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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I learned about Inventioneering
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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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What else can you use if you don’t have a lighter?
Mold can protect you from radiation is space. Who knew?
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what are ultra sensitive micro fluidic devices made of?
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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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how much radioactive waste is in space?
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How much energy does a LED require?
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This episode was really inspiring. Someday I hope to invent something myself.
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Black mold thriving in Radiation is cool!
Mold as a pet. EWWWW!
what is a good first project for someone who wants to start inventing?
What is the difference between sonar and radar?
How do you know when an invention idea is worth pursuing.
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How was the magnetic field around Earth made?
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I loved Dr. Roger Billings’ experiment on electricity.
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How does the spark turn it on
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This makes me want to invent something!
Another great video guys. I’m definitely going to have to try to make that invention, it was super cool.
How long ago was Acellus created?
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Nick was a really smart guy! He knew his invention would change the world! Years later even our Christmas lights are LED!
Inventions do so much good for the people of the world!
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I really love animals and I really liked learning about the black frogs and how they have changed to be able to live where there is a lot of radiation.
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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.
Awesome experiment!
What is the best way to decide what career path you should choose?
Thank you for an inspirational science live!
Hi, I loved learning about inventioneering. Thank you for the science live.
I like how they explain about Radiation and how it can change your DNA , and your body. I also thought that it was quite interesting about how the melanin in the black frog changed when it came in contact with nuclear radiation. I also thought that the mold was pretty cool and didn’t expect it to survive the radiation and it grew 20% faster and eats the radiation. I also enjoyed learning about LEDS and the diode. My personal favorite was learning about running wires for morse code, and the concept of radio waves the invention itself was overall was interesting and my favorite part of the video.
LEDs (Light-Emitting Diodes) function through a process called electroluminescence,
where light is emitted when an electric current passes through a semiconductor material.
At the core of an LED is a p-n junction,
formed by joining p-type and n-type semiconductors.
When current flows across this junction,
electrons from the n-side recombine with electron holes from the p-side,
releasing energy in the form of photons—particles of light.
Because of their efficiency, durability,
and compact size, LEDs have become the preferred choice over incandescent and fluorescent lighting in many applications.
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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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I will invent something one day!
Thank you for creating this wonderful live!
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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.
Super awesome experiment.
It’s cool to know Einstein had his inspirations too.
Dr. Tobias’ information on LED lighting was very intriguing! I love to see history and science combined!
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I am saving up for that gadget experiment! Can’t wait to try it over and over again.
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R-51 is so hilarious! These videos always inspire me.
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my favorite part Is when Dr. John talked about the mold and how it grew faster in the radiation and in space.
i’m surprised you can use a spark and it connects the foil balls.
R 51 is so funny! He always thinks he invented something when it was already invented.
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Have you ever invented something by accident?
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How close are these sweat-sensing wearables to being commercially available for everyday health monitoring?
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It’s so cool how mold can survive in radiation and grow even better.
Why was the frog black?
It’s really cool that black mold can grow faster in radiation and possibly help create a sustainable environment on Mars.
so many exciting things to watch. has gotten me interested in “magic”
I like the experiment that R51 did because it really helped me understand how the radio waves were working through the cord
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I think that it is strange how mold eats radiation and grows faster in it.
Interesting discovery in LED lights . R51 is hilarious!!
I am an aspiring Keystone Inventor!
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Coolest experiment I’ve seen yet!
Dr. Roger Billings, I hate mold but I found this live to be very interesting! I didn’t know that mold can grow 20% faster in copious radiation.
My favorite setting on my LED lights are probably blue!
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I like it when Dr. B goes into Area 51. Does he and R51 ever go in there together at the same time?
Thanks for teaching us about the coherer and the experiment was cool!
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I think it’s crazy how we’ve come so far to where we are now testing sweat and possibly not needing our blood to be tested.
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How much charge do you need for the neutrons and electrons to produce energy for the LED to work?
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How do keystone inventors come up with ideas that help lots of other inventions or systems work better?
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My favorite part was when Dr. John talked about the nuclear mold that could be used to protect astronauts.
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Cant wait for it to appear in the store.
I remember learning about Chernobyl in 6th grade and it was very interesting. I even read a few books on it!
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I wonder how they created these advanced microfluidic devices to measure our sweat? That’s amazing technology.
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I am surprised to see them bringing mold into space because I was always taught it was detrimental to our health.
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