliyah

    Could natural hydrogen be the power of the future

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  185. Cora

    Are the Study Buddies still going to be released on the Acellus Gold Store?
    Ps. I love hearing your stories Dr. Roger Billings!

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  186. Michael James

    I feel like I could watch/listen to Mr. Roger Billings talk about hydrogen for hours, sadly we only have an hour of this per week. The hydrogen man himself, the creator of the element itself, has blessed us this week.

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  187. Makayla

    Hi, my name is Makayla, I have been in Acellus for 7 years, and it as helped me a lot, I would recommend this home school to everyone! So I say thank you for helping us to learn. And I say thank you for Science life, it improves our skill. Thank you Dr. Roger Billings and Lady Pajet.

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  188. Madison

    It is so cool they found natural hydrogen in the ground

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