Radio Waves
November 12, 2025 • EPISODE 286
How do invisible waves travel across the world and beyond? In this episode of Science LIVE, Dr. Roger Billings dives into the fascinating science of radio waves—how they’re created, how they move through space, and how they make long-distance communication possible. From the basics of frequency and transmission to early breakthroughs like Morse code and modern applications such as HAM radio and space communication, join us as we explore the hidden currents that keep us connected.
About DrB
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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I think it would be a radio class. And I also love learning about how you were able to get your first radio tower.
I like the fake lizard with R51
I liked the part when they went to space and the watch actually still work in space
Glad they had those watches!
Neat lesson on radio waves! Thank you!
Hi! From Nebraska, I love today’s video!
Radio waves seem very interesting because of the fact that it travels through the air and carry information without us even seeing them.
r 51 was funny in this science live.
Yes ham radio and pilot class would be great!
Dear Dr. Roger Billings, I enjoyed this lesson so much I will be tuning in next week.
I’m looking forward to learning more about radio waves.
A course on aviation would be really cool too!
Fallan enjoyed the video and likes the area 51 funny vids.
I liked the Breakthroughs in Science part about how the omega watch got to the moon, I also really liked hearing Roger Billings talk about radios.
I get very interested when it comes to radio waves they are so cool to learn about!!
Omega really came in clutch for their perfect watch fit and performance of the tests coincided by the scientists .
i know electricity runs through cables because big towers have electricity.
I would love to take the ham radio class if you come out with one. R 51 is always fun to watch! Here’s to another science live! I enjoy them! 🙂
never knew watches were so important in space. Also, a Hem radio course would be extremely enticing, r51 would agree.
Thank you for another great science live. I never knew how coral ate! cooling lasers… i never thought that would be a thing!
Hi from Louisiana!! We watched a movie bc about a Ham radio, it was so neat!
Waves are interesting thing I wonder what new discoverys we will make
I love science live! Liked learning more about Morse code and radio waves!
I love space and astronomy!
This was a great video thanks.
How does wavelength of a radio wave relate to its frequency.
I love Science Live from South Carolina.
Did not know morse code can be used in radio waves instead of voice.
I enjoyed this lesson on radio waves.
This is awesome!
That is very cool that radio waves have a different frequencies for each radio station.
Lasers are cool.
Hi Science Live! Both classes sound really fun and I would love to see them. I also learned a lot of things today; I never knew that lasers could be used to cool down stuff too, and I also didn’t know that watches were taken to space, especially the Omega watch! Thank you Acellus and I hope everyone has a wonderful day!
i loved this science live so much!
I was shocked to find that a Snoopy Omega watch costs over 15,000 dollars!
I think a Morse code and aircraft pilot course would be cool!
I like R 51 he is the best.
Learning morse code must be really complicated and tiring. The letters are one thing, but there are also phrases. But I think If I was really dedicated, I could. I made a code once and completely memorized it. It was 3 years ago (almost). I still mostly remember it.
I liked learning about how the more you study in a short time its better than studying for a long time for a little bit of times. Also learning about how lasers can also cool stuff rather that warming or cutting stuff.
i love science live!
I’m going into the Army to be a pilot. I would love to take a course on aviation🧑🏻✈️
Morse code is super interesting! Happy to learn more about it!!
I enjoy learning more wave lengths and frequencies.
I would be interested in learning about ham radio. Also do you still use the ham radio at times just for fun?
I’ve never heard of the speedmaster omega before, but it was very fascinating to learn about!
Snoopy is one of my favourite characters I never knew he was one of the mascots for Apollo 11!
WOW! Lasers are cool!
The omega watch was cool.
How far can radio waves go for a human to hear?
I can not wait to get an aviation course on acellus.
Do you think a chemical imbalance is what has caused us to be able to see the northern lights tonight?
Are Omega watches still for sale today?
What is the relationship between the frequency and wavelength of radio waves?
