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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It was interesting learning about how inventing starts.
I would love to invent something in the future!
I love inventing! its so interesting!
So cool! Will be trying some of these strategies!
Awesome!
I want to invent something that pertains to making a better world for all! Scientists are so interesting to learn about!
Can’t wait to invent something of my own!
I want to invent something someday.
Favorite part of my week!
this is so cool!
I watched how to invent.
Thanks dr billings
Go science liveee!!!!!
Morse code is so interesting
this video is so amazing
?What is the hardest part of inventing something?
Morse code has always been really fun to learn about
This my fav science live yet!!!
I just love these!!!
Science live is so so fun!!!
how do i become and inventor at and early ages?
Hi from Virginia