How to Invent
November 19, 2025 • EPISODE 287
How do great inventions begin? In this episode of Science LIVE, Dr. Roger Billings breaks down the process of inventing—showing how curiosity, creativity, and simple problem-solving can grow into real innovations. Using Morse code as an example, he explains how messages are sent and demonstrates it with a telegraph key. A fun, practical look at how anyone can start turning ideas into inventions.
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 really like that your videos are alwyas here if we need to go back and want to learn something new or hear what you have to say!
this is my favourite thing in acellus
Thanks for the science live. It was really cool and informative!
Hi I’m from Chirstiana S.A. I love Acellus and everyone that works hard and thank you R-51
I love you guys! Thank you for always pushing us to be our best selves through each and every science live episode. Your hard work won’t be in vain.
Hello from South Africa, and thanks for this episode. I like the idea to have Morse code in the activities.
Thank you so much Dr. Billings
I’ve learned so much on Acellus than at school.
Dr. Tobias’ segments are always the most interesting to me.
Hi from NY, Todays show was funny and intresting at the same time. R-51 was super funny , i never knew i could invent at home I always thought you had to be at a lab! Thank you for your intresting shows !!!
I love Acellus, I love watching this kind of videos
R51 is so funny and makes my day every time I watch Science Live.
What advice do you have for students?
Hello from North Carolina, I really like R-51 because it was funny, R-51 really made my week! Keep it up.
The Roger billings section of the video was really interesting, can’t wait to learn more.
The Roger billings section of the video was really interesting. Can’t wait to learn more
Hello from South-Africa! I have to say sitting and watching the science live every week is so insightful.
I liked the R51 part verry much
Entertaining and enjoyable!
I love how Roger billing is so cool and seems so nice! I’m from Virginia :]
I love R-51! he’s so funny :>
PS: from south africa
I like watching science live every Wednesday because of Dr. Tobias and his knowledge!
Please add more R-51 he is my favorite!
And when will the new conspiracy’s class with Dr.Edmond come out, I would love to know!
I think that Tobias has very interesting segments and that the telegraph is super cool!
Inventions are what makes the world we live in today
Dr. Billings, r-51 is so funny and makes me laugh so hard. Do we really have aliens on the Earth?
I think Dr Roger billings makes really cool hydrogen things.
Jentri from Texas I was so intrigued by how you can just invent anything you want and need that is amazing
Could never miss a Science live!
How could the dual light microscope (that can observe at microscopic and nanoscopic levels) be used in astronomy? Could it help understand and observe galaxies, planets, and stars better?
Probably not. Sort of how a macro lens can take very good photos of small things like ants, while a regular lens can’t take a clear image of such a small thing. And the same thing goes for the macro lens as it won’t be as good as the regular lens in taking larger scale photos, it will only really be only to focus on one subject and make everything else blurry. Similarly, a telescope is made and intended to magnify very far subjects, while a microscope is made to magnify close tiny stuff. But hey, I’m not an expert so I can’t say for sure, there are likely reputable articles online that talk about that.
Thank you! I so enjoy Dr. Billings…
Watching from Texas! I love watching Acellus live cause I learn so much from them, when I saw the Morse code but, it reminded me that I actually have a book on how to send secret messages through Morse code and other neat methods! Along with the history behind those methods. Love ya Acellus!
Hello from Tennessee, morse code would be so cool to learn!
I love learning about morse code
I think it is cool that people can communicate with little beeps. And you said something about a cb and my mom used to be a truck driver and she used a cb.
It’s so cool learning about Morse code I’m so happy science live is teaching us about it!
This inspired me to try invent something!
I really enjoyed this live!
It is interesting to learn about Morse code and how it works
How do you say I love science in morse code?
I am so exited for Todd Edmonds new class he is one of my favorite teachers .(although I love them all)
TODD EDMUND IS THE BEST TEACHER IN ACELLUS
How many falling positions did the put in the simulator?
I love Acellus so much
R-51 is so funny! He’s the best part!
Lilliana, I agree with you. R-51 is funny, but do you know about “ Fireflys” ?
I think Morse code is so interesting, it’s like a secret language!