Absolutely love science live! Loved learning more about Morse code and radio waves.
I love science live! And thank you Rodger Billings!
I would love to take an aviation class I’ve always wanted to learn how to fly a plane. A radio class would be so interesting, and I would definitely enroll in both!
I thought it was pretty cool that Dr. Billings was ble to speak to others around the world using radio waves.
How long did it take to choose the Omega watch to take with them to space?
I was fascinated by the fluorescent coral and how they can glow vibrant colors under UV light.
I want to make a new friend through ham radio.
Science live is awesome! I never truly knew how radio waves ran like that! Truly awesome learning about frequencies. I’d love to learn more and hopefully have a class about it like you said. R-51 is hilarious! Love Acellus and the more I learn everyday! Lots and lots of class varieties, love it!
Wow I enjoyed this week’s episode! One question I have about quantum computers is how they compare to regular computers? Thank you for another amazing episode of Science Live!
Thanks from Washington. I’d like both aviation and radiology classes.
I would love to have a class on radiowaves and how they function and are used into today’s world Thank you very much! 🙂
R-51 is exquisitely entertaining
It was crazy looking when R51s lizard started crawling on the walls, Also Pajets jacket looks awesome.
I think it is amazing that the Acellus team is continuously trying to expand their curriculum. Both classes would be a great addition to the program.
I think it’d be nice if you let R-51 roam free again, he probably needs some fresh air after a while.
I look forward to watching Science Live every Wednesday .
I love the snoopy from the astronauts and nasa as well as morse code I think we should bring that back!!!
I love the funny and cool stories that Tobias tells.
R 51 is my bff
r-51 is probably one of my favorite parts of science live cant wait to see what he gets himself into next
I liked the colorful corals!
I think that it’s crazy that the last watch was able to make it through all of those tests, and that it literally saved people’s lives.
R51 is so funny!
It is surprising how many testes they had to to for the OMEGA speedmaster watch to work!
This was a great science live. How do you remember so much? Each week it’s brand new information .
Thank you Acellus teachers
I hope to learn more about radio waves!
r-51+robot =great episode
r-51’s radio “wave” joke is crazy
It was cool how the omega watch was the only watch that resist in all the tests, and could make it the moon.
I never knew astronauts wore or brought watches into space !
Loved the transporter!
Morse Code is so cool!
Hello from Virginia,
I enjoyed seeing the segment about space and the omega watches. Did you know that the Omega Speedmaster is the only watched certified for all NASA manned missions. These watches were sent on a year-long mission to test their resilience!
Hi from WV! It’s crazy how far we’ve come with our space technology; to think about how humanity once viewed the Moon as unreachable, but now we already have plans in motion to try and reach Mars. Quite the big leap, is it not? Not gonna lie, I love the photo of Dr. Roger Billings, that his Mother took of him, she is truly a master photographer! It’s amazing how some of you in Kansas were able to see the Northern Lights! I wish I could see them in real life! It makes me so happy to see my fellow Acellus students’ t-shirt designs come to life! Good Science Live, see you next week on Wednesday!
Science is my favorite subject!
Seeing how Dr.Billings worked on things was so inspiring!
Do you need a license to use a ham radio?
(r) 51 how did you get a robot from mars
These videos really make me think differently about things.
Both classes sound interesting, especially the Morse code.
Loved the episode and the radio class is a big ”YES!” from me! I have always had an interest in radio, how it works and WHY it work. I would 100% take that course! I really loved and enjoyed this episode, the shirts turned out amazing yall, I cannot wait till next week! Have a blessed one! <3
Hello from Massachusetts! I’d like it if there were a morse code class. My question is could we some day manage to communicate with aliens in outer-space with morse code? Love you Dr. Roger and Pajet!
man this was amazing! i love watching science live
i like r 51
Dear Acellus all my life I have wanted to become a pilot this knew idea is the best. You guys have no idea how much that means
I love r51
he’s hilarious
I enjoyed you taslking about the wave lengths and the frequency’s
I loved it
radiowaves are so cool
When will you be able to cool down stuff to zero degrees with a lazar?
