The Edison Effect

December 17, 2025  •  EPISODE 291

What if Thomas Edison’s greatest discovery wasn’t the light bulb? In this episode of Science LIVE, Dr. Roger Billings explores the Edison Effect and how Edison’s experiments paved the way for electron tubes and modern electronics. Discover why this overlooked breakthrough mattered then—and why it still shapes technology today.

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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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  1. Nvb
    Nvb on January 5, 2026 at 8:51 am

    Happy New years to every scientist!

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  2. Jacob
    Jacob on January 5, 2026 at 8:51 am

    science is cool! I wanna be a scientist.

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  3. Eli
    Eli on January 5, 2026 at 8:40 am

    I love science!

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  4. Nguyen
    Nguyen on January 5, 2026 at 8:33 am

    Merry spring from vietnam !

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  5. Ho
    Ho on January 5, 2026 at 8:33 am

    Thomas Edison is the best inventor ever. I wish I would be like him in the future.

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  6. Matthew
    Matthew on January 5, 2026 at 8:31 am

    Thomas Edison was super smart. Happy new year!

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  7. Jovi
    Jovi on January 5, 2026 at 8:18 am

    The facts are so interesting on Science Lives.

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  8. Peter
    Peter on January 5, 2026 at 8:16 am

    Science Live is the best!!! Watching from Kentucky!

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  9. Lava
    Lava on January 5, 2026 at 8:13 am

    Very interesting! Thanks to these videos they teach me something new every week.

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  10. Shyon
    Shyon on January 5, 2026 at 8:03 am

    Thomas Edison was an amazing scientist and person! What a role model to look after for!

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  11. Kaylee
    Kaylee on January 5, 2026 at 8:03 am

    I love learning about Thomas Edison!!

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  12. Anthony
    Anthony on January 5, 2026 at 8:01 am

    I love Science Live😄

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  13. Amelia
    Amelia on January 5, 2026 at 7:58 am

    The way cell phones and other technology have changed to their forms today is incredible!

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  14. Daniel
    Daniel on January 5, 2026 at 7:54 am

    Thanks for the winter break. Miss your videos!

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  15. Parker
    Parker on January 5, 2026 at 7:48 am

    This is fascinating. Edison is super smart.

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  16. Ricky
    Ricky on January 5, 2026 at 7:39 am

    Thanks for teaching me something new! Amazing as always!!

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  17. Casey
    Casey on January 5, 2026 at 7:20 am

    Thomas Edison was a very smart and talented man

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  18. Olivia
    Olivia on January 5, 2026 at 7:20 am

    Science is so much fun 🤩

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  19. Jase
    Jase on January 5, 2026 at 7:00 am

    Happy new year everyone!!!!

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  20. Martin
    Martin on January 5, 2026 at 6:51 am

    Wow, thanks for the lesson! Also Happy New Year🥳

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  21. Nicolas
    Nicolas on January 5, 2026 at 6:40 am

    Thomas Edison was so smart!

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  22. Caden
    Caden on January 5, 2026 at 6:38 am

    Found this segment really interesting. Edison was a really influential person!

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  23. Naveya
    Naveya on January 5, 2026 at 6:37 am

    So glad to be jumping back into school after break!!

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  24. Nguyen
    Nguyen on January 5, 2026 at 6:26 am

    Science Live is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  25. Trenton
    Trenton on January 5, 2026 at 6:17 am

    how are touchscreen invented?

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  26. Shaun
    Shaun on January 5, 2026 at 5:14 am

    I can’t wait to see the new NASA telescope in action.

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