I really like him! I’m hoping to get the new R51 wristband at the Acellus Store.
I love Acellus
Watching these videos makes me love science even more. Last Christmas I got a science kit and It was so cool.
Hello from Tennessee, I really like roger billing he’s a really cool guy
I think that’s so cool that Eddison had such an impact on morse code!
I like Morse code
I AM REALLY BLESSED TO HAVE THE SCHOLARSHIP, THANK YOU MR.BILINGS.
His name is Billings, not Bilings.
Morse code would be cool to learn
Dr. Billings is a great guy.
Morse code is so cool, it’s like a secret language.
I really loved this science live.
Absolutely LOVE science live!!
But, do you happen to have any advice on making a good work habbit, not just for Acellus, but for life in general?
Found computer and email startup very interesting, and how it has advanced and its use to this day
I liked the student’s suggestion of adding a morse code activity to Acellus. That would be really cool!
I tried doing morse code a while ago but it was too much to keep up with but i would love to give it a shot again.
I love watching these every Wednesday!
I think this episode was really cool! Especially as my first time watching it. Everything was very entertaining!
Science live videos are always awesome and you could discover new things each week.
I would love to learn morse code.
We have really come along way since the invention of Morse Code.
This is my first time in this class I really enjoyed it, and hope to learn more with this school.
This was an amazing episode today. Thank you!!
I really hope you consider adding a morse code class, it would be so cool to learn!
I like the introduction of Acellus Gold very much.
Hi from Texas. I’ve seen morse code used in some shows and movies.
The videos are so awesome, thank you Roger Billings!
Hello from Illinois, why did emails start to be used, or why was it a concept of being made? -Alex
R-51 is hilarious!!!
This has inspired me to start inventing!
Morse code is really cool to learn about. Thanks!
Appreciation from West Virginia!!
Thank you for Science Live. I really enjoy watching these.
This weeks episode was very interesting and helpful, especially learning more of how important education and knowledge is to us.
Acellus is so awesome and so is Roger billings! I love the things he does!
It was interesting to see all the robot content, they are so cool!
Still cant get over how good the shirts came out that everybody made, they all looked super cool!
I love to watch the Roger Billings parts of the videos, they are very informative and interesting.
I love r51
It’s amazing what we can do with technology. Would love to get into the tech field!
Hello from Virginia, I really love R-51 because it was fabulous and funny, R-51 really made my day!!
Hello from Texas!! I’ve always wanted to learn Morse code.
Science live is so funny and informative
I like watching Roger billings section of the videos, but I’m always intrigued at what Dr. Tobias has to say and teach!
Hello from Texas❤️❤️.
Nice to see R-51 is still remaining unchanged, and also I would be quite excited about a morse code activity.
Thanks for the inspiring words.
I would love a Morse code course or game.🙂
These lives always give me something new to tell my friends, awesome episode!
Great episode! Interesting, entertaining, and hilarious, as usual.
Hello from Missouri! It is interesting to know that you only need one cable above the ground and use the earth as the other to send a message using Morse code. I really think that an Acellus activity containing Morse code would be cool.
I would like to invent something new that has never been invented before
Science live is awesome! r51 is funny! I learned so much. Cant wait to watch the next science live 🙂
Today’s live really inspired me to try inventing something to help my mom and dad.
I think Morse code is really cool. I even got to learn how to read some Morse code in one of my classes a while back. It is very neat. Also, I appreciate you all for taking time out to share science live with us, and I say us not just me, because we actually sit down once a week every week and have family time while watching science live and it’s special. Also, thank you Mr. Billings for caring about us and our families and providing the scholarship, as it is very appreciated. My family thanks you and team for sharing with us and providing us with a great education. This school has made a big difference for me and it makes me and my family happy. You are making a positive difference for many, including me.- Lily and Mom
Tuning in from Billings Montana
You can really send signals through the earth. That’s just amazing that the earth can do that!
what do you think will be the next big development in communication technology?
Thank you for this weeks Science live I always enjoy them and they’re awesome thank you!
My favorite part is Breakthrough moments in science.
yay r-51 is always so funny✨✨
I liked Lady Paget’s comment about kindness : )
I love r-51
I learned that Ray Tomlinson was one of the first people to create email.