All those classes sound great. There is so much to learn, and I will gladly take the class.
I liked learning about,the radio tower.
I love doing science live with Dr. Roger Billings
I like how lasers work.
that’s actually a good question!
I enjoyed the live and the facts about radio waves.
An aviation class sounds incredible I’m excited to see how you will approach a class like that.
I would like to learn more about radio waves on Science Live.
I liked r-51 today
what is the highest possible wave lengh for radio waves
Hi R51
would love a pilot courses on Acellus
Crazy what radio waves can do and how they work
I think a Morse code class would be really cool to take.
Love R-51!
Hello from Missouri!
I loved learning about how radio waves work. I can’t wait for next week.
Loved the video! Hello from Texes
I have radio at home so it’s pretty cool to be learning more about the radio 📻
I really like the lizard. And i enjoyed learning about the radio waves.
Agreed
Those classes would be great and I really like the shirts
i loved the part when they showed the coral under the blue light
Who created morse code?
Morse code was created by Samuel F. B. Morse and his assistant Alfred Vail in the 1830s.
I enjoyed watching this live!
Not gonna lie, an aviation class seems really cool.
That was a great science live and liked the R 51 video!
Would love aviation classes. My great papa was a radioman in WWII
The fluorescent dye in the bottles is so gorgeous!
The morse code segment was really interesting!
Do you have to face the laser directly to the cubits? Also, I didn’t know astronauts wore watches.
I enjoyed this science live.
thank you for the live!!
i like learning about the radio waves
r51 is my favorite
A radio course sounds interesting
Tobia’s always has the best hair
Pilot class must be cool!!!
i think aviation is so cool
I loved learning about radio waves!
The radio wave lesson was really cool.
I love learning about space
The luminescent coral was really neat and the laser cooling was a cool thing to learn about in both how it works and some things it’s applied to!
Really cool and interesting live!
What impacted the failure of the heat shield have on a mission and the crew survival?
love the T shirts!
Enjoy science live! Hope to see northern lights tonight also. There is a small chance to see them again
Pilot class would be cool to sign up for. My grandpa use to have his own plane and pilot license.
It’s super cool how the radio waves work it is such a good invention and helps people communicate through all around the world
Yes! Pilot classes sound amazing! Would love to see BOTH classes in the future! : D
science live is always awesome!
I really enjoyed this live
The radio course is an excellent idea.
r51 is the best
Wow, this was an amazing episode!
I enjoyed this live. It was very informative.
Was the omega watch the first watch that worked ? Also my favorite character is r-51!
R 51 is my favorite as well
Radio waves are fascinating! Both courses would be appreciated though.
I like r.51
We loved learning about ham radio and the antenna differences.
Hello I’m from Illinois! I enjoy science live a lot!
I really enjoy learning new things in the Science Live. I liked the segment on Apollo and Omega Watch.
Can R-51 host the radio class? He seems very experienced
My great grandfather told me that when he was in the Navy if they were in trouble, they used Morse code
This was so much fun!
Radio waves were interesting to learn about
Thank you Dr. Billings, Lady Pajet, and R-51. Can’t forget Dr. Joshua, Dr. Joseph, Dr. John, and Dr. Tobias 🤎
I second this! I also appreciate all of the members of the science lives for making them so engaging and exciting. I look forward to them every Wednesday! 💛
I love these lives!!!!!!!!!!
This live was really interesting
Hello from Northern Florida.
Radio waves they are something incredible at how far they can travel.
The radio waves segment was awesome! I really love the part at the end with the lizard haha!
I absolutely love these videos! They are always so much fun, see y’all next week!
Tobias, I like how the omega watch is useful for space travel.
Ham radio sounds so interesting!
Great video. Man R-51 keeps on making me laugh as always keep up the good work everybody.