Inventioneering – Keystone Inventor

December 3, 2025  •  EPISODE 289

Roger Billings, Keystone Inventor: The Final Architect of Innovation [Version 1]

How do some inventors create ideas that shape entire industries? Listen as Dr. Roger Billings reflects on his journey as a lifelong inventor and shows how the principles of inventioneering can be applied to make lasting impact. Discover what it takes to go beyond ideas and prototypes to become a “keystone inventor” whose work supports and shapes future innovation. Whether you’re curious about invention, engineering, or the mindset behind breakthrough thinking, this episode offers inspiring insights and practical wisdom from one of today’s leading innovators.

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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  3. Harrison

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  4. Ethan

    The experiment this episode was very interesting!

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  5. Mekhai

    Are all inventions science based?

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  6. Sidney

    Would the coherer still work with fewer aluminum balls?

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    R-51 is so funny

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  10. Olivia

    wow the light thing was really cool

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  11. Josiah

    When you spark the lighter how far can the lighter be away from the wires and the light still turn on?

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  12. Alaya

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  13. Ezra

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  15. Abigayle

    When did LED lights first become available commercially?

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  16. Brooklyn

    I had so much fun watching this!

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  17. Savannah

    How can LED lights go from red to a different color?

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  18. Jessie

    Another great science live, loving the inventioneering series!

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  19. Thea

    What is the smallest insect in the world?

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    science live always finds a way to get me wondering

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  24. Sophia

    I find it so interesting that mold does these sorts of things!

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  25. Karly

    How do the balls make the light turn on?

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  26. Daniel

    Learning about how things were invented really amazes me.

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  27. Jonah

    Science live always amazes me with their phenomenal experiments!

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    Love this program and class

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  29. Miya

    I loving watch the experiments makes me want to try some of my own.

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  30. Daniel

    That experiment really amazed me!

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  37. Alice

    what happens if you touch the glass after you are done or it is still on will it shock you yes or no

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  38. Michael

    I can’t wait to try this

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  39. Danica

    Coherers are incredible!

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  40. Michael

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  46. Austin

    The LED light origin story was very interesting to me.

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  47. Jace

    this was the best

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  48. Aiden

    I wonder how much this new mold discovery will help space travel

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  49. Kadin

    Inventions in healthcare are so important. My brother has medical things he travels for special care and it’s neat to see how things advance my Mom says. Kadin

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  50. Harlyn

    R51 is too funny!

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  51. Alexandra

    I love Acellus especially my math teacher! Science is fun

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  52. Conor

    R-51 seriously needs to be humbled, we can’t let his ego get this high!

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  53. Dream

    I learned about Inventioneering

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  54. Baylee

    Science live makes learning so interesting

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  55. Lily

    I’m glad we are protected on earth from radiation

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  56. Damon

    I love acellus

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  57. Joshua

    I like this episode of Science Live! Thank you.

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  58. Elliana

    Merry Christmas from Tennessee!!

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  60. Shaylie

    Wow! Such an interesting science live! Thank you for taking the time to make this for us!

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  61. Blaize

    Thank you for all you do on Science Live! Must be hard work!

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  62. Isaac

    I liked the segment about the Chernobyl frogs and also about the mold that grows better there because of the radiation. I thought it was an interesting idea to use the mold to protect astronauts from radiation in space. I just hope the astronauts aren’t part of the 3-10% of the population allergic to mold like me.

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  63. Sophie

    Watching from Tennessee, I enjoy learning about new things.

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  64. Michael

    Thank you for always making science so fun to learn

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  65. Quinlan

    What else can you use if you don’t have a lighter?

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  66. Mitchell

    Mold can protect you from radiation is space. Who knew?

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  67. Sean

    I love watching the demonstrations

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  68. Alejandro

    I loved the experiment!

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  69. Rashad

    R 51 always cracks me up 🤣

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  70. Juliet

    This weeks science video was amazing! Thank you for all your hard work that goes into making these videos. Always love here all the important information! THANK YOU!!!!!!

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  71. Olivia

    Tobias, why are led lights so complicated

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  74. Tobias

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  75. Ian

    I liked when Dr Tobias talked about red LEDs that were very bright. it’s cool that Nick predicted that there would be: green, yellow, blue, and even white LEDs.

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  76. Blake

    Love when you have parents on talking about how successful this program is for their kids.

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  77. Isabelle

    Science live is so cool and fun!

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  78. Marji

    Thank you Roger Billings for teaching us so much about science and allowing us to experiment with our knowledge, and learning abilities! I enjoyed hearing about the coher “project”. I love science live!!

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  79. Kaiden

    Love R-51s humor every time!!!

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  80. Hannah

    Inventions are so cool. Learning how people invent things is really interesting to me.

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  81. Gaven

    How much energy does a LED require?

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  82. Liam

    I love science its so cool!

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  83. Isabel

    I love Acellus!!!!!!

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  84. Alexzandra

    I always love R-51

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  85. Maizy

    This episode was really inspiring. Someday I hope to invent something myself.

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  86. Killiana

    Inventioneering is so cool!

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  87. Mia

    what is a good first project for someone who wants to start inventing?

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  88. Cameron

    What is the difference between sonar and radar?

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  89. Allie

    How do you know when an invention idea is worth pursuing.

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  90. Tamyah

    Eating healthier is important I agree

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  91. Gabriela

    The experiment was so cool

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  92. Edward

    How was the magnetic field around Earth made?

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  95. Brooke

    Science Live is super inspirational, i love it and I’m so happy you guys cam up with it! R – 51 is awesome!! #”When life gives you lemons you make fireflies!”

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  96. Mabel

    I loved Dr. Roger Billings’ experiment on electricity.

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  97. Alexis

    I always learn so much on science live!

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  98. Genesismalachi

    R-51 is the beeeeeest!😂

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  99. Mishika

    That experiment was so cool to watch

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  100. Lyla

    Science is the BEST!

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  101. Ambrosius

    Learning about process behind the process of invention is so interesting!

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  102. Olivia

    Most of my family is in healthcare. That’s part of the reason I like science so much.

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  103. Faith

    wow that experiment is so cool 😎 I never thought about that

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  104. Grant

    This makes me want to invent something!

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  105. Joseph

    Another great video guys. I’m definitely going to have to try to make that invention, it was super cool.

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  106. Maggie

    How long ago was Acellus created?

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  107. Emily

    This inspired me so much! Thank you

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  108. Isaiah

    Nick was a really smart guy! He knew his invention would change the world! Years later even our Christmas lights are LED!

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  109. Grayson

    Inventions do so much good for the people of the world!

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  110. Nathan

    This Science Live was just perfect! People really should think through their study plans to achieve their goals, whether that be high school graduation or college acceptance.

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  111. Chantz

    R51 is so funny lol

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  112. Eli

    I really enjoy the demonstrations.

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  113. Jackson

    I want to make something cool like that! My mom is always afraid I’ll blow up our house. I did make a mini flamethrower that I tried out with her supervision. It helped melt some snow in our backyard.

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  114. Shiloh

    Awesome experiment!

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  115. Gavin

    What is the best way to decide what career path you should choose?

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  116. Alma

    Thank you for an inspirational science live!

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  117. Joa

    Hi, I loved learning about inventioneering. Thank you for the science live.

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  118. Lainey

    Thanks! From Tennessee

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  119. Kylee

    I LOVE R51!

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  120. Kailey

    I thought this Episode was a great learning experience. Each episode is even more epic than the last. And obviously no one can forget R-51 he is unforgettable he is a funny scientist. Happy Holidays from Michigan 🇺🇸 USA! Hope you all have a great Holiday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Merry Christmas! DRB & LPM
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  121. Archer

    I will invent something one day!

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  122. Quinten

    Science live really amazes me

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  123. Kayla

    Healthcare inventions are extremely important and will continue to be for ever. Healthcare will always be needed so to keep up and invent better instruments is crucial.

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  124. Khloe

    Super awesome experiment.

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  125. Elijah

    It’s cool to know Einstein had his inspirations too.

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  126. Anndelyn

    Dr. Tobias’ information on LED lighting was very intriguing! I love to see history and science combined!

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  127. Aurora

    That experiment was awesome to watch.

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  128. Hyacinth

    R-51 is so hilarious! These videos always inspire me.

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  129. Steven

    my favorite part Is when Dr. John talked about the mold and how it grew faster in the radiation and in space.

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  130. Samuel

    i’m surprised you can use a spark and it connects the foil balls.

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  131. Emma

    R 51 is so funny! He always thinks he invented something when it was already invented.

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  132. Everest

    LOVE R51 HE SO FUNNY.

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  133. Bryce

    R 51 always cracks me up 🤣

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    • Natalie

      Loved this episode! Enjoying from Illinois

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    • Kayla

      I really liked watching the experiment. I think you should do more science experiments in science live.

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    • Kiley

      Haha! Seriously!

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    • Ciera

      I love this experiment!! I have so much fun learning new stuff!! Also R51 is so funny😂

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  134. Eve

    That experiment was so cool to watch.

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    • Jayden

      The experiment was really cool to see

      And R-51 is hilarious as always

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    • Samuel

      Dr. B is inspiration

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  135. Gavin

    Science live is so much fun.

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    • Joseph

      Could they build a whole structure like a house completely out of mold?

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  136. Cameron

    you inspire me so much

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  137. Jordan

    How does Inventioneering help people use their imagination to build new cool things?

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    • Maci

      This is my favorite thing about school

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  138. Noah

    Inventions in healthcare are so important. My brother has medical things he travels for special care and it’s neat to see how things advance my Mom says.

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  139. Lana

    I love watching science live!

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  140. Isabella

    Awesome!

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  141. Avery

    How much of charge do you need for the neutrons and electrons to produce infrared light?

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    • Talia

      I love watching science live.

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  142. Julieta

    I liked this science live today, R-51 is funny.

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  143. Sydney

    Congrats on being accepted into UNG!!! I also live in Georgia!

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  144. Kierra

    Science Live is so interesting!

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  145. Autumn

    I love science live and I like how they don’t only do science but they also do like history and others❤️

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  146. Andrew

    How do DVD players read the movie disc?

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  147. Alondra

    I love the way they take time to teach us. Amazing!!

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  148. Lauren

    I like learning about how things are invented.

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  149. Larissa

    I like learning about how things are invented.

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  150. Avery

    How many months did it take to invent the hydrogen car.

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  151. Andrew

    How did they test to prove radio waves were real?

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  152. Allison

    I had so much fun watching this week’s Science Live with R-51!

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  153. Mavie

    Thank you! From California 🙂

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  154. Marshall

    Learning about radio waves through the little aluminum balls was a great lesson

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  155. Miriam

    I liked that this science live was also kind of like a history lesson!

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  156. Aleah

    Thanks for another great episode!! Happy Holidays, Acellus!!!

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  157. Eriksen

    Never would have thought that mould could potentially be used to protect against radiation

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  158. James

    I love R-51!!!!!!!

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  159. Emma

    I love when r-51 says he invents everything and big r says he doesnt its so funny i dont know what we’ll learn about next sience live but i can’t wait

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  160. Montgomery

    I really enjoy the way they go into detail and describe what they are talking about each week.

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  161. Ian

    learning about science and history is really cool

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  162. Maxwell

    Dr. John is the best.

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  163. Juliet

    I’m really glad that Maxwell created radio waves!

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  164. Madison

    I love watching Science Live and R 51 is awesome!!!

    💜💜💜😄

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  165. Mckenna

    I never thought about LED lights starting as red because it was the easiest color to make.

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    • Melody

      I liked learning about LED lights! Awesome lesson!

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  166. Aloura

    This video was SO cool! I love science live ❤️

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  167. Natalie

    R 51 is an awesome addition to Science Live! I really like watching the science experiments that take place.

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  168. Cristhian

    I tried the experiment my self at home and it was not only awesome, but I wowed everyone in my family.

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  169. Makenzie

    I love Acellus and science live!! Always learning something new!!

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  170. Rachael

    Science live is so fun to watch every week!

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  171. Jackson

    Very interesting, I enjoyed the experiments.

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  172. Ismail

    Science live is always so interesting.

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  173. Adeline

    I love Acellus!

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  174. Coralynn

    If that thin’ is goin’ to the store, I’m savin’ up my credits!
    Though, i’m tryin’ to save up for the Letterman Jacket.
    I’m nearly through with the 8th grade, been here since the 6th grade.
    I’m only 12, thanks to Acellus, I’m on track to graduate at early 17!
    I’m going to enlist in the U.S Air force, hopefully to be a AMSS, Aerospace Medical Service Specialist.
    If not the U.S.A.F Enlist, then the Marines, to be a Dog Handler!
    Thank you soooo much Acellus!

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  175. Zelina

    I really enjoyed the demonstration! I also am very very excited for the acellus store to get the coherer kit!!!!!❤️🥳

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