I really enjoyed learning about Morse Code and the history of emails!
Amazing live can’t wait for the next one
How do you do “hello” in Morse code?
I really enjoy watching today’s Science Live! It was amazing!
This science live rocked! I learned so much.
Science live always shares the coolest stuff!
The email story Tobias gave was really cool! Always love his breakthrough moments.
Science Live is always the highlight of my day!
I honestly expected the first-computer-to-send-an-email would be bigger.
I want to say that, Science live really help me every week about something intresting! Thank you Dr Billings and the Acellus team!
I <3 Science live!!!!! Thank you for the videos!
I’d love to see a course in Morse Code!
I love Acellus! Everything Roger billings does is so cool! ♪♪♪
I love all the lives so much
morse code would be an interesting thing to learn, for sure
Alyssa W.
Hampton, GA
I’ve been struggling with my math. The video of the boy talking about Vectored Instruction really helps me to try to do the hard assignments.
Thank you Dr. Billings. Morse code is cool
Thank you Dr. Blillings the Morse code is cool can’t it also be interpreted through light like a flashlight?
loved learning about morse code and a class of it would be cool.
I love Morse code!
Who taught you Morse code Dr. Billings?
He said in the Science Live that he got it from a book I believe.
Morse code is very interesting and cool.
This edition of Science Live was fascinating!
robots falling… pure awesomeness 🙂
Agreed
how do I say I like science live in Morse code
i always wonder how inventors come up with more ideas.
Can the robots be programmed to do tasks? Like moving, lifting, throwing or dropping items.
I love learning about Morse code this episode, I hope we can cover this more in feature episodes.
Wow i never knew thats how email started!
Thank you for Science Live. I really enjoy watching these.
Morse code is so fun to learn about cant wait for next weeks live!
I really enjoyed this live!
R-51 is really funny I showed my friend his and she loved it, love science live.
Thank you for a great show.
Great show! How long did it take you to learn Morse code, Dr. B?
This episode was really cool!
Morse code is really cool, I enjoyed learning about it.
why did they name morse code morse code????
I enjoyed this. I like learning about the microscopes.
Heyyy!!! R 51 is AWESOME!!
How did someone even come up with Morse code?
I watch with my mom and brother every week. I think that if you are on the program you should have to watch.
I love watching these!
You should cut people off who are not watching. Some lessons are harder to learn.
from texas i liked the science live it was very wonderful and i appreciate r-51
Do we have to watch Science Live as it’s being aired? My sisters and I have been tuning in every week, but I am a little concerned about if our attendance is being registered.
I had the same concern, I think there is a way to see your attendence through the parent Acellus portal. : )
Really enjoyed the science live!
Science live is so interesting and amazing.
I love the first computer was because it shows just how much we have developed in the field of technology to this day
Email topic was very interesting.
I love science live it was amazing.
I love watching science live, because we learn cool things. R51, leave some love for us! lol
This science live was really interesting!
i love inventions like the light bulb
I love learning about Morse code!
I wanna learn how to send lots of letters in Morse code
Morse code is very interesting and cool.
Morse code was very important during World War ll.
when is the next acellus world?
Can’t believe I missed this live 🙁
This science live was super cool i love learning about inventing
This live was interesting and I did not know that is how email was made.
Hi from Vietnam
I loved the robots falling, it was fun to watch
Will there be more next week?
Hey, I enjoy watching these lives. A lot of interesting and cool things!
Wow!! Learned a lot of interesting things.Can’t wait to watch one next week
Hello from Iowa, thanks for the science live!
Love the robot knowing to protect its battery pack. All its poses were fun too!
Science live is awesome and our 51 is so funny
Watching science live is always so engaging and interesting to watch
Science L!ve? What are we doing!? We must switch back to Science L@ve
We love science live we missed it live this week due to the internet being down our area for three days. But it’s finally back up and running. Thank y’all for everything
I wonder if the Pajet videos talking to R51 are real or AI. 🙂
So you guy’s are doing a morse code course? 🙂
I like hearing about new inventions and how people come up with new ideas.
I love the falling robot demo!
This science live I thought was great!