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.

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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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6,201 Comments

  1. Eldad

    It was interesting learning about how inventing starts.

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  2. Ashlyn

    I would love to invent something in the future!

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  3. Rebel

    I love inventing! its so interesting!

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  4. Calliope

    So cool! Will be trying some of these strategies!

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  5. Phuwasit

    Awesome!

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  6. Althea

    I want to invent something that pertains to making a better world for all! Scientists are so interesting to learn about!

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  7. Gracie

    Can’t wait to invent something of my own!

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  8. Imalay

    I want to invent something someday.

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  9. Haley

    Favorite part of my week!

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  10. Hayden

    this is so cool!

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  11. Vicktorie

    I watched how to invent.

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  12. Regan

    Thanks dr billings

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  13. Sawyer

    Go science liveee!!!!!

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  14. Alexis

    Morse code is so interesting

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  15. Will

    this video is so amazing

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  16. Joseph

    ?What is the hardest part of inventing something?

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  17. Layton

    Morse code has always been really fun to learn about

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  18. Kimber

    This my fav science live yet!!!

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  19. Kimber

    I just love these!!!

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  20. Kimber

    Science live is so so fun!!!

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  21. Addyson

    how do i become and inventor at and early ages?

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  22. Kylee

    Hi from Virginia